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Greenspace Report

Posted on July 14, 2026 by admin

In July 2020 former Milford resident and parent of pupils at Milford School, Kate Tuck, called for volunteers to clear … Continue reading →

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Chris Ring Community Orchard finally completed

Posted on July 7, 2026 by admin

In June 2024 one of our allotment holders, Chris Ring, took his own life in the River Derwent in Milford. … Continue reading →

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Allotments Open Day on 12th July 2026

Posted on July 1, 2026 by admin

OPEN DAY AS PART OF BELPER 250 CELEBRATIONS Did you know that Bridge View Allotments were set up in 1832 … Continue reading →

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New book on Jedidiah Strutt and family

Posted on June 17, 2026 by admin

As most residents of Milford know, the village would not exist in its current form if it had not been … Continue reading →

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Samuel Slater’s descendants visit his birthplace – 9th June 2026

Posted on June 17, 2026 by admin

On 9th June 1768, Samuel Horatio Nelson Slater, the fifth son of William Alcock Slater, was born in a small … Continue reading →

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Choir events in Derby

Posted on June 17, 2026 by admin

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Memories of Chris Gayson

Posted on June 12, 2026 by admin

On June 4th, all of the Bank Buildings residents who share messages on the street’s WhatsApp were in a state … Continue reading →

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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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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		18^°C overcast clouds
Wind 10 mph, NE Humidity 72% Pressure 1.02 bar

Day	Temp.	Wind	Humidity	PressurePres.
thu jul 16	25/20^°C	10 mph, ENE	72%	1.02 bar
fri jul 17	28/13^°C	4 mph, N	68%	1.02 bar
sat jul 18	24/11^°C	4 mph, N	55%	1.02 bar
sun jul 19	24/8^°C	8 mph	78%	1.03 bar
mon jul 20	24/9^°C	2 mph, WSW	62%	1.03 bar