Tideswell Village Voice
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Looking down from Longstone Edge into the fields below, you’ll see cows grazing in February, which you won’t see on most dairy farms at that time of year. These cattle belong to Rob Thornhill, a third generation farmer in Great Longstone. His grandfather was a poultry man, his dad, dairy, and Rob took over the
21 July 2026
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Tideswell Parish Council was delighted to host the 2026 Community Awards in May, celebrating the many individuals and groups who make such a positive difference across our village and parish. We would like to sincerely thank everyone who took the time to submit nominations and everyone who attended to support the event. One of the
21 July 2026
Read more: Tideswell Parish Council 2026 Community Awards Winners
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BBC Spring Watch 2026 Did you see Tideswell and its Jackdaws on BBC Springwatch? If not, catch up on BBC I-Player, about 18 minutes into episode 8, it also includes some fantastic views of the village and surrounding countryside. The Peak District is a setting for many of our most famous romance stories. But if
21 July 2026
Read more: Did you see Tideswell and its Jackdaws on BBC Springwatch?
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Peveril Castle, Castleton, Derbyshire The ancient custom of Well Dressing is only found in and around the Peak District and is the art of decorating springs and wells with pictures made from natural materials. Well dressings are made by making a picture from flowers, leaves and a variety of natural objects, inserted into a panel
21 July 2026
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Did you know you can order books from any Derbyshire library and have them delivered to Tideswell? Did you know you can get ebooks and electronic magazine subscriptions as well? The Library has open hours Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and there are now over twenty volunteers staffing the monthly duty rota to welcome and
21 July 2026
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Regular groups, clubs and activities across Tideswell and district, listed by day of the week.
21 July 2026
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Our school has room to grow with new outdoor classroom Bishop Pursglove CofE Primary School in Tideswell – part of the Derby Diocese Academy Trust (DDAT) – has added a new outdoor classroom within its school grounds, following fundraising efforts from both the school and the wider community. The new space – a wooden building
21 July 2026
Read more: Our school has room to grow with new outdoor classroom
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Tideswell cinema Listings Jul – Aug 26 Sunday 5th July 14:00 National Theatre: Les Liaisons Dangereuses – Encore BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin.
21 July 2026
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Housing news. Derbyshire Dales Councillors unanimously agreed an affordable housing delivery plan for the entire district last week. More than 1200 new ‘affordable’ are to be built in an area stretching from Bradwell to Brailsford over the next few years. Homes England described it as one of the best housing delivery plans they have seen.
21 July 2026
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Library of Things – Grand Opening In early June, Tideswell’s Library of Things (LoT) hosted a “Grand Opening” to thank the individuals and groups who have supported the new service for our local community. MP John Whitby and Councillors Chapman, Mellstrom, and Buttle, joined the 50+ people attending to learn about how the LoT works.
21 July 2026
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Our Community Nature Fund supports projects that are focused on creating, improving or expanding spaces for nature in the Peak District National Park. We’re happy support all kinds of work that will benefit wildlife and biodiversity, but examples could include: creating wildflower meadows planting hedgerows or trees building or restoring ponds installing bird or bat
19 May 2026
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Tideswell Parish Council was delighted to host the 2026 Community Awards in May, celebrating the many individuals and groups who make such a positive difference across our village and parish. The morning was a wonderful opportunity to recognise the incredible amount of voluntary work, kindness, dedication and community spirit that exists within Tideswell. We would
19 May 2026
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I am often asked “What does the word Soroptimist mean?” My reply to Patrick Kielty on Radio 2 ” It is a silly name for a marvellous organisation”. It means the Best Sisters… not for us the obvious, such as “Towns Women’s Guild, Mothers Union or Women’s Institute, ” ….Soroptimists.. and we are not Chiropodists
10 May 2026
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Tideswell Community Hall has recently been successful in acquiring a grant for the installation of solar panels and a battery system at the hall. Eighty percent of the cost for the installation was obtained through the Derbyshire Dales UKSPF Community Resilience Grant Scheme. This is administered by Derbyshire Dales Council for Voluntary Service and is
15 April 2026
Read more: Tideswell Community Hall Solar Panels & Battery System
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By Charly Crump – Community Engagement and Communications Officer, DSC We’re kicking off the 2026 Swift season with a celebration on Sunday 12 April at the Whitworth, Darley Dale. This is a free event for all ages with puppet workshops, informative stalls, talks from Swift experts and theatre performances. If you’d like to come along,
15 April 2026
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The Return of the Butterton Cross The village skyline looks a little more historic thanks to the efforts of Robert Walker and his kin. In 2026, the family erected a new version of the historic Butterton Cross, returning this traditional wayside marker to its rightful place. The 10-foot monument combines old and new: a medieval-style
5 April 2026
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District Councillor Spring Update from Neil Buttle Swifts Nationally the number of swifts is down more than 50% since the millennium due to loss of habitat. Tideswell has a surviving colony. Working with Derbyshire Swift Conservation and the Lottery we will supply free nest boxes and help with installation. Please look out for the Swift
5 April 2026
Read more: District Councillor Spring Update from Neil Buttle
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Tideswell Open Arts: The Show Will Go On Sat-Sun 24-25th May, The Institute A group of Tideswell artists has decided to go it alone after this year’s disappointing cancellation of the popular Derbyshire Open Arts. The event is an annual showcase for artists and makers throughout the county that brings visitors from all over the UK.
5 April 2026
Read more: Tideswell Open Arts: The Show Will Go On Sat-Sun 24-25th May
Notice
Tideswell and District’s Library of Things is now open! Saturdays 8:30-11am. and Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm. In the undercroft at the Tideswell Sports Complex. Borrow, don’t buy! Parking is available with level access. £5 to join (one-time fee–cash or bank transfer). Free to borrow (donations encouraged). These are your “Things”– shared by the community. The Library is storing
5 April 2026
Read more: Tideswell and District’s Library of Things is now open!
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Tideswell and District Community Land Trust update Many thanks to everyone who responded to the Derbyshire Dales District Council (DDDC) Housing Needs Survey questionnaire last year. There were a total of 142 responses. The results of the survey have been issued – you can download the full report here: https://bitt.ly/tideswellhns. Some of you may have
5 April 2026
Read more: Tideswell and District Community Land Trust update
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Space for discussion, laughter, to chat and listen to one another about the great taboo!! Upstairs in Tideswell Lounge Thursday 11th June 2026 10.30am – 12 noon hosted by Fiona – the Vicar!! Everyone is welcome
5 April 2026
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Tideswell Community Managed Library Securing Its Future Operation The library opened under community management on December 11th, 2023. Currently, we have twenty-one volunteers who are involved in running the library on a day-to-day basis. Visitor numbers have increased significantly although book transactions remain much as they were. The library has very supportive trustees who ensure
5 April 2026