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145 published stories from Tideswell and the district.
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Tidza Pickleball welcomes those interested in pickleball whether beginners or more experienced players. Contact: Tidzapickleball@gmail.com A regular indoor session on Mondays 18.00-20.00 is in the school hall during the winter. Booking is necessary. Outdoor sessions are weather dependent but are scheduled for Mondays 14.00-15.00 and Fridays 10.00-11.00 on the pickleball courts in Tideswell Communi
28 November 2025
News
From the Surgery New Doctor We are delighted to announce that Dr. Rowan Chamberlain has joined our practice. Dr. Chamberlain brings extensive experience as a GP and former GP Partner, and her expertise will be a valuable addition to our team. We look forward to the contributions she will make in providing high-quality care to
28 November 2025
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We’ve always shared our home with rescue dogs, but recently discovered that, apparently, we’ve reached the age where adoption centres politely pat you on the head and direct you toward something “lower maintenance”—perhaps a potted plant. Enter our son-in-law, who had adopted a retired Army dog from the Military Animal Rehabilitation Centre (MARC) in Melton Mowbray.
28 November 2025
Read more: Oscar’s Arrival – Our Retiree with a Nose for Trouble
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The old Willis Burns Electrical shop on the High Street is nearly ready to open its doors again – this time as a modern, well-insulated office space. Empty for years, it’s had an 18-month makeover, with some of the original stone wall and timber purlins still in place. The building has been a chemist, an
21 September 2025
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Saturday 20th September 16.00 Double Bill & Meal The Penguin Lessons & What We Did on Our Holiday We start our season opening double bill of comedy-dramas with The Penguin Lessons. A film inspired by the true story of Tom Michell (Steve Coogan), a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina
21 September 2025
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Please make a note of the following library ‘drop-in’ sessions by PCSO Boswell. Saturday 13th September Saturday 11th. October Saturday 8th November All sessions take place from 10:00 until 11:00 and provide an opportunity for local people to raise policing issues which concern them. PCSO Boswell will provide a separate space for the raising of confidential
21 September 2025
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TDEG members have been busy over the summer, monitoring local wildlife and planning new projects to help us all be more sustainable. You can contact us about any of the activities below at info@tdeg.org.uk or join us online to receive regular updates (https://tdeg.org.uk/join-us/ ). TDEG Needs You! After a joyful celebration of the TDEG Repair Café at our
21 September 2025
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The Tideswell Carnival 28.6.25 The carnival was a roaring success for the school this year as we won ‘Best Walking Group’ category in the parade. The theme was ‘Save the Planet’ and we all dressed up as endangered species and carried banners. Thank you so much for the support of all the families and staff
21 September 2025
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Rebuilding a dry stone wall Twelve volunteers, who are trained in dry stone walling, spent another weekend with us at the end of July rebuilding a substantial length of dilapidated wall to an excellent standard. The group was led by Billy McCallum of the Dry Stone Walling Association. We are very grateful to all of
21 September 2025
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Derbyshire Dales District Council have 34 Councillors and I’m one of them. I have been representing first Tideswell and then an expanded ward, Tideswell and Litton and Cressbrook for the last six years. It’s been quite an experience. Talking to other Cllrs has made it clear that we are quite self reliant. Anyway, I’ll update
21 September 2025
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Tideswell PC News The Parish Council redevelopment project at Richard Lane has been very popular already and we still have work to do. We are currently raising funds to improve the fencing and walls. In the mean time repair work to the existing fence and a new gate is being organised as quickly as possible.
21 September 2025
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Derbyshire Dales District Council are running a Housing Needs Survey for the parishes of Tideswell, Litton (including Cressbrook) and Wheston during September. The survey is to find out the extent of need for affordable housing in the area. Anyone in housing need can fill in the survey, but the District Council particularly wants to hear
21 September 2025
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What a fantastic Wakes Week 2025, from start to finish with lots of great events! The Main Well Dressing, depicting Haddon Hall, was magnificent drawing many admiring visitors. There were many decorated shops and houses, with scarecrows popping up all around the village. A new red building appears opposite the Horse and Jockey – the
21 September 2025
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Peak Music Society’s 57th season begins in September with the first of an exceptional programme of concerts at the Cavendish Hall, Edensor, with a total of six musical events, two of which will be afternoon performances, which are becoming increasingly popular. The season opens on September 25 with Sarah Williamson and the Piatti Quartet. Sarah
21 September 2025
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This year’s National Heritage Open Week theme may be Architecture, but Tideswell’s Cathedral of the Peak will be offering more than a building tour this September as new minister Revd Fiona Kouble and local pilgrim guide Faye Smith have teamed up to bring guided modern-day pilgrimages to this beautiful part of the world. Medieval gothic
21 September 2025
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Every Friday, Coach reminds us to remove our jewellery prior to playing walking netball, and every Friday some of us are caught out, removing earrings, rings, necklaces, etc. We joke about how one of these days we will lose our jewelry and think: next time I’ll remember to remove it before I leave home. It’s
7 June 2025
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Tideswell Living History After the success of our last Pop Up Museum portraying the history of Smithy Stones which later became Chapmans Newsagents, the team are busy working on two new projects. Hopefully we will showcase one of them later this year, look out for posters advertising this event nearer the time. It’s been over
2 June 2025
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TDEG members have been involved in lots of positive action this spring, aiming to improve our local environment and help nature recover. If you want to learn more about any of the activities or events mentioned below, just contact us at info@tdeg.org.uk . You can also join us online (it’s free!) and you’ll receive our regular email
2 June 2025
Read more: News from Tideswell & District Environment Group (TDEG)
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There’s still time to put a float together with friends or to enter in one of the non-float categories.. Whether you have done one before or if it is your first time, please give it a go. Those of us who have taken part in previous years can guarantee it is one the most enjoyable
2 June 2025
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Buses and trains in the Hope Valley There’s a lot happening at present about how people travel about in the Hope Valley. Many of us were concerned about indiscriminate roadside parking by visitors to Mam Tor earlier in the year. We are glad that our local Councillors are following up action on enforcement. Long term,
2 June 2025
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Annual General Meetings are not usually events which generate huge amounts of excitement, or turnout. Nevertheless the Hope Valley Climate Action supporters’ AGM, held on the 7th April at the Sir William in Grindleford, attracted a good turnout. After the formalities – presentation of the annual report and accounts – we watched a film, ACTionism,
2 June 2025
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With the help of Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, we have been able to complete phase one of our hedgerow and tree planting programme at Monksdale House, near Wheston. We have two fields with drystone walls in an area with very few existing trees. Keen to promote better tree cover and biodiversity, we initially enquired about the
2 June 2025
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All welcome – no matter how you rate your artistic skills! Enjoy two hours with amazing people, using a variety of techniques in a relaxed and non-judge atmosphere – Surprise yourself! Thursdays 7-9 pm at Fountain Square Church, £5 per session (includes all materials and a cuppa) Search for Create Tideswell on fb, updates also
2 June 2025
