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High Peak MP Jon Pearce is inviting residents from across High Peak to attend his fourth Careers, Skills & Jobs Fair, bringing together employers, training providers and support organisations to help people take the next step in their careers. The free event will take place on Friday 25th September 2026 at Glossop Cricket Club from
BUXTON ‘Ductair’ Bulls gained their first win of the season and their first league points since their return to the sport as they defeated league Champions Oxford Chargers 51-38 in the National Development League at Hi-Edge Raceway on Sunday afternoon. The Bulls went ahead in heat three as Luke Harris and Arran Butcher combined for
This summer, an exhibition exploring the past, present and future of Buxton Opera House will be on display in the town The iconic Frank Matcham theatre opened in June 1903 and hosts hundreds of events each year aimed at audiences of all interests and ages. High Peak Borough Council and High Peak Theatre Trust have
Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner joins The Slow Girls Walk Club, Chapel en le Frith to celebrate one year of women walking together in the High Peak. Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts, and Deputy PCC Dr Fatima Eltinay paid a surprise visit to The Slow Girls Walk Club™ on Tuesday 28 July, joining
Performers hoping to be featured in the printed programme for the 2026 Buxton Fringe are being urged to act quickly, with the deadline set for Sunday 19 April. The Fringe programme remains a key guide for audiences planning their visits, and with nearly 200 events already registered, organisers are expecting a busy and exciting year.
A unique three-day festival celebrating access to nature, activism and heritage will take place in Hayfield this April. The Hayfield Outdoors for All Festival 2026 (24–26 April) brings together literature, politics and music while marking three significant anniversaries: 75 years since the creation of the UK’s first National Park, the Peak District National Park 90
A major new comedy hub is set to launch at this year’s Buxton Fringe, as Den Of Laughs takes over the Lee Wood Hotel for two packed weekends of live performances. Running on 11–12 July and 18–19 July, Comedy at Lee Wood Hotel will feature an impressive 46 shows across two rooms, making it one
Businesses, venues and volunteers from across the High Peak have been recognised among the very best in the region at the Peak District, Derbyshire and Derby Tourism Awards 2026. From standout visitor attractions to independent cafés and community volunteers, the awards celebrate excellence across the local tourism and hospitality sector — and this year saw
