Spring 2026

Community Nature Fund

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

Tideswell Parish Council 2026 Community Awards

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

Litton Primary School Village Café & Maypole Dancing

“What does the word Soroptimist mean?”

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

TDEG Hedgehog Project

TDEG Advert – March 2026 TDEG Advert – March 2026

Tideswell Community Hall Solar Panels & Battery System

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

Derbyshire Dales Swift Project – Plans for 2026

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,

The Return of the Butterton Cross

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

District Councillor Spring Update from Neil Buttle

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

Tideswell Open Arts: The Show Will Go On Sat-Sun 24-25th May

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.

Tideswell and District’s Library of Things is now open!

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

Tideswell and District Community Land Trust update

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

Grave Talk

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

Tideswell Community Managed Library

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

News from Tideswell & District Environment Group

News from Tideswell & District Environment Group We are very excited about the launch of our new Library of Things this spring. Read the main Library of Things article elsewhere in Village Voice. Severn Trent Water comes to Tideswell! Are we finally seeing glimmers of action regarding levels of untreated sewage and pharmaceutical pollution in

TIDESWELL & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

TIDESWELL & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Tideswell and District Community Association (TDCA) was formed in 1987 to raise funds to provide small grants to local organisations. Events organised by TDCA have included annual bonfire and fireworks displays, coffee mornings, dog shows, and treasure hunts. Our current events calendar focuses on 3 main fund-raising events: an annual

Tideswell Parish Council Update

Tideswell Parish Council Update 🌿 We’re delighted with our new Parish Council website: www.tideswellparishcouncil.gov.uk The website is your go-to place for meeting dates, agendas, minutes, local updates and important parish information. We encourage all residents to take a look and keep up to date with what’s happening in our community. ⚡ Electric Vehicle Charging in

Tideswell Food Festival: Saturday 2nd May 2026

Tideswell Food Festival: Saturday 2nd May 2026 Plans are underway for this year’s Tideswell Food Festival and Makers’ Market, scheduled for Saturday 2nd May 2026. 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

Tideswell Regular Event Diary

Regular Event Diary Mondays Rhyme Time 2:45-3:15pm at the Library. Free stories and songs for under 5s. These sessions are for toddlers and the very young. They provide an excellent opportunity for ‘networking’ by parents/carers. Wednesdays Knit and Natter (other handicrafts allowed). All are welcome. 10:30am at the Lounge April – 1st, 15th, and 30th

Tidza Wakes 80 Years

This year we are CELEBRATING the 80th Anniversary of the revival of Tideswell Wakes. After the war in 1946, Tideswell saw the revival of Wakes as we now know it. Although Wakes Weeks have been celebrated here for approximately 750 years, it has now become an important part of our village calendar. The well established

Tidza Wakes 2026 Road Closures

Easter at Village View Farm

Join us for the Easter Window Trail and Open Day at Village View Farm on 4th April. Proceeds will help update and insulate the cabin at the Farm. Village View Care Farm is a Tideswell-based not-for-profit that offers a therapeutic learning environment for young adults and adults. There will be a number of windows throughout

Easter Window Trail

Each child that takes part in the trail and collects all the letters will get an Easter surprise at the farm. Sheets for the trail will be 50p each and available from Nicky Whittle and at Kay’s salon and at Peaches. All money raised will be going to Lynne and her amazing care farm.