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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 →

Posted in Derbyshire | Tagged maths, Milford School, Primary school, reading, SATS, spelling, writing | Leave a comment

Watching the Weir – Volunteers needed

Posted on October 11, 2016 by admin

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

Posted on October 9, 2016 by admin

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?

Posted on June 13, 2016 by admin

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

Posted on May 8, 2016 by admin

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

Posted on May 1, 2016 by admin

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

Posted on April 21, 2016 by admin

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

Posted on February 8, 2016 by admin

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

Posted on June 14, 2016 by admin

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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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		12^°C broken clouds
Wind 7 mph, NNE Humidity 85% Pressure 1.03 bar

Day	Temp.	Wind	Humidity	PressurePres.
sun nov 1	11/9^°C	8 mph, N	87%	1.03 bar
mon nov 2	13/7^°C	13 mph, NNE	84%	1.04 bar
tue nov 3	10/7^°C	11 mph, NNE	93%	1.04 bar
wed nov 4	10/6^°C	12 mph, ENE	89%	1.03 bar
thu nov 5	9/7^°C	10 mph, ENE	79%	1.03 bar