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Harvesting at Sunset

Posted on September 14, 2017 by admin

Some beautiful, atmospheric photos of harvesting have been captured by Sarah Stanton Longdon, who lives at the top of Sunny … Continue reading →

Posted in Derbyshire | Tagged agriculture, August, baling, Farmers Weekly, farming, harvest, Hazelwood, Milford, sunset, tractor | Leave a comment

Belper Musical Theatre Concert – Great Success

Posted on July 16, 2017 by admin

A group of singers from Belper Musical Theatre gave a memorable concert to a well-attended Holy Trinity Church recently, raising … Continue reading →

Posted in Derbyshire, Event | Tagged Belper Musical Theatre, concert, Holy Trinity, Milford, musicals, songs from the shows | Leave a comment

May Day 2017 – Photos

Posted on May 7, 2017 by admin

The thick clouds hanging over Milford & Makeney on May 6th didn’t detract from the sunshine spirit of the 40th … Continue reading →

Posted in Derbyshire | Tagged black pig, dancing, Festival, Makeney, maypole, Milford, Morris dancing, well dressing | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Derbyshire | Tagged Cromford, Derbyshire, flag, Flag Institute, Milford | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Derbyshire | Tagged Baptist Church, Derbyshire, Milford, WI, womens institute | Leave a comment

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

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		15^°C light rain
Wind 9 mph, E Humidity 98% Pressure 1 bar

Day	Temp.	Wind	Humidity	PressurePres.
sat aug 29	15/16^°C	7 mph, E	98%	1 bar
sun aug 30	21/14^°C	6 mph, WSW	98%	1.01 bar
mon aug 31	18/12^°C	10 mph, W	92%	1.01 bar
tue sep 1	20/9^°C	6 mph, WSW	95%	1.02 bar
wed sep 2	19/13^°C	8 mph, SW	88%	1.02 bar