Shield Tree Wood is a Viking themed Forest School and outdoor woodland at Thornsett Fields Farm, New Mills on the edge of the Derbyshire Peak District. They are passionate about getting children and adults back outside where they are happiest. At Shield Tree Wood they use exploration, den building, woodland crafts, tool use, campfire cooking, […]
You can’t beat fresh herbs to compliment a good meal, so it’s great to have access to a ready supply of free fresh herbs popping up around New Mills courtesy of Incredible Edible Their recent accomplishments include a recent sprinkling of TLC at Torr Top making the planters and wall spaces look fantastic – we
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A volunteer service in New Mills is on the lookout for people with a passion for gardening and horticulture. As the good weather has made an appearance, New Mills and District Volunteer Centre has seen an influx in requests from local elderly or disabled residents, wanting gardening support. The centre offers a service to people
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Lovely article about ‘Archie’. The interview by ‘everbody’s talking’ was with Mary Cohen, one of the Torrs Hydro Directors. http://www.everybodys-talking.org/node/8872
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High Peak Community Arts are starting a new project in partnership with New Mills and District Volunteer Centre – ‘Together Through Art’ – for elders in the area who would like to get out, meet others, have fun and be creative. We will be working with artist Amanda Whewell, and the project will create a
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The Old Workshop is one of three superbly located cottages in converted outbuildings of the Grade II* listed, Torr Vale Mill on the leafy banks of the River Goyt. The cottage retains the original 18th century stone walls and, looking up, you’ll spot the workshop’s original drivebelt wheels amid the roof beams- a wonderful reminder
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I arrived home the other afternoon to be met with a mass of insect life on the flowers of the ivy (the best thing you can plant for wildlife), but by far the most eye-catching were the red admirals. Its life history is interesting…in May and June it migrates north to us from northern Africa and southern
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Citizens Advice Derbyshire Districts provides free, confidential, impartial and independent advice on a wide range of subjects including: Housing Rent arrears Debts Benefits Employment Energy efficiency Family and Relationships Health and disability There are a number of ways to find our help in New Mills Call: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm (except Bank Holidays)
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The ‘Ladybird’ accommodation is one of three apartments at The Torrs and comprises a living/dining room, fully equipped kitchen, 1 double bedroom, 1 twin room and the family bathroom with bath with shower over. Outside there is a paved patio area with garden furniture. The accommodation is on the first floor, up a set of
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Local businesswoman Deborah Cowsill has taken over respected New Mills picture framing business FRAMED from retiring couple Pete and Anne Isherwood. “I have always loved this business” states Deborah “and jumped at the chance to buy it when Pete and Anne asked me”. The business is based in a cosy gallery and workshop on Albion
