Old creamery Development Proposals Rejected!Posted on: Thu 19 Jan 2012 |
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at a meeting of the Peak District Nationa Park Planning Committe on 17th January the proposal to increase the size of the village by almost one third, that is to say 39 houses, was unanimously rejected by the committee members, despite their officers recommendation to accept. The grounds of rejection are that the redevelopment on the scale proposed would be disproportionate, out of keeping with the charachter of the area and threatening to the social balance of the village.
The developer has a right of appeal, but the betting is on that he wont exercise that right. Instead he will probably come back with scaled back proposals, and if the size of the proposed development is reduced significantly, then probably the village nad the planning committee would accept them.
Many are suprised that the planning officers themselves had come down significantly in favour of the development | |
Drainage work underwayPosted on: Thu 19 Jan 2012 |
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| Not as signficant perhaps as the news about the refusal of permission to massively increase the size of Hartingotn, but nevertheless great news for many in any event. For decades now the road between Hartington and Biggin has been liable to flooding, at a point commonly known by locals as Dampe's pinch, officially known as Dale End, namely at the start of Biggin Dale. With certain groundworks carried out a few years ago by the owner of land at the start of Biggin Dale, the problem has however deteriorated with just a small amount of rain causing signifcant flooding for a few hours at a time. Pedestrians in particular were badly affected, to all intents and purposes it being impossible to walk along the road there. The council after all thse decades has finally started on the obvious, namely putting a drain at the lowest point (The drains were higher up the road). Not a major job and hopefully this will resolve the problem. | |
Hartington Villlage Stores open upPosted on: Thu 19 Jan 2012 |
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| Following on from the previous item about the change of management of what used to be known as the General Stores, and is now known as the Hartington Village Stores, the new owners are well in situ. As anticipated quite a number of changes have been made, certainly its a far more welcoming experience to walk into, with the lay-out having been vastly improved. There is a delicatassen counter and also fresh meat counter on the other side of the shop. The business is run by Anna Healey who has ties from a couple of decades back to the village and her two daughters, Emma and Laura, who both have prior professional experience in food. They are hoping to extend their delicatessen range further, in particular with yet more pies, to source products locally as far as possible, and to be responsive to the needs of the community. there is a new coffee machine for 'take-aways'. They urge locals (and visitors) to advise them of what they are looking for in their store. | |
Hartington & Biggin support Charity eventsPosted on: Sun 11 Dec 2011 |
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| Residents of Hartington and Biggin have turned out strongly to support local charities. the Auction of Promises organised by Hartington Primary School PTA raised a really impressive £1456 and Biggins Harvest Supper raised £474. On top of that The Friends of the Waterloo Inn Charities Committee held an auction at Biggin's village hall (where people were queuing over some distance before doors opened) and over £2, 000 was raised, an astonishing figure. | |
Hartington Village Stores to have new ownersPosted on: Sun 11 Dec 2011 |
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| Alan and Pam naden are to cease running the Village stores after, what, about 5 years, and new owners Anna and Laura Heeley and Emma Doak commence on 1st January. However they willbe shut until Saturday 7th Januar in order to decorate and make some small changes. Visitors to the village need not worry they will go hungry; we do have a second grocers, at the newsagents and general stores over the road - see under Local Businesses. The new owners of the Village Sotres hope to introduce more local products and work with local suppliers and will be offering fresh meat in the store. | |
Cheese to be made to Hartington againPosted on: Mon 10 Oct 2011 |
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The newish owners of the Cheese Shop (see entry below) have announced that plans have been aproved to start a cheese making factory within the parish of Hartington and their first cheesees will be made in January 2012. We look forward to that.
www.hartingtoncheeseshop.co.uk | |
Hartington WakesPosted on: Sun 09 Oct 2011 |
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| The village was heaving during the week of the Hartington Wakes held in September with two dressed wells - one highlighting the charity 'Help for Heroes' - which raised over £500, and numerous scarecrow's themed on Nursery Rhymes. (The winner was Little Miss Muffett' by Mr and Mrs Nunnington).Good weather ensured that the parade and band on the first saturday were enjoyed by by-standers. On this saturday afternoon there were various stalls and activities, ending with a duck race on the village pond. In the evening there was a Karaoke night at the Legion. | |
The proposed development of the old Cheese factoryPosted on: Sun 09 Oct 2011 |
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Further to previous entries relating to and following on from the closure of the Old Cheese factory, the Developer has now submitted a plan for a reduced number of new houses in the village, namely 42, of which 6 will be 'affordable homes'. Six of these 42 houses will be built on greenfield land.
There will be consultation on these plans until friday, 14th october. The Plans can be seen in the Village Hall but the link below shows details of the application, and details of the numerous objections lodged in the short time since the application was filed.
The Parish council met in the last few days and unanimously voted oppostion to the development, primarly on the grounds that it encroached on green field land and the number of houses involved being excessive. They have produced an excellent detailed document outlining their reasons for the objections (which are consultative only to the Peak Park Planning Authority), which can be read in the Village Hall.
Summing up a detailed response, they suggest a planned expansion of one of the most loved Peak district villages by 30% over a period as short as 3 years is totally excessive. It would of course be the largest expansion of any village in the Peak Park in the 53 years since its formation. They object to the very small percentage of these houses being 'affordable homes, ' only about 15%, and despite previous assurances, they will be stuck away in one row oposite some proposed business units and not integrated into the housing estate. More than half the houses will be worth over £300, 000 accordingy to the developers own figures, definitely not houses for locals. The development requires a new open drainage system to cope with flood risk, which would not have been necessary if they had not tried to obtain permission for some many homes. The development will bring urban roads, lighting and considerable extra traffic via the narrow lane beside the Old Cheese Shop.
They point out the illogicality of the developers contention that because they paid so much for the land (£700, 000 against the District Valuers valuation of £350, 000), then to make an adequate return, they need to build that many houses. On the basis of that arguement, were it to hold weight, any developer can pay over the odds to secure land and then argue for greater development to recover their excess payments!
Certainly those wishing to express their own views will find it extraordinarily easy to do so by just filling in the form at the bottom of the web site page on the Peak District National Park planning site, to which there is a link just below here. Individual objections (or support of, although I have not seen any of these yet) to the development have been recorded on this page as well
pam.peakdistrict.gov.uk/?s=0&r=NP%2FDDD%2F0911%2F0896&q=S | |
Results of Village QuestionnairePosted on: Sun 12 June 2011 |
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A questonnaire was sent out seeking views of villagers, primiarly in relation of the proposal for development of the old Hartington Creamery site (and adjoinging greefields)- see an entry below for more information on this.
An amazing 75% of the 280 forms issued were returned. Intererstingly (but in the context of clear opposition to the development) a massive amority of the responders said the did not want recreational facillities, nor a cementary on the site. Most want business units to be created in the old Barns.
The Majofity wanted affordable house (mixed with private housing, but on a far smaller scale than envisaged by the developers proposals, namely 76% wanting less than 20 houses.
Strangely 66% did not want all the bronwfield land used, and 62 percent rjected the use of Greenfield land even for village facilities. . | |
Electric Cycle Hire comes to Biggin and HartingtonPosted on: Fri 15 Apr 2011 |
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As part of an initiative through Cycling England (which in fact regretably has been disbanded under Government cuts at the end of last month) The Electric Bicycle Network, a not-for-profit organisation, is setting up three pilot electric bike hire networks and the Peak District is the first one to have been set up. So 15 tourist based organisations in the White Peak area of the Peak District have entered into leasing arrangements with the Electric Bicycle Network and 30 Giant bikes with a value of about £1700 have now been supplied with the hope that another 20 or so will follow shortly. The next stage is to set up a series of charging points throughout the Peak District (for top-up charges - although most users wont be needing these, as the bikes, having the latest bike technology, have a far greater range than earlier versions) and users will be able to access these charing points at pubs, cafes etc free of charge. Cotterill Farm Cottages and Hartington Cottages have yesterday taken delivery of their leased bikes, and will be letting them out to guests in their holiday cottages, in the hope that shortly thereafter they can let them out further to the public at large, (subject to insurance arrangements being available). Details of the cottages offering hire of these bikes can be found under Local Listings and clicking on 'Self Catering'
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Music and Beer festivalPosted on: Wed 13 Apr 2011 |
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| For the events at Hartington YHA in May I scanned in a copy of the events poster; they are having an almost identical event on 22nd and 23rd July - see the events listing, but am keeping up on this page the scanned in poster pending arrival of a poster for the next event. | 
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We now have a local pizza delivery business!Posted on: Sat 19 Mar 2011 |
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| A resident of Biggin has just started up a new Pizza delivery business based in Biggin. With free local delivery (in a Mercedes estate with personalised registration number - not your usual banger scooter!). Your webmaster and his wife purchased tonight two varieties both of which were excellent. They arrived piping hot generously topped and delicious. Excellent value for money. Our individual 'small' pizzas totally covered our full size plates, and we certainly could not have eaten another mouthful, cost was £4 each one. A large one serving two persons would be £6.50 and a family size one would be £7.50 This is a new locally run enterprise (going by the name of Peak Pizzas) and in our opinion well worth supporting. Only operating Saturday and Sunday, orders from midday to 10.00p.m with delivery from 5.30p.m. to 10.30p.m. 01298 687031 | |
Statement in support of Development ofthe CreameryPosted on: Mon 28 Feb 2011 |
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The principal of Cathelco, Teifion Salisbury has put forward the following general statement exclusively to the Hartington and District website in support of development of the former Dove Dairy (see earlier posts)
He feels the following points tend towards the desirability of an overal development proposal, (Editors comment: which would include the building of a significant number of houses, the last proposal being for over 60 in number):
An independent survey has identified 13 Affordable Houses are needed for Hartington.
- There are only 4 plots remaining in the church graveyard with no expansion facility.
- There's no communal multi-purpose recreational ground in the village.
- There is no 'rubber-crumb' children's community playground.
- The village school has only 20 children when it's capacity is 60.
- Central Govt. brownfield planning policy would allow up to 300 houses to be built on the former cheese factory site - as stated by Peak Park.
- The redundant factory and it's surrounding landscape is inappropriate for such a National Park location.
The developer advises that discussion are continuing with 'stakeholders' and he hopes that a sensitive resolution can be found that will achieve the Community's desire for much needed facilities in the village.
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Last Novembers Charity Gala Night at BigginPosted on: Fri 25 Feb 2011 |
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Just to confirm that as anticipated the Auction raised a trememdous £1417 for three local charities, Alstonefield First Responders, Hartington Surgery Patients Group and the Biggin Pre-School Play Group. In addition a raffle raised £300 which was donated to the cost of the Pensioner's Christmas Party held yearly at the Village Hall, which is free to all pensioners in the district.
The Waterloo Inn (Biggin) Charities Committee - the official name - have confirmed they are planning further events this year, we just hope they are as succesful as the two events last year were, -these two raised close to £4000 between them. | |
Scarecrow in the gardenPosted on: Sat 01 Jan 2011 |
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There have been an astonishing number of scarecrows erected in Hartington, not just in gardens of various houses in the village, but also elswhere, outside businesses, in the pond etc! In fact numbers of scarcrows totalled an amazing 26 - not bad from a standing start. The winners were Andy Bray for Bad Hair Day & Steve Bamber for Rat Catcher. Congratulations! But what was the prize?
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Another successful fund raising event in BigginPosted on: Wed 08 Dec 2010 |
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| Following on the success of the September fund raising fete, organised by a comittee gathered together under a name not dissimilar to 'the friends of the Waterloo Inn in Biggin', (see September entry below) November saw another succesful fund raising event organised by the same committee. The event itself was held at Biggin's village hall. As well as hot pot supper followed by afters, there was an excellent comedian, singer and disco, but undoubtedly the main attraction was the auction. The organisers had certainly spread their net far and wide obtaining gifts from various local companies and inidividuals, including such diverse items as two tickets offering entrance to a Buxton Football Club match, to a tour of the quarry at Hope. However the highest bid at about £190 went for an officer's personal tour of a Royal Navy ship docked at Portsmouth, with meal on board, for 2 persons. Definitely an unusual type of prize, much sought after with fierce bidding. Your web master has not yet been advised of the amount raised, but he aniticpates that the auction alone must have raised £1500. | |
Early Bird Specials at the Devonshire ArmsPosted on: Thu 02 Dec 2010 |
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The Devonshire is not known for special offers; however after over 20 yards as owner, Dave Mullarkey the landlord has introduced a really good one. This winter for the first time ever they have brought out a special, and it's a good one. From Sunday to Thursday inclusive, for meals ordered between 6.00 and 7.00p.m. the deal is two courses for £10.
Your webmaster has taken up the offer twice; the first course was probably as large (or almost as large as that served normally) although the main course was somewhat smaller/more modest than their normal meals, although that's not suprising, considering how generous their normal portions are.
Well recommended. Telephone number 01298 84232 | |
Tea-time specials at The Waterloo Inn at BigginPosted on: Thu 02 Dec 2010 |
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Not to be outdone by the Devonshire in Hartington (see entry above), The Waterloo have introduced their own special, Monday to Thursday, 5.00p.m. to 7.00p.m. See a scanned in copy of their flyer adjacent, for details of the deals. Additionally kids meals (of sausages, chicken nuggests or fishfingers, all with chips and beans) are all just three pounds.
The Waterloo's telephone number is 01298 84284 | 
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Quiz nights at the WaterlooPosted on: Thu 02 Dec 2010 |
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A quiz night has been introduced every other sunday at the Waterloo in Biggin, the next one being 5th December; questons on pictures, anagrams, music, tinro's and general knowledge.
They also have a 2 metre projection screet set up with wii. | |
Developments at the old Cheese FactoryPosted on: Thu 02 Dec 2010 |
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For new visitors to this site, who have not been to the village in the last couple of years, please see a couple of news items below about the very sad closure of the 100 year old creamery in 2009 with the loss of about 190 jobs.
Anyhow a property developer has now acquired the site and initial proposals have now been put forward for the development of this site. the figures given below are only approximate, from memory and second hand as your webmaster was not at the meeting in the village at which the developers, Peak National Park authority, Derbyshire Dales District Council and Derbyshire Council Council sent their representatives. Locals were suprised at the size of the development with plans for over 60 houses, most for onward sales to private individuals, believed to be executive type, with only 8 for social housing. The Peak District National Park Authority's policy is to not grant planning permission for open market housing within the National Park unless it provides significant benefit to the local community in the form of village halls, playing fields, playgrounds, land etc. as required and requested by the inhabitants of that community. Accordingly playing fields and a playground have been offered - there is already a village hall, and residents generally seem to prefer it to stay where it is - but there is a definite lack of enthusiasm for this development which would involve the loss of beautifully located meadow adjacent to the River Dove. No doubt there will be ongoing negotiations and discussions between the developer and the Planning Authority before a scaled down plan is put forward. | |
Biggin FetePosted on: Fri 10 Sep 2010 |
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| Last Sunday a very succesful fete took place in the front of the Waterloo Inn and on a field on the other side of the road. This was Biggin's first fete or similar activity for about ten years and was we believe instigated by the new tenants of the Waterloo Inn, although there was a committee that did all/much of the work. Early indications are that a sum in the region of £2000 was raised for the local air ambulance, the local playing fields and another charity. An excellent sum, so congratulations to all the organisers and participants. | |
Hartington Sports and Wakes eventPosted on: Fri 10 Sep 2010 |
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| This weekend this major annuat (113th) show takes place. See the events section of this site for further details. Entrance is a modest £7 for adults, given that children are free as is car parking. | |
Hartington Reminiscence GroupPosted on: Thu 12 Aug 2010 |
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| This group, which has already gathered information and memorabilia for their first two topics, that is the Hartington Wakes weeks and the names listed on the War Memorial for World War 1, have now chosen World War 2 as their next topic.They welcome memories from forces members and in addition are keen to build up a picture of life in Hartington and district during the war. The information photos etc will be collated and either put on display or archived in the British Legion rooms in the village. Please see events list for details of gathering on 25th October. | |
30th Anniversay for Flower FestivalPosted on: Fri 30 Apr 2010 |
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'Hartington Flower Festival is this year celebrating its 30th anniversary with a week of traditional and rural events open to both visitors and locals alike. Open throughout the week (4th-10th June), St. Giles Church will be decorated with scenes taken from the hymn 'Here I Am Lord' with refreshments, stalls and displays available in the village hall. Concerts will take place on Friday and Saturday evening with performances from Warslow Silver Band and Ashbourne Sinfonia, with all proceeds going towards the upkeep of the church. On Sunday, why not join the Children of Hartington Primary School as they perform a maypole dance (and perhaps have a go yourself!), followed by a traditional songs of praise in the Church. The organisers welcome anyone wishing to come and enjoy the festivities and they look forward to seeing residents and village visitors during the week. '
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The Waterloo Inn in Biggin moves up a notchPosted on: Mon 15 Mar 2010 |
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In February new licensees took over the Waterloo Inn. We wish Stu the outgoing landlord all the best. Already the pub has certainly been moved up a notch under the new management. The Inn is now run by a family - chef (although he describes himself as a cook!), helped by his sister-in-law, his sister and his father.They are a local family, more recentl having lived in Bakewell. There have been massive improvements to the interior, including decoration in the main pub areas, which is now looking really clean and bright . The bar has been changed but the stove is still there for those cold nights , the food is now really good, all home made, without being fancy. Excellent value meals, particularly sunday lunch when two courses are just £6.95, and three courses £9 odd. Strongly recommended. You can even get breakfast and at the same time connect to the WiFi .Changes have been made to the exterior with planting and a new patio is planned for the future. If you have not visited The Waterloo for a long time then now is the time to give it another go. 01298 84284
thewaterlooinn.co.uk | 
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The Old Cheese Shop gets a new Life!Posted on: Mon 08 Feb 2010 |
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Following closure of the Dairy in Hartington, there were fears that the Cheese Shop would follow suit. Well, in September 2009 it came up for auction and the successful bidders were two young couples who wished to retain the business. They kept the shop open following their purchse and have made various improvements. There is of course no Hartington stilton to sell, but they pride themselves on the fact that amongst the 60 cheeses they sell, many are locally sourced. Visitors to the shop have commented on the excellent and friendly service they have received. Please see details of this new business venture under the entries for Shops. Its a business that truly deserves to succeed .
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Celebrity comes to HartingtonPosted on: Mon 08 Feb 2010 |
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Sean Wilson who played the part of Martin Platt in Coronation street is coming to Hartington on the 28th February between 10.00a.m. and 2.00p.m. in connection with a Cheese tasting at the Old Cheese Shop. Sean's connection is that he is now a cheese maker and is making award winning Lancashire cheese which can be sampled along with other local cheese. For more information about this shop and more pictures see the shops and business section.
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Hartington and District Website activePosted on: Fri 01 Jan 2010 |
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The Hartington and District website is now just about complete.
Anyone wishing entries on the events section, whether for Hartington or Biggin or in the immediate neighbourhood, please e mail enquiries@hartingtonanddistrict.co.uk (link at bottom of this page). Likewise, if you have any news (or even if for example a visitor to the village has lost something!) Similarly anyone unhappy about the content or who feels more could usefully be added is encouraged to use the e mail contact.
The second picture is of Maypole Dancing here in the village about 100 years ago, and is shown, as the Friends of the Village Hall plan to offer similar activities in May 2009. (see news item below called 'Stabilisation of the Village Hall') | 
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Hartington food and folk Festival 2009Posted on: Sat 08 Aug 2009 |
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Hartington is getting a new festival! A combined food and fok festival is taking place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September. Strange combination. The press release states:
The Saturday night will feature open mic folk sessions, before a headline set by acclaimed duo Breeze And Wilson.
And famous folk act The Shee will headline the Sunday night of high-class entertainment.
Proceeds will help raise money to restore the village hall s cellar.
Festival organiser Martin Jeffrey said: The hall s cellar roof is in real need of essential repair, but funds are tight.
We are hoping that the festival will notonly help to reach the funding target, but also give a much needed boost to local businesses.
Hartington has a lot to offer and the festival will be a celebration of that.
Hartington is sure to be bustling with revellers looking for great music and fine local produce.
See the events section of this site.
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Hartington Sports and WakesPosted on: Tue 21 July 2009 |
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We are of course now 3 months away from the major event of the season in the area.
Plans are apparently progressing well, the organisors are hoping for a significantly bigger event than even last years successful event, when for the hounds and terrier class alone there were over 1, 000 entrants.
This year for the first time there is to be a bar and disco, with possibly/probably additional entertainment, possibly a Civil War demonstration, a combined Re-enactment Biking Group who also do Country and Western. The mind boggles.
Inspirational tutor and leading author Lynn Henry will be visiting Hartington Sports to demonstrate to horse lovers how to 'Think like a pony'; ermmm....
Also for the first time there is to be archery. Keep an eye on this site for further developments/news.
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St Giles Church Flower Festival- 5th-11th JunePosted on: Wed 15 Apr 2009 |
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From Friday 5th June the village of Hartington will be host to an outstanding week long celebration of talents in the village hall, village centre and the beautiful St. Giles Church.
The festival will raise money for the village Church which is in desperate need of repair and support. This year the residents of Hartington are taking this celebration to a whole new level with not just the church decorations but with a week long celebration of local talents.
Taking the form of exhibitions, displays and demonstrations the festival brings together traditional and contemporary talents in a showcase which is appealing to all tastes and ages. Music, carving, sculpture, weaving, photography, dancing, singing, and spinning are just some of the many talents on display throughout the week long event.
So in addition to the Flower Festival in the church, in the village hall throughout this period there will be a selection of exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops and performances from talented members of the community.
In addition, a 'Hartington through the Ages' exhibition will be shown throughout the week in the lower part of the hall. Come and see the variety of journals, photographs, and memorabilia of events that local residence have collated. Follow the timeline of Hartington as the exhibition takes you from the years where horses and carts were the main form of transport, through the war years and the building of the famous Hartington cheese factory, all the way to present day.
A full program is shown on the events list and the organisers (details on the events pages)welcome anyone wishing to experience and take part in the festival. Please note that the program is under constant development so please check back regularly for updates.
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The creamery is closing!Posted on: Sun 22 Mar 2009 |
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Sad news: after the two earlier new items on proposals to close the creamary and the subsequent intervention of the Monopolies Commission, following a takeover of this century old facility, the Monopolies commission have decided to let the owners close the village creamery, with the loss of 150 jobs. It will wind down over the next 5 months.
Various local intersts such as the Derbyshire Economic Partnership are now looking for alternative uses for the site, but at the end of the day, what happens to this large site in the village is very much in the hands of the new owners. | |
Hartington Through the Ages 2nd eventPosted on: Sat 07 Feb 2009 |
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| Following the success of the first event, a further 2 day event took place in December. Apparently the warslow Band concert was brilliant, with music, mince pices and glasses of wine helping to make it a night to remember. This time the focus of the Exhibition itself was on farming, with a substantial number of farming, agricultural and countryside photos loaned. A further £700 was raised over the weekend for the continued maintenance of the Village Hall | 
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The Village creameryPosted on: Fri 24 Oct 2008 |
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Following the take-over of the Creamery by one of its competitors, Long Clawton Dairy Ltd, the acquisition has been referred to the Monopolies Commission on the ground that it would give Long Clawton a monopoly position in the supply of Stilton Cheese. So maybe the speculation in the earlier News Item (see lowest entry below) is unfounded.
It would seem that nothing can be done by management until the end of March, and the work-force now see prospects of keeping the creamery open at its present production levels. | |
A Trip down Hartington's Memory LanePosted on: Tue 14 Oct 2008 |
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During the afternoons of the weekend October 4th/5th visitors and village folk visited the exhibition entitled Hartington Through the Ages held in the Village hall It was a tremendous success with over 600 people coming through the doors
The community, who had provided a wealth of photographs and documents as well as a range of artefacts and memorabilia, were full of praise. They thoroughly enjoyed looking at all the displays as well as meeting old friends and reminiscing The focus was on the last 200years but the story started with references to the doomsday book and the families and farms in the 16 and 17 th Centuries onwards. The interest in all of this has resulted in people signing up to form a History Group to look at the colourful past of Hartington
The richness of life in Hartington, both past and present, was depicted under such headings as People and Places- the shops, the inns and pubs, the post office and garage which have both had several different homes. The Cheese Factory and Farming Community. The Church and Chapel, The School and Village Hall. The strong links with The Duke of Devonshire; the impacts and memories of the two World Wars. Community activities both past and present; traditional events- The Wakes and Sports, The Odd fellows march and dinner, Wells Dressings and much, much more.
One of the displays, which created a lot of interest, was that of Dry Stone Walling- outlining the work of Master Craftsman and Hartington resident Trevor Wragg the next exhibition will include a presentation, talk and demonstration on this tradition Derbyshire Craft-December 13th
The event received support from the National Park SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FUND as well as the village pubs and shops. The tremendous support of the village people and the primary school children- in helping with refreshments, raffle, manning the door and selling local produce helped to raise the grand total of £1, 500
Patrick McLoughlin M.P opened the exhibition on the Saturday and during his speech made reference to a letter of good wishes from the Duke of Devonshire
The volunteers, part of a group- Friends of the Village Hall, thoroughly enjoyed putting this exhibition together- the positive responses of the community, the buzzing atmosphere has ensured that this will be the first of many more exhibitions. We still would love to receive any more photographs and documents to help us to reveal even more of the past of the village
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Low Cost Housing and the CreameryPosted on: Wed 01 Oct 2008 |
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| A open meeting took place on Tuesday 30th September in the tea rooms of the Hay Loft here in Hartington, with the Chairman and Chief Executive of the Peak National Park Authority, two Parish Councillors and various residents in attendance. It was a useful, friendly meeting with all parties apparently singing from the same song-book .The purpose of the meeting was principally to discuss low cost housing, but also of course the impact of consequences of the take-over of and anticipated run-down of production at our Creamery. These two issues are inextricably linked. Anyone interested, should e mail on the link at the foot of the page for a 1000 word summary of the meeting. | |
The British LegionPosted on: Mon 29 Sep 2008 |
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| The British Legion clubhouse now has a new steward since last wednesday and changes are certainly afoot. Barrelled lager and Creamflow bitter is now available and the hours are now extended and regular. So Mondays: 7.00p.m. till midnight; Tuesday - closed. Wednesday 7.00p.m. till midnight. Thursday closed. Friday 7.00p.m. till midnight. Saturday and Sunday: midday till 3.00p.m. and 7.00p.m till midnight. Bingo every Saturday at 8.30p.m. Visitors, including non-residents and new members welcome. Well recommended! | |
Wells DressingPosted on: Fri 19 Sep 2008 |
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| Many if not most of the villages in the Peak district have this traditional Derbyshire water thanksgiving festival a number of wells in a village are dressed with petals etc to make an interesting and usually amazingly attractive tableau sometimes representing a Christian event, but by no means always. Need to be seen to be appreciated. Hartington is usually just about the last one of the season, and in 2008 was held from the 12th to the 20th September. There were two wells, one in front of the water pump, (pictured) and a smaller well, dressed by local children in front of the war memorial. | 
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Stabilisation of the Village HallPosted on: Tue 16 Sep 2008 |
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The gable end of the village hall was found to be seriously unstable and potentially dangerous. The necessary emergency work has been done to stabilise this but significant funds are now needed to repair the cellar roof and to finish the job. For this reason, the Friends of the Village Hall has been formed, an ad hoc (informal) group to try to raise funds (see the news item about the exhibition, Hartington through the ages), and to increase usage of the hall, improving the prospects of success of any application for grants and/or funding of the repairs.
Friends of the Hall, who are also planning maypole dancing for next year (see picture of this 100 years ago on the news item two sections above) can be contacted via Liz Broomhead on 01298 687263, lizb@englandnetball.co.uk | 
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Our famous cheese factory soldPosted on: Tue 16 Sep 2008 |
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| With the recent sale by Dairy Crest of the local creamery to Leceistershire based Long Clawson Dairy Ltd, one of the few other authorised manufacturers of Stiltoon cheese, there are serious concerns about the future of cheese making in Hartington, a tradition that goes back over 100 years. The 180 jobs in the village are at risk. At the moment it is believed that the new Management are in discussion with Trade Unions about redundancies. The betting is on the complete ending of production within a sort time the premises being used simply for the storage of cheese. It is proposed that in any event the Cheese Shop will remain open, although its long term viability must be in serious doubt. | |
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