July has been generally scorching hot, as shown by the awful moorland wildfires, some caused by barbecues and even fireworks and campfires… You really can’t believe how daft some people are. Thank you to the fire service who are non-stop in their efforts. In terms of wildlife, the insects and butterflies have been abundant, […]
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This summer, why not do something for you? Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey, getting back into training, or looking for that extra push, Wild Summer Reset is designed to help you build habits that actually last. Over 5 weeks, Maisie will guide you through: – 15 group training sessions – Nutrition & meal plan guidance
May to June has had some very hot weather and some very cold very wet weather, but thankfully the wildlife seems to have survived that. Our nest box of blue-tits has successfully fledged, despite a black cat perching on top of the nest box trying to paw the hole. There are plenty of ducklings and
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Join us for an intimate weekend celebrating traditional song, folk culture, storytelling and community at Mount Pleasant, New Mills from 4 to 6 September 2026. There are two stages featuring a great range of artists, plus throughout the weekend: 🎶 Communal singing sessions🪕 Singing workshops🎙️ Talks, folklore & storytelling💃 Morris dancing sides🎧 Live recordings of
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In May we are starting to see some courting behaviour amongst our feathered friends, and also chicks emerging, writes John Kitching from New Mills Wildlife Photography. It must be almost summer as I have seen plenty of swallows with their long, streaming tails catching flies over the river by Mousely Bottom Nature Reserve, and you
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The High Peak Open Studios event is a free, self-guided arts trail celebrating artists who open their working spaces and local venues to the public in towns across the High Peak, including New Mills. It runs from Saturday 23 to Monday 25 May 2026 For details of the artists operating in New Mills and the
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The HandleBards are BACK — and this year they’re bringing not one, but two unforgettable performances in support of the Rock Mill Centre! Pedaling from venue to venue with all of their set, props, and costumes strapped to the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors spending the summer
Signal: Summer Sessions comes to Torr Vale Mill on Friday 5 June. A music-led night of deep electronic sound, atmosphere and movement — starting with a slightly softer summer feel, then moving deeper and darker as the night goes on. For people who still want to dance, switch off and feel the music, without the
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New Mills AODS Announces Auditions for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Fancy stepping into the spotlight? New Mills Art Theatre is inviting people to audition for its next big community production – Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. After the success of Elf The Musical last year and Shrek The Musical in 2024, New Mills Amateur
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February has seen the arrival of noisy groups of Siskins chattering in the treetops These are striking little yellow birds with a black crown and dark stripes. There have also been some female and male kestrels around the Torrs Riverside Park, often perching on lampposts, trees and cables. If you stop and listen, you’ll hear
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