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Watching the Weir – Volunteers needed

DerwentWISE is appealing for volunteer ‘Wier Watchers’ – with a training session booked for November 5th. The lower Derwent Valley … Continue reading

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Welcome to new Priest in Charge at Milford

Milford & Makeney welcomes Nicky Fenton, its new Priest in Charge who is now running the benefice that includes St John’s … Continue reading

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Milford Community Shop anyone?

Following the closure of Milford Store, and the new owners of the building – Derwent Hydroelectric Power Ltd – keen … Continue reading

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May Day a Great Day

After two previous years of dodgy weather, the sun shone on the Milford May Day Celebrations and attracted a sizeable … Continue reading

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Milford photographer showcased in Belper Arts Trail

Sarah Stanton Longdon, who has lived in Milford for 30 years, has made a big impression at the Belper Arts Festival … Continue reading

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Milford woman is the face of ‘Dying to Work’ campaign

Jacci Woodcock, who lives in Milford, has hit the national headlines for her campaign to secure better employment rights for … Continue reading

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Belper Neighbourhood Plan – Have your say about Milford & Makeney

  The Belper Neighbourhood Plan – which affects us here in Milford & Makeney – is all about people living … Continue reading

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Chevin Green Farm up for major award

Chevin Green Farm could be crowned The Best in Dorset Cereals B&B Awards 2016. Milford’s award-winning B&B has been nominated and … Continue reading

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Gateway to Derwent Valley Mills officially open

Milford has been further embedded on the map of the Derwent Valley through the opening of the Gateway Centre at … Continue reading

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‘Old’ Milford photo found in Photo Shop…

What looks like a vintage photograph of Chevin Road by the chapel has been identified as being taken on a misty … Continue reading

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