Buxton Flowerpot Trail – Sign Up Now
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Buxton International Festival Needs You!
Buxton International Festival Needs You! We’re looking for volunteer stewards to help with #buxfest21 8-25 July. Free training will be given and there will be opportunities to sit in on some events. Find out more https://buxtonfestival.co.uk/about-us/jobs
Update on Buxton Well Dressing Festival 2021
We are sad to announce that the Buxton Well Dressings and Carnival have been postponed and will not go ahead in July as originally hoped. The continuing uncertainty and risks involved with the pandemic have led us to this decision. The safety of the hundreds of people involved in the preparation for the events is…
Join The Big Buxton Conversation!
If you live, work, study, own property or run a business in Buxton you are invited to The Big Buxton Conversation on 24 April. We will explore the Buxton we want to live in in 2030, then work out how to create our chosen future together. The process is fun, interactive, and, thanks to a…
Get Involved in a Fundraising Abseil for Hospice Care!
Adrenaline junkies are being invited to take part in an exciting challenge to help raise funds for hospice care across the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales. Read more and how to get involved here!
Buxton International Festival Programme
The full 2021 Buxton International Festival programme is online! Time to start planning a summer full of opera, music and books. See here for more information.
FREE Easter Egg Hunt -April 3rd
Egg Hunt for families and people all around. Chocolate eggs will be hidden all around the pavilion gardens – free of charge ☆ From 11 am . Please stay in family bubbles only and follow social distance guidelines. And 1 egg per person – be kind and don’t take them all!! https://fb.me/e/DoMMQFf
Buxton Team Parish Puzzle Hunt and more….
We’re really busy at the moment….. Not only do we have various services this Holy Week (more details to follow) and our Wander and Wonder trails ……We’ve also got a Puzzle Hunt starting on Saturday – it’s a fun, free, family friendly excuse to get outside for a walk and there are prizes to be…
Wander and Wonder….
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Over the weekend we’ve launched our Wander and Wonder Trails. Scattered around some of our churchyards (St Mary’s Buxton, St John’s Buxton, Christ Church Burbage and Christ Church King Sterndale) are poems, Bible passages and prayers for you to wonder over as you have a wander. They will be up for a few weeks so…
BUNNY HUNT ….get hopping
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BUNNY HUNT Have you spotted the Bunnies popping up in Buxton? 15 TV/Film/book famous Bunny pictures have been displayed in shop windows. Can you find and name them? Entry forms cost £2 with the money raised going to Buxton Junior School PTFA. email ptfabuxtonjun@gmail.com if you would like to enter. Prize draw to win a…
MENTELL has been into Buxton.. Men is it time to talk?
MENTELL has been into Buxton.. We have left awareness cards & posters @ Boots pharmacy, The Chakra Cafe, Starz Cafe & The Chip Shop on the Market Square.. Thank you to these businesses. MENTELL is a men’s mental health charity offering support every Monday night via zoom 7-9 Please contact: community@mentell.org.uk For promo materials. To…
Buxton Market still going ahead this Saturday!
Despite the prospect of some snow overnight, we are going ahead with the market tomorrow. We will have fresh fruit and veg, Greek and Turkish food, vegan street food, cheese, meat, plants and pet food for sale. Pop along and see us
Get involved with WWF UK’s Earth Hour 2021
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Join millions across the world and switch off your lights for an hour on Saturday 27 March at 8:30pm. Take it one step further and sign up to an Earth Hour challenge on the My Footprint app and discover how you can make a difference. What: Switch off your lights this Earth Hour and take…
Buxton Civic Association- Stronger Roots Project
Our woodlands form part of the mosaic that is Buxton. Throughout the pandemic they have provided us with refuge, solace and recuperation. In the coming months our Stronger Roots Project will offer a series of FREE activities and workshops that will further improve our health, well-being and connections with nature. Please keep an eye out…
Green Man Gallery – Buxton Festival Fringe
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The Green Man Gallery Saturday 20th March: Something to look forward to… We have been provisionally booking shows for Buxton Festival Fringe 2021 and we hope to be hosting an exciting programme of music, comedy, spoken word and small-scale theatre. There are no more slots available in the Ground Floor Gallery but we do have…
Buxton Market – come and enjoy some local shopping
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explorebuxton.co.uk Buxton Market – every Tue & Sat in Buxton // Regular specialist markets Buxton Market – A wide array of stalls from food and drink, crafts, plants, clothing and more and specialist markets inc. vintage, fine food, flea & more
National day of Reflection 23rd March
Here in Buxton Team Parish we’ll be keeping the minute’s silence, opening St Anne’s, Bath Road, for Private Prayer and Reflection and sharing the light at 8pm. Some congregation members will also tie yellow ribbons on their trees/railings to pray for and stand in solidarity with those who have lost loved ones as well as…
Carnival fitness with Cheryl – get ready
Carnival fitness with cheryl SAT 27TH !!!!! NOT LONG NOW XXXX Dont forget to message me for your quick fit for exercise form to fill the we are good to go FREEEEEEEE!!!! taster session Get ready to bring those carnival vibes to your living room!!!! #piloxercise #famalay #Soca #raggaeton #carnivalfitness Come and join in the…
Go over the edge to support hospice care in the High Peak and Dales
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explorebuxton.co.uk Blythe House Hospicecare fundraising abseil Millers Dale Bridge Calling all adrenaline junkies! Take part in an exciting challenge to raise funds for Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust on 25th April: Adrenaline junkies are being invited to take part in an exciting challenge to help raise funds for hospice care across the High Peak…
First Food and Drink Buxton Market of the year- this Saturday!
We are looking forward to welcoming back some of our traders at our first food and drink market of the year on Saturday We have 18 confirmed traders for our first food and drink market of the year tomorrow. Pop along to buy some yummy food and drink. Claire will be there selling cakes, Michelle…
Morrisons Support Buxton Junior Easter Fundraiser
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A big Thank you to Rob Morrisons Buxton Community Champion and Morrisons for the support for local charities. Once again they are supporting Buxton Junior school PTFA with an Easter fundraiser and have kindly donated Easter eggs that will be used for prizes.
Easter Egg Hunt On The Saturday Before Easter (3rd April).
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Hello you awesome people – I am holding an Easter egg hunt on the Saturday before Easter (3rd april). This will be for families and people all around. There will be chocolate eggs hidden all around the pavilion gardens – free of charge ☆ From 11 am . Please stay in family bubbles only and…
Stream The Royal Ballet’s Elite Syncopations
Friday 12th March at 7pm. To view click here.
How ‘wilding’ with farming can build back biodiversity
Join Buxton Field Club’s final talk of the season, on 20th March – UN World Rewilding Day at 7.00pm A brilliant Peak District account of wilding Livestream here
Chakra Lounge – This International Women’s Day
The Chakra Lounge For all the women who have supported us in our journey, May we be them! May we appreciate them! Here’s to incredible women! May we know them! Always! the strong women behind The Chakra Lounge, and the amazing women whom we have had the honour of serving. We owe you one, Thank…
Green Man Gallery: May Gathering Open Exhibition
The May Gathering is a completely open exhibition with no competitive element. Its aim is to showcase, promote and celebrate recent work by local artists. Artists and makers over 18 who live or work in the Peak District and its borders (e.g. Cheshire, Staffordshire, South Yorkshire etc) are invited to take part. Submission guidelines and link to the submission…
Buxton Opera House (Re)connect project
Throughout spring 2021, Buxton Opera House are offering an exciting community-centred projects for and including young people, children, families, adults, and community groups. During this time in the pandemic, as we move forward, communities need to be given time, space, and opportunity to (Re)Connect, Take Stock, Emerge and Celebrate… https://explorebuxton.co.uk/buxton-opera-house-reconnects-with/?fbclid=IwAR3MhWIxowIOvO5QqL1_mg_lk9HrebKl9L-PDrAF2GrmJyGUHa4mpHLXbEw
M&S building in Buxton to feature unique video illumination!
Local theatre makers, Babbling Vagabonds and digital projection specialists Illuminos, are creating a visual delight to brighten up Spring Gardens later this year and they need the help from local people. “We need your stories and images of Spring Gardens to be part of an exciting new arts project,” said Mark, Joint Artistic Director of…
The Big Buxton Conversation, What would Buxton look and feel like in 2030?
The Big Buxton Conversation What if everything turned out okay? What would Buxton look and feel like in 2030? How can we create the future we need and want? Groups and individuals, businesses and residents, everyone from every part of Buxton are invited to take part in The Big Buxton Conversation using a tried & tested simple…
South West Peak are looking for local young people to help design a logo for the launch of the first ever #BuxtonWildWeeks
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Peak District National Park Our friends at South West Peak are looking for local young people to help design a logo for the launch of the first ever #BuxtonWildWeeks this spring/summer! Closing date is 8 March. Find out more http://bit.ly/BuxtonWildWeeks Buxton Civic Association | Transition Buxton
Allied Taxis have donated 100 Easter eggs to the High Peak Foodbank
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Allied taxi’s buxton After the success of Allied Taxis donating selection boxes to two great local charities at Christmas, and the great feedback we received we have decided to do it again. Today we at Allied Taxis have donated 100 Easter eggs to the High Peak Foodbank and Waste not Want not, two fabulous charities…
Free virtual Wildlife talk with Buxton Field Club!
‘The Oldest Lake in Europe: The Birds and Wildlife of Lake Prespa’ my talk at 7pm on Sat 6 March 2021 Really looking forward to this talk about a very special place for two SPECIAL and formative institutions for me – the Buxton Field Club and the Derbyshire Ornithological Society. If you are a member…
Special virtual event with Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner
High Peak residents are being invited to meet Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa in special virtual event to discuss crime and policing on Thursday 11th March. The virtual event will enable residents to raise any concerns about crime or policing in their district as well as learn about how partners are working together…
Tuesday Market, 23rd February
Monday has been a beautiful day in Buxton but we have high winds forecast for Tuesday. Our hardy regulars will be there selling fish, vegan treats, fruit, veg, plants, eggs and jams #unpredictableweather #buxton #peakdistrict #nofilterneeded #marketdays #markettraders #shoplocal
MENTELL partnerships with local fire stations – raising awareness as well as vital funds
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MENTELL partnerships with local fire stations.. as well as raising vital funds.. we raise awareness too.. here’s hoping we can get back to doing our charity car washes?.. #bookusin@yourfirestation Contact: community@mentell.org.uk
First Steps ED – A new virtual service for young people who may be struggling with their mental health or want to meet new people.
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First Steps ED Brand new service, coming very soon! The First Steps ED Youth Club opens Tuesday 2nd March, available to all new and existing Young People aged 11-14 following an initial assessment (make a referral today via our website!) To join or to learn more for others to join, email info@firststepsed.co.uk – see you…
Funny wonders – looking for people to get involved with a range of interests
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funnywonders https://www.youtube.com/watch Greetings. We are looking for a range of people with a range of interests to get involved with a range of things for Funny Wonders. Please get in touch if you are interested in joining us – email hello@funnywonders.org.uk.
Calling all Arts, Culture and Heritage Groups
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High Peak CVS Calling all Arts, Culture and Heritage Groups – Working in collaboration with High Peak Borough Council, we would like to hear from any local groups that work within the arts and culture environment to understand more about the challenges you currently face and how we can support you. Are you unable to…
Zoom talk on Madagascar’s endemic species, tomorrow 7pm!
Reminder for Buxton Field Club’s talk tomorrow at 7.00pm Madagascar and its endemic species. Live streaming https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrg0DPEb7LrOTzoShH6ZRkA… Zoom link for members of Buxton Field Club on request
Stockport Gin Virtual Taster Night 27th February
It’s full steam ahead here packing for our Virtual Taster Night on 27th Feb! The first batch of orders went out today by DPD and some hand deliveries will be heading out tomorrow. All packs WILL arrive in plenty of time for the 27th, so don’t panic. Still a few tickets left if you would…
Chester Zoo goes Virtual LIVE – This Friday!
We’re bringing you a LIVE Virtual Zoo Day… RAINFOREST SPECIAL! Tune in from home and enjoy sun bears, fantastic frogs, Madagascar’s lemurs, tropical birds and a Q&A with our education experts as they answer YOUR questions! Join us on Facebook or YouTube on Friday 19 February for a WHOLE DAY of incredible animal action. Gates…
Commonwealth Day Teaching Resources
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Commonwealth Day brings communities together to celebrate the Commonwealth of Nations on March 8th. Download our free lesson plans, assemblies, and resources to teach Key Stage 1-3 our shared heritage of Remembrance. Teaching Resources
Octagon Set Up For Covid 19 Testing From 17th February
Great work in the last 24hrs to set the Octagon up as a community testing centre for Covid 19. More information on the link below but headlines below. Walk up for a test Wear a face covering Use hand sanitiser Keep social distance with others Open 7 days 9am – 7pm Can I attend if…
BBC Bitesize for Halfterm.
HELP FROM BBC BITESIZE TO KEEP CHILDREN ENTERTAINED: ‘When you think it’s half-term, but you have no idea what day it is or what’s going on…..’ We might not know what day it is, but we do know what half-term calls for… ACTIVITIES! Check out https://www.facebook.com/bbcbitesize/ for good ideas.
Buxton Market Open Tuesday 16th.
It’s pancake day tomorrow and it looks like the forecast will be ok! Vinny will be selling oranges and lemons perfect for your pancakes. Shane and Diane will be back selling plants and Debbie with her eggs, cheese and jams. Bash is selling his Greek and Turkish goodies. We have a full house with…
Funny Wonders – planning for Flowerpot Trail
Remember these? We’re starting to plan the Buxton Flowerpot Trail 2021! If you’d like to get involved for 2021 and help us with the project, remotely or (fingers crossed) otherwise, please get in touch – email hello@funnywonders.org.uk.
Mentell dates
MENTELL awareness days… Mentell provides circles for men aged 18+ to talk in a safe and confidential space, free from advice and judgement. https://www.mentell.org.uk/
Buxton Field Club’s next talk: ‘Madagascar’
Buxton Field Club’s next talk is Madagascar: its weird and wonderful endemic species with Louise and Stephen Moon 7.00pm Saturday 20th February. Louise and Stephen’s longstanding love of wildlife has taken them to numerous countries around the world, seeking out and photographing the weird and the wonderful. This talk will convey their passion for Madagascar,…
Buxton Market cancelled- Saturday 13th February
Buxton looks like Narnia and feels like the Artic at the moment. The forecasts say it will feel like – 14 degrees centigrade with the wind chill tomorrow so we have decided to cancel the market. I know Buxton traders and customers are hardy folk but it’s even a bit chilly for us
Get involved at Buxton Opera House
During this time in the pandemic, as we move forward communities need to be given time, space, and opportunity to (Re)Connect, Emerge, Share and Create. All projects will work within current government guidelines. Projects will begin online but as soon as regulations allow we hope to be able to work with participants face to face again. …
Manchester Science Festival goes online
THE #MSF21 DIGITAL PROGRAMME HAS LANDED Discover online talks, exhibitions, debates & activities that explore our changing climate and ideas for a better world Find the line-up for 12 -21 Feb and book your free tickets here.
Buxton Venues Give Thumbs Up To The Fringe
PRESS RELEASE February 4th 2021 – For immediate release Venues across Buxton and beyond, both indoors and outdoors, have told Buxton Fringe they are ready to welcome Fringe performers this summer. Buxton Fringe is set to make a splash from July 7th to 25th as artists gear up to entertain audiences however they can. Fringe…
Buxton Opera House Singing Workshop Opportunity for 10-17 year olds
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Thank you to everyone who has signed up for our Shared Sound and Emerge Dance community projects so far! We have had a fantastic response for both adult community groups, but we would love to get some more young people involved in the Shared Sound project. If you know someone aged 10-17 who loves to…
Buxton International Festival 2021
Buxton International Festival CEO, Michael Williams, shares an update about the 2021 Festival dates and programme. You can find the other BIF platforms here: https://www.buxtonfestival.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/buxtonfestival https://www.twitter.com/buxtonfestival https://www.facebook.com/buxtonfestival If you have enjoyed the video, and are able to, please consider making a donation to keep the Buxton International Festival alive https://bit.ly/BIFDigitalDonate
Buxton Wild-Weeks Mini Seminar
Come along to meet those involved and hear about all the exciting activities that are being planned to help our schools and community get wild about Buxton. Buxton Wild Weeks are open for everyone to enjoy. There’s something for everyone whatever your knowledge, skills or time availability, so join this seminar and find out how…
Manchester Science Festival at Science and Industry Museum, Castlefield and online, 12–21 February 2021
Always a highlight of our cultural calendar, we’re delighted that Manchester Science Festival is back this February to explore how science and technology can help combat climate crisis with ideas for a better world. Taking place digitally while the museum remains temporarily closed, the online programme will feature free talks, exhibitions, debates and activities to…
Illumination project for M&S Building
Local theatre makers, Babbling Vagabonds and digital projection specialists Illuminos, are creating a visual delight to brighten up Spring Gardens later this year and they need the help from local people. “We need your stories and images of Spring Gardens to be part of an exciting new arts project,” said Mark, Joint Artistic Director of…
Jorvik Viking Virtual Tour
With restrictions on gatherings, we are not able to host the annual JORVIK Viking Festival in February 2021, so instead, we’ve created a new event that can be accessed entirely online. In Viking times, a ‘Thing’ was a gathering; a place where leaders and warriors could meet and talk. In the 21st century, the term…
Babbling Vagabonds “Capturing a Moment” project
Do you have a memory of Spring Gardens in Buxton? If you do we would love to hear about it. Watch our video to find out more about our project “Capturing A Moment” Your memories will be part of a digital projection that will illuminate one of the shop fronts in Spring Gardens later in…
Pavilion Gardens 150th Anniversary Celebrations
Have you ever taken a picture in Pavilion Gardens? As part of the 150th anniversary celebrations Pavilion Gardens want to create Gallery150, a display of 150 pictures. They are asking members of the public to send in any pictures you may have taken at Pavilion Gardens. Not just seasonal scenery shots, but ones of couples,…
Look out for the next two Buxton fundraising patrols!
Next 2 Buxton patrols: Saturday 13th Feb: Spread the Love Patrol Buxton – Fairfield Friday 19th Feb: Belle and Minion Patrol St John’s rd, Pavilion Gardens and Macc rd Buxton Look out, listen for the bells, wave, smile – keep your distance – donate to #Papyrus and join STOCKPORT SPIDER-MEN group for updates, live auctions…
150 Years of the Pavilion Gardens
In August this year Pavilion Gardens will reach its 150th anniversary. As part of plans to mark the occasion we want to bring someone’s idea to life! If you have an idea for an event or an activity to mark the milestone, please let us know and your idea could be part of the celebrations.
People-less Protest Against Selling Hogshaw
This Sunday (07/02/2021) 1:30 PM Lets make it clear to High Peak Borough Council that we don’t want them to sell off our Rec to developers. Due to COVID lockdown we cannot gather in anyway. So we have to be creative. – Make a Placard along the lines of – “Save Hogshaw”, “Hands Off Hogshaw”,…
Shared Sound – Free Community Singing Project.
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Love to sing? Maybe you sing in a choir, along to the TV or out loud in the shower? We want to bring together voices from the community, to create a space of connection through singing with our Shared Sound Project. We invite anyone aged 10-100+, whatever your ability, to join us in weekly sessions…
Help Develop BIF programme 2021
Children and Families, Events, General information, Goods & Services, Pleas for helpBy Claire MitchellLeave a comment
Buxton International Festival We will be announcing our line up for the 2021 Festival very soon. However, as we navigate our way around the issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic it’s essential that we get your feedback. We would be very grateful if you could fill in this questionnaire, which takes about 5…
Winter Woodland Windows
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Stone and Water Show us how to make our own window panels Here in Buxton, we had been planning a weekend of lantern walks through the woods in February 2021. It is clearly not a good plan to organise an event like that just now, so we thought we would invite anyone who feels so…
Emerge from lockdown…. dancing!
Call out for local participants! Do you want to Emerge from your home dancing? Buxton Opera House are looking for 2 groups from the local community to take part in an exciting new project led by local dance artist, Jennie Le Port. Whether you are an experienced dancer or have only ever tapped a toe…
Weekly Olaf and Minion patrol Buxton Infant School and Sherwood Road
Saturday Patrol with Buxton Iron Man! SATURDAY 13TH FEBRUARY 1pm-2pm Spread the Love Patrol BUXTON IRON MAN with Hawkeye; Minion with Spidey Gwen and Belle with Olaf!!! In socially distanced pairings, using our exercise time, we will be patrolling the Fairfield area from Bench rd at 1pm. Exact locations cannot be guaranteed. Residents of this…
Light snow but snow problem for the Buxton Market Traders! ON NOW!
Vinny is hopeful that his bananas will be the right colour this week!
Big Garden Birdwatch-join the fun!
The weekend is here and it’s time to take part! Remember to submit your results by 19 Feb. Take part in Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend 29-31 Jan. Sign up for all you need, plus 20% off and free delivery in our shop. Already taken part? Tell us what you saw here. https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/birdwatch/?fbclid=IwAR1gV_RsQlBo7HV2x_ciJ6cpNrPp_xbLfS9foPgLimEzvU702EzJe2tY_R0
Talk insects with Buxton Field Club live on zoom!
Buxton Field Club’s next talk is on Insects, with Steve Orridge Saturday 6th February at 7.00pm on zoom (link below). Please join us. With approximately one million insects described so far, and maybe another five million to discover, entomology offers a life time of study. With such a vast subject we can only provide a…
Citizen Soil Sampling Science Week
5 – 14 March’21 is Science Week when a collaboration between Serpentine Community Garden Society and Transition Buxton will see up to 100 participants (in pairs) across the town supplied with soil testing kits to take part in a bit of citizen science. We’d love to see families using this to help children understand…
A Huge Thank You from Buxton’s Vaccination Centre!
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A Huge Thank you to the many people who have supported and volunteered so far with the Covid Vaccination Centre here at Buxton Medical Practice, from us and our partners in the Covid vaccinations, Elmwood, Stewart and Hartington Medical Centres. These include all the Car Park Volunteers , who have been fantastic and kept he…
Get Creative with Winter Woodland Windows
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Bottle Lanterns for WINTER WOODLAND WINDOWS Here in Buxton, Stone and Water had been planning a weekend of lantern walks through the woods in February 2021. That is clearly not a good event to organise now so we thought we would invite anyone who feels so inspired to bring the woodland into their house and…
This Sunday – Alzheimer’s Great Big Family Quiz
Join Quizmaster Paul Jackson and our special guest for the Great Big Quiz – Family Night for Alzheimer’s Society The Family quiz will last about 45mins/1h, and will consist of a number of rounds suitable for all the family, with some questions for the adults and some for the youngsters! The quiz is suitable for all ages from…
Snow won’t stop our volunteers ensuring no family goes without!
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The snow doesn’t stop us! Buxton Street by street doing amazing things making sure food does not go wasted. Coordinated efforts daily to the High Peak Foodbank and here to Waste not Want not. Kath and Dan are up at the United Reformed Church Monday to Saturday, 11am-1pm distributing surplus food to the community. They…
Stories from the vaccination roll-out and COVID-19 front-line
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Staff at Buxton for Youth – Bright Opportunities receive their vaccinations Buxton Mountain Rescue team help transport people to their vaccination appointment Avid followers of our callout posts on social media may have spotted that we usually finish with a comment relating to cleaning kit and the vehicles as part of our Covid-19 protocols. The…
Buxton Market is back!
Buxton market After a week of cancelled markets and terrible weather, we are really pleased that the market will be on tomorrow. Vinny’s fresh fruit and veg, Mycocks butchers, Bash’s Olives, Bev with her pet supplies and the Vegan Street Food Van will be there. Hope to see you there.
FREE Online Family Story Making Workshop!
Into the Woods- A Shared Journey (online event) FREE Family Story Making Workshop with the Babbling Vagabonds Once again we are stranded, the pandemic is ruling our life, but if we could take a walk through the woods what would we find? What creatures are lurking and what stories would we find as we journey…
How to sign up to a Mentell online meeting
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To sign up to one of our Circles all you have to do is click this link to register: https://www.mentell.org.uk/learn/online-circles We will always give you the option to speak to someone before attending, just in case you have any initial questions or queries. You will then have to confirm you are…
Jokes On You Dementia
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For one night only this March, comedic legend and Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Jo Brand will headline an online comedy event, hosted by actor and comedian Hugh Dennis, to raise money for people affected by dementia. Jo and Hugh will be joined by a stellar line up of well-known faces from the comedy world, with more…
What’s your view of the stars?
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Star Count is CPRE, the countryside charity’s annual survey of the nation’s view of the night sky. Just look to the heavens between 6-14 February and count the number of stars you see in the constellation of Orion to help us map how light pollution affects our view of the stars. This year we’re asking people…
Olaf and Minion Raising a Smile at your Doorstep
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Hardwick Square to Sherwood Rd!! Friday 5th February 2pm-3pm Residents of this area! Look out, listen for the bells, wave, smile – keep your distance – donate and join STOCKPORT SPIDER-MEN group for updates, live auctions and stay@home activities. Be kind always! We know how much you all need a smile and it’s our Superheroes…
Joseph and his Tachnicolour Dreamcoat is coming to a sofa near you!
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BBC Radio 2 Join in our huge virtual sing-a-long and get the chance to perform alongside a West End star! Here’s all you need to know to get involved with Musicals: The Greatest Show, coming to Radio 2 and BBC One very soon! https://www.bbc.co.uk/…/take-part-in-musicals-the…
Minion Kevin joins Red Riding Hood for a jaunt up to Harpur Hill!
Residents of this area! Look out, listen for the bells, wave, smile – keep your distance – donate and join STOCKPORT SPIDER-MEN group for updates, live auctions and stay@home activities. Be kind always! https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jason-baird2…
Free webinar event by Mentell
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Feb 4th, is it time to talk? To highlight time to talk 2021, Team Mentell would like to invite you to a free webinar, Thursday afternoon (1:00-1:30pm) Feb 4th. Learn how the charity helps men find safe spaces to talk, the power of a meaningful conversation and how we can support our community in challenging times. Including…
Paignton Zoo offer a virtual lesson to Key Stage Two children this Friday!
8eshtSarip JoSgnsaosnurasrreeisy ate n1do1:cm0d1 · FOR ALL TEACHERS AND HOME-SCHOOLING PARENTS Next Friday 15th January at 11am we’ll be presenting a short lesson from the zoo! The lesson will be designed for KS2 pupils exploring habitats, and the animals that live in them – but all children are of course welcome to watch. Including: What is a habitat? How…
Chris Hill Community Sports take to You Tube – take a look!
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Check out their channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7TaKx0-LR90V8wvY3kOhdg?fbclid=IwAR0SCjROUsL9xUmimIjdNXeuhsu96nfOcWaVmlqtJuarHN-p16ooJvoa4ss
Red Riding Hood comes to town in aid of PAPYRUS suicide prevention for young people
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Residents of this area! Look out, listen for the bells, wave, smile – keep your distance – donate and join STOCKPORT SPIDER-MEN group for updates, live auctions and stay@home activities. Be kind always! https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jason-baird2…
Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Vulnerability Fund funding workshop takes place on 14th Januray
Don’t forget to sign up for our Funding Workshop focusing on Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Vulnerability Fund on Thursday 14th January at 1.30pm. To book your space follow the link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/132809347333 For more details: http://highpeakcvs.org.uk/news.asp?ID=1498 Please contact us at hello@highpeakcvs.org.uk if you need any help.
Serpentine Community Garden’s volunteers have kept the home flowers blooming!
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So wonderful! We will never forget the amazing organic salad bags SCG lovingly prepared for many families in Buxton each Sunday morning for many weeks in the summer we are always here to call upon when your team needs a helping hand #communitylove #bettertogether #payitforward
Libraries online
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Our libraries are continuing to support children, families and other borrowers during the third lockdown. The service is still running events for youngsters and adults but they are taking place online via Facebook and Twitter. This month’s events for children include story time, rhyme time, activity club and family bookshare. Among the adult events are…
Exclusive Alzheimer’s Society football livestream event and family quiz night!
Thrilling news! On Friday 15 Jan, at 7pm, you can join an exclusive livestream event with football legends Sir Alex Ferguson, Gareth Southgate, Sir Kenny Dalglish, and Jurgen Klopp – an evening of chat with the giants of the game, including questions posed by you. Buy your ticket here: http://www.lockdowntheatre.net/ Better yet, proceeds are going…
COVID Vaccination site volunteers wanted!
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As COVID deaths reach the highest number since 21st April (the peak) we are within touching distance of the beginning of the end! Let’s bring it forward together! CAR PARK VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED for the COVID VACCINATION HUB in BUXTON Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th January (other future dates are yet to be…
COVID vaccine information from Joined Up Care Derbyshire
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against coronavirus. Who can get the COVID-19 vaccine The NHS is currently offering the COVID-19 vaccine to people most at risk from coronavirus. At this time, the vaccine is being offered in some hospitals to: some people aged 80 and over…
Need a lift to your COVID vaccination? Buxton Mountain Rescue… to the rescue!
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Along with Kinder Mountain Rescue Team Buxton Mountain Rescue Team is on standby to help elderly members of the community get to Thornbrook Medical Centre for vaccinations against Covid-19. It is a unique task which attracted attention from Sky News who came to interview the team leaders this morning. You can see the story on…
Capris Welcomes back Weekends
Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday Tapas, Pizzas, Pastas, Paella , Burgers, delicious starters and sides plus desserts as well as a local delivery service …..make lockdown a little more interesting by having some yummy food to look forward to! We can cater for all dietary requirements, please contact us. All food made using the finest…
Libraries News Update
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In line with current government guidance our libraries are open for our book and borrow service. Our free e-lending and online service and the home library service are also continuing. Read more here
Getting ready for Spring time
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Here at Radio Derby we have had an idea that we want you to get on board with We want to spread some positivity and help you get creative Let’s get some daffodils in our windows! The flowers signify strength and resilience as well as being a sign of hope and new beginnings Find out…
CONNEX is here through this next journey together
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Hard to know what to put for our first post of 2021. But we’ll be with you all the way. Call us on 01298 23970 or 01335 348600. #support #charity #community #buxtonstreetbystreet #PeaksandDales #newyear
BBC to provide significant education support to children during Tier 5 lockdown
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BBC delivers biggest Education offer in its history – including devoting significant airtime to Education on BBC Two The BBC is to deliver the biggest education offer in its history across more of its platforms. It will bring together BBC Two, CBBC, BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer and online to deliver a new education offer…
Blythe House receive donations following the Living Advent Calendar events across Buxton this Christmas!
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A huge THANK-YOU to everyone involved with this year’s Living Advent Calendar. Your donations will help Blythe House continue with their vital work supporting people with life limiting and terminal illnesses 🙂
Kinder Scout- The People’s Mountain: Buxton Field Club’s next Zoom talk; don’t miss it!
Buxton Field Club’s next online talk Saturday 16th January 7.00pm: Kinder Scout: The People’s Mountain: a celebration of a northern English mountain and our role in its creation. John Beatty reveals the social, political, cultural and ecological developments that have shaped the physical and human landscape of this enigmatic and treasured hill. Join Zoom Meeting…
Chris Hill Sports announce temporary closure in Tier 5
Following tonight(4/1/21) announcement, all of sessions will closing (in person) for now We will keep everyone updated as soon as we are able via different platforms. Scary times as a small business as it is for many others . Thanks for your patience, kind words and support And too all the fab CHCS Coaches –…
The big birdwatch!
Big Garden Birdwatch Join us 29 – 31 January SIGN UP Enjoy an hour with nature and discover the wildlife on your doorstep Sign up for all you need to take part, including your free guide, help with identifying what you see and expert advice on feeding the birds. Plus, you’ll also receive 20% off in…
New Year Hacienda 24 hour House Party – Live Stream
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After a year where we can’t all hit the dancefloor together, we have teamed up for the third time with our friends @fac51thehaciendaofficial to produce a marathon 24 Hour House Party uniting party people worldwide, as we say goodbye to what’s been a very difficult & challenging year, we welcome in 2021 positively while raising money for…
Rave to the Moon this NYE
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Grab your glowsticks! #RaveToTheMoon is a FREE, inclusive and family-friendly RAVE FROM HOME hosted on New Year’s Eve by award-winning beatboxer, SK Shlomo Join the final party of 2020 and help us reach the collective goal of 500 million steps – the rough distance from Earth to the Moon. Instead of a sponsored walk or run, take part in the…
NYE Big Night In – Free Live Stream
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Party it up big time with Hello 2021: UK – an unmissable New Year’s Eve with YouTube, right in your living room. There’ll be exclusive performances from Dua Lipa, Joel Corry and MNEK, Aitch and AJ Tracey, and Anne-Marie. Plus, you’ll see your favourite personalities like Behzinga, Calfreezy, WillNE, Big Narstie, and Katherine Ryan –…
Edinburgh Online Hogmanay for All!
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David Tennant leads line-up of talent involved! As Christmas draws closer and ‘bubble’ celebrations with friends and family start to feel a reality, the next occasion to plan for is New Year. This is a welcome chance to wave off 2020 and hope for an altogether better 2021. Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is renowned internationally as one…
An evening of ghost tales!
TUESDAY FROM 19:00 UTC-20:00 UTC An Evening of Christmas Ghost Tales Tuesday from 19:00 UTC-20:00 UTC Public · Hosted by Haunted Haworth Online event Tickets hauntedhaworth.co.uk/booking/an-evening-of-christmas-ghost-tales As a young boy growing up in a small market town, I met the devil behind a gravestone (true story ). In a Scottish village, one brother doesn’t believe in God…
Christmas in the Community deliver hope this year!
Christmas for the community Thank you so much to everyone who helped yesterday, and super thank you to everyone who has donated and given to this event in the past 6 years! Without all your help, and support it wouldn’t be what it is. Yesterday at the The Tradesmans Entrance Cafe Ltd we served…
Hacienda New Years Eve online event!
31 THURSDAY, 31 DECEMBER 2020 AT 02:00 UTC The Hacienda 24 Hour House Party NYE Thursday, 31 December 2020 at 02:00 UTC Public · Hosted by FAC 51 The Hacienda, justin robertson and 12 others Online event http://unitedwestream.co.uk/ The Haçienda 24 Hour House Party NYE FAC 51 The Haçienda is throwing another Haçienda House Party with award winning…
Last Chance for a Helping Hand
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LAST DAY TODAY – WEDS 23RD DECEMBER 9:30AM-3PM @ THE SOURCE CAFE, TERRACE ROAD, BUXTON! We’re open and have plenty of items left for those who need a helping hand this Christmas. If you’ve been furloughed, on minimum wage, working part-time and struggling to make ends meet, on UC, referred to us by an agency…
WHO confirm Santa is Immune
If a child in your life is worried that Santa Claus might not be able to travel and deliver presents due to COVID-19, Dr Maria Van Kerkhove can provide reassurance: is immune.
A Helping Hand is here until Wednesday!
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A Helping Hand……last two days 22nd / 23rd December 9:30am-3pm Parents / Grandparents / Carers – Are you struggling financially to provide presents for your family this Christmas for whatever reason? Come down and see us at The Source Cafe on Terrace Road, Buxton on Tuesday or Wednesday this week and we can help. We have an…
Mentell Monday – spaces still available
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There are still seats available at our online Circle tomorrow night All you have to do is install Zoom if you haven’t got it already, then find a private space where you feel comfortable to talk. Please note there is no obligation to share. Whether you want to talk or simply listen to others, we…
Morrisons Tier 3 Christmas opening times and doorstep delivery
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We know many of you will have had your Christmas plans affected by the government announcement yesterday. We’d like to ensure you know it’s safe to shop in our stores and the different ways you can shop with us. – To make shopping safer face coverings will be worn in our stores in line with…
Hargreaves extend their Christmas closure times to give their staff a much needed break
Hargreaves and Son Limited We are overwhelmed with support this year, but we need a break and are extending our Christmas closure. We value our employees and want to give them extended family time. Thank you for your support. See you in 2021! #hargreavesofbuxton #christmasclosure #buxton #derbshire #shoplocal
Buxton Crescent Heritage Experience and Tier 3
Buxton Crescent Heritage Experiences The announcement of Derbyshire remaining in Tier 3 means that, while the Pump Room will continue to open until Christmas Eve, we will have to keep the Buxton Visitor Experience in the Crescent closed for the rest of the year. Keeping the new attraction mothballed during lockdown reminds us of…
Pie Society Christmas Dinner Deliveries
Limited time slots left for your delivered Xmas dinner Xmas day 12-4 Have a stress free Xmas day and let us worry about the cooking Free delivery between 12 & 2 Collection 12 till 4 £15 one course £20 two course £25 three courses PRE ORDERS & DEPOSIT ESSENTIAL Message the Pie Society for any…
Harpur Hill Living Advent Calendar Day 17
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A most colourful window for Day 17 of the Living Advent Calendar courtesy of 12 Nettleton Lane 🙂
Tier 3 and Christmas Bubbles
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There will be no change to Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire’s tier three allocations. It follows the latest government review of the three-tier system after officials met on Wednesday. The three counties were put into the most restrictive tier when the national lockdown ended earlier this month. It means pubs and restaurants in these areas will…
Get your Christmas Eat Treats Tomorrow on the Market
It’s Buxton Markets special food and drink market on Saturday and the forecast looks good so come and shop local and buy some Xmas gifts
Thank yous and final shopping days for Helping Hands
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Lovely to receive these notes of thank you from some of our customers over the past couple of weeks and Morrisons who we have worked with to collect and distribute new toys. A great community effort! 👏👏👏 The Helping Hand pop up shop at the Source Cafe (Terrace Road) have an amazing selection of new…
The Panto Will Go on! (Oh yes it will!)
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Let’s talk brassieres, bloomers and blusher with our fabulous pantomime Dames to celebrate this very bonkers British tradition. Our Dames are Phylip Harries (Theatre Clwyd), Ian Adams (Wolverhampton Grand Theatre), Matt Crosby (Cambridge Arts Theatre) and Chris Hannon (Theatre Royal Wakefield). The National Theatre’s panto Dick Whittington is streaming for free on YouTube from 3pm…
Christmas for the Community – 7 Sleeps to Go!
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Wowsers it’s all go now. 7 sleeps left till the big day. Already we have lots of people booked in for the Christmas dinner deliveries and families booked for our Christmas hampers. If you know of anyone who might be on their own at Christmas and would benefit from this please don’t hesitate to get…
Helping Hands offering an inexpensive way for Santa to visit your younger members of the family this year 🙂
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Helping Hands…. Don’t forget we are open at The Source Cafe on Terrace Road tomorrow and Thursday between 9:30-3pm. Well also be open next week on Tuesday, 21st and Weds 22nd before Christmas! If you need help this Christmas we are here for you . UPDATE: If you want to check what we have…
Monday evening MENTELL supportive mental health session for men
Everyone’s road to find a mentally happy place is different. We understand that for some, one circle will enable them to make the necessary changes and for others a weekly talk will be really beneficial. Here at Mentell, we are completely FREE OF COMMITMENT. This is our fifth principe You will never be asked to…
Stars Cafe opening hours this weekend
We will be back open Saturday and Sunday for takeaway only for now. From 11am Come and grab, a turkey, stuffing and cranberry bap, and a slice of our homemade cheesecake with our signature luxury hot chocolate. Festive choices available also.
Helping Hands this Christmas- opening times
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Helping Hands @ The Source…. Don’t forget we’re open today, Saturday 12th, 9:30-2:30pm. If you’re struggling financially this year to make Christmas work for whatever reason, furloughed, UC, minimum wage etc. we can help. Pop in and see us. We’ve amazing new and good quality second hand toys, Lego, books, presents and more. A Helping…
Harpur Hill Count Down to Christmas
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We are 11 days in to the Harpur Hill living window advent calendar and the windows are looking fabulous! Join the page if you’d like to see the daily window and learn how to join the fundraising efforts. Well done Window Dressers, they look stunning … Welcome to our first ever living advent calendar. Each…
The ‘Christmas Star’ is Born
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This is truly a once in a lifetime event – or more accurately a once in many lifetime events. Jupiter and Saturn will be extremely close as in – view them both in the eyepiece. Without visual aid they will almost look like a single very bright star – some are calling this the Christmas…
Whaley Winter Tales
High Peak Crafts bring a much needed tonic for Christmas £5 per person – Book Here The nights are getting longer and the days are getting colder, so what better way to warm your heart than an evening of seasonal storytelling set to entrancing shadow puppetry. From frozen landscapes to roaring fires and even a…
Book Brunch with Santa in the Arches
We’ve loved having this special visitor with us at the Arches Artisan Market There are still spaces available for brunch with Santa on Sat 12th and Sat 19th… get in touch to book your COVID safe Santa visit #supportlocal #santa #santaclausiscomingtotown 1a Fairfield Road, Buxton SK17 7DJ, UK 07835 424204 – The Arches support@thearcheshome.com Monday – Thursday 10am…
Helping Hands Pop Up Shop
We’re pleased to say Helping Hands @ The Source Cafe on Terrace Road will be open this Saturday, 12th December from 9:30-14:30. Here to serve those who are struggling financially this year to provide for their families for whatever reason. This could be furlough, financial insecurity, unemployment, UC etc. If you are in this category…
Buxton Christmas Market
Come along and buy your Xmas pressies from our wonderful local traders #markettraders #shoplocal #buxton #christmasmarket #peakdistrict
Helping Hands opens it’s doors to Bright Opportunities!
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Helping Hands… So lovely to be able to open up Helping Hands at The Source Cafe this morning for Bright Opportunities! We loved meeting you all and helping you choose gifts for family and friends. #communityspirit #communitysupport #communitymatters Buxton Church in the Peak St Anne’s CVA Buxton #helpinghands #christmas2020
Christmas markets in Castleton!
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Happy 1st December from Castleton Things may be a little different this festive season, but we’ll still continue to bring a slice of the Peak District & Derbyshire into your home In the meantime, help us spread some festive magic by supporting local businesses at our virtual Christmas Market: ow.ly/2SKR50CynrQ
Another Elf Day for Morrisons in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society- keep the donations coming!
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Morrisons Buxton Community Champion · Another #ElfDay over thanks to everyone who joined in or donated money donation table still set up so still time to donate or via my just giving page https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/elfday-robertharrison
Buxton Cricket club shout out for new members to join the team!
New players needed for the new 4th team starting next April. Here are the ‘The Originals’, the first Buxton 3rd team in 2014. New players came from hockey, rugby, Dads and juniors. After months of lockdown and tiers why not get out and play. Newcomers welcome. Contact bobinbuxton@gmail.com
Virtual carols by candleight!
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WEDNESDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2020 FROM 19:30 UTC-20:00 UTC Virtual Carols by Candlelight Virtual Carols by Candlelight Details Wednesday, 16 December 2020 from 19:30 UTC-20:00 UTC Public · Hosted by Chapter House Choir, York and York Minster Online event https://yorkminster.org/whats-on/event/chapter-house-choir-virtual-carols-by-candlelight/ Our ever-popular and atmospheric ‘Carols by Candlelight‘ moves online! The video performance will go live on Wednesday, 16 December…
High Peak CVS Bereavement support
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High Peak CVS 2 December at 13:35 · This week is Grief Awareness Week. Grief is incredibly hard to deal with at anytime but it is important to recognise how COVID-19 has impacted those dealing with bereavement in exceptionally difficult circumstances. Isolation and not being able to see loved ones during these times can have a huge impact on…
Re-opening arrangements for the Pavillion Gardens cafe, restaurant, shops, conservatory and cinema.
Pavilion Gardens 4 December at 10:11 · Great news! We are reopening next Saturday, 12th December. 10am – 4pm. We will offer a takeaway service for food and drink, our Gifts & more….retail space will be open as will the Gallery in the Gardens. In the Octagon we shall host an indoor market which will be part of our…
A virtual Christmas Carol event to help raise money for the Donkey Sanctuary!
FRIDAY, 11 DECEMBER 2020 FROM 18:00 UTC-20:30 UTC LIVE: Sanctuary from your Sofa presents Carols by Candlelight Online event LIVE: Sanctuary from your Sofa presents Carols by Candlelight Details Friday, 11 December 2020 from 18:00 UTC-20:30 UTC Public · Hosted by The Donkey Sanctuary, The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth and 6 others Online event Our award-winning virtual event is…
New Bodies gym is raising money for Manchester Children’s Hospital
It’s here! New Bodies Gym – I would lunge 500 miles All in aid of The Royal Manchester Children’s hospital to help those children and their families who will be spending this Christmas in hospital – inspired by marvellous Molly. Donate here > www.facebook.com/donate/714072612850627/ (cash donations are being accepted at the gym)
National Theatre live!
National Theatre Live 1 December at 08:00 · You asked, we listened. This is unmissable theatre, whenever you want it. Just press play to start streaming worldwide with National Theatre at Home We’re so excited to share lots of National Theatre Live plays with you at home, any time you want them: ntathome.com
Buxton Fringe opens for entries!
Buxton Fringe opens for entries! PRESS RELEASE November 24th 2020 – For immediate release Buxton Fringe opens for entries for its 2021 festival on December 1st with an improved entry procedure designed to be even easier for performers to use. Creator of the online system, Fringe Webmaster Dan Osborne explains: “We know that people are…
None-elite football information issued by the FA
UPDATED COVID-19 GUIDANCE ISSUED FOR ‘NON-ELITE’ FOOTBALL IN ENGLAND AFTER LOCKDOWN Tuesday 01 Dec 2020 Shares Expand Grassroots football can return from Wednesday 2 December, but the level varies from Tiers 1 to 3 We have today issued updated guidance for ‘non-elite’ football in England following confirmation from the UK Government that organised sports can…
Murder mystery online!
The Crooked Spire Q & A a medieval, murder-mystery musical (Windlass Edition) Online, Online, Thu 10th December 2020 This follows The Crooked Spire (Windlass Edition) with BSL signing on You Tube on Thursday 10th December 2020 at 7pm https://youtu.be/8WLIHM8VDos This is free ticket for the Question and Answer/Meet and Greet with the actors and creative…
Art brings festive joy around the town!
Things to enjoy now and things to look forward to: 1. Our friends at Harpur Hill have opened the first window of their Living Advent Calendar with 23 more windows to go.. 2. Our Winter Emporium opens on Friday with late shopping until 8pm. 3. Buxton Festival Fringe 2021 is open for registration! Have a…
Mentell’s Monday circle
We value our members and their feedback is very important to us… ‘Really enjoy the Monday night circles. It’s the perfect place to talk and realise I’m not alone’ Is it your time to talk? We host our FREE virtual Circle which is open every Monday 7-9pm. https://www.mentell.org.uk
Christmas in the Community
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Happy December. – Massive thank you to everyone who has helped and donated so far. We are looking for donations of toiletries , chocolates and items such as hats, gloves , scarves and colouring books. We are taking donations at the tradesman entrance , the source cafe and the greenman gallery. If you are not…
Christmas raffle now on!
Christmas Raffle tickets now on sale! £2 a ticket to be drawn on December 20th. Tickets can be paid via cheque, cash or Bacs. Please ask for any details you need. Thankyou to everyone who has sent a prize, they are all fantastic! Here’s a few to be won; Body shop goody bag – by…
A sneak preview of the amazing gifts available for between £1 and £5 through the Helping Hands initiative – starting THIS Thursday!
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Here’s a peek inside The Source Cafe getting ready for opening A Helping Hand…. this THURS 3rd DEC… Thanks to St Anne’s CVA Buxton, Burbage Primary School and Buxton Church in the Peak for all their time, help, donations as well as the venue! #communityspirit #communitylove #communitysupport #communitymatters #helpthischristmas #noappointmentnecessary Open 9:30-3pm Tuesdays, Wednesday and…
Help Robert Harrison- Morrison’s Community Champion- raise money for the Alzheimer Society
Robert Harrison is fundraising for Alzheimer’s Society (justgiving.com) https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/elfday-robertharrison?fbclid=IwAR2vLVx6Q7ZuOxO1NlSR3oEpNd996AFF5yANaHsctE_kdJi98ZVEq4XCobw Ready, Set, SNOW! I’m unleashing my inner elf to support people affected by dementia. This is my third elf day and the last two years myself and Morrison’s Buxton have raised over 1,500 pounds with help from the Morrisons foundation with Match funding. I am doing…
Chris Hill Community Sports – new dance classes with a festive feel!
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Dance is back – Live and in person Delighted that Trespass, Sat Dance and Ballet all back this week in person 3 weeks left of term, meaning 3 weeks of dance all with an Xmas feel. Drop us a line/ inbox to book and come BACK to dance Spread the word #buxton #dance
Help raise £1000 for Eyam’s Old Folk Fund by
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We are raising money by putting on a fantastic christmas light show which includes a beautiful hand built Santa’s Grotto with all profits from this event going to be donated to EYAM OLD FOLK’S FUND this organisation raises money all year round in a bid to provide the elderly people of Eyam with an envelope…
Friends of Buxton Station and Buxton Junior School add some Christmas magic!
Lots of the regular Christmas activities for children have been cancelled this year so to add a little cheer the pupils of Buxton Junior School made decorations from items that can be recycled and working in partnership with FOBS (Friends of Buxton Station) have decorated a tree on Buxton Station. I hope you agree that…
Update from Buxton Swimming and Fitness Centre
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I hope you haven’t all forgotten about us? I’m sure you have seen the news and seen High Peak will be placed in tier 3 when lockdown ends. This means the Gym and the Pool will be open on Wednesday 2nd December. Swimming lessons will also start on that day. Booking in for sessions will…
JINGLE BELL JOG REIMAGINED
SUNDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2020 AT 9.15AM Be Quick! Registration closes on Monday 30th November! Run, walk, dance, prance, jog or jingle your own 5km route to raise funds for Blythe House Hospicecare! Whilst the Jingle Bell Jog cannot take place in it’s usual format this year, we can still get in the festive spirit and…
The Cèilidh Project – Livestream This Weekend
Although the prospect of attending a cèilidh in 2020 remains off the cards, The Wee Theatre Company’s latest venture is The Cèilidh Project – a digital celebration of Scottish and Scotland based artists, showcasing their talents as part of a series of interactive live streams as part of St Andrews Day. We will be hosting…
Thomas Theyer Foundation Lake of Lights
Light a light on our virtual lake and receive a yellow memory ribbon! The festive season can be especially difficult for those who are coping with a loss. The Thomas Theyer Foundation Lake of Lights is an event open to all who have lost someone and would like to remember that person by dedicating…
Blythe House Light Up a Life
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If you’re doing you’re weekly shop in Morrison’s at Buxton this week, keep your eyes peeled for the Blythe House stall showcasing Light up a Life. You can also dedicate a light in memory of someone you love, online now: blythe-house-light-up-a-life
Robin Hood, Buxton Lions, and Street by Street all set to help Santa
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Robin Hood and his Merry Men at the Nottingham Building Society will again be organising a Reverse Santa to enable members of the community to contribute Christmas presents for children and young people whose Christmas would otherwise be present-less. They are supported by Buxton Lions, who will be using their long-established relationship with Santa to…
Deb’s Cakes are the perfect start to your weekend!
Were having a massive choice this week ….variety box £6 … choc overload cupcakes…box of 6 …£7.50….. cornflake tart £6…. choc sprinkle sponge….£6…cornflake choc crunch £6….kinder cookie dough pot 3 pounds….tarmac….£5…delivery to buxton mini mum of 2 items and 2 pound delivery….collect friday from 6 crossings avenue chapel sk23 9te
The One Lottery scheme
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This Christmas, give a gift token for High Peak Foodbank’s lottery – a chance of winning £25,000 and smaller prizes every week whilst helping local families in need. Visit: www.OneLottery.co.uk/gift
Elf yourself and help raise funds for the Alzheimers Society with Rob Harrison – Morrison’s Community Champion
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/elfday-robertharrison?fbclid=IwAR1MRP15UHTfcHLxUzImIFVq3A3-KocJcVAqbo3XOGRGkTVELnst9qrlF7Y Robert Harrison: ‘I am talking part in #elfday for Alzheimer’s Society because I want a more dementia friendly community Event: Elf Day 2020, on December 4, 2020’ Elf Day 2020 Elf Day 2020 run by Alzheimer’s Society Ready, Set, SNOW! Unleash your inner elf, dress up and get festive to support people affected by dementia.…
Derbyshire Carers Association invite you to a virtual coffee morning!
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Derbyshire Carers Association Yesterday at 16:45 · Coffee and Chat Virtual Social group this Wednesday 25th November This is a relaxed social group that meets to have a friendly conversation and discussion around how we are coping and a chance to hear about the different hobbies, groups and activities we can get involved in. Pop the kettle on,…
Join the Breastmates auction! (Closes 25.11.2020 at 21:00)
Have you taken a look at our online Auction yet? Please do and share with family and friends. You can also simply donate through links on the thank you cards and e-cards. https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/christmas2020silentauction
The Green Man Gallery celebrates it’s 8 year anniversary!
The Green Man Gallery 8 years ago on 23rd November 2012, The Green Man Gallery opened its doors for the first time. This was a ‘preview party’ before the full public opening on 8th December but we have always celebrated our birthday on this date. A massive thank you to the original group of artists…
Morrisons Pick up Packs – for as little as £1
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At Morrisons, these Pick up Packs are full of the things food banks really need. They are available for you to buy for as little as £1 and donate in store, so through your kindness, no one’s left behind this Christmas. #Morrisons #Christmas #MakingChristmasSpecial
Morrisons offer emergency service personnel, armed forces and care workers 10% discount
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Emergency services, armed forces and care workers to receive 10 per cent Morrisons discount Morrisons has announced that care workers, armed forces and emergency service staff will now be eligible for a 10 per cent discount at the supermarket. The decision to include members of the armed forces, care workers and those who work in the…
EMH Care and Support – bringing positivity to this festive season!
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We have been working in partnership with the Great Midlands Charity Coalition to launch the ’12 Days of Christmas’ fundraiser, to bring people together this Christmas and inject some much needed positivity into what can be a lonely time of year for vulnerable people. A massive thank you to all the sponsors we have so…
Morrisons supports Crossroads support for the victims of domestic abuse!
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Staff at Buxton’s Morrisons supermarket are asking customers to take time during their Christmas shopping to leave a little gift for those worse off than themselves. The supermarket workers are backing an appeal by domestic abuse charity Crossroads Derbyshire for new good quality children’s toys to make sure everyone gets a Christmas present this year.…
Breastmates online auction is live now!
Our Auction is now live please take a look we have lots of treats and gifts including those donated from local businesses Rachel Slyfield Temple Spa and Mooreish Baking x www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/detail/auction_id/4999/
Pure Peak bring sparkles to Buxton this festive season!
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Buxton’s Christmas trees are due to go up today – and the Buxton Town Team is preparing to add some seasonal sparkle… Want to get involved? See the latest issue of Pure Peak for more details: https://www.purepeak.co.uk/
Visit the illuminations at Chatsworth for 33% off until January 3rd!
This winter you’ll be able to see Chatsworth in a whole new light, with a delightful Christmas trail and illuminated features in the garden from dusk. They’ve lowered their prices too – enjoy up to 33% off until 3 January 2021.
Pooles Cavern pop-up cafe – open this weekend!
Our pop up takeaway coffee and snack shop will be open this weekend so if you are planning a stroll to Solomon’s Temple viewpoint please call by and get a lovely winter warming Buxton roastery coffee for your walk.
Potters of Buxton gets into the Christmas spirit!
‘All is calm all is bright’ The trees are up and we’re feeling a little festive #christmas #christmasspirit #tree #buxton #shoplocal
Flu jabs for the 50-60 year-olds
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You will no doubt have heard in the media this morning, that those age 50-64 will be able to receive a flu vaccine from 1/12/20. General practices are learning this information at the same time as you via the same sources as you. Practices are doing all they can to prepare and source vaccines, they…
Eat in the Park festival: Help celebrate Buxton’s Pavilion Garden’s 150th Anniversary!
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Next year The Pavilion Gardens in Buxton is 150 years old! Myself & Jake Burnham are delighted to launch Eat in the Park which will take place in August 2021. It’s something we both have wanted to do for years…a festival in our home town! Amazing food & drink as well as great entertainment throughout…
Join the Snowman Sketch Challenge!
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Welcome to the Snowman Sketch Challenge! Christmas has arrived early and Santa has delivered a brand-new fundraiser challenge for us. Using the trend of GPS art, we are looking for you to create your very best snowman! The Snowman Sketch challenge looks to get you outdoors this winter, making memories, having fun and taking part…
Support a Hunger Free Future with a Virtual Christmas Party
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Have a Christmas do with a difference this year, host a virtual get-together. Signup today and receive our fun filled party pack! Raise money to help families unable to afford the essentials. #Hungerfreefuture https://notyourchristmasparty.trusselltrust.org/
Christmas Comes Early with Rona’s Cheesecakes
We are getting very excited for Christmas already! We know Christmas might be a bit different for us all this year but you don’t have to miss out on delicious, homemade treats and what better time to support local businesses? We are currently taking orders for Christmas and New Year with the last date for…
Next Buxton Field Club Zoom event
Buxton Field Club: The Rivers of Derbyshire – The good, the bad and the recovering with Scott McKenzie (an online talk Saturday 28th November 7.00pm – see zoom link below) Derbyshire contains some wonderful and diverse rivers, ranging from the tumbling upland streams in the Dark Peak; the limestone rivers through the White Peak; through to the wide…
Helping Hand donations event is TOMMOROW! (18/11/20 and 20/11/20)
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We will be at The Source Cafe tomorrow, Wednesday, morning from 9:30-10am to collect any donations you may have for A Helping Hand, supporting low income families this Christmas. Below is a list of the GOOD QUALITY items we are looking to collect. Remember these will be going to another child as a Christmas present.…
Support for elderly people with technology from Age UK
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Age UK Derby and Derbyshire are running a project in the High Peak to help older people to use digital skills to access many of the things they are missing right now. They are looking for people who need a helping hand to make the most of their mobile phone, tablet or PC and patient,…
Internet safety for all the family- take a look at this quick animation!
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Fundraising Lockdown2 gig!
THIS FRIDAY AT 19:30 UTC LOCKDOWN GIG with Rock ‘N’ Roses https://www.facebook.com/events/795273404384078
Hathersage open-air swimming pool opening times
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As it stands the pool will reopen on Thursday 3rd December – pending no further lockdown restrictions being imposed or extended. All tickets for 3rd December to New Years Day will go on sale on 20th November. We will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day but will be open all other days! So…
Buxton Street by Street are proud to be giving a Helping Hand!
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Everyone needs a helping hand at Christmas and in 2020 that’s more true than ever….. At St. Anne’s, we haven’t been able to run any PTA events or activities this academic year due to the pandemic. Similarly, we won’t be running the traditional Christmas Fairs etc. This year, instead of asking for donations for school,…
Crossroads Derbyshire bringing joy to children and their families this Christmas- with your help!
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Crossroads Derbyshire do amazing work supporting families across High Peak – if you can help them to help local families, please get in touch details below. AND watch for details from Buxton Morrisons community page for its collection for Crossroads Derbyshire too
Virtual open day at Macclesfield College
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A Helping Hand – donation arrangements for babies to teens Christmas present initiative
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Details above for the type of donations we’re looking for….items will be collected and stored then sold to those families in need this Christmas at a fraction of the usual price. All profits made will be donated directly to The Food Bank. Drop off at The Source Cafe from Wednesday 23rd Nov at times shown.…
Movember – help to have conversations about mental health difficulties
Lockdown. It’s tough. We’re isolated, apart from the people we care about. Now’s the time to check in with anyone who might be struggling. Phone them, message them, email…make sure they’re doing OK. It can be difficult to know what to say. That’s why we’ve put together resources to help you know how to reach…
Find you family’s military past free this week!
All Findmypast military records are free this week This Remembrance Day, honour family heroes and discover their remarkable stories. Access Findmypast military records FREE from 5-12 November. Search free military records
Blythe House Hospice care – there for you.
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Following Saturday’s announcement about a second national lockdown, we want to promise that we are right here for anyone in our community who is affected by life-limiting illness or bereavement. Also those who are isolated, lonely, elderly or vulnerable. That includes Hospice at Home; advice and support via Zoom and telephone; counselling and bereavement sessions;…
High Peak Toy Bank appeal
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We are pleased to announce our drop of location will be WHALEY BRIDGE. The Whaley Bridge drop off station and wider Toy Bank project is being supported by Father Christmas & The Secret Sorting Office WHEN: Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd November 10am-2pm WHERE: (Outside/to the side of) Footsteps, Market Street, Whaley Bridge ALL GIFTS…
Harpur Hill Living Advent Calendar event
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Welcome to our first ever living advent calendar. Please don’t break lockdown restrictions which run until 2nd December, the windows will be lit up in number order and then for every night throughout December, so there’s plenty of opportunities see them!!! Each window will also be posted daily on this page. When visiting the windows…
Poppy Appeal
Please support the Poppy appeal Poppies are on sale until Wednesday 11th November at Morrisons Buxton you can pay by cash but you can also add a donation to your shopping bill just ask the cashier when paying Then pick up a poppy on your way out
12 days of Christmas event
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The Great Midlands Charities Coalition 12 Days of Christmas is a festive event being run by a group of small local charities. About this Event The Great Midlands Charities Coalition 12 Days of Christmas is a festive event being run by a group of small local charities based around the Midlands. By signing up to…
Working together to feed Buxton families
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Big surplus food collection from Aldi UK this morning – delivered to Cath & Dan at United Reformed Church Hardwick Sq, Buxton. Call by anytime upto 2pm today. Or any weekday from 11am Buxton Street by Street; Waste Not Want and High Peak Foodbank- working together to feed Buxton families
CHCS Community Dance Sessions – Update
CHCS Community Dance Sessions – Update With the new lockdown measures and government guidelines from Thursday we are unable to run our Saturday Dance , Trespass and Ballet sessions in person In order to attempt to keep our sessions running and support our dancers and our freelance coaches in this time we are looking to…
A Way to Remember from Stars Cafe
This Sunday. Remembrance Sunday afternoon tea from Stars Cafe… Sharing platter for two £21. Single box. £10.50. Collection from the cafe, some delivery slots available. £1 in Buxton. Book to avoid disappointment on 01298 213207 between 9 and 2.30. Or message the Facebook page.
Recycling Christmas with Stone and Water
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Friends of Transition Buxton – Stone and Water have kindly provided free online instructions to make Christmas decorations from plastic bottles, beginning here with plastic-birds-and-twirling-pictures Have fun and follow along online for more to come…. In our town of Buxton this year there is a strong recycled theme running through Christmas and seasonal plans. The…
Crescent Visitor Experiences Update
The November Lockdown: an update from the Trust It is with a very heavy heart that, in line with the full lockdown announced by the Government over the weekend, we will be closing the doors of the Visitor Centre in the Pump Room and the Visitor Experience in the Crescent at the end of the…
CHCS After School Club News
CHCS After School Clubs Wb 2/11/20 at Burbage Primary School, Harpur Hill Primary School & Nursery, and St Anne’s. Following the national announcement on Saturday CHCS after school sports and clubs due to start this week at the above venues are being put on hold until we receive further clarity on guidance from the government…
20 years on… Do your remember the elephant? here are some more wishes… can you spot yours?
Did your wish come true? A MASSIVE Look Back at the Wishes (3/5) We’re looking back at some of the Millennium wishes which were written and…
Buxton Saccro Lounge offer support to those most in need
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‘With everything going on in the world right now and more recently with the Government announcing they would not be extending kids free meals, here at Sacro Lounge, we want to try and help, and try to make a difference. So we got thinking about how we could do this, and we have decided to…
Buxton Medical Centre offers flu vaccines to over 65s
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Over 65s Flu Clinics Good news, more Flu vaccinations have arrived for the over 65s category. This means we will be opening a clinic session on the afternoon of Wednesday, 11 November 2020. If you are over 65 and have not had your flu vaccination yet please ring to book your appointment. When you come…
Buxton Safer Neighbourhood Team impose a dispersal order on areas of Buxton this Halloween
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A dispersal order has been put in place to help officers target concerns surrounding ongoing anti-social behaviour in Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens this Halloween weekend. This order gives police officers and PCSOs the power to move on anyone whom they believe could cause anti-social behaviour or crime in the area. Children aged 16 or under can…
Chris Hill Community Sports online events this half-term
Booking is now LIVE for all our sessions for Half Term 2 (nov-xmas) Trespass Dance – https://docs.google.com/…/1P4HyLC…/edit Ballet – https://docs.google.com/…/1S1_PBvSQrjqJRKA…/edit Sat Dance – https://docs.google.com/…/1l6PJpYN6phAfyOjHpEnT0gV…/edit St.A A/School – https://docs.google.com/…/1ZT68kOo1D1SamKavBn…/edit Burbage A/School – https://docs.google.com/…/1j6k8TGdiQRP__XESbalm…/edit Harpur A/School https://docs.google.com/…/1eNjZo7nQsPgVpHqINTD00KX…/edit
The RSPCA say; Stay at home on Halloween and watch your pets on a pet show!
https://www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/events/howloween?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Ads&utm_campaign=Howloween&fbclid=IwAR24BuUX9GpTPNKjrcB-iVBTD4d6oNQwJryqH_G2rYj8JaVJ_Gazxj5Ac3c
High Peak CVS is nominated for a ‘High Peak Heroes’ accolade!
High Peak CVS are delighted that we have been nominated for a High Peak Hero Award for going ‘above and beyond to help local people in the High Peak’. See the website for the full story: http://highpeakcvs.org.uk/news.asp?ID=1459 They say: ‘Thank you to all those that nominated us’!
Local puppetry and performance arts organisation gets funding to continue to being cheer to Buxton!
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Funny Wonders Awarded a Grant from Comic Relief Community Fund (England) We are really pleased to announce that we have been awarded a £1000 Capacity Building Grant from the Comic Relief Community Fund (England). The Capacity Building Grant will be used to develop the Funny Wonders team, including recruiting associate artists, workshop practitioners, activity volunteers…
Lone Star bring bags of food for children in need this half-term
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Lonestar’s young guns creating a culture of youth community engagement helping those most in need and increasing awareness of needs within our community. Proud to give something back! Over 200 packed lunches
The Cheshire Cheese Longnor offering excellent value for money this Friday!
The Cheshire Cheese, Longnor · FRIDAY 30TH OCTOBER SET MENU 2 COURSE £13 3 COURSE £17 4PM TIL 8.30PM STARTERS KING PRAWN AND CHORIZO SERVED ON A BED OF CRISP SALAD. GOATS CHEESE AND CARAMALISED RED ONION TART SERVED WITH ROCKET AND BEETROOT SALAD. HOMEMADE ROASTED RED PEPPER AND TOMATO SOUP SERVED WITH A WARM…
‘Keep Christmas Alive’ by ringing bells on your doorstep at 6pm on Christmas eve!
Scots women go viral with festive doorstep bell ringing plea to ‘keep Christmas alive’ A festive bell ringing event originally organised to take place only in Forth Valley has gone viral and attracted over 20,000 people from all over the world – in less than 24 hours! Will you come out on your doorstep to…
Mentell- find a circle near you!
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Find out more about mental health support for men here: https://www.facebook.com/mentellcharity/videos/262071351719353
Cafe at the Green Pavilion join the army of incredible local businesses offering to feed our children
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https://www.facebook.com/greenpavilioncafe http://www.greenpavilioncafe.co.uk/ 01298 77480 hello@greenpavilioncafe.co.uk Opening times: Monday: 09:00 – 16:00 Tuesday: 09:00 – 16:00 Wednesday: 09:00 – 16:00 Thursday: 09:00 – 16:00 Friday: 09:00 – 16:00 Saturday: 09:00 – 16:00 Sunday: 09:00 – 15:00
Go Fund Me page set up by local couple to raise money to help feed the children of Buxton
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Sam and Dibs Hulme have taken the recent announcement that the UK government will not fund free school meals during the half-term to heart and have decided to take action to support local organisations who provide food to those most in need… you can donate to this incredibly worthy cause here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/wbbxnz-feed-the-kids?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf%20share-flow-1&fbclid=IwAR1P9umBoN9EWy_16GZAYdyiQymXzfZbeFOmVHXRawp6DQTjQ0MoCj4mJ28
The Tradesmans Entrance – offering free food for children this half-term
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The Tradesmans Entrance Cafe Ltd Message from Cafe owner, Cazz Kidd: ‘I’m horrified that the free school meal Scheme in the holidays has been abolished… To ALL families that might struggle to feed their children over the half term, working or not working, we will make your child a pack-up or a warm homemade cup…
The Chippy of Chinley become stars of the fryers with their offer to feed children this half-term!
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Being parents ourselves we feel very emotional about the sad decision to abolish the free school dinner scheme in school holidays so we want to make a difference and reach out to struggling families in the Chinley Buxworth & Brownside. No child should go hungry. Next week during half term if you would like to…
Green Man Gallery bring you a Winter Emporium!
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Made with love to give with love… A firm fixture in the Buxton calendar, the Winter Emporium at The Green Man Gallery brings together an exciting collection of unique affordable art, craft and seasonal cards, created by the gallery’s Resident Artists to inspire your gift-giving. In a year when so many people won’t be able…
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Blythe House Hospicecare · Would you like to work in a busy local shop and help support your local hospice on a voluntary basis? We would love new volunteers to join the team at our Whaley Bridge department store. Vacancies are currently available for shifts on Tuesday and Friday afternoons – roles include serving customers,…
Alan’s Challenge
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The Billerettes ask.. Will you support Alan Thompson’s Challenge?. The Billerettes have just donated £500 from their Charity Reserve funds to “Alan’s Challenge”. Why Alan’s Challenge? Alan set himself his challenge to help those in our community who due to “Covid” restrictions, are finding life increasingly desperate, to simply survive. Food banks are more and…
Christmas delivered to those most in need
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Buxton’s free Christmas meal get-together scaled back to home delivery A cafe which has served free Christmas meals to isolated and hard-up High Peak people for the last five years will be delivering the much-needed festive offerings this December. By Ben McVay Wednesday, 21st October 2020, 7:00 am Since 2015 hundreds of lonely people have spent Christmas…
Plans for the Broadwalk snake
The council are planning to put the best of the rocks in a special cabinet to be placed somewhere in the Pavilion Gardens as a memorial to the special community effort during COVID 19.
Jingle Bell Jog Reimagined! for Blythe House
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To get you in the Jingling spirit we wanted to share some photos from last years event! Although this year will be a bit different, we can still get festive and raise money for local patient care: https://www.facebook.com/blythehousehospicecare/videos/235996851067959 Jingle Bell Jog Reimagined 2020! Run, walk, dance or jog your own 5km route & raise funds…
Alan’s Challenge – Riding Out of Lockdown; keep supporting this incredible initiative!
A short video from ride 10 yesterday – The High Peak Circuit, a bit of a beast. Pictures available on the alans-challenge.org.uk/ridediary.php#10 page and of course a longer video to follow soon. This gives you an idea of the wonderful scenery though….Keep your support coming in, its all helping young Alan and old man Chris…
Christmas for the Community Update
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#ChristmasIsNotCancelled The annual Christmas in the Community plans are still going ahead this year albeit slightly different. Our aim this year is too help as many people in need as possible at this time when more people than ever will need a helping hand. We will be offering a delivery and pick up service for…
Buxton Field Club Zoom in on Mushrooms
For all those who were planning to attend Buxton Field Club’s talk by Patrick Harding – bad news and good news!! Patrick has sadly had to cancel but we have secured the wonderful Neil Barden to talk instead – date and time moved to Sunday 25th October at 5.00pm – thus giving additional light to the start of our…
Alan’s Challenge Update – Halfway Up the Hills!
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Yesterday Alan reached the half way point on his epic challenge, though he still seems to be managing to keep pretty clean – despite the mud and rain we’ve seen recently! Here’s Alan’s thought’s before he started his half way challenge…. ‘Today I’m at Hayfield, the start of the High Peak Circuit, Ride 10 of…
Street by Street Lottery Winners!
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The Buxton Street by Street team have been promising exciting news for a while now, and here it is! Over the last few months we have been working with Connex Community Support to put in a bid to the Lottery for funding for a partnership to support what we have all been doing as neighbours…
Stop smoking and breathe this Stoptober!
Have you #quit this #Stoptober? What are your top tips for going #smokefree? Get ideas to help you stop smoking for good online at #LiveLifeBetterDerbyshire here: https://crowd.in/eaiXkf
Free guitar, bass and ukulele lessons from Fender!
3 Months Of Free Guitar, Bass & Ukulele LessonsWhen quarantine began, we invited the world to make some noise with free access to Fender Play. Six months in, the world is louder than ever – and music still has the power to connect us all. There's never been a better time to grab a guitar, so our invitation is back for a limited time only. Sign up now for 3 months of free online guitar, bass & ukulele lessons. PLAY LOUD. PLAY FREE. PLAY ON.
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High Peak Food Bank and Zinc receive the Queens Award
High Peak Foodbank The Zink Project of which High Peak Foodbank is a part was presented with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service on Friday by Her Majesty’s representative, The Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Elizabeth Fothergill CBE DL. The Queen’s Award is the highest award a charity can receive and recognises outstanding work done by…
IMPORTANT GOVERMENT ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY AT 15:30
BBC News are covering the UK Government announcement today at 15:30 about the incumbent plans for the North West on the back of rapid rises in COVID infections now leading to more hospital admissions since March. Please arm yourself with factual information to keep you and those around you safe and protect our NHS https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live/bbcnews
Mobile COVID-19 testing unit in Glossop
A mobile unit has been set up in Glossop to help local people to get a coronavirus test. Situated on Fauvel Road, it opened last Friday (2 October) and is scheduled to be in place until Friday 16 October. It is open for pre-booked appointments only, which need to be booked in advance through the…
Buxton Field Club presents a foraging tutorial on Saturday 17th October – online event!
Buxton Field Club’s next online Zoom talk on Saturday 17th October 7.00pm start is on: Fungi – why are they so important, where should we look for them, how do we go about identifying the commoner species, which are the best edible species, the hallucinogenic ones and the role of fungi in folklore, literature and…
Serpentine Community Garden- a deserving recipient of a Culture Recovery Grant!
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We are one of 445 organisations in the first wave of Culture Recovery grants. This was a fear of failing fund for organisations under threat. In our application we said we weren’t under threat – but that without support we could fail to develop as we needed to meet new challenges. We can now. The…
Blythe House celebrating Hospice care week
For Hospice Care Week, it was hard to choose just one figure to showcase the incredible work of our community volunteer team during the COVID-19 lockdown! So here is the lockdown lowdown – we are incredibly grateful to our amazing volunteers for making this happen between March and September: Our community volunteer team grew from…
Free mental health e-learning
FREE mental health e-learning. World Mental Health Day – get free learning resources. Gepostet von Health Education England NHS am Freitag, 9. Oktober 2020
Peak District Artisans – online event
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Online event https://www.peakdistrictartisans.co.uk/ Peak District Artisans are going online for their annual flagship event which is usually held live at the Devonshire Dome, Buxton. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In recreating a virtual Great Dome Art & Design Fair we aim to give visitors a complete experience with artists’ individual shops, demonstrations and introductory talks. Join us from 6pm…
Men! Get Help with your Mentell Wellbeing
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If you are looking for a space to talk and be heard, or just to listen to other men share what is going on for them during this challenging time, you can sign up for Mentell’s free online support service. You are never obligated to attend. Circles run every Monday from 7pm. To learn more…
Virtual Christmas Market for local buyers and sellers
A local Virtual Christmas market has arrived in time for you to start buying and selling! Organiser Fran Hobdey is keen to set this space up online for local buyers and sellers, a market place where anybody is allowed to join but if you have things you want to sell please check in with Fran…
Keep the Wheels on the Move Alan!
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Pensioner Alan Thompson at 75 is undertaking a massive challenge to complete 19 grueling cycle trails in the Peak District to raise much needed funds to help local charities who supported our communities throughout the Covid Pandemic and beyond. You can keep up to date with Alan’s challenge and share clips of how you…
Alan’s Challenge – Ride 6!
Some fabulous photo’s just in of Alan’s sixth ride round Pilsley, Baslow Edge and Curbar … please help if you can by giving, sharing or even joining Alan for one of the rides. You can keep up to date here – Alan’s Challenge – Riding out of Lockdown or Donate here
Help Get the Lights Switched On for Christmas
Weʼre raising £1,500 to provide more Christmas lights throughout Buxton Town Centre to help make Buxton brighter this Christmas. We need your help to raise funds for Christmas lights throughout Buxton town centre to help make Buxton brighter this Christmas! In this current pandemic many bonfire and Christmas lights switch on events are having to be cancelled, let’s…
Charles Lawley runs for High peak Foodbank and Syria Relief
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Charles Lawley from Chapel is running 170 miles around the High Peak in aid of Syria relief. Charles spoke to HPL “Between Thursday 24th Sept and Sunday Nov 1st I’m going to run 170 miles around the High Peak. Charles said that He is raising money for High Peak Foodbank and Syria Relief. All donations…
Our man with the bag: MENTELL
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Mentell Our man with the bag… represents everything that men carry around with them that in reality we dont see… AND for most of us… the idea of carrying a heavyweight around our shoulders all day, every day doesn’t sound too appealing. Yet most of us do it…in this modern world we rush around…
Buxton Holiday Sports Camps
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Aim High Coaching is feeling excited at Fairfield Endowed Junior School Buxton · Buxton October holiday sports camp We are delighted to announce we will be running our Buxton holiday camp. Monday 26th October till Thursday 29th October Fairfield Junior School Group 1 9:15am till 3:15pm Group 2 9:30am till 3:30pm £15 per day or £50 for…
Discount on The Crescent bookings for Derbyshire residents!
Historic Buxton Crescent has opened its doors as a luxury hotel following £70 million pound redevelopment involving Derbyshire County Council and High Peak Borough Council. The restoration of the Grade I listed building to its former glory as a Georgian spa is giving the local economy a much-needed boost, anticipating a creation of 140 permanent…
Alan does Gradbach!
Alan’s Challenge – Riding out of Lockdown A few photographs from yesterday’s ride in Gradbach … to give you a flavour of the beautiful Peak District countryside that Alan is riding in – he’s covered 125km so far in the four rides completed to date …. you can see photo’s of all the rides completed…
Blythe House Hospice…. the ‘C’ word!
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Yes, this is a post about Christmas already – and yes we’re very excited! Join us for the Jingle Bell Jog Reimagined 2020… Keep your eyes peeled for more details coming very soon!
Buxton Market- Here to serve you the best in Buxton despite storm Alex!
Storm Alex is being kind to us so far. There are a few of our Craft, Quirky and Vintage stalls plus a new Coffee & Cake horse box, the Vegan Street Food with todays warming Cauliflower and Chive soup, a gorgeous selection of Cheeses, Mycock’s best fresh meat and pies, Shane’s plants and cut flowers,…
Breastmates Online Breastfeeding Brunches
COME AND JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST, COFFEE, CAKE… THIS SUNDAY 10:30-12noon! Did you had a baby during lockdown? Did your baby arrive during the pandemic? Were you loving Maternity only for COVID to bring it to an almighty halt? Are you Pregnant and wanting to breastfeed? If any of these apply to you please join…
Alan’s Challenge – Todays Ride
Today Alan’s ride out out of Lockdown leaves from Greggs, Spring Gardens, Buxton. What a lovely display they have made in the window to advertise it …. COME ON ALAN, don’t forget you can donate if you want via Alan’s Just Giving page. Let’s help him help us Ride Out of Lockdown :o)
Connecting industry and businesses
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If you’re a business owner in the High Peak we would like to invite you to our next meeting on Friday. It’s an opportunity for you to showcase your business to our members and visitors, build new connections, WIN new business and end 2020 on a high! Register your interest here https://bnionline.zoom.us/…/tJwldOmsrTIvHtWzlyO16XhU6yr… We look forward…
Another bumper day on Buxton Market! Every Tuesday and Saturday…
Delicious Coffee and takeaway food on Buxton Market tomorrow. Plus fresh fish, fresh fruit and veg, olives, Greek and Italian pastries, scotch eggs, plants, women’s fashions, jewellery and accessories, cosmetics, bath products, household goods, vintage and collectibles … The perfect socially distanced shopping venue!
Mobile libraries
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Derbyshire County Council Our mobile libraries are back on the road, with new routes and an appointment system in place to keep everyone safe. Borrowers will need to book a slot by phone and will be able to pick up a maximum of 10 books. They will be asked what type of books they like…
Get involved in ‘Derbyshire Dialogue’ to help shape Joined Up Care Derbyshire’s mental health support
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The ‘Derbyshire Dialogue’ project, run by @Joined Up Care Derbyshire has been set up to start a conversation with the public and those who run services in Derbyshire. Joined Up Care Derbyshire want to hear from local people to give you the opportunity to shape the future of local healthcare. Their next conversation will be…
Alan’s Challenge: More messages of support!
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Find out more about this amazing fundraiser in aid of our local town and donate whatever you can today! https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/alans-challenge
Mental Health Support for men- Mentell Online Circles
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https://www.mentell.org.uk/learn/online-circles?utm_content=140976549&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-513377315795121
Buxton Field Club invites you to a virtual talk on the wildlife of Mull
Just a reminder of two great talks from Buxton Field Club this Saturday 3rd October 7.00pm to 8.15pm online on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85960361739… Meeting ID: 859 6036 1739 Passcode: 743342 Yellowstone and the reintroduction of Wolves and The Wildlife of the Isle of Mull – the ‘what’ and the ‘where’ Our speakers are: Louise and Stephen…
Christmas For The Community
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From Christmas For The Community: As many people may know, we run a Christmas meal on Christmas day for anyone who may not be able to afford Christmas or on their own. We get many people coming to this Christmas meal including families. This year it will be different with covid19 and more people in…
Closure advice: Monsal Trail
Temporary closure reminder… Two sections of the #MonsalTrail will be closed for conservation and maintenance work (weekdays only) for two weeks, from this Monday (28 September). Other parts of the trail will still be available for use. Full details http://bit.ly/MonsalWorks
And they are OFF! Alan’s Challenge is GO!
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Pensioner Alan Thompson at 75 is undertaking a massive challenge to complete 19 gruelling cycle trails in the Peak District to raise much needed funds to help local charities who supported our communities throughout the Covid Pandemic and beyond….. Gepostet von Claire Mitchell am Samstag, 26. September 2020 See all the films so far and…
Christmas for the Community
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Hi , as many people may know we run a Christmas meal on Christmas day for anyone who may not be able to afford Christmas or on their own. We get many people coming to this Christmas meal including families. This year it will be different with covid19 and more people in need than ever.…
Dementia Friends Zoom Session
Morrisons Community Champion Rob will be hosting a free 30 – 45 minute Dementia Friends Zoom Session on 28/09/2020 to help understand more about how you can help someone with Dementia.
Bag 2 School Request
Lots of you responded to the request of book donations to support Buxton Junior School PTFA and over the summer so many of you purchased a balloon for a virtual race. Your generosity and support is much appreciated. This time I’m asking for a bag of good quality items for re-use. Men’s, ladies, children’s clothing,…
Haywill Animal Rescue and Therapy Centre- plea for volunteers
I volunteer for Haywill Animal Rescue and Therapy Centre In Glossop, my priority is the feeding, cleaning and caring for the animals but there are other jobs on the yard that need attention, not enough hours in the day, I wondered if anyone runs any Groups ie, Scouts, Guides, Army Cadets or any other Groups…
Virtual fostering event
Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/324146132135564
Support Buxton Opera House!
BOOK ONLINE OR CALL01298 72190 Support us We feel very lucky to have such a wonderful theatre, but running costs are high and we face the constant challenge of operating a Grade II listed building with all its beautiful, but difficult, quirks. In 2017/18 it cost well over £1million just to keep our doors open.…
Buxton Markets is in full swing!
High Peak Food bank are there too! Go and visit and help support this wonderful and incredibly valuable cause who are supporting so many people every day!
Green Man Gallery announce!…..
Find out more here! https://www.facebook.com/events/326563791788206/
Introduction to Mindfulness Workshop
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Free Introduction to mindfulness online workshop on Thursday 24 September at 6pm (approx 90 mins). The Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health is a local charity that has been delivering Mental Health support to local people for over 30 years. Over that time our service delivery has helped in the development of our mental health resources…
Help Us Ride Out of Lockdown
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You are all invited to join our virtual fund raiser by sending videos of how you would Ride Out of Lockdown! The money will go towards CONNEX and BSBS’s continued work within the community – opening up wider possibilities as the needs of our community change after the end of Furlough and very likely further…
Buxton Museum offers a lifeline to local artists!
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Lockdown art project hosted by Buxton Museum offers lifeline to local artists Creativity can unite us in the most difficult of times. As the UK went into lockdown in March, many uncertainties lay ahead. Would life ever be the same again? Well, no, it wouldn’t, for now at least, but in the face of adversity,…
Buxton Junior School PTFA Book sale ON NOW!
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Please come and say hello on Buxton Market today. I am doing a second hand book stall for Buxton Junior school. Lots of really lovely, great condition books for all ages. 9am till 4pm!
CONNEX Community Support (Buxton Market Place)- fundraising sale ON NOW!
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Connex Community Support is feeling positive. We’re having a sale again tomorrow (Saturday 12th) and again on Tuesday 15th September. Lots of great bargains to be had- books, DVDs, bric a brac, clothes. we hope to see you there!
Wirksworth Festival is online- TODAY!
Wirksworth Festival Online 2020 Programme (Saturday) Wirksworth Festival Online 2020 Programme (Saturday) **FIND ALL THE EVENTS SCHEDULED THROUGHOUT THE DAY IN THE ‘VIDEOS’ SECTION OF OUR FACEBOOK PAGE** Although venues in Wirksworth won’t be full of people this year, you can still enjoy so much of what the town and its community has to offer…
Transition Buxton Repair Cafe
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On Saturday, 24 October 2020 from 10:30-13:30 at Buxton Methodist Church Hosted by Transition Buxton Our Volunteer Repairers will be back soon! Bring your broken items and we will see if we can extend their life instead of going to waste. We will have a go at most things including; Toys, small appliances and tools, wooden…
The Other Side – support local businesses to recover from COVID
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The other side… by The Cafe at the Green Pavilion in Buxton, England, United Kingdom £4,911 raised of £7,500 target 128 supporters 65%6 days left Support Us This project will only be funded if at least £7,500 is pledged by 16th September 2020 at 10:44am Please help us to come out the other side of this crazy situation…from a…
Buxton Field Club presents!
Buxton Field Club returns with its all new programme for Autumn and Winter with a mix of live and on-line events. First up, on Saturday 3rd October at 7.00pm, a pair of contrasting illustrated talks: Winter in Yellowstone National Park – the Reintroduction of Wolves – with Louise and Stephen Moon and The Wildlife of…
Riding Out of Lockdown!
WE NEED HELP As the impact of the Corona Virus on our community begins to be understood it is clear the support needed for the health, wellbeing and welfare of the people of Buxton and the High Peak is enormous. Organisations delivering voluntary and paid for services will be overwhelmed if we do not help them and…
The Wombles Charity Walk- Remember a Charity Week!
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The Wombles are back for Remember A Charity Week. They’re encouraging everyone to consider leaving a gift to charity in their Will, after taking care of family, friends and fellow Wombles. Watch Great Uncle Bulgaria, Orinoco and rest of the Wombles family in this special new film.
Blythe House Hospice care- Helen’s Trust
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Blythe House Hospicecare Stronger together – Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust have joined forces to provide more Hospice at Home care to dying patients across the High Peak, Derbyshire Dales and North East Derbyshire. We have been discussing our organisational compatibility for over 12 months, and this formal partnership – officially launched today –…
Shine a light on the long term impact of COVID-19 with Medical Reel
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Medical Reel is the personal channel of Dr Nick Hayward MBBS PhD. Medical Reel shares videos for medical students, health professionals and others. #coronavirus Hello! I’m a UK doctor looking for #COVID19 survivors with long term symptoms to share their stories in a new video series. The aim is to promote awareness of COVID19 long haul issues. Please…
Joined Up Care Derbyshire (JUCD) are creating a new network called ‘Derbyshire Dialogue’- have your say!
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The first of these meetings will take place at 11am on the 10th September, where there will be the opportunity to hear about Derby and Derbyshire’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the restoration and recovery of services going forward. There will be the opportunity to ask questions at the end. The meetings will be…
Help a child learn to read
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Help a child learn to read 380,000 children have been stuck in lockdown without a single book. As a Bookmark online volunteer, you’ll do something incredible and change a child’s story. We’ve had a huge level of interest from schools who would like us to help their pupils catch up with their reading this Autumn…
Blythe House – Peak District Challenge
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2020 has been a year for daily walks and discovering our beautiful surroundings! Why not set yourself a challenge and raise money for Blythe House Hospicecare by taking on the Peak District Challenge in just a few weeks’ time? The Peak District Challenge is an exciting series of team trekking (walking and/or running) challenges based…
Buxton Sparkles – finding a new way to shine in 2020?
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We don’t know yet if we are allowed to hold the lantern parade and workshops this year… so just in case here are some ideas for you to make some at home. If we can’t parade with them ..you can hang them in your windows! Please spread the word!
Buxton Team Parish- New painted stones around St Mary’s Church war memorial
Buxton Team Parish A great start to the stones at St Mary’s. Look for them on the base of the war memorial.
Riding out of Lockdown- A fundraiser for local organisations!
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Alan’s Challenge – Riding out of Lockdown Pensioner Alan Thompson at 75 is undertaking a massive challenge to complete 19 gruelling cycle trails in the Peak District to raise much needed funds to help local charities who supported our communities throughout the Covid Pandemic and beyond. https://www.alans-challenge.org.uk/ info@alans-challenge.org.uk Videos See all 2:19 75 year old…
Come and talk to Buxton Safer Neighborhood Team Police at one of their Harpur Hill clinics
Buxton Police SNT Harpur Hill beat surgery Thursday 3rd September 6pm – 8pm Buxton Rugby Club Come and discuss any concerns that you may have with a member of your beat team Social distancing to be adhered to and a one in one out policy will be in place
Claim your child’s free travel pass here…
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If your child is entitled to a free bus pass and you haven’t yet applied, you can do so here https://crowd.in/7ak8CQ We’re currently experiencing problems with some of our phone lines so please do not call our contact centre to apply for a school bus pass or follow-up an application if your pass has not…
Green Pavillion Cafe – buy your fresh coffee and fabulous food now in time for their public re-opening and ensure the Cafe’s survival
The other side… by The Cafe at the Green Pavilion in Buxton, England, United Kingdom £4,561 raised of £7,500 target 120 supporters 60%14 days left Please help us to come out the other side of this crazy situation…from a coffee to a day at GP HQ…it will all help us to survive this X On the 23rd of March…
Buxton market is bursting at the seams with the best produce around!
The rain has taken a day off- Head down there today! You won’t be disappointed! 🙂
Events return to the Pavilion Gardens this Bank Holiday weekend!
Visit the Explore Buxton website to find out more! https://explorebuxton.co.uk/pavilion-gardens-this-bank-holiday-weekend/?fbclid=IwAR2gwVNM48Z0uyEbO87VGS-wJgBBrAVuIRlUJVNUFxbb2bDDZx2A1qmhBWU
LETS DANCE
What better time to try an online class than RIGHT NOW! At some point soon (I hope) we will be going back to our classes at Buxton Community School, but for now we are still dancing and loving it online! If you were a bit nervous to try a dance fitness class, now is the…
GO OUTSIDE and help to raise vital funds for hospice care
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Find out more HERE Blythe House Hospice Care Jack and Noah enjoyed some quality family time at Tittesworth Reservoir and got involved in #GoOutsideDonateFive. Why not do something fun outside with your family and help to raise hospice funds? It’s really easy to get involved – all you need to do is text OUTSIDE to…
Riding Out of Lockdown! Sponsor Alan to raise money for local causes- including Buxton Street by Street!
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https://www.alans-challenge.org.uk/images/come-on-Alan.MP3 WE NEED HELP As the impact of the Corona Virus on our community begins to be understood it is clear the support needed for the health, wellbeing and welfare of the people of Buxton and the High Peak is enormous. Organisations delivering voluntary and paid for services will be overwhelmed if we do not help them…
Friends of Buxton Train Station
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‘Another upbeat happy-waving-hippy-train “Welcome to our newest Facebook Friends!” Please get involved with us any way that you are able, even if it just means “Yeah! Good stuff!” comments, we love positivity. If you are ever able to join us in (appropriately socially distanced) “real life” events like spring cleans and tidy-ups, you’ll be made…
How to treat coronavirus symptoms at home
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Treating a high temperature If you have a high temperature, it can help to: get lots of rest drink plenty of fluids (water is best) to avoid dehydration – drink enough so your pee is light yellow and clear take paracetamol or ibuprofen if you feel uncomfortable Is it safe to take ibuprofen if I have symptoms of coronavirus?…
Every portrait tells a story in the Healthcare Heroes Exhibition
Find out more here: https://g.co/arts/AvnKGff6dEk1yGdn9
Citizens Advice Bureau – help with money worries
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Money worries getting you down? Get help toward financial freedom with The Money Sorted in D2N2 project. You can find more information at https://moneysortedind2n2.org/. To book an appointment call our adviceline on 0300 456 8390.
Buxton Swimming Pool news!
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Buxton Swimming and Fitness Centre 7h · We are getting ready to welcome you back to our pool. Here are some FAQs. Can I just turn up and use the pool? Swimming sessions are bookable, lane swimming only and must be booked online at leisurecentre.com, or on our App ‘leisure centre’ If you are not already…
Build Back Better – Let’s take this opportunity to move into a fairer more sustainable future TOGETHER!
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BUILD BACK BETTER STATEMENT: As we emerge from this crisis, now is the time to Build Back Better. To do so we must heed the lessons it has taught: That as a society, for many years, we did not listen to the scientists about the risks of such a pandemic and were not prepared. That…
SK Vipers youth all girls football team- now recruiting!
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We are looking for 2 unattached players to join our team!! Does your daughter love football? Send us a message and pop along to a trial session free of charge!! We train Thursdays 6-7pm at silverlands stadium, Buxton, and will be joining the Cheshire league this coming season with matches on Saturdays!
The Palace Hotel pool opens it’s doors!
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And the good news keeps rolling in our pool will be opening at 6.30am on Friday!!! Please see your guidance on the comments below – pre booking is essential.
The Trussell Trust
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As well as Morrison’s food bank donation collection points in their stores, you can also now make a donation to food banks when you order your groceries online. So far, you’ve raised a whopping £100,000. Thank you to Morrisons colleagues and customers who’ve made this possible. Look out for the donation option when you next…
The Green Man Gallery is open again Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd August
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A message from The Green Man Gallery It’s been wonderful to welcome visitors back to our gorgeous Ground Floor Gallery. Thank you to everyone who’s called in since 1st August and in particular to the people who’ve supported us by buying original art works, prints, photographs, ceramics, jewellery and cards. We’re open again this weekend…
Buxton Team Parish introduce Phone-Up Church Service from Sunday 23rd August
Starting Sunday 23rd August and each Sunday everyone in Buxton, Burbage, Harpur Hill or King Sterndale can phone a local number to hear a service led by the Buxton Team Rector Liz England The service is short and you can switch the phone on to speaker phone so you can listen more comfortably. There are…
Churchyard Treasure Hunt
News from Buxton Team Parish THIS FRIDAY, as well as starting the Bible Stones, we’re also excited to announce our Treasure Hunt. It’ll run from the 21st August – 4th Sept and includes 5 different churches within our Parish: Christ Church King Sterndale, Christ Church Burbage, St James’ Harpur Hill, St John’s and St…
Online fitness (accidentally) – ZOOM, ZOOM, ZOOM, ZOOM I want you in my room!!
Clubbercise & Zumba with Accidental Fitness Buxton My own parody for our cheesiest tune to dance to! See you for Clubbercise online for 7.30pm There’s new tracks too eeeeee! Newbies always welcome, why not try online classes, before we go ‘back to life, back to reality…’ (Oo that should be a cool down for when…
Youth Activity Grant- Derbyshire County Council; Apply now!
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Youth Activity Grants now on offer Published: 14 August 2020Community groups, clubs and charities that work with young people are being invited by us to apply for a share of £220,000. Up for grabs are grants for projects for young people aged from birth up to 19, or up to 25 if they have a…
Haywill Animal Rescue Need your Goodwill!
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If you love all creatures great and small, and want to lend a hand to the animals in your community, please get in touch with Haywill Animal Rescue!
Virtual Balloon Race Ends With a Bang
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Thank you to everyone that supported the virtual balloon race for Buxton Infant and Junior School. We had no national winners but well done to the first 15 from our cause. I will post a full list of all the balloons with distance travelled as soon as all the results are in, organisers will be…
HPBC Scam Alert!
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High Peak Borough Council have been made aware that some residents in Derbyshire have had an email from counciltax-gov.uk saying they are eligible for a Council Tax refund and asking for their bank account details. THIS IS A SCAM. Report the scam by contacting Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040
Hidden Disability Support from Morrisons
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This week, Morrisons are introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard Scheme in our stores. It’s an initiative designed to act as a discreet sign that somebody has a hidden disability, such as mental health conditions, autism, dementia or sensory impairments, and may need extra help. If you have a hidden disability and would like a…
Help a local student research social inequality between two Buxton areas!
Hannah Quince: ‘Hi, I’m a student doing A level geography and I’m doing an investigation on social inequality between Burbage and Fairfield in Buxton. I would be very grateful if you could fill in this form. It will only a take a couple of minutes. Thank you!’ Complete the short survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2CnPMwhiegDiMF36mB99RiW5qbJzGTHRlMPCRayFQLEE-iw/viewform
Green Man Gallery is open this Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th
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Treat yourself to a visit to The Green Man this weekend. Their spacious Ground Floor Gallery is open on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August from 10.30am to 4.30pm. ‘COVID-safe’ adaptations are in place which includes a large area dedicated to prints and cards. If you’re looking for affordable art to refresh your walls you’ll be…
Ash Trees event – 16th August
Tall beech trees, spreading chestnuts and elegant ash trees: exploring the woods of Buxton Country Park.Take a wander through the woods looking for squirrels and butterflies, birds and beetles and join our artists at the Visitor centre • Make your own woodland book • Add your own leaves to our woodland tree poem • draw…
Help needed putting Buxton’s empty shop windows to good use
From Sophie Mackreth – she can be contacted HERE Hello Buxton! Wondering if anyone on here might be able to help… I am looking for an empty shop window to install some artwork (3d) which we are making in our Summer School at the moment. Ideally somewhere with some footfall… I’ve tried to go through…
High Peak Rock’s snake has just a few ssssssssstones to go!
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Buxton snake oh so close to the end of broad walk Some amazing rocks on it and people are replacing the gaps with new rocks…..it looks fantastic!! Keep on adding keep on painting Well done hp rockers and the high peak community Add yourself to Hp rocks(high peak) on facebook
Time to talk?
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Support for Men No strings attached. Who is this for? Men aged 18+ What to expect? 2 hour online Zoom session hosted by a facilitator in groups of 7-12 men using a simple structure based on talking, sharing and listening. What can I talk about? Anything that matters to you, everything is…
Digital skills programme aimed at School leavers
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A new digital skills programme designed to provide a bridge from education to career opportunities for young people has been launched. FastFutures is a unique programme designed to provide participants with the skills employers value now and in the future, future-proofing careers, and limiting a potentially damaging skills gap for this generation entering employment. Those…
Apply online for your child’s B-Line card
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Have you applied for your child’s b_line card? It’s our travel discount and library card for children living in Derbyshire. You now have to apply or renew online. More info can be found here: https://crowd.in/AigW4I http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/transport-roads/public-transport/fares-tickets-passes/b-line/b-line.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2DXZkZ3phksPISVabZgvkTlSYkOKpEzCBqmtmEm3mGEwXrfWyQ28QIDMI
Take the CVS Survey! Help ensure our voluntary services are prepared to help you!
Voluntary Organisations Survey ⏰DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 10th AUGUST⏰**Survey Of Voluntary Organisations**Tell us about your experiences of the last few months and how we can support you moving forward.We want to hear from community groups, voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises of all kinds and all sizes, from all parts of #derbyshireThis includes established organisations (whether…
‘Remember Me’ a COVID-19 Memorial page
Visit the website and memorial page here: https://www.rememberme2020.uk/?fbclid=IwAR3xI35NATivXVg8FilDmpotjjR0OoBfvTSSVT0p8KaffyJ1lvk61oussWA
Blythe House fundraiser at home with Accidental Fitness- This Sunday at 10:30!
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Clubbercise & Zumba with Accidental Fitness Buxton Public · Hosted by Clubbercise & Zumba with Accidental Fitness Buxton, Accidental Yogis and Blythe House Hospicecare Tickets app.gymcatch.com This is a 2-hour online event to raise money for Blythe House Hospice; a local charity that offers free, individualised, holistic care and support for anyone in the High…
Help support the ECO Balloon Race Fundraser for Buxton Infants and Junior School
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BUXTON JUNIOR PTFA & INFANTS PTA FUNDRAISER Buxton Infants and Buxton Juniors are coming together for the first time to raise much needed funds for the schools. With the recent Covid situation events have been cancelled so this is a way they are hoping will bring some fun to families while raising much needed funds.…
TONIGHT – WONDER WALK COMES TO BUXTON
This is coming through Buxton along the A6 and up to the Cat and Fiddle, approximately 8pm . They are walking 100k in 24hrs from Stockport and back via Macclesfield. Buxton Iron Man and Anna (Frozen) are joining them through Buxton. Please beep horns, wave and cheer if you see us! Celebrating STOCKPORT SPIDER-MEN hitting the…
Prizes to be had THIS SUNDAY
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A chance to win a prize just by attending our online Accidental Fitness event to raise money for Blythe House Hospicecare The perfect opportunity to try Clubbercise, Zumba and Yoga (you can dip in and out if you want to) from the comfort of your home The raffle prizes will be drawn after the yoga…
Young people and COVID-19; message from the World Health Organisation
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What can young people do about COVID-19? It is hard to put your life on hold, but we need young people's energy, to take control of our society and our future, which includes fighting COVID-19 – Dr Mike Ryan, WHO Emergencies Programme Executive Direcotr Gepostet von World Health Organization (WHO) am Donnerstag, 23. Juli 2020
Childcare funding deadline
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If you already have your code to apply for 30 hours free childcare, remember to reconfirm your eligibility every 3 months. If you apply more than 3 months before the term starts, you’ll have to reconfirm your eligibility in your account in order to keep your code valid. The deadline for autumn term is 31…
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue- what3words app launched… Know Exactly Where!
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Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service has been using what3words since 2018 as a quick and efficient way to identify where a caller is located when they don’t know their address. This week we’ll be raising awareness of the free What3Words app through various posts, alongside other organisations, as part of the #KnowExactlyWhere campaign! You can…
Gallery in the Gardens opens it’s doors this Saturday!
Good news! Gallery in the Gardens in Pavilion Gardens opens this Saturday 1st August. Here is some of the amazing artwork created by local artist which you can see there: https://www.facebook.com/HighPeakArtists/
High Peak Rocks launches themed rock painting starting with scarecrows!
Add yourself to their Facebook page and get painting over the summer! https://www.facebook.com/groups/338768536625545/
Clubbercise with Accidental Fitness event for Blythe House!
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Have a little bop or work hard Know that your pennies are going to a fab charity, whilst you work out to dance anthems from the 90’s to present day on Sunday 2nd August! Raffle prizes to be had too from local businesses Accidental Yogis, Clubbercise & Zumba with Accidental Fitness Buxton, Dubbin good food,…
Support Young Lives vs Cancer
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Due to the coronavirus outbreak, were missing our usual in-store fundraising with our charity partners. Much of our fundraising for CLIC Sargent has been on hold since March yet they need our support more than ever. Cancer isnt stopping for coronavirus. The impact of the virus is being felt by each and every one of…
Shielding timeframe – UK Government
Department of Health and Social Care – DHSC· Have you been shielding during the coronavirus outbreak? Find out what the current guidance is for the clinically extremely vulnerable in England and how and when it’s changing Read more: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19
CHCS Summer School – Final few places available to book
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CHCS Summer 2020 final few places – Book NOW on https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PI8nauHoosyuNh5VxIxz5aG57g0ewUkTIDWbnjHxSw8/viewform
Clubbercise and Zumba
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Want to know a bit more about us? Watch the Video! Clubbercise & Zumba with Accidental Fitness Buxton Mondays Clubbercise 6.45pm Wednesdays Clubbercise 7.30pm Thursdays Zumba Fitness 7.30pm Saturdays Zumba Fitness 9.45am Online classes £3.50 per household. For more info take a look at the pinned post at the top of our Facebook page. To…
Accidental fitness- virtual Zumba and Clubbercise!
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Come and have a giggle with us this week whilst we bop about, work hard and get a sweat on! Mondays Clubbercise 6.45pm Wednesdays Clubbercise 7.30pm Thursdays Zumba Fitness 7.30pm Saturdays Zumba Fitness 9.45am Online classes £3.50 per household. For more info take a look at the pinned post at the top of the Facebook…
Test and Trace extended to other ‘High Contact’ workers to help assess the prevalence of those without symptoms
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The Department of Health and Social Care – DHSC have launched a new pilot to test some people who work in “high-contact” jobs – such as taxi drivers, cleaners and retail assistants. Read more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/975-of-in-person-coronavirus-covid-19-tests-returned-next-day#high-contact-professions-testing
Mentell- Local mental health support specifically designed for men.
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Men, Is it time to talk? Find a safe and confidential space that offers you (males 18+) the opportunity to talk – free from advice and judgement. The only requirement is your desire to make progress. Find out more here: https://www.mentell.org.uk
MIND support helpline
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The mental health issues related to lockdown and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression. MIND have a 24 hour helpline: 03001233393
Sacro Lounge Reopens in Buxton
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Wednesday 15th July is the date for reopening and is being marked with a competition – details here To celebrate the return of Lounging- both sit-in and takeaway – we’re launching an exciting COMPETITION. We’re giving YOU the chance of winning a sit-in meal for up to 4 people to either come and enjoy a…
Superhero News from the Buxton Advertiser
An NHS fundraising campaign comes to Buxton – read more here
Buxton Schools are heading for Timbuktu
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Support your local schools! Find out more here at this link Up Up and away! We are joining forces – Buxton Junior School PTFA and Buxton Infants PTA are coming together for the first time for a fantastic new fundraising event for the whole family to join in. A virtual balloon race over the Sahara…
Chris Hill Community Sports Summer 2020
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CHCS Summer 2020 is GO…. It’s going to be a summer like no other but we are finally in a place to offer :- ⚽️Sports & Crafts Camp 📅 1st time across 5 days 🏠 1st time across 2 venues All government, DfE guidelines adhered to. **Places are very limited. CHCS only have a…
12 July 1pm – 4pm Tiny Day in Pavilion Gardens
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What treasures would you hoard? Where would you keep them? Who would keep them safe? Join us for this year’s Tiny! workshop. Decorate your own treasure box! Find some natural treasures! Mermaid, monster, pirate or dragon, who will guard your treasure? Location: in Pavilion Gardens you will find us on the grass beside the…
Red Light Spells Danger for the Arts
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Lighting up the Opera House in Buxton with www.livelx.co.uk giving up time and equipment, it’s not just the beautiful venues that are closed or the artists you know and love that are out of work, but thousands of freelancers, small businesses and zero hours gig workers, programmers, marketers, Box offices, cleaners (who when we open will…
The Deep Blue Sea streaming from this Thursday
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Carrie Cracknell’s production is both clear-sighted and complex, and Helen McCrory is astonishing’ (WhatsOnStage) The Deep Blue Sea streaming from this Thursday with National Theatre at Home. whatsonstage.com/…/deep-blue-sea-national-helen-mccrory_409… Helen McCrory leads the cast of Carrie Cracknell’s ‘essential’ production WHATSONSTAGE.COM The Deep Blue Sea (National Theatre) | WhatsOnStage Helen McCrory leads the cast of Carrie…
How to Wear a Fabric Face Mask Safely
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Watch this video to see how to wear a fabric mask safely during COVID-19 How to wear a fabric mask safely Watch this video to see how to wear a fabric mask safely during COVID-19 Gepostet von World Health Organization (WHO) am Montag, 6. Juli 2020
Free 30 minute Online Dementia Training Tomorrow
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You can join Rob the Morrisons Community Champion at the Dementia Awareness workshop tomorrow (06/07) at 12.30. Sign up here The first step to taking action to help people with dementia is to learn about the condition and how it affects a person. You can become a Dementia Friend online by either attending a Session…
Online Fringe Presents ‘Once Upon A Time In Trieste’
Once Upon A Time In Trieste has been produced as an audio drama exclusively for Buxton Festival Fringe 2020. A 19th Century princess and a 20th Century revolutionary are trapped in a fairy tale castle, both struggling to come to terms with momentous events they have helped to shape. Over a night of prayer, cards and violence,…
Become a young pen pal with an isolated older person with CONNEX!
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Introducing Connex Pen Pals! “We’d like to tell you about a new idea our wonderful Dales team has started! Here’s more from Sarah…… ‘Here over in the Dales we have started a Connex Pen Pals project, whereby youngsters are writing letters and drawing pictures for our older and more vulnerable residents of the Derbyshire Dales.…
Sunday 5th July- Happy Birthday NHS!
It’s the #NHSBirthday on Sunday, and we’re taking the chance to say thank you to everyone who has helped the NHS respond to coronavirus so far — our amazing staff, key workers and the public. Join us on Sunday at 5pm for a country-wide clap to say #ThankYouTogether. …
Matlock Farm Park is re-opening safely on Sunday the 5th of July!
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BREAKING NEWS…. MATLOCK FARM PARK IS RE-OPENING THIS SUNDAY 5TH JULY, 10.00am-5.00pm!! They say; “You’ve been so patient through these difficult times and we are thrilled we are able to share this FANTASTIC news! Thank you to Visit England for awarding us the COVID-19 Industry standard acknowledging that we are following government and industry guidelines…
A Pathwork of community spirit!
Local puppetry and performance arts organisation Two Left Hands have unveiled the first sections of their stunning patchwork panels celebrating the different organisations, individual contributions and movements which have kept Buxton afloat over the past 3-months. Pictured here with Friends of Buxton Station where this installation can be found- If you look closely,…
Tuesday 7th July 11 a.m. ‘ITV Granada Reports’ visiting Buxton’s Rock Snake
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ITV Granada Reports are coming to Buxton on Tues 7th July and are looking for people to come along to talk to about what the rock snake means to them – painters, kids, key workers: please spread the word, be great to have this on TV https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php
Buxton Festival Diary of Online Events 2020
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Buxton Fringe Diary of Online Events To check out the Online Buxton Fringe Festival Diary of Events, visit https://www.buxtonfringe.org.uk/diary2020 There is something for everyone. Keep Children entertained with the Online Buxton Fringe Shows. These include a clown named ‘Curly In Isolation’ which will be presented by Frank Hussey and a show entitled The Red…
Still time to create your own Well Dressing Panel for your window!
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Two Left Hands are pulling all the last bits together for th