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Tidza Groups
Knatter and… All welcome, with or without handicrafts, every other Wednesday from 10.15 – 12ish, upstairs at Tideswell Lounge March 5th, 19th April 2nd, 16th, 30th May 14th, 28th Dates also published on fb and in the café Art Club; Create Tideswell All welcome – no matter how you judge your artistic skills!
27 February 2025

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Getting ready for Tideswell’s annual Food Festival
The new look Tideswell Festival is nearly here! Save the date – Saturday, May 3rd 2025. We will focus on food (of course!) as well as craft sellers in the church and local charities and businesses wanting to showcase their activities. There will be pop-up music to entertain. The Tideswell Food Festival has been an
24 February 2025
Read more: Getting ready for Tideswell’s annual Food Festival

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Tideswell Murder Mystery with a Twist!
Prepare for a night of laughter, suspense, and plenty of surprises as Tideswell Community Players presents Agatha and the Village Hall Murders, a delightful comedy by Derek Webb. This quirky and hilarious play will be performed at St John’s Institute (behind the church) at 7:30pm on 24th, 25th and 26th April (when a 2pm matinee
24 February 2025

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Tideswell Tai Chi
Tideswell Tai Chi takes place every Tuesday, 5.30pm – 6.30pm, in the Community Hall, Church Lane. We’re a friendly, informal group and keen to welcome beginners. If you have any queries, do contact our leader – Margaret Wood – taichiinhopevalley@gmail.com . It’s £6 per sesson. Tai Chi is a very gentle form of exercise suitable for
24 February 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 Chapman’s newsagent’s, The team are busily planning another event for later this year. We are busy working on a few projects, and fingers crossed hope to showcase two of them. It’s been over ten years since we
24 February 2025

Feature
Tidza Royalty
IT’S CARNIVAL TIME APPROACHING! Lots of excitement and fun with magical entertainment and we are looking for someone to lead the procession as Tideswell’s King or Queen. You will eat a delicious banquet, wave at your friends and family in the crowd dressed as a royal on a decorated float. Conditions: • Royalty have to
24 February 2025

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Tideswell and Hope Valley Community First Responder group
What is a Community First Responder (CFR)? CFRs are volunteers who give up their spare time to attend appropriate emergency calls in their own community. They are dispatched by the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) to patients in their homes, workplaces or public locations. CFRs receive appropriate training and equipment (including a defibrillator, oxygen and
24 February 2025
Read more: Tideswell and Hope Valley Community First Responder group



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Library of Things (LOT) for Tideswell & District
Do you ever wonder whether you should buy that thing that you may only use once or once in a while? You wonder, can I afford it? Where would I store it? And ultimately, is it worth it? What if you could borrow it? The Tideswell and District Environment Group would like to establish a
24 February 2025

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News From St John’s
The new Vicar of Tideswell, Reverend Fiona Kouble, will be instituted at a service at St John’s on Wednesday 12th March at 6.30 pm. She will be moving into the Vicarage at some point in late February or early March and is very much looking forward to getting to know the village and the people who
24 February 2025

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Tideswell Community Garden
The Tideswell Community Garden is a place for people of all ages to try their hand at gardening or just relax, socialise and enjoy our seasonal produce as and when it is ready. The garden is always open for the community and visitors and there is always something to do – just check out the
24 February 2025

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Walking Netball Needs You
Tideswell Walking Netball group are looking for new players to join the Friday group. All ages, no lower or upper age limit, and all abilities, no previous playing experience is necessary. We meet at Tideswell Sports Complex on Fridays at 10.00 am play for an hour then enjoy a coffee at a local cafe. £5
24 February 2025

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Tideswell Mindfulness Group
10 years old this year! We are an informal practice group, meeting on Saturday mornings; twice a month in person at Litton Village Hall and the other Saturdays on Zoom. After the 9-10am practice session we have a cuppa, cake and informal time for a chat. Everyone is very welcoming and you can be a
24 February 2025

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Tideswell Community Hall – Freehold Purchase Update
We’ve done it! With the support of the local community, Tideswell Parish Council and Tideswell Community Association along with grants from Garfield Weston Foundation and the National Lottery we have purchased the freehold of the land on which the Community Hall is built. We have purchased this from Derbyshire County Council and the paperwork was
24 February 2025
Read more: Tideswell Community Hall – Freehold Purchase Update

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Tideswell Community Managed Library – Latest News
The library now has twenty-one volunteers. They show great commitment and enthusiasm. The group has recently undergone training in operating the new county-wide online Library Management System, Axiell Spark. Early impressions are that this should be less problematic than the system it replaces. From February 17th until March 17th (inclusive) survey response sheets will be
24 February 2025
Read more: Tideswell Community Managed Library – Latest News

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Tidza Wakes Needs You! Saturday 21st – Sunday 29th June 2025
Tideswell wakes 2024 was another successful event with many traditional activities alongside some new ones. Feedback has been very positive but there have been comments on the relatively short procession last year – this is where you come in! For 2025 we would like to work with the community to encourage greater participation in the
24 February 2025
Read more: Tidza Wakes Needs You! Saturday 21st – Sunday 29th June 2025

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Tideswell Food Festival 3rd May 2025
Plans are underway for this year’s Tideswell Food Festival and Makers’ Market, scheduled for: Saturday 3rd May 2025 An organising committee is in place and work has started preparing the way for this major annual attraction. Hopes are high that there will be even more food and drinks variety than usual and the Makers’ Market
24 February 2025

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Please don’t throw away glasses and hearing aids!!
Did you know that these can have a new life in the poorest countries in the world.? You can leave them at Tideswell Pharmacy where Lions will collect them and send them onto a clearing centre. If there is any gold or valuable material on them it is removed and sold – these funds go
23 February 2025
Read more: Please don’t throw away glasses and hearing aids!!

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Tideswell & District Environment Group News
Tideswell & District Environment Group (TDEG) has had a busy few months, and we are looking forward to new projects at the start of 2025. If you would like further information about any of the news below, please email at info@tdeg.org.uk. If you would like to join TDEG, please sign up (it’s free!) via our
23 January 2025

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Chesterfield Royal Hospital achieves ‘Breastfeeding Welcome Here Award’
Chesterfield Royal Hospital has achieved the ‘Breastfeeding Welcome Here Award’ from Derbyshire County Council through supporting local families and breaking down barriers The Breastfeeding Welcome Here Award aims to: Help community venues show they actively welcome and support breastfeeding Support new families to feel confident breastfeeding when out and about Improve awareness about the lifelon
1 January 2025
Read more: Chesterfield Royal Hospital achieves ‘Breastfeeding Welcome Here Award’
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