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May Day 2026 – Most successful in years!

Posted on May 12, 2026 by admin

The traditional May Day celebrations round the village took place on Saturday 9th May 2026, as ever the highlight of … Continue reading →

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Plant sales for Milford Community Groups Sunday 10th May

Posted on May 7, 2026 by admin

Unfortunately due to illness Blooming Milford has had to cancel its traditional plant stall in front of Milford School as … Continue reading →

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River Cruise at Belper on 2nd May

Posted on May 1, 2026 by admin

As part of the Belper 250 celebrations, the charity group Paddle Peak have organised a river cruise to celebrate the … Continue reading →

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Easter Egg Hunt

Posted on March 31, 2026 by admin

Milford Community Greenspace is organising its usual Easter Egg Hunt round the village – it’s fun and it’s free! Details … Continue reading →

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Major clearance of allotment land along the A6

Posted on March 24, 2026 by admin

People travelling in Milford between the former Holy Trinity Church on Hopping Hill and the Children’s Play Area on the … Continue reading →

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Three School Governor positions open at Milford School

Posted on March 24, 2026 by admin

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WI talk on beekeeping

Posted on March 24, 2026 by admin

Milford and Makeney WI will meet on Monday 13th April, in Duffield Baptist Church (on A6) at 2 o’clock. Our … Continue reading →

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A6 Completely closed in Milford for 2nd-4th March 2026 for tree work

Posted on March 22, 2026 by admin

The A6 was completely closed for traffic during the day from Monday 2nd March 2026 to Wednesday 4th March 2026 … Continue reading →

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Choirs in March

Posted on March 1, 2026 by admin

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Belper Model Railway Exhibition – 21st March 2026

Posted on February 24, 2026 by admin

More details on Belper Model Railway Group Facebook page.

Posted in Derbyshire, Event | Tagged Belper, Belper Model Railway Society, Belper Strutt Centre, March 2026, model railway | Comments Off

An essential guide to village services and amenities - everything from schools to churches, bus times to businesses, pubs to public footpaths, MPs' surgeries to doctors' surgeries. click here >

Milford was a quiet hamlet until Jedidiah Strutt set up a water powered cotton mill and built housing for the workforce. Discover more about our rich heritage here. click here >

A guide to organisations and interest and activity groups in the village and beyond - from Maypole Promotions to Blooming Milford, Derbyshire Archery Club to Knit Knatter. click here >

Belper, GB		6^°C broken clouds
Wind 9 mph, N Humidity 87% Pressure 1.01 bar

Day	Temp.	Wind	Humidity	PressurePres.
fri may 15	12/6^°C	4 mph, W	86%	1.01 bar
sat may 16	12/2^°C	7 mph, W	85%	1.01 bar
sun may 17	14/6^°C	5 mph, W	92%	1.01 bar
mon may 18	14/5^°C	9 mph, SSW	92%	1.01 bar
tue may 19	14/8^°C	5 mph, WSW	98%	1 bar