One of my favourite childhood walks is here from Alport to Youlgreave. It is one of the largest Peak District villages steeped in history and it is absolutely beautiful here. I am sure when you finish the river walk and then head to the village, you will look at all the gorgeous stone cottages and […]
Celebrity Interview – Michael Maloney
by Steve Orme …the difference between a theatre Poirot and a TV Poirot is it has to be more active. You don’t have the luxury of a television or film close-up When someone mentions the Agatha Christie character Hercule Poirot, who comes to mind: David Suchet who played the Belgian detective on television for 20 […]
The Lost Houses of Derbyshire – Hoon Hall
By Maxwell Craven Hoon is a strange little place, a civil parish created from the larger ecclesiastical parish of Marston-on-Dove by some zealous bureaucrat in the early 20th century, which stretches from the low hills on the north side of the Dove down to the river itself, yet is barely a mile and a half […]
Ashbourne’s Take on Football – (Temporary) Anarchy In The UK
By Tom Bell “If you thought running the pitch when your favourite team won a trophy was the closest you’d get to the action, the Royal Shrovetide Football Match is perhaps a step too far for you. “ A damning title or a fair assessment of an age-long heritage in Ashbourne? We could ballpark about the […]
Derbyshire Makers – Richdale Sofas
For over 20 years, Richdale Sofas has been a family-run business proudly serving the Derbyshire community. Established in 2004 by husband and wife team Richard and Rachael, they started as a sofa manufacturer, but their passion for furniture has seen them grow into a leading retailer of home furnishings in Ilkeston. Their success lies in […]
Dining Out – Harpurs, Melbourne
Harpurs Melbourne is a prime example of why Bespoke Inn’s five-strong lineup has become a tour de force in the culinary, bar, and hotel industries. Invited to see Harpurs Melbourne firsthand, we met General Manager Mark Nellist and Head Chef Daniel Wujkiewicz to learn what makes the venue so popular and to try and make […]
Walk Derbyshire – A Pleasant Walk from Pilsley to Hassop
Pilsley, Bakewell is a very picturesque village within the Chatsworth estate. Many of the gritstone cottages in the village are occupied by estate workers at Chatsworth. There is a lovely spacious green in the middle of the village and there are stunning views all around the village. Part of the village was built in the […]
Celebrity Interview – Paul Chuckle
by Steve Orme On his first show on his own: “I was a bit nervous. The music was just about to start playing and I looked across the stage. We always used to come on from opposite sides and I could swear I saw Barry standing there putting his thumbs up. I felt great. I […]
Lumsdale Glass
By Steve Orme Glass-blowing is a dying craft that is expected to disappear in the next ten years. But one Derbyshire company is leading the way in ensuring that the unique artistry will continue well into the future. Lumsdale Glass is a traditional glass-blowing studio in the delightful Lumsdale Valley, just above Matlock. Jonathan Abbott […]
Allestree & Quarndon Living Large with Big Halls and Bigger Histories
by Tom Bell For those familiar with the grand Amber Valley constituency, you will know all about the rolling terrain that presents stunning walks for the novice, weekend rambler, or the experienced, polished-boots-and-waterproof-trousered hiker. But, something very interesting lies within two particularly delightful places, just a mere five-minute drive from each other. Standing on either […]