A discussion evening with short talks by Michael Lord [Senior  Analyst (Industrial Decarbonisation), Climate Change Committee] and HVCA  Energy Group members (Zee-Zee Heine & Simon Daniell) looking at the  options for reducing or avoiding cement use   Cement production is very important to Derbyshire, but it is the , ...

Discover local wildlife on the Thornhill trail Come along to this month’s Sunday social bike ride as we’re joined by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust volunteer Pete Feetham who will tell us about the work he’s been doing on the trail. Following our regular route up to Ladybower Reservoir, we’ll incorporate a couple of stops w , ...

  Wild gardens are for people as well as nature!   Nine gardens are open this year and offer an endless variety of creative ideas to engage our minds and give delight. HVCA Wild Gardening has been going since 2020 and Open Wild Gardens have been running since 2022. This year, gardens are open in Bradwell, Bamford , ...

Wild gardens are for people as well as nature!   Nine gardens are open this year and offer an endless variety of creative ideas to engage our minds and give delight. HVCA Wild Gardening has been going since 2020 and Open Wild Gardens have been running since 2022. This year, gardens are open in Bradwell, Bamford and Hat , ...

Following on from our Spring clean-up in April we’re heading out for a roam in Castleton with our litter pickers at hand. Grab your family, friends and come on down for a morning stroll (but with a purpose!). When: Friday 26th June 10:00 – 12:00 Start/Finish: Castleton Visitor Centre, Buxton Rd, Castleton, , ...

Volunteer experts will be on hand to offer free advice and on-the-day repairs for small electricals, clothes/textiles, furniture, IT equipment and knife/tool sharpening. Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome, whether bringing something for repair or just to pop in for a cuppa and a chat. The Repair Cafe is h , ...