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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 →

Posted in Derbyshire | Tagged Holy Trinity, Makeney, Milford, Nicky Fenton, priest, vicar | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged community shop, Kirk Ireton, store, Winster | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Derbyshire | Tagged dancing, Festival, Makeney, May Day, maypole, Milford, music, Shakespeare | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Derbyshire | Tagged Derbyshire, dying to work, jacci woodcock, Milford, terminally ill | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Award, Bed & Breakfast, Belper, Chevin Green Farm, Dorset Cereals, Milford | Leave a comment

Gateway to Derwent Valley Mills officially open

Posted on March 13, 2016 by admin

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

Posted in Derbyshire | Tagged Cromford, Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, Gateway, Richard Arkwright, Things to do in Derbyshire, visitor centre | Leave a comment

‘Old’ Milford photo found in Photo Shop…

Posted on March 9, 2016 by admin

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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Blooming Milford – Report

Posted on March 5, 2016 by admin

Blooming Milford have been busy in February, clearing leaves from our bulb plantings round the bus shelter at the south … Continue reading →

Posted in Derbyshire | Tagged bird boxes, bloom, flowers, Milford | Leave a comment

Day	Temp.	Wind	Humidity	PressurePres.
sun oct 11	14/9^°C	6 mph, SW	56%	1.01 bar
mon oct 12	18/9^°C	10 mph, SE	95%	1.01 bar
tue oct 13	16/11^°C	15 mph, SW	97%	1.01 bar
wed oct 14	15/7^°C	8 mph, SW	95%	1.03 bar
thu oct 15	18/11^°C	14 mph, SSW	92%	1.02 bar

Belper, GB		15^°C overcast clouds
Wind 6 mph, W Humidity 52% Pressure 1.01 bar