Category Archives: Derbyshire

Allotments Open Day on 12th July 2026

Posted on July 1, 2026 by admin

OPEN DAY AS PART OF BELPER 250 CELEBRATIONS Did you know that Bridge View Allotments were set up in 1832 … Continue reading →

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Memories of Chris Gayson

Posted on June 12, 2026 by admin

On June 4th, all of the Bank Buildings residents who share messages on the street’s WhatsApp were in a state … Continue reading →

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May Day 2026 – Most successful in years!

Posted on May 12, 2026 by admin

The traditional May Day celebrations round the village took place on Saturday 9th May 2026, as ever the highlight of … Continue reading →

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Three School Governor positions open at Milford School

Posted on March 24, 2026 by admin

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Belper Model Railway Exhibition – 21st March 2026

Posted on February 24, 2026 by admin

More details on Belper Model Railway Group Facebook page.

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NGS Open Garden at Chevin Brae, Milford 21st March 2026

Posted on February 15, 2026 by admin

Chevin Brae, Morrells Lane, Chevin Road, Milford will be opening its garden to the public again at 1-5pm on Saturday … Continue reading →

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History of East and West Terrace

Posted on January 15, 2026 by admin

These gritstone back-to-back terraces off Shaw Lane in Milford were built by the Strutts in 1813 – 1820 and remain … Continue reading →

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The Dark Side of Milford – History Walk 22nd March

Posted on January 13, 2026 by admin

Book now for this fascinating tour of “The Dark Side of Milford” (i.e. Milford on the western side of The … Continue reading →

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Belper 250 celebrations

Posted on January 4, 2026 by admin

2026 is a BIG year for Belper and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. It is the 250th anniversary of … Continue reading →

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Wassailing at The Holly Bush Thistlefields orchard

Posted on January 4, 2026 by admin

The traditional Wassailing (blessing) of the apple trees to give a good harvest took place on the Holly Bush’s Thistlefield … 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		17^°C clear sky
Wind 9 mph, NE Humidity 79% Pressure 1.03 bar

Day	Temp.	Wind	Humidity	PressurePres.
thu jul 16	28/14^°C	10 mph, NE	84%	1.02 bar
fri jul 17	28/13^°C	3 mph, NW	67%	1.02 bar
sat jul 18	22/11^°C	6 mph, NNE	53%	1.02 bar
sun jul 19	25/9^°C	7 mph, N	77%	1.03 bar
mon jul 20	25/9^°C	6 mph, WNW	75%	1.02 bar