Supporting Good Mental Health

Fancy supporting our community and earning some money at the same time? Buxton Markets Community Interest Company are recruiting for part time paid roles including an Administrator, a Deputy Crew Chief, and casual Crew. Details on their website –  

Little Music Monsters popular parent & child music classes are on this week Trinity Church Buxton Full term and single class options below: Full term tickets Book Mondays here: 10am 1-2yrs https://www.happity.co.uk/…/trinity-church-06-jun-2022… 11am 2-5yrs https://www.happity.co.uk/…/trinity-church-06-jun-2022… 12.30pm 0-1yr https://www.happity.co.uk/…/trinity-church-06-jun-2022… Book Wednesdays here: 10am 1-2yrs https://www.happity.co.uk/…/trinity-church-08-jun-2022… 11am 2-5yrs https://www.happity.co.uk/…/trinity-church-08-jun-2022… 12.30pm 0-1yr https://www.happity.co.uk/…/trinity-church-08-jun-2022… Single class tickets Perfect for…

Accidental Yogis and Sound for Wellbeing bring you an evening of relaxation. Starting off with a yoga class led by Sue, where we will start with some simple yoga postures, moving with the breath and ending with relaxing yin yoga postures and breath work. We’ll then have a break and time for a cup of…

Libraries of things can be for anything, and often include DIY tools, garden machinery, kitchen appliances, camping gear, event equipment and useful household items. https://bit.ly/3xXeUhL The benefits of borrowing items rather than owning them are multiple: cheaper than buying something you won’t use often, frees up space in the house, ensures items get a full…

Grapevine Wellbeing Centre are hosting two open days in July! At the start of the year, we opened a new, bigger, accessible centre providing wellbeing support to the residents of Buxton and the surrounding High Peak area. Whether you work in local wellbeing or mental health support services or are a local resident and would…

We are in short supply of the following items at the High Peak Food Bank Tinned carrots, sweetcorn, peas, potatoes, puddings, beans, soups Ready meals, tinned meats, pot noodles Rice Vegan, vegetarian and Gluten free options Toiletries such as bars of soap, toothpaste and toilet rolls and washing up liquid Zink is open for drop…

The foodbank and advice service Zink has been hosting the weekly lessons at its headquarters on Clough Street from Monday, May 30, and any Ukrainians who want to attend will be very welcome to simply turn up, with no booking required. Zink has been working with Buxton Homes for Ukraine, Hope Valley Sanctuary and High Peak Friends of Ukraine…

I am pleased to report additional after-school and evening swimming classes have been introduced at Buxton Swimming & Fitness Centre. Lots of Buxton residents have been in touch with me recently, raising concerns about the lack of swimming lessons available for children during term time. I contacted High Peak Borough Council and Lex Leisure on…

https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZgIzlo7sPr3bkWO3dUVjH… please check out “its a fringe” podcast more episodes to come as we build up to the fringe starting in July

This year’s Buxton Fringe offers a wealth of entertainment for fans of the guitar as a number of acclaimed guitarists make a welcome return. Previous award winner, Jon Pickard, offers a rare opportunity to experience and learn about the Harp- guitar in Concert, while Kenny Robertson presents Strung Out! A History of Rock Guitar, a…

Our monthly Repair Cafes are very popular and make a real difference – we save lots of things from going to landfill, share skills, have some great conversations and hear some lovely stories. We need one or two more volunteers to help on the Cafe side of the operation. Just 2 hours, 10am – 12:00…

The Buxton Flowerpot Trail 2022 map is now available! Electronically from our website – click the link below – or printed copies are available for £1 from The Pump Room, Poole’s Cavern Visitor Centre and The Green Man Gallery from 1 June to 31 July. Head to where you see the dots, can you find…

HELP REQUIRED After many happy years our lovely friends at the farm, where the tram currently lives, need to reclaim the barn for proper farm pursuits SO can anyone out there help us? We need a garage/shed/place in the woods, double bedroom but seriously we need somewhere inside with a clearance of above 9 ft.…

In Spring, Connex Community Support launched our over 65’s ‘The Place I Live’ photo competition. We were looking for interesting, inspiring and beautiful photos in 4 categories-Interesting Architecture, Landscapes, Wildlife and Animals and Quirky or Amusing Local features. We were inundated with some stunning photographs and our judges had a tough time picking the winners.…

Jurassic Earth is heading to #Buxton Opera House on Friday 28th October 2022!!! Tickets on SALE NOW: buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/event/jurassic-earth This is an extraordinary 75 minute show featuring REALISTIC, huge, state of the art, roaming Dinosaurs and crazy Rangers! This is an unmissable opportunity to talk to a Triceratops, roar with a T-Rex, look up to a…

We’re desperate for stock at Buxton Scope. We have plenty of free donation bags available if anyone wishes to donate.

It’s 10 years since Buxton Town Team was first set up – certainly something to celebrate! Big thanks to Andy Parker for creating this entertaining look back at our first decade… (10) The first ten years – YouTube

Happy to announce that we are opening again for visitors on Sundays and Wednesdays – just like the old days. First grand opening Sunday 29 May 2022. Come on down to see what’s growing on.

The deadline – Monday 31 May – to apply for a FEST grants is rapidly approaching. If you’re aged 25 or under and in education or training, you could be awarded a grant of upto £400. More details from RoFA, Buxton Library, our clerk: festgrants@gmail.com or on our website: https://festgrants.wordpress.com/

Programme launch Party: Our programme party marking the publication of the printed programme is set for Saturday June 4 at the Green Man Gallery from 7-9pm. All welcome! Entertainment starts with folk trio Rare Occasion at 7.15pm. There will also be comedy from Angela Bra and Henry Churniavsky!

Repair Cafes 28 May and 25 July – bring us your broken stuff and lets see if our volunteer Repairers can help keep them going longer, no fees, just pay what you can afford and feel it is worth. https://fb.me/e/2Yos9790X

Calling all primary and secondary schools… come and join our free #AmbassadorSchools scheme. This new opportunity is a chance for your school to connect with the Peak District National Park! Full details… https://bit.ly/pdnp_schools

All welcome. 16+, male and females of all abilities. Join us at Buxton Rugby Club, for fun, fitness or if your interested in joining the rugby clubs playing squad, message us for more information.

Want to foster? We need people from all walks of life to become foster carers and provide local homes for local children. Find out more here 

Can you help turn the current 5k run at Pavilion Gardens in to a weekly #parkrun? If so we need your help! We’ll be at the start of this weeks (14/05) 5k with Buxton Athletics Club from 8.30am to 10.30am so we can chat to people who would like to volunteer so come say Hi

Oh My Word! What can we say other than Thank you Buxton A lot actually  You are amazing, and wonderful and ace, and we love you! Thank you for coming along to our day of celebration, reflection and support in the park, we had an awesome time and from your feedback, you did too!  Thank you…

Rotary Club of Buxton‘s Annual Charity Bazaar and Fair takes place Sat, May 28th 2022 at 10:30 am – 4:30 pm. Entry is FREE. The theme is the Queen’s Jubilee. The event also includes Buxton Environment Action. Hope to see you there!     For full details visit here.  

If you have big ambitions for your business in 2022 then this is the event for you. Discover the support available to help make your goals a reality and expand your network through meeting like-minded business leaders. This event is open to all businesses within the High Peaks and Derbyshire Dales.    Join us to…

Christ Church Burbage this Sunday 9:30am

Can you help turn the current 5k run at Pavilion Gardens in to a weekly #parkrun? If so we need your help! We’ll be at the start of this weeks (14/05) 5k with Buxton Athletics Club from 8.30am to 10.30am so we can chat to people who would like to volunteer so come say Hi

Do you have big ambitions for your business in 2022? Then this is the event for you. Discover the support available to help make your goals a reality and expand your network through meeting like-minded business leaders. Join us at 8am to learn more about the programmes, funding, consultation services and advice offered by the…

A reminder of Buxton Field Club’s Lichen Crawl with Steve Price Lichen recorder for Derbyshire and the Sorby Natural History Society Saturday 14th May 10.00am Grin Low, Buxton Approx 2 hours The plan is to spend a couple or so hours around the car park and entrance drive area of Grin Low (grid ref SK048719).…

For our Thank You Buxton event this Sunday we would like to decorate Pavilion Gardens with photo’s of people’s life in lockdown. If you have a photo you would like to share, and permission send it, please could you send them to me by PM or admin@buxtonstreetbystreet.co.uk Thankyou!

Ever thought about setting up a business or going self employed? Zink has arranged for Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce to run a three day course covering finance, tax, marketing and grant funding to get you going. Open to anyone living in the SK17 postcode area who isn’t currently in work. Contact jane@zink.org.uk for more info…

Are you interested in preserving Hogshaw area as a green and wilder space in an area that is becoming even more built up? Come and let us know what you think at the first open Friends of Hogshaw meeting – 11th May 2022 at St Peters Community Hall 7.15pm

Buxton Carnival Day and Buxton Well Dressing Festival will return this July, having been absent for two years due to the pandemic, and the full programme of events has now been confirmed. People can expect the usual full festival including Mellor’s Funfair, well dressing displays, live music in the Pavilion Gardens and of course the…

You may be aware that a notice was sent out to parents of children from Harpur Hill Junior school last week, about a suspicious incident involving a male seen in the area. Officers from Buxton SNT have been out and about in Harpur Hill over the last couple of days patrolling and talking to residents,…

Buxton Street By Street is inviting the town to come together on Sunday 8 May in the Pavilion Gardens. Organisers Caitlin Bisknell, Claire Mitchell, and Anna Watson said: “This a day to commemorate and celebrate –those who gave so much to help our community through these unprecedented times and those who sadly lost family and…

Northern Rail have been reporting that there are not enough passengers on the Buxton line to increase services. They are now reducing tickets for the Buxton line in the Great British Rail Sale. There are now £1.50 tickets for off-peak trains to Manchester every day from 5 May to 27 May. You need to plan…

Coming up tomorrow night!! Another fantastic night at the New Inn, get your finest threads on and bring your dancing shoes for a rock and roll musical spectacular!

Spring Fair will take place on May day bank holiday Monday 2nd May 2022    A fantastic family day out we’ll fill the town with music, dancing, street performers, hot food, childrens rides, stalls, family entertainment and showcase the wealth of talent that Buxton has to offer!   Come along and enjoy the day!!  …

Thursday 5th  May is election day, and we want to make sure everyone knows that people with dementia still have a right to vote! No one can be prevented from voting just because they have dementia. We believe it’s important that people with dementia have an equal voice in their communities up and down the…

We want to say thankyou to the community for all your support to Buxton throughout the pandemic! This free event at the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, runs from 12pm to 6 pm, Sunday 8th May We’ve live music from Purple Cloud of Funk, Rose Amongst Thorns, the Pantonic All Stars, and Isaac of fuzzy felt fame.…

You may be eligible for a FEST grant – more information and an application form below – or you can pick up a copy from ROFA – Residents Of Fairfield Association or Buxton Library. Also on our website: https://festgrants.wordpress.com/ or email: festgrants@gmail.com

The Buxton Flowerpot Trail returns for 2022 and we’d love for you to get involved. Key Details: Flowerpot creations out for June and July – earlier than normal The theme is ‘Jubilee’  (not obligatory) Entry deadline is Sunday 29 May – email hello@funnywonders.org.uk with the location. Pick-up pots on Sun 2 May (Spring Fair), on…

Ever thought about setting up a business or going self employed? Zink has arranged for Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce to run a three day course covering finance, tax, marketing and grant funding to get you going. Open to anyone living in the SK17 postcode area who isn’t currently in work. Contact jane@zink for more info…

Working in partnership with a number of organisations (Active Derbyshire, Public Health, High Peak Borough Council and the voluntary sector) we’re excited and pleased to announce that we’re recruiting for a Move More High Peak Children and Young People’s Officer. The role is being hosted by The Bureau in Glossop but will be working as…

Can you help?  You will need to sign into your own Amazon Account and order from there. Thank you everyone for your ongoing support. https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/ACSLYDQZOZSF… Here is a summary of the items for the children and families from Ukraine who are joining us in Buxton. TOYS, GAMES & ART MATERIALS FOR CHILDREN – Especially those…

A man entered the iconic High Peak hotel threatening staff and demanding cash in a burglary on Saturday morning. Derbyshire Constabulary said: “A man entered the Buxton Crescent Hotel, in The Crescent, at about 5am on Saturday 16 April”. “He threatened a member of staff before making off with cash in the direction of The…

Saturday 23rd April at Trinity Church Buxton,  Hardwick Mount Buxton Suitable for 0-5 years with siblings up to 8 years welcome (As it is weekend/school holidays)! Book here: 10am – 11am (nearly full) https://www.happity.co.uk/…/trinity-church-23-apr-2022 11.30am – 12.30pm (space to play!) https://www.happity.co.uk/…/trinity-church-23-apr-2022… 1pm – 2pm (space to play!) https://www.happity.co.uk/…/trinity-church-23-apr-2022…

Friends for Ukraine support group hope to be welcoming some families to Buxton this , week and would love to invite people to join in the welcome with blue and yellow in their windows, much in the same way as we had rainbows in lockdown. There are some great free printables here https://www.vectorstock.com/…/ukraine-flag-heart-vectors We’d really…

The Buxton Squadron of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, based at Silverlands, is threatened with closure – not because of a shortage of cadets – but because of a shortage of adult volunteers. This leaflet explains what the squadron does, how you can help, and what’s in it for you!  Read the attached leaflet…

Almost half a million COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available over the Easter weekend. Visit http://nhs.uk/covid-vaccination to book your appointment online.

WANTED – LARGE RUG We have another request from a host – they are looking for a large rug to put in the bedroom of their Ukrainian guest. If anyone has one they no longer want and are happy to donate, please let us know. Thank you. RE THE WARDROBE REQUEST – The host has…

Zink’s walking every Tuesday at 10.30am from Buxton Pavillion – Meet at the Leisure Centre entrance. Ends at Zink HQ where brews, cakes and breakfast is available.

How a Buxton charity’s School of Rock is helping improve people’s mental health School of Rock classes at a Buxton based charity are helping people to grow in confidence and form new friendships. Read more here  

Buxton fringe is run by volunteers, read the blog to find out how you can get involved in July

Last few stalls/pitches remaining at this fabulous event, don’t miss out get in touch now if you would like a space whether you are promoting a local group/charity or are a local business! Limited availability! Buxton Spring Fair will take place on May day bank holiday Monday 2nd May 2022 from 10am until 5pm A…

Easter Family Event Tuesday 12th April 9.30am-12.30pm We would like to invite families to attend our Easter family event at Blythe House Community Hub. Open to any child who has a loved one that has died. It is an opportunity to make friends and remember your loved one. Easter activities planned throughout including baking, crafts…

What better way to spend a Sunday morning than a 5k or 10k run along the Monsal trail? Join us on the 15th May for our first ever fun run here at The Thornbridge Estate, supporting Thornbridge 4 Everyone and The Thomas Theyer Foundation Money from ticket sales are split 50/50 between the 2 charities…

It’s about me Derbyshire has lots of great free ideas and fun activities at no or low cost for all families, including new activities for Spring with a theme of ‘Welly to Belly’.  

Mother and 4 kids: 17, 13, 3, and 18 months). They are a large family and will all need to be sponsored by one host. Please contact Lena Mandrik directly – olena.dem@gmail.com

Fingers crossed for some good weather on Saturday, (9th April) for the Big Buxton Spring Clean. Everyone is welcome to come along and help tidy the town. Litter pickers, bags, cloths and high viz can be provided although if you already have any of these items please bring them along. We will meet at Turners…

The Buxton Flowerpot Trail returns for 2022 and we’d love for you to get involved. Key Details: Flowerpot creations out for June and July – earlier than normal The theme is ‘Jubilee’ 🇬🇧 (not obligatory) Entry deadline is Sunday 29 May – email hello@funnywonders.org.uk with the location. Pick-up pots on Sun 2 May (Spring Fair),…

You can apply online via our website: https://festgrants.wordpress.com/who-can-apply/ or by emailing: fesgrants@gmail.com To be eligible for a grant, you – or your parent/s – must live on the church parish area of St Peter’s Fairfield and you are in secondary or post 16 education in September 2022 and are under the age of 25, at…

You are welcome to be part of Activity Church this Sunday. Arrive for 930am to join in with songs, play dough, sand play, drawing, colouring, Lego and other crafts. We hear a story first, helped by teddy and dolly…this week it is Dolly’s turn, she is going to help us tell the story of Mary…

As you can see, we would welcome more book donations. Please bring your old novels and thrillers!!

The Busy Little Monsters village is open on Thursday 7th April at Buxton Community Church – 10am, 11.15am & SEN session at 3.45pm. Now accepting card payments on the day, subject to availability Or book ahead to avoid disappointment (especially the more popular 10am): 10am https://www.happity.co.uk/…/buxton-community-church-07… 11.15am https://www.happity.co.uk/…/buxton-community-church-07… Additional needs friendly at 3.45pm https://www.happity.co.uk/…/buxton-community-church-07… Sorry,…

Yessssssss! The ‘Churches Together in Buxton’ Easter Hunt is finally happening again after a 3 year break! We’d love to see you there – free of charge – just turn up by the bandstand in the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton at 10am Saturday 16th April.  For all ages, all children, young people, adults, individuals and families all…

If you’ve offered a home to Ukrainian refugees, we have a guide to navigating the process, email paul@zink.org.uk for a copy. Zink is working with Buxton Homes for Ukraine, Hope Valley Sanctuary and Homes for Ukraine (High Peak) to welcome guests to our area: – All Zink’s services will be available to refugees, – Zink’s…

I’ve received a table of the proposed works on Long Hill (in red) and the A6 (in green), showing how Derbyshire County Council are proposing to manage the closure of Long Hill and works at the A6 Fairfield roundabout. They will not use traffic lights on the A6 (called TM for Traffic Management here) except…

Huge sculptures from Burning Man, held in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, USA will be making their UK debut at Chatsworth this spring at an ambitious and free-to-access exhibition in the Derbyshire estate’s parkland, it has been announced. Radical Horizons: The Art of Burning Man at Chatsworth is a large-scale exhibition in the publicly accessible 1000…

Covid infection levels are estimated to be as high as they ever have been in the High Peak at the moment. Sadly this is affecting our staffing levels to a significant extent. Next week beginning 28th March will be a particularly challenging one for us. We would like to thank our fantastic team, many of…

A 65-year-old man has suffered injures following an unprovoked attack in Buxton. At about 10.45am on Thursday 17 March, the victim was in Ashwood Park, Bakewell Road, near the bowling green, when he was approached by a man who pushed him to the ground and kicked him several times. The man who attacked him is…

Preparations for the High Peak welcoming Ukranian refugees are being undertaken at Zink: – Any ESOL tutors who are prepared to help out or Russian/Ukranian translators, please email paul@zink.org.uk. We’re keeping a list of skilled people to call on if the need arises. – High Peak Foodbank and Zink’s advice, wellbeing and employability programmes will…

Our five NHS Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) in Derby and Derbyshire are open every day, 8am – 8pm, including bank holidays. Visit https://111.nhs.uk/ and you’ll be guided to the best place for your illness or injury. If the UTC is the appropriate place for treatment, you’ll be booked a same-day appointment.

Do you have a business that your looking to grow but you don’t know where to start? We can help you! The Derbyshire Accelerator programme provides a range of subsidised business support until June 2022 It can help you to: • identify the strengths and weaknesses of your business and develop a pathway to improvement…

An Easter Pizza Party is held for those who are age 18 – 29 to celebrate Easter and find joy! There will be an open fire outside as well as Pizza, Games and possibly an Easter Egg hunt!! for more details and the party address email reverendlizengland@gmail.com

Buxton carnival organisers in plea for more volunteers Organisers of Buxton’s Well Dressing festival and carnival are calling for more volunteers to come forward as the event looks ahead to returning with a bang this summer. Read more here Anyone who would like to volunteer to help can contact Richard via email on richard.lower2@gmail.com.

 Come and join us for a 3 hour group workshop on how to define your values and how to craft a life to uphold them.  Delivered in a relaxed and welcoming environment this workshop will provide a background on what values are, how they inform our thoughts, feelings and behaviours, allow space for you to…

Back by popular demand!! Extended skating sessions for the same price Get your skates on, come and join in the fun! Roller skating in the Pavilion Gardens Octagon, Buxton on Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th April 2022 with disco lighting and a live DJ playing all your favourite tunes from 10am each day, 4 sessions…

Springboard: This is what we are calling our new spring event at the Green Man Gallery on Saturday March 19th 7-9pm to celebrate the changing season and our forthcoming Fringe with the help of performers, food and drink. Our planned programme party marking the publication of the printed programme is set for Saturday June 4…

BUXTON AIR CADETS NEED YOU! For the past 49 years, 2517 (Buxton) Squadron ATC has offered young people aged 12–20 the chance to get involved in a range of exciting activities, such as flying and gliding, rifle shooting, and completing the Duke of Edinburgh Award. But their future is uncertain as they are in need…

Spring is definitely springing in Buxton today and we are getting busier and busier. Our extensive exhibitions of original art and craft make a sought-after setting for live performances and community events and our programme includes something for everyone. We’re closed today (Thursday). Open all weekend.

BUXTON FIELD CLUB – FINALLY A MEETING IN PERSON AND A CHANCE TO CATCH UP AND TELL TALES! 19TH MARCH 7.00PM THE LAST IN OUR CURRENT PROGRAMME WILL BE BOTH OUR AGM AND AN INFORMAL AND FUN CREATIVE WORKSHOP LED BY SIAN TOWER. SIAN WILL HELP US CELEBRATE AND SHARE SOME OF OUR OWN EXPERIENCES OF THE NATURAL…

We have some very exciting news! We are planning to open a cafe in St Peter’s Church Hall, serving quality cakes and drinks on Saturday mornings. We are looking for a few more volunteers to join our team, on a rota basis. If you interested in becoming a part of this exciting new venture, then…

PLAY Buxton is back this Saturday! A free entry “pop up” event from the organisers of Buxton Comic Con. Minecraft Display Photo Opportunity Minecraft Steve Character Pikachu Character Mario & Yoshi Characters Bendy Character Batman Star Wars Characters “Robot Rumble” Battling Robots Table Top Arena A selective number of Trading Stalls CEX Gaming Competitions &…

As part of the Buxton Heritage Action Zone ‘Our Street’ project, there is going to be a photography workshop for 11-16 year-olds *next Thursday* sign up your interest via the google form link below https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScDHKmAzT6sTz…/viewform

“I am a local man who has attended the guitar lessons since they began, I suffer with mental health and Zink has literally saved me.” Zink’s School of Rock is on every Friday at 1pm and 2pm £3 per lesson (£1.50 for members, membership is free to anyone on benefits or working with Zink) Book:…

This is our current IN NEED list for this week If you have any other baby items you’d like to regift please let us know! We are also looking for Electric breast pumps Double pushchairs Fireguard Buggy board Highchairs Travel cots Thank you to everyone who donated to our Ukraine appeal! This is now closed…

The Women and Girls Match Fund has launched! One Donation, TWICE The Impact Donate here: https://donate.thebiggive.org.uk/campaign/a056900002AsWbdAAF All donations made on the Big Give from today, International Women’s Day, and 12pm on 15th March 2022 can be DOUBLED. We’re aiming to raise £5,000 in just 1 week! These funds will help to pay for activities for…

Get involved with our new project ‘PANDEMIC Reflections’ Starting 24th March 2022 Everyone aged 11+ from Buxton, district and around the High Peak is welcome to take part, although it particularly looks to support those aged 11-25 whose mental health has been impacted by the pandemic. The project aims to create personal and community records…

Buxton Carnival and Well Dressing confirms its return for 2022 after two year absence Buxton Carnival Day and Buxton Well Dressing Festival will return this July, it has been confirmed. People can expect the usual full two week festival, which has been absent for the last two years due to the pandemic. Committee chair Richard…

As part of our ongoing commitment to tackle period poverty, every time you buy a Morrisons or TOTM sanitary product until Wednesday 9th March, we’ll donate one to local food banks and community groups.