New Mills – Under the Hammer
New Mills under the Hammer is a local fundraising auction of promises and gifts donated by the local community. Come along to have fun, grab a bargain in the auction, take part in a raffle and raise some money for two great local charities. The auction will take place at the Pride of the Peaks on Saturday 18th May starting at 7:30pm. Auction lots donated last year included signed books from local authors, a day at a local brewery,...
Charity Family Fun Day
Family fun day to help raise money for local children’s charities On Saturday 22nd June at 12pm. Working in partnership with www.onceuponasmile.org.uk/ High Peak Schools Sports Partnership and New Mills Football Club. Tickets will be available to purchase from all local primary and secondary schools, and New Mills FC. Tickets are priced at £3 under 16s – £5 Adult. For more information:07891205763 or...
The AA Mongol Rally team
The team Our team is competing in the Mongol Rally which is an intercontinental ‘race’ from the Czech-Republic to Ulan-Ude in Eastern Siberia. It covers almost a 1/3 of the globe, approximately 10,000 miles, and the challenge is to complete it in an entirely unsuitable car which has an engine capacity of 1.2 litres or less. We will be crossing mountain ranges, Mongolian deserts and the Eurasian Steppe in a car that’s...
Rail Ale Trail
The walk as shown (in green) mainly follows roads as these are usually the easiest routes between the pubs. However there will be alternative routes using footpaths and bridleways, and some of these are also shown (in blue). From New Mills Central station, it’s a short walk up the hill to where you’ll find the bus station, and just across from there: 1 THE PRIDE OF THE PEAKS (59 Market Street) Facebook: @PrideOfThePeaks 01663 745243 A...
Marzocco Cupcakes
After having been taught by my Grandma when I was young, I’ve always loved baking and the joy that sharing it brings. I’ve wanted to start my own business for a long time, and the community spirit I’ve seen in New Mills since I’ve moved here has given me a the nudge I needed to take the plunge to realise my goal of a cupcake business. Cupcakes Marzocco comes from the name of a Lion statue made by Donatello in Florence, Italy. It’s a...