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Chevin Brae Open Garden

Posted on April 22, 2017 by admin

David Moreton of Chevin Brae, Chevin Road, Milford opened his garden as part of the National Garden Scheme (NGS) for … Continue reading →

Posted in Derbyshire | Tagged Blooming Milford, Chevin Brae, Derbyshire, garden, Milford, National Garden Scheme | Leave a comment

New Walks up Sunny Hill, Milford and around Makeney

Posted on March 9, 2017 by admin

Strutt’s North Mill has announced its 2017 Walks programme which has more walks and greater choice than ever before. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Derbyshire | Tagged Belper, Brian Deer, history, Makeney, Milford, North Mill, Strutt, walking, walks | Leave a comment

Hopping Hole Quarry Threat?

Posted on February 28, 2017 by admin

A local resident is deeply concerned about the future of Hopping Hole Quarry. This is what he wrote to the Webmaster… ‘It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Derbyshire | Tagged conservation, Forestry Commission, Hopping Hole, Makeney, Milford, quarry | Leave a comment

New Mill House Manager

Posted on February 4, 2017 by admin

The new General Manager of the Mill House, Simon Keane, has dropped leaflets through village letterboxes announcing his arrival and welcoming … Continue reading →

Posted in Derbyshire | Tagged A6, Derbyshire, drink, Fayre & Square, food, Milford, Mill House, pub | Leave a comment

Flagging up Milford

Posted on January 11, 2017 by admin

Thanks to Milford resident Annie Turnbull for sending in the artwork of a young neighbour of hers, 5 year old Robyn, … Continue reading →

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Women’s Institutes – Speaker/Events List

Posted on January 10, 2017 by admin

Milford Women’s Institute meets every first Monday of the month at Milford Baptist Chapel in the village. Note: this is an … Continue reading →

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Wanted – your photos of Milford & Makeney

Posted on December 31, 2016 by admin

Here are some more photos taken in the last week of December when fog’n’frost came to Milford & Makeney. With … Continue reading →

Posted in Derbyshire | Tagged archive, Makeney, Milford, Photos | Leave a comment

Belper Musical Theatre in Milford Concert

Posted on May 29, 2017 by admin

On Friday June 30th at 7.30 pm, Holy Trinity Church welcomes Belper Musical Theatre for an evening of Songs from … Continue reading →

Posted in Derbyshire, Event | Tagged Belper Musical Theatre, concert, Holy Trinity Church, Milford, musical theatre, shows, songs | Leave a comment

Milford’s Snowman stolen

Posted on December 30, 2016 by admin

The festive spirit in our community has been blighted by the senseless theft of the illuminated snowman that came to … Continue reading →

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Fantastic SATS Results for Milford School

Posted on December 17, 2016 by admin

Milford School has achieved 100% in last summer’s Key Stage 2 SATS. The 100% is all pupils achieving ‘age related expectations’ … 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		8^°C overcast clouds
Wind 16 mph, NE Humidity 85% Pressure 1.03 bar

Day	Temp.	Wind	Humidity	PressurePres.
tue apr 28	11/7^°C	16 mph, NE	85%	1.03 bar
wed apr 29	13/4^°C	17 mph, NE	86%	1.03 bar
thu apr 30	16/4^°C	14 mph, ENE	87%	1.03 bar
fri may 1	19/5^°C	3 mph, NE	81%	1.02 bar
sat may 2	17/9^°C	4 mph, W	87%	1.02 bar