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We’re good to go! Despite the Government announcement delaying the easing of lockdown, BIF is delighted to confirm that the Festival will be offering more flexible seating plans and more single tickets in all its venues from 21 June to ensure maximum flexibility and safety for festival-goers. The Box Office will make the unprecedented move…

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If you’re aged 23 or over, or if you turn 23 before 1 July 2021, you can now book your COVID-19 vaccine. More Info

We’re looking for a volunteer driver to pick up from a Buxton supermarket on Wednesday mornings, dropping off at the foodbank around midday. Please message if you’re available and would like to do it! High Peak Food Bank

Hello! I haven’t done an introduction for me as such, as I assumed a lot of you know me from Little Music Monsters But I’m Holly I run Busy Little Monsters: pop-up play village all by myself with a spot of much-appreciated childcare and transport help from my fabulous mum. (Mum was on holiday last…

We are excited to announce that we are reopening in the new shop this Saturday, the 19th of June at 9:30am. You will now find us based on the Colonnade, between Isla Fine Art and Cavendish Corner sweet shop. We’ve been working hard to fit the new shop whilst keeping up with servicing, repairs and…

Win a bag of father’s day goodies. Simply like and share this post on Facebook and tag a dad you would like to win in the comments Draw for the winner 19th June Morrison’s Buxton Community Champion

Wishing Alan Thompson all the best with the restart of Alan’s Challenge – Riding Out Of Lockdown  You’re inspiring all sorts… The flowerpot people of Buxton are behind you! Funny Wonders

Helping brighten the centre of Buxton are the baskets that have this weekend been put up near Waitrose. Thanks to Shirley at Staden Lane Nursery and all those that helped. Thanks to Buxton Town Team

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It’s now the over 25’s turn for the vaccine, which has seen more success since the X Factor! There were that many take ups, the NHS website crashed and scenes were described similar to Glastonbury. More than a million coronavirus vaccine bookings were made on the NHS website on Tuesday (8th June) which was a…

The Buxton Community Covid-19 Test Centre is now a mobile centre – based opposite the swimming pool in Pavilion Gardens. It’s only open Fridays 9am to 5pm; plus Saturday & Sunday 10am to 2pm. If you have NO Covid-19 symptoms you can pick up a set of self test kits here – and/or get a…

Vaccine Transport Update We are still here working hard to get as many people are possible to their vaccine appointments, working with @ConnexCommSupp @NMandDVC and @Bakewell_EyamCT. We’ve made it all the way to Texas

Here’s a great opportunity for the people of Buxton. A chance to have your photos exhibited in Buxton Museum, Win cash prizes and help a good cause!  

Are you ready to take the next step in your personal health? Perhaps you work in the fitness sector and you’d like a recognised qualification to take you to the next level? We have *FREE* places on this *Level 2 Personal Exercise, Health & Nutrition Course*. We’re recruiting now, express your interest today! https://www.blc.ac.uk/…/distance-learning-short-courses-2/ For…

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-57384099 Corona Virus Vaccine Information

After a very constructive meeting yesterday, the following survey has been created to find out the positives and negatives of the NHS Volunteer Responders service and how (or if) this could be implemented differently in the future. It is also a chance to show how valuable the voluntary sector was during this pandemic. Follow the…

Can thoroughly recommend this having done the tour last week – but get in quick – the special local tickets sell out very quickly . https://buxtoncrescentexperience.com/plan-your-visit/#covid19

Full update is here – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do#if-youre-in-an-area-where-the-new-covid-19-variant-is-spreading  

Busy Little Monsters: pop-up play village· Busy Little Monster’s is a pop up role play village, the first of its kind in the High Peak, and will be opening next week on Thursday June 17 at Buxton Community Church. The idea behind the play centre, where imagination is key, comes from former teacher and mum…

Hello all! We are on the look out for youth workers to do some sessional work in our creative programme – please pass it on! Especially looking for a woman who can work Saturdays! Calling Youth Workers! We are looking for a new youth worker (or 2) to join us for some sessional work. Click…

Event by Buxton Team Parish Christ Church King Sterndale Price: Free You are invited to join us for Activity Church outdoors in King Sterndale (Outside of Christ Church King Sterndale). Activity Church will be held in a socially distanced way on Sunday 6th June on the path outside Christ Church King Sterndale. The story for June…

With life gradually and cautiously returning to normal after global events, you’re probably wondering when and where to go to let your hair down. The first ever Eat in the Park festival on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August 2021 in Pavilion Gardens, Buxton is looking like your best bet.

Tomorrow’s Craft, Quirky & Vintage market is set to be our biggest yet, definitely one you won’t want to miss. Lots of traders we haven’t seen for a while are back, plus we’ve lots of new ones, and of course this is alongside our regular favourites. Come along to Buxton Market and make a day…

We’re ready! Bookings are now open for Wednesday 9th June, please email your name and the number and ages of the children you will bring to stannesplaygroup@protonmail.com. We will reply to confirm you have a place and to give you some details. We need to restrict numbers at the moment so I apologise if you…

Crazy Golf for all the family and ages on the Pavilion Gardens Promenade, Buxton today (Friday) Saturday and Sunday

Buxton Lions Art Competition Exhibition – opens Friday 4th June. Congratulations to the 200+ children and young people who entered the Lions’ Art Competition, ‘Images of Lockdown’. There is some fabulous, imaginative and very thoughtful work now on display in our Workshop Room upstairs. Congratulations also to Buxton Lions for organising it and to stalwarts…

Volunteers needed Well it has certainly been a strange 12 months. We were delighted with the success of our mostly on-line Fringe last year. This year we are expecting to have some on-line events but are also hoping to have a number of live events. We will be following government guidelines and are keeping our…

DO YOU WANT TO OPT OUT OF DATA SHARING? NHS Digital has told GP practices across England that a new programme to extract data from GP IT systems will begin from 1 July. The General Practice Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR) service will replace the General Practice Extraction Service (GPES) system that has been…

Friends of Buxton Station receives prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Local voluntary community group, Friends of Buxton Station (FoBS) have been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award volunteers can receive in the UK and viewed by some as the MBE for volunteers. read more here

Buxton Festival 2021 to go ahead with ‘opera for everyone’   find out more here!

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A big THANK YOU to all our wonderful volunteers who help to keep Funny Wonders and our activities going. We wouldn’t be here without you. And thank you to all the organisations who help us on our way and in supporting our volunteers – High Peak CVS, Connex Community Support, Derbyshire Voluntary Action, Salford CVS,…

Follow the link below: Book or manage your coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Introducing Anansi’s web….. For the Buxton Fringe, we are going to install a big and bold Anansi in one of the trees in Pavilion Gardens as part of the Up Here sculpture trail. In west African folklore, Anansi the spider is thought to be the god of all tales. He faces adversity and outsmarts opponents…

Buxton Town Team 28 May at 09:04  ·  We are officially launching our travel plan consultation this week. Throughout the summer, residents and frequent local visitors will be able to give their views on a whole range of ideas to help keep Buxton on the move. The Access, Parking, Travel and Transport project team have been working for some…

Update from the High Peak Covid Community Messaging Partnership (For last week) Number of Cases in High Peak: 68 37 Male, 31 Female Hadfield West and Gamesley – 11 cases Dinting Simmondley & Charlesworth – 6 cases Glossop – 5 cases Hadfield East and Tintwistle – 4 cases. Other areas have 3 or fewer cases.…

Poole’s Cavern has reopened to visitors and online advance ticket bookings are now open. The return of one of Buxton’s most popular tourist attractions is a cause for celebration and a sign that Buxton is bouncing back, after a devastating year to for the tourism and leisure industry. As one of the Peak District’s most…

Did you miss Care for a Cuppa when it was postponed earlier this year? We certainly did, so we are very excited to be bringing it back this summer! Throughout July, we are asking you to hold your own Care for a Cuppa event, where you can invite your friends and family along and fundraise together. But don’t worry if July…

My name is Carolyn Kidd and I am the proprietor of The Tradesman’s Entrance Café on the Market Place in Buxton. Six years ago I took the decision to open the café on Christmas Day – we called it “Christmas for the Community” – to welcome and feed anyone in the local community who had…

Struggling to come to terms with the loss of his wife, Eddie turns to drink and drugs before meeting the mysterious Morana, who takes him on a fantasy journey of self discovery for the truth that lies within. Coming to the Albert Halls, Bolton 8th – 14th August 2021. A musical like no other you’ve…

Take a look at the following link for more information: Key Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines (cdc.gov) What You Need to Know COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. You may have side effects after vaccination. These are normal and should go away in a few days. It typically takes two weeks after vaccination for the body to…

Weʼre raising £5,000 to Support local residents in Buxton who are facing financial hardship. Please help by donating here

Weather is looking great for the weekend ahead. All areas planned to be open. Boats, Train, Rides, Crazy Golf and play areas. There is a market on in the Octagon on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. All catering outlets open. Kinders Garden Little Shop of Flowers, The Forest Distillery,High Peak Artists and Discover Buxton will be…

We are officially launching our travel plan consultation this week. Throughout the summer, residents and frequent local visitors will be able to give their views on a whole range of ideas to help keep Buxton on the move. The Access, Parking, Travel and Transport project team have been working for some time gathering data, and…

It’s our special ‘great outdoors’ market tomorrow. We have @buxtonmountainrescue @woodlandtrust @bcawoods @serpentinecommunitygarden, Derbyshire Cave Rescue and Buxton Town team (consulting on new cycle paths and a Travel Plan for Buxton) all on the marketplace. Come along and see some great local organisations

Inflatable Fun Sessions are back this half-term in the Octagon at the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton – tickets are now LIVE! Tuesday 1st June – Sunday 6th June 9.30-11.30 12.00-14.00 14.30-16.30 More new inflatables Covid Compliant £5 per child – adults go free Ages 1-12 years Under 3s area Food and Drink Available Due to limited…

When Buxton Visitor Centre used to be the world’s only microscopic museum read more here

1.5hr webinar introducing Vitaminds IAPT service followed by a CPD session on Mental health in young adults. Sign up here:

Explore Buxton has picked out 12 brand new places to check out in Buxton in 2021 they love the look of – we’d love to hear what you think:  

The British Legion in Buxton are looking for volunteers to help manage the poppy appeal in Buxton. Please see the details below.

Help Connex to get a £1000 Movement for Good award! Your nomination really counts. £1,000 could make a real difference to the work we do. Maybe it could help us to get a new social club going for older people (so important once restrictions lift) or maybe help us to organise some trips out for…

A History of Buxton in Museum Objects – Part One Check out this fascinating online gallery from Buxton Museum which tells the story of Buxton’s past, through objects!

  Student and families from Buxton Junior School will be leaving their beds behind for a night and sleeping in tents to raise money for the High Peak Homeless Help charity.     The Big Camp Out is taking place on June 12 and will be a chance for families to do something fun and…

The countdown has begun!! Consultation on Buxton Town sustainable travel plan to keep Buxton on the Move starts on Saturday. Watch this space for more details on how to get involved.

Transport for Greater Manchester are giving away decommissioned yellow school buses to suitable projects! Individuals, schools, community groups, sports teams and volunteer organisations have until Friday 18 June to submit their proposal online. Entries will be judged on several criteria, including originality, creativity and benefit to the community before the winners are announced in July.…

        Pubs/Bars.. Would you like to join the 118 pubs signed up to MENTELL’s TYBB.. ‘Turn Your Bar Blue’ Raising awareness of men’s mental health and male suicide To receive you FOC pack, sign up in the link https://www.mentell.org.uk/campaigns/turn-your-bar-blue

if you’re in need of a long awaited culture fix, why not pop in? The gallery is free entry and now shares the retail space with the newly opened Forest Gin Shop – acclaimed artisan spirit producers from Macclesfield, famous for their award winning gin. If you fancy a spot of lunch or a coffee…

The map brings all aspects of mental health support together from crisis support to peer support and self-care Mental Health Support Derbyshire Mental Health Crisis Support / Helplines Community Mental Health Teams Returning in Person Peer Group’s Current Zoom and Online Group’s Counselling services (IAPTS) Working Partnership Organisations Council for Voluntary Services Older Adults Support…

Peak District National Park It’s English Tourism Week | 22nd – 31st May We are proud to support VisitEngland and the many local businesses that have adapted, innovated and are safely delivering amazing visitor experiences. To help you reconnect with the beautiful #PeakDistrict, between 24th May – 16th July, we are launching three special bike…

Peak District National Park Monsal Trail closure update – re-opened We’re glad to confirm that the Rusher Cutting section of the Monsal Trail is now open again. Additional measures have been put in place by the neighbouring landowner to minimise further risks from rockfalls in this area. The trail can now be accessed for its…

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Caz Kidd founder of the Breadline Charity and from the Tradesmen’s Entrance A new organisation which will be offering £10 food vouchers, help with travel expenses and phone top-ups has launched in Buxton to help those in financial difficulty. Buxton Street By Street is proud to have helped set up this incredible local initiative! Read…

Search the Google Map to find Mental Health Support Groups and more, near you.  

* SOLD OUT * The first allocation of our Free Residents Tickets are now fully booked. Thanks to everyone who booked, we can’t wait to welcome you and if you missed out this time around, please sign up to our newsletter and follow us closely on social media to be among the first to hear…

Can you help shape the future of the Peak District National Park? We want your help to decide the most important issues facing the Peak District, so they can inform the National Park Management Plan. Have your say in the future of the Peak District National Park at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/npmp-2023/

Aqua is back! Aqua has restarted this week and we have had brilliant feedback so far All sessions need to be booked in advance, this can be done via our website or app ‘leisure centre’ Aqua Fit Tuesday’s at 10.30am Aqua Jog Thursday’s at 10.30am

People who live or work in the Glossop area and the Derbyshire Dales are being urged to remain cautious after 4 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed to be the new Indian variant that spreads more easily. Three cases of the Indian strain of the virus – classed as a ‘variant of concern’ – were confirmed…

The Annual Antiques Fair, open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 11am-5pm.

Check out this new business in Buxton! High Quality Fresh Cut & Long Lasting Flowers. Beautiful Indoor and Out door Plants. Bouquets, Weddings, Christenings & Funerals catered for suiting any budget Pop in and say hello at Water Street, Buxton 07966 495043

The Bluebells in BCA Corbar Wood are currently at their peak of display. If you haven’t yet paid them a recent visit you should. These beautiful flowers are incredibly fragile though – so please stay on the main path. Please resist the temptation to walk or sit amongst them as this will cause irreparable damage,…

Do you or somebody that you know struggle to stay connected online due to anxiety or other mental health concerns? Our incredible initiative ‘Tech Buddies’ may be able to support you to reduce digital isolation and become more confident using devices and the internet to keep in touch with you support network and live independently.…

The Peak District Proud Fund aims to raise money to buy equipment for community organisations to help care for the park.     Peak District National Park Foundation hopes the campaign will also raise awareness about problems posed by litter – including danger to wildlife and fire risks.     In the longer term, the…

Could your business or organisation eliminate 3 items of single use plastic from their operations? Take the pledge (on the Transition Buxton website) and help us achieve Plastic Free Community status for Buxton?   Please sign up to reduce the use of single use plastic within your business. Reuse, recycle and find plastic-free options wherever…

Led by the Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia Action Week is a national event that sees the public coming together to take action to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. This Dementia Action Week, Alzheimer’s Society is asking you to help cure the care system by urging the government to reform social care now. Decades…

There have been reports of recent attempted break-ins and thefts of cars and property in Marlborough Road area. Please be vigilant.

How much do you know about Buxton? If you’ve been to Buxton Museum and Art Gallery, you may have seen its famous Wonders of the Peak gallery which delves into the history of the Peak District but there are also many curious artefacts from the town itself. From fossils that reveal an entirely different landscape…

Are you a member of a women’s sports group in Buxton, are you interested in finding out about what sports and fitness is available in the town? please join this group and start sharing information

Our latest BCA Stronger Roots events have just gone live. Come along and have a go at Woodland Yoga. All are welcome. No experience needed. More info on our Eventbrite pages http://bit.ly/3tdQOdE

DON’T MISS Countryfile, BBC One, Sunday 16 May at 6pm Join Matt Baker and Charlotte Smith as they head to the #PeakDistrict to celebrate our 70th anniversary… it’s going to be a very special episode! http://bit.ly/Peak70_Countryfile

Are you, or have you been supporting a neighbour who is over 65 and wants to join a small social group in a short walk? Contact Carol at Connex to book your place on a Park Pootle!

Free Beauty Treatments for NHS Staff at the Devonshire Dome Salon in Buxton Beauty Therapy learners at Buxton & Leek College are to offer complimentary services in the to front line workers. The salon beauty therapy team (pictured) are hoping that people who have worked tirelessly during the pandemic, many reaching ‘burn out mode’ will…

After months of closure, Buxton Museum reopens to visitors on Tuesday 18th May, 2021. To find out about visiting and to pre-book admission tickets go to derbyshire.gov.uk/buxtonmuseum. Read more here

From Sunday the 16th of May, a new weekly social ride will be starting to take place, meeting outside Peak Ascent Cycles at 10am on Buxton High Street. This casual ride is independent to Peak Ascent Cycles but some of our regulars are planning on participating. The ride will be suited to mountain bike terrain,…

We’re recruiting enthusiastic, reliable, experienced (preferred) Support Workers to work with children and adults with additional needs in the High Peak area. You will be promoting independence and supporting clients to lead a life that is as fulfilling as possible by enabling them to participate in social based activities and day to day tasks. We…

Artists wishing to take part in Buxton Fringe 2021 have until May 18 to submit their entries. Find out more here

Tuesdays at 5.30pm and Fridays at 6.30pm will be back to in person at Buxton Methodist Church on Buxton Market Place from 18th May!! So exciting! Places are filling up, so reserve your space through the Gymcatch app. I cannot accept any walk ins due to Covid guidelines. We will be spaced out by 2…

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced the next steps in easing of the current lockdown measures, with indoor hospitality and indoor mixing to return from 17th May 2021.   For full details see the Explore Buxton page.     

Poole’s Cavern is due to welcome back visitors on Monday 17th May 2021 and online advance ticket bookings are now open. The return of one of Buxton’s most popular tourist attractions is a cause for celebration and a sign that Buxton is bouncing back, after a devastating year to for the tourism and leisure industry.…

Poole’s Cavern Reopening – Everything You Need to Know

Step 3 Roadmap out of lockdown – PM confirms next steps can go ahead

Buxton Fringe festival asks residents, businesses and community groups to help ‘paint the town orange’ The Buxton Fringe arts festival is hoping to paint the town orange with ‘hotspots’ of flowers, bunting and decorations this summer. By Ed Dingwall   Preparations are under way for a packed programme of events, July 7-25, and organisers hope to…

Northern Souls Barber Shop sharing Mentell’s new coasters TYBB Turn Your Barber Blue, is MENTELL’s new campaign.. https://www.mentell.org.uk/campaigns/turn-your-barbers-blue Sign up in the link to join the campaign in support of raising awareness of men’s mental health & male suicide..

Children and families of Buxton Junior School are being invited to give up their comfy beds for a night to raise funds for a local homeless charity. All money raised will be split between the school PTFA and High Peak homeless help who offer assistance to homeless people and those experiencing housing related issues. Please…

Here’s an example of the gorgeous bundles we do for new parents. It has everything – clothes, a Moses basket, toiletries, nappies, wipes, blankets – EVERYTHING you’d need for a new addition to the family. This mum has opted for formula, so we have gifted some powdered formula and cartons for on the go, as…

We are having an offer on our ‘Rent a Shelf’ section of the shop. Shelf rent will be half price for the months of May, June and July! £5 per week rather than £10! If you are a local artist/crafts person wanting to display your goods in The Arches please get in touch on facebook…

Monsal Trail temporary closure, Rusher Cutting Following our earlier safety closure in April, the Monsal Trail will be closed from Friday 7 May for at least two weeks to the west of Millers Dale Station. There will be no through route to Blackwell Mill as the riverside footpath below will also be closed. Additional concerns…