Tag Archives: The Holly Bush Inn

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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Milford & Makeney May Day 2025

Posted on May 18, 2025 by admin

On Saturday the 10th May 2025 the highlight of the Milford & Makeney calendar, the May Day procession & celebrations … Continue reading →

Posted in Derbyshire, News | Tagged Belper Boom, Black Pig Morris, Derbyshire, Elephant & Peacock, Maids of The Mill, May 2025, May Day, Milford, Milford & Makeney, Milford May Day 2025, Milford School, The Holly Bush Inn | 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		18^°C clear sky
Wind 5 mph, ESE Humidity 32% Pressure 1.02 bar

Day	Temp.	Wind	Humidity	PressurePres.
fri apr 24	17/13^°C	4 mph, SE	43%	1.02 bar
sat apr 25	17/7^°C	3 mph, W	79%	1.02 bar
sun apr 26	16/4^°C	6 mph, NE	92%	1.03 bar
mon apr 27	17/9^°C	4 mph, SW	86%	1.03 bar
tue apr 28	12/6^°C	11 mph, NNE	94%	1.03 bar