Supporting Good Mental Health

  Kinders Garden-Come down and see us at our temporary location, At the top of the conservatory on the promenade at pavilion Gardens, Buxton. Indoor plants, cut flowers, bouquets, weddings, funeral tributes, christenings, outdoor plants. We all look forward to seeing you

Happy New Year one and all!   Once again we are asking for donations to our food bank.  We are currently short of: Carrier Bags Toiletries Sweetcorn Potatoes Carrots Anything else food/drink wise is muchly appreciated! Please note we cannot accept alcohol. We are also on the lookout for board games such as Scrabble, Uno,…

MENTELL: offers a free, confidential space for men to talk/share/listen.. Every Monday 7-9pm Register on the link to join tonight’s group. https://www.mentell.org.uk/signup

If you made any New Year’s resolutions to get more involved in supporting your community, the Buxton & High Peak branch of Samaritans is offering a perfect opportunity. “What better way to start the New Year than by making a truly meaningful and rewarding contribution to our community?” buxton.director@samaritans.org. If you are unable to spare…

Unfortunately the forecasts for tomorrow are all awful, with strong winds and heavy rain all day and icy overnight – so we’ve had to make the decision to cancel the market. Hope things improve and that we’ll be back on Tuesday.

Buxton Repair Cafe on 22 January will go ahead with a Covid Safe Plan. Bring us your broken stuff and lets see if we can extend its life. Donations, no fees. https://fb.me/e/1jKFqg4ah @Buxton Methodist Church 10-2pm

Below is all you need to know! ((BOUNCE)) Three times more effective than floor based fitness thanks to the addition of gravity and g-force provided by the trampoline. Our classes feature the first 40 mins filled with choreographed dance-cardio jumping routines and then finishing off with 20 minutes of toning, targeting the arms, glutes and…

We’re back open, with our excellent Visitor Information and Visitor Experience Hosts ready to make your day a special one in Buxton. In the Pump Room Visitor Centre, open Friday to Sunday, we offer top advice on things to see and do in #Buxton and surrounding areas. Not to mention our great range of locally…

Woo! Poster updated for 2022 and the session times: 10am, 11.15am and 1pm Dates for this term are 13th Jan, 27th Jan and 17th Feb. Book here: https://www.happity.co.uk/little-monsters-buxton/buxton

We are extending our New Year break for another week to give us more time to plan for the safest re-opening possible. #covidsafety All being well, we’ll be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in January from 10.30am to 4.30pm. In February we plan to try out new opening times to make it possible to…

W E  A R E  B A C K Online and at Buxton Methodist Church! Let’s Yoga!! Ooof. Just thought of the first plank we’ll do That’s gonna be hard eh? But we’ll work through it together There’s always the lower options too It’s great to see some newbies amongst the regulars booked on which…

Buxton Field Club’s next talk: Much ado about Mothing – a year intoxicated by Britain’s rare and remarkable moths. With James Lowen Saturday 8th January 7.00pm start. Zoom link sent to Club members or join us by livestream on Buxton Field Club youtube channel. Moths are routinely slandered as all being clothes-munching, plant-destroying pests. Through his…

Looking for something to do this new year. Book now for only £20 deposit. Still several places left. Don’t miss out.

Trying to predict the weather pattern of anywhere in the United Kingdom can be like trying to predict the roll of a dice. This is especially true of the highest market town in England. Being a thousand feet (300m) above sea level, Buxton seems to have its own microclimate. Notoriously unpredictable, an inch of snow…

A Buxton-based charity is looking for more volunteers to donate their time in 2022 after another busy year. To find out more and how to apply, click here

THIS YEAR ITS YOUR TURN! OK… here it is… High Peak Ladies, this one’s for you! W/C 10th January we will be running a series of ladies only, intro to kickboxing & self defence courses. Each one lasts 6 weeks and will run on: Mondays 7pm @ Newtown Wednesdays 6.15pm @Chapel-en-le-Frith Thursdays 10am @Newton For…

A reminder that between Wednesday 29th – Friday 31st December we will be offering on the day appointments for medically urgent cases only, as directed by the CCG. If you need urgent medical attention while the Practice is closed please call NHS 111

Find information about opening times and all events on at the Pavilion Gardens through the festive holidays and into 2022 here.   

24 Best Peak District Walks – Your Ultimate guide Our pick of the 24 best Peak District walks, you’ll find everything from gentle strolls and rolling meadows to dramatic viewpoints and ancient sites! Read all about them here.

The guidance on self-isolation for people who test positive for COVID-19 has changed. Negative results from rapid lateral flow tests will be used to reduce the self-isolation period for positive cases from 10 to 7 days.

Come and join us for a new year’s walk. Everyone is welcome! Wednesday 5th January 2022 @11am, meeting point- The Old Hall Hotel If you enjoy walking but want a more relaxed pace then Snail Blazers could be the group for you. Snail Blazers is a new walking initiative for anyone with physical and or…

A low-dose version of a Covid vaccine for five to 11-year-olds has just been approved for use in the UK after being deemed safe and effective. Vulnerable primary school children should be offered a low-dose Covid vaccine, government vaccine advisers have said. Some older children should also be offered a booster in response to the…

Priority Post Box PCR test collection times have changed for Christmas.  To find out more visit here.  

Our healthcare services have been given the target of offering everyone aged 18 and above a booster jab by the end of December. This comes at a time of year when healthcare services are always under increased pressure and that issue is significantly heightened this year due to illness, waiting list backlog and Covid restrictions.…

Derbyshire County Council will be handing out Covid19 lateral flow test kits tomorrow, Thurs 23rd & Fri 24th between 9am & 4.30pm at Pavilion gardens Buxton. Stay safe for the holidays!!  

We are now open for entries for the 2022 Buxton Fringe.  We are hoping for a more normal Fringe and to be able to hold our usual promotional events such as Fringe Sunday. We will, of course, continue to monitor carefully the Government’s Covid-19 guidelines and restrictions and respond accordingly. The health and safety of our performers, audiences and volunteers…

Did you know we’re providing 19,000 places for school holiday activities at 80 venues across Derbyshire? Sessions include a free meal at breakfast or lunchtime with free places for families who claim benefit related free school meals. Find a place for your child at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/holidayactivities

If shopping in Morrisons over the next week. Please pick up a bauble from our giving tree or ask any checkout staff to add a donation to your bill. All proceeds going to local food bank waste not want not. Morrisons  Thanks to our amazing customers, our Community Giving Trees have helped raise over £100k…

Department of Health and Social Care – DHSC  Data from the UK Health Security Agency shows that a #COVID19 booster dose provides around 70-75% protection against symptomatic infection from the #OmicronVariant. The booster is our best defence against this new variant. More info nhs.uk/covid-booster #GetBoostedNow

Buxton in Winter – 14 Amazing Vintage Photo’s You’ll Love The recent snowfall in Buxton was the first of the winter and many of you took to the slopes and hills around Buxton for a spot of sledging – but what did Buxton look like in past winters of bygone days? Here’s a trip down…

Zink and High Peak Foodbank Winter Clothing Bank open now! Open until 5pm At Buxton United Reformed Church, Hardwick Square E

This Saturday, 18th December our final Food and Drink market before Christmas. Don’t forget to put it in your diary and come along and support your local market.

Covid Booster update: In response to the news late on Sunday that all those over 18 would become eligible for their Covid Booster vaccination 3 months after their 2nd dose, we have scrambled to add an additional 8 clinics between yesterday and Thursday 23rd December, with further clinics to follow between Christmas and New Year…

Delayed, not cancelled – the annual Transition Buxton & Buxton Town Team shared year end celebration at the Green Man Gallery tomorrow evening is delayed until a date in the New Year. A new announcement will be made when a new date to have a bit of fun together is set. Meanwhile, thanks for being…

Thank you to everyone who completed the Healthwatch England NHS waiting times survey during September and October the response from Derbyshire residents was fantastic. The summary of the research and recommendations can be viewed via the link below providing a catalyst for improvements. The next steps locally are already underway – taking the insight and…

Small lanterns and smaller lights: draw winter woods, blowing leaves, add a hibernating hedgehog, a snoring bear, a winter owl or a Christmas pudding with extra mice… A reminder about our events next weekend, 18th Buxton Museum and Art Gallery and 19th The Green Man Gallery,

Booking your COVID-19 booster If you’re aged 40 or over and had your second dose over 2 months ago, you can book now at http://nhs.uk/covid-booster If you’re aged 30 or over, you can book online from tomorrow. People aged 18 or over can book online from Wednesday.

All the Events and Best things to do in Buxton this December! Read here 

MENTELL.. Offering free, confidential peer to peer support, no matter which step your on.. Every Monday 7-9pm. Sign up in the link.. https://www.mentell.org.uk/signup

This page has essential local information relevant to Buxton and FAQs about what you might need to know about local facilities and businesses in the town. It also has the latest information about current UK Government covid restrictions in England. Read it here 

We always experience a surge of calls following vaccination announcements, and whilst we are delighted to see so many keen to have their vaccine, please remember that we are hearing of the accelerated vaccine programme at the same time as you. We will need some time to work through the logistics, and are keen to…

All adults are now eligible to book a COVID-19 booster dose. If the booking service is busy, please try again later or search for a walk-in site. More info: nhs.uk/CovidVaccination

There will be more stalls than ever at the market on Saturday December, 11. Buxton Markets Chair, Ann Thompson said: “There’s a real buzz around our Christmas Market this year – we’ve had more stall bookings than ever before and it’s a great way to support local businesses and get your Christmas shopping done. Find out…

We’re looking for volunteers who are interested in being an anchor for our Zink TV YouTube channel! Please contact via email tom@zink.org.uk or telephone 07949538773 if you are interested! Feel free to share this post.

You can now pay for parking in High Peak Borough Council carparks using PayByPhoneUK

Derbyshire County Council have announced details of the new Household Support Fund to help families struggling this winter. You can already apply for up to 3 Emergency Cash Payments per year from the Derbyshire Discretionary Fund, but once these have been allocated, household can also apply for up to two payments of £64 per household,…

We raised over 300 pounds during #elfday on December 3rd many thanks to all who donated still time to donate via the just giving link

A Christmas Pizza Party is held for those who are age 18 – 29 to celebrate Christmas and find joy! There will be an open fire outside as well as Pizza, Games and Hot Chocolate – bring a blanket and warm clothes although we will be heading indoors if too cold. Click on the link…

LAKE OF LIGHTS ANNOUNCEMENT We are pleased to announce that with the support of the Pavilion Gardens we have managed to re-schedule our Lake of Lights event and it will now take place this coming Sunday 12th December. The event will start at the earlier time of 4.30pm, when lights can be collected from us…

Did you know, volunteering for an organisation like Buxton Baby Bank looks great on your CV and University Application? It’s also great fun, you can meet new people and learn new skills! If you have a few hours to spare and would like to join us, send us a message or email us at buxtonbabybank@gmail.com…

Buxton Fringe regrets that owing to circumstances beyond their control and concerns about Covid, the Christmas Party on Saturday December 11th is cancelled, to be replaced by an event in Spring which will highlight entries for Fringe 2022. This will be in addition to a planned programme launch party in early June.

Every community has felt the impact of Covid, and having dedicated places to reflect and remember lost loved ones is an important part of the recovery process. Last week High Peak Borough Council planted 13 oak trees around High Peak to provide a lasting legacy and to recognise and acknowledge all the ways in which…

We are pleased to announce that with the support of the Pavilion Gardens we have managed to re-schedule our Lake of Lights event and it will now take place this coming Sunday 12th December. The event will start at the earlier time of 4.30pm, when lights can be collected from us at the Kiosk at…

Alan’s Challenge saw Alan Thompson complete all 19 of the Peak District’s toughest mountain bike routes – raising £7520 – which will be used to help families across Buxton and the surrounding area. The money has been split between Buxton Street By Street, Connex Community Support and The Breadline Thank you so much Alan, it…

Buxton Festival Fringe

Crossroads Derbyshire BBC Radio 4 Money Box focuses on economic and financial abuse. Lots of information and advice on where to seek help. If you need support in Derbyshire call 08000 198 668. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0012176 Financial Abuse Money Box How do you recognise and stop financial and economic abuse? Tweet @Moneybox or e-mail moneybox@bbc.co.uk

This Friday (3rd December), for the 4th year, Morrisons Buxton will be taking part in #elfday raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Society. If you cannot call in on Friday please donate via the just giving page.

What am I entitled to if there’s a power cut? There are rules that electricity companies have relating to how quickly they restore power after a power cut. If these rules aren’t met, you could be due compensation. Power cuts due to severe weather If you live in Wales, England or Scotland, your rights to…

Sign up in the link.. 5 Questions to join Mondays Group 7-9pm. Offering a free, Confidential space. It’s non clinical with experienced facilitators https://www.mentell.org.uk/signup

Connex Community Support A quick reminder that our first Park Pootle of the winter takes place next Wednesday 1 December at 2pm at the Pavilion gardens in Buxton. If you are over 65 and looking for some safe, gentle exercise and friendly company, why not join us? These 30 minute gentle walks are free and…

POSTPONED! With icy weather forecast for this weekend, the Town Team have revised their plans for putting up the decorations… Thanks to all those who were going to join us on Sunday – the new date is Thursday morning (December 2nd), meeting outside Turner’s Memorial at 10am – we’re assured by Buxton Weather Watch that…

Apologies but Storm Arwen is on its way and due to hit us overnight and tomorrow, with very strong winds and possibly snow as well. So it’s not safe to have a market on Saturday. All being well we will be back to normal on Tuesday. Stay safe, see you then.

Getting ready for the Dickensian Market at the Pavilion Gardens on Saturday. These are a few photos of some of our wide and varied projects. Come along and say hello. We are looking forward to seeing you there.

We now have a giving tree in the store. Simply pick up a bauble with the value of one, two or five pounds on. This money will then go to waste not want at the URC to spend on items they need in store. Please pick up a bauble and give what you can.

Welcome to this year’s Living Advent Calendar page… Only 7 days to go before we open our first Living Advent Window!!! Please check back in on 1st December when the location of the first window will be revealed. Don’t worry if you can’t get out to see the windows in person, a picture of the…

Children’s Xmas craft afternoon this Sunday 12 noon til 5pm at The New Inn. Bring the little ones along to make Xmas decorations and cards.

Just 3 weeks until the fire is lit & our legendary firewalkers face the flames. Please click on this link below to sign up, and start raising money for Peter’s treatment.

Believe it or not, there are over 1.5M elderly people in the country who will be celebrating Christmas alone and this could be for various reasons. So this year we, at The Chakra Lounge – Buxton, will be donating 10p on every order made, be it dine-in, takeaway or delivery, from the 1st of November…

Friday 10th December 2021 at 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm  

Scammers are hoping to cash in on any confusion around the end of pandemic restrictions – watch out for these fake emails and texts. To read the full story visit here.

Down at the Pavilion Gardens it’s all getting very exciting!  From Saturday 20th to Sunday 5th December there will be ice skating, food & drink and Christmas stalls on the Promenade and Santa’s Grotto in the Octagon.  To join in the fun, the artists at Gallery in the Gardens will be staying open late every night to 8pm, for…

If you enjoy walking, but want a more relaxed pace, then Snail Blazers could be the group for you. Snail Blazers is a new walking initiative for anyone with physical and or mental health limitations. Run by Buxton resident Debs, Snail Blazers will meet every two weeks starting on Wednesday 24th November at 11am (Meet…

NEW SESSION TIMES! I’m so excited to announce that the new weekly session times from 25th November are… 10am – 11am 11.15am – 12.15pm 1pm – 2pm Thursdays at Buxton Community Church For ages 0 – 5 yrs Book here: https://www.happity.co.uk/…/baby-groups-buxton-buxton… (ASD/SEN friendly sessions are not affected and still run on the first Thursday of…

Buxton Field Club’s next talk Saturday 27th November 7.00pm St. Kilda & the Hebrides – cruising to the Edge of the World Sara Frost from Nature Trek (Zoom link sent to club members. Livestream on Buxton Field Club youtube channel for non-members) In a world where long-haul travel is now so accessible, it can be…

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In a spectacular first for the Bucks, their second-round tie with Morecambe will be televised live on BBC One. After their historic defeat of York City in the first round of the FA Cup, Buxton will face League One club Morecambe, at Silverlands on Saturday, 4 December at 12:45 GMT. The FA broadcast fee for…

Visit Buxton Museum and Art Gallery Buxton is fortunate enough to have one of the best local authority museums in the UK and unlike many small museums, still benefits from having a paid team of friendly experts. As well as having a permanent display of artefacts from the Peak District’s varied and eccentric past, they…

A year after the coronavirus pandemic swept through Derbyshire, the economic impact is still being felt right across the county, with many businesses still counting the cost and people who lost their jobs still looking for work. But while many sectors continue to struggle, there has been a huge increase in people setting up their…

With the festive season fast approaching, Buxton & Leek College apprenticeship team have launched their annual ‘Christmas Fair 2021’, packed full of competitions for all the community to enter, and great prizes up for grabs.  The BLC Christmas Fair is quickly becoming a festive tradition for local crafters to get creative, and those with an…

Stewart Medical Centre Using the right service for your illness or condition can help you and others get the treatment needed quickly and effectively. There are many conditions and ailments that can be better treated by a pharmacist, by getting advice from 111 or simply by self care at home. Please think before you call,…

Only 6 days to go to the Buxton Christmas Lights switch on in the Crescent Crescent stage running order just confirmed 2.30pm – Billerettes 3pm – Kaleidoscope community choir – Buxton Opera House/Buxton International Festival 3.30pm – Mad Hatters Music Youth Choir 4pm – local indie band ‘Not Ned’ 5pm – Emmerdales favourite police man…

The Green Man Gallery As the nights draw in we’re excited with our plans for this year’s Winter Emporium which opens next Friday (19th November) at our 9th Birthday Party. All are welcome at any time between 5.30 and 9.30pm. The gallery will be filled with lights and greenery and there’ll be live music, drinks,…

We have Christmas jumpers and party wear in all sizes and colours at Buxton Baby Bank! These will be available on a ‘pay as you feel’ basis at our coffee morning this Saturday! We will have lots of other baby clothing and equipment to buy as well All proceeds to go to our Christmas toy…

Xmas cards. Handpainted and printed by me! Shop local! Help out small businesses. £2 each or 3 for £5 . Free local delivery or postage available x By Francesca Gregory on Facebook

A new public health behaviours campaign ‘Stop COVID-19 hanging around’ has launched demonstrating the importance of simple actions, and how they reduce the risks of catching COVID-19 this winter; such as ventilation, face coverings and testing.

Nominate your ‘pandemic hero’ to be treated to a luxury 3-course dinner at the Devonshire Dome In connection with National Apprenticeship Week 2022 (Feb 7th to 13th), Buxton & Leek College catering apprentices will be putting on a meal to showcase their skills to the local community. The apprenticeship team at BLC have decided to give…

We are very excited to invite you to our community coffee morning on Saturday 13th Nov. Rachel Slyfield will be there offering hand massages and we will be raising funds for our Christmas toy drive We look forward to seeing you all Team Baby Bank

Do you want to be involved in your local parish or local church? You don’t have to attend on a Sunday to join in with the events and activities that are happening. I am interested to know what you are interested in… some of the things listed on the electronic form are already happening in…

This is me for sure What I love about our yoga classes is that everyone has different body shapes, different levels of strength and flexibility, different niggly areas, and we all do yoga in a way that’s right for us. Classes are suitable for the beginner, so you’ll find no fancy headstands, not even a…

Morrison’s Buxton are starting a christmas toy and gift appeal this week 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. Crossroads Derbyshire is a voluntary organisation and registered charity dedicated to helping women and…

Save the date! We’ll be celebrating our 9th birthday on Friday 19th November and we would love you to join us. We’ll be unveiling this year’s Winter Emporium to inspire your gift giving and there’ll be a 10% discount on everything purchased at the party. It’s a free event with food & drink in return…

After a long wait, this Christmas pantomime returns to Buxton Opera House with a spectacular production of Aladdin. Aladdin opens at Buxton Opera House on Saturday 11th December 2021 and runs until Saturday 1st January 2022.  Find out more about the cast and show here

This Christmas we will be delivering Christmas Dinner Hampers to folk in financial difficulties as well as delivering Christmas Dinners to those who need from The Tradesmans Cafe, Buxton. The Cafe will also have a sit in option for those that don’t want to eat alone and have a lovely dinner served with Fairfield Brass…

AGM: Please come along to our open-to-all AGM on Wednesday November 17th at 7pm for 7.30pm at the Green Man Gallery in Buxton. There will be wine and nibbles and a chance to meet the team. A normal committee meeting will follow at 8pm in the same venue.

Fantastic feedback from yesterday’s Autism and Additional Needs Friendly session I am so pleased to be able to provide a safe and happy play experience for these families. The next one is 2nd December 3.45pm and can be booked here: https://www.happity.co.uk/…/buxton-community-church-02…

Every year at The Chakra Lounge, we initiate acts of giving back in the last two months for everything good that we had received all through the year. 2020 was a year that shook all of us. But, 2021 has been a year of realization and revival. If the past two years have taught us…