Congratulations are due to the organisers of Pikehall’s Y-Not Festival, for their double victory at this year’s UK Festival Awards. Y-Not were victorious in two categories: the “grass roots” festival award, and the award for having the best toilets of any festival in the UK, big or small! As no other British festival (no, not [...]
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Y-Not Festival scoops two national awards
Posted in Music, Pikehall, Y-Not on Wednesday November 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Y-Not Festival 2011 photo gallery
Posted in Music, People, Photography, Pikehall, Previous posts, Y-Not, Young people on Sunday August 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Move over, Feeder and Maximo Park…
Posted in Music, People, Pikehall, Y-Not, Young people on Sunday August 7, 2011 | 5 Comments »
…for there’s a new star in town! It was great to see Parwich’s Hazel B playing such a confident and well-received three-song set this afternoon, in the Acoustic Tent at this year’s Y-Not Festival. This was only Hazel’s second public performance, following her recent debut at the Miners Arms in Brassington, and PARWICH.ORG predicts that [...]
Y-Not Festival 2011: Sunday’s acts
Posted in Music, Pikehall, Y-Not on Thursday August 4, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Here’s our third and final Y-Not Festival preview, which gives you a taste of all the acts appearing on Sunday August 9th. Click here to preview the acts on the main (Big Gin) Stage. Click here for the acts on the Quarry Stage. Click here for the acts on the Allotment Stage. On each page, [...]
Y-Not Festival 2011: Saturday’s acts
Posted in Music, Pikehall, Y-Not on Tuesday August 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s a preview of all the acts appearing The Y-Not Festival on Saturday August 8th. Click here to preview the acts on the main (Big Gin) Stage. Click here for the acts on the Quarry Stage. Click here for the acts on the Allotment Stage. On each page, you’ll find a YouTube video for each [...]
Y-Not Festival 2011: Friday’s acts
Posted in Music, Pikehall, Y-Not on Monday August 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The Y-Not Festival takes place in Pikehall this coming weekend, from Friday August 5th to Sunday August 9th. All tickets have now sold out. To whet the appetites of those who are attending, we will be providing a series of previews over the next three days, starting with the acts who will be performing on [...]
Y-Not Festival 2011
Posted in Events, Music, Pikehall, Y-Not on Wednesday July 13, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Update: Click here for previews of all this year’s acts. This year’s Y-Not Festival takes place between Friday August 5th and Sunday August 7th, on Mouldridge Lane in Pikehall. There are three stages this year, and a line-up which includes Maximo Park, Feeder, The Go! Team, Jamie Woon, Viva Brother, New Young Pony Club, Art [...]
Pikehall harness racing
Posted in Events, Pikehall, Sport on Saturday June 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The second of this year’s Pikehall harness racing fixtures takes place tomorrow (Sunday June 12th) from 2pm. Entrance is £8 per person, with free admission to under-14s and free parking at the site. There’s more info at http://www.pikehallharnessracing.co.uk/.
Pikehall Harness Racing
Posted in Events, Pikehall, Sport on Sunday May 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The first of this year’s three harness racing events takes place in Pikehall next Saturday afternoon (14th May), from 2pm onwards. For more information, visit the official website.
Conservative win for Dovedale & Parwich
Posted in Alsop, Ballidon, Local government, Parish Council, Pikehall on Friday May 6, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Congratulations are due to Sir Richard FitzHerbert, who has been elected as the Conservative member for the Dovedale and Parwich ward of Derbyshire Dales District Council, with 594 votes against the Labour candidate’s 181 votes. This ward encompasses the parishes of Eaton and Alsop, Fenny Bentley, Hartington Nether Quarter, Lea Hall, Mappleton, Newton Grange, Parwich, [...]
Y-Not Festival 2011: first acts announced
Posted in Events, Music, Pikehall, Y-Not on Tuesday March 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This year’s Y-Not music festival will be taking place in the usual location in Pikehall, from August 5th to August 7th. There is an increased capacity this year, with room for 4,999 ticket holders. Although many of this year’s acts have yet to be announced, the organisers have already booked Maxïmo Park and The Go! [...]
If You Want Snow…
Posted in Photography, Pikehall on Thursday December 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you very much Liz E for sending in these striking pictures up at Pike Hall. Liz points out that you can see Minninglow Planting in the distance. It’s been seen many times before, but rarely in such a striking setting.
The location of Green Lane!
Posted in Peak Park, Pikehall, Roads on Monday November 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Hope this helps solve the mystery of the exact location of Green Lane – thanks to Lynn Burrow at Peak Park for responding to our request for help. Click on the map to enlarge.
Green Lane, Pikehall – vehicle ban
Posted in Peak Park, Pikehall, Roads on Friday November 19, 2010 | 9 Comments »
Update on Green Lane, Pikehall I recently wrote an article about green lanes and motor vehicles in Parwich parish magazine and on the Parwich website. I now wish to update you on the situation relating to Green Lane, Pikehall. We have recently been informed by Derbyshire County Council that the claim to have this lane [...]
Y-Not Festival 2010.
Posted in Music, Pikehall, Y-Not on Monday August 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The atmosphere as soon as we arrived reminded me of those impromptu last-minute parties that end up being the ones you still talk about with misty-eyed nostalgia. People here were all laughing, playing, and dancing with genuine gay abandon, there was…something…different going on here. I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. But I REALLY [...]
Unit Space Available
Posted in Classified adverts, Pikehall on Thursday July 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you to Rob Gosling for sending in this email – if you are interested in more information, please ring him on 07968124447 or email him at robert_gosling@btconnect.com We are converting 2 stone barns at Pikehall into workspace/studio/office. Initially there is 2800sq/ft, with a 20ft by 10ft tempcontrolled spray booth (previous tenant did spray work on [...]
Spring evening light: snapper’s delight!
Posted in Ballidon, Photography, Pikehall on Monday May 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
A combination of low humidity and clear skies over the weekend made for some beautiful lighting conditions in the early evening. Kevin S. took this shot of the Roystone rocks (near Roystone Grange, between Ballidon and Pikehall) at around 7pm yesterday. Please click it to enlarge.
Festivals of Interest this Summer
Posted in Arts, Events, Music, Out & About, People, Pikehall, Y-Not on Monday May 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
May Bank Holiday Weekend Derbyshire Open Arts Saturday 28th – Monday 31st May A visual arts and crafts event across the county. This free event invites you to visit artists and craftspeople in their showspaces and workplaces to purchase and view their work. There are many opportunities to talk to the artists and watch them [...]
Y-Not Festival: line-up announced.
Posted in Pikehall, Y-Not, Young people on Tuesday April 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This year’s Y-Not Festival takes place from July 30th to August 1st, at Mouldridge Lane in Pikehall. Although some acts are yet to be announced, this year’s line-up is looking stronger than ever, with more nationally recognised acts than ever before. The Futureheads will be headling on Friday night, while The Subways and Los Campesinos! [...]
Pikehall in the snow
Posted in Farming, Photography, Pikehall on Tuesday January 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
With this picture taken from Gotham Grange Farm, spare a thought for those with roads not being gritted at all. School and shops are for some still inaccessible. Thank you PB (More photos from Pikehall, Ballidon, Alsop, etc are always welcome)
Harness Racing this afternoon
Posted in Pikehall on Sunday July 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today (Sunday July 12th) sees the second of this year’s two Pikehall Harness Racing fixtures. The first race starts at 2pm, and admission is £8 (plus free admission for children under 14). If you’ve never attended one of these events before, then it’s an experience which is well worth sampling. Click here for the official [...]
Pikehall Harness Racing
Posted in Events, Pikehall, Sport on Saturday June 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow (Sunday June 14th) sees the first of this year’s two Pikehall Harness Racing fixtures. The first race starts at 2pm, and admission is £8 (plus free admission for children under 14). If you’ve never attended one of these events before, then it’s an experience which is well worth sampling. Click here for the official [...]
Pushing The Boundaries In Maize-Growing
Posted in Farming, Pikehall on Sunday May 3, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Just beyond the High Peak Trail railway bridge on the road to Pikehall, the following extraordinary sight greets you. The field is planted with forage maize. Warmth is important to this particular crop, so rows of biodegradeable plastic are installed to trap the energy of the sun. Each plastic strip covers two rows of maize [...]
It’s The Stunner!
Posted in News, Pikehall, Roads on Wednesday April 22, 2009 | 3 Comments »
In this week’s Stunner (available in the pub as well as on-line): p.1 Mystery surrounds land slip highway: an article and photo echoing our previous posts and comments on the state of the B5056 at Fenny Bentley. The slip was probably caused by the floods last summer but will be difficult and expensive to fix [...]
This week’s Stunner
Posted in A52s, British Legion, Environment, Peak Park, People, Pikehall, Planning, Sport, Tom Chambers, Young people on Thursday February 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Apologies for the late publication regarding this week’s Ashbourne News Telegraph. Unfortunately the blog team are a man down, as Peter is not well at the moment. From Sunday, we will also be losing Christopher – so if you are interested in joining this very friendly, small team, please email us. p3. Keeping with the [...]
Just A Minute – Save a child’s life.
Posted in Alsop, First Responders, People, Pikehall, Societies, Young people on Sunday February 1, 2009 | 7 Comments »
Yesterday 29 of us attended probably the most important course in our lives – learning how to save a child’s life – that child could be yours! Course was supported by the Charity ‘Just A Few Minutes’, organized by Alan Gibson consultant neonatologist at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, and staff from Sheffield & Chesterfield Hospitals. We were [...]
More stunningly beautiful frosty shots.
Posted in Photography, Pikehall on Thursday January 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We have had some more frosty pictures sent into us: three from Pikehall & one from Parwich.
Y-Not Festival: video montage.
Posted in Events, Photography, Pikehall, Y-Not on Sunday August 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s a video montage of images taken at this year’s Y-Not Festival. Click the picture to activate the movie….
Y-Not Festival: photo gallery from Friday.
Posted in Events, Photography, Pikehall, Y-Not on Saturday August 2, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Despite some heavy rain earlier in the day, the Pikehall Y-Not festival got off to a dry and bright start yesterday. Although technical problems delayed the opening of the main stage, the large acoustic tent proved to be an ideal venue to house the Friday afternoon/evening line-up. The bands alternated on stage with the scheduled [...]
Y-Not Festival: changes to line-up.
Posted in Events, News, Pikehall, Y-Not on Friday August 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Commiserations to the organisers of this weekend’s Y-Not Festival: following the cancellation of Sunday’s headliners Cage The Elephant due to illness, Saturday’s headliners Mystery Jets have now pulled out, also due to illness. The good news is that Cage The Elephant’s Sunday night slot has just been filled by the terrific Hot Club De Paris. [...]
Y-Not Festival preview #6: Main stage, Sunday.
Posted in Events, Pikehall, Y-Not on Thursday July 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s acts are, in order of appearance: Find yourself a new ugly Bassist, Melisma!, Orion, avanGaäd, BOY COM., The Fideal Effect, Shades, Corkstone, The Fillmore Gears, Black Alley Screens and Hot Club De Paris. Please note that the original headliners Cage The Elephant have cancelled due to injury. Update: Cage The Elephant have now been [...]
Y-Not Festival preview #5: Acoustic stage, Sunday.
Posted in Events, Pikehall, Y-Not on Wednesday July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s acts are, in order of appearance: Andy Page, Beck Lanehart, Adam Peter Smith, George Moran, Luke Banot, Maheda and Simon Andrews. There will also be one other act, which is yet to be announced.
Y-Not Festival preview #4: Main stage, Saturday.
Posted in Events, Pikehall, Y-Not on Tuesday July 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Today’s acts are, in order of appearance: Mystery Jets, Pylon Less Wires, Zambula, Lo Fi Lung, Rebel Control, Tough Love, Max Raptor, New Groove Formation, The Fallout Theory, 51/50s, Frank Turner. Update: Mystery Jets have had to cancel their appearance, as their lead singer has fallen ill and been taken to hospital.
Y-Not Festival preview #3: Acoustic stage, Saturday.
Posted in Events, Pikehall, Y-Not on Monday July 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s acts are, in order of appearance: James ‘Bar’ Bowen, Justin Saltmeris, Nick Williams, Brynley G Jones, Ashley Hancock, Jackel, Martyn Stevens, Tony Reid and Vijay Kishore.
Y-Not Festival preview #2: Main stage, Friday.
Posted in Events, Pikehall, Y-Not on Sunday July 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Our daily six-part series continues with a look at the acts scheduled to play the main stage of the Pikehall Y-Not Festival on Friday August 1st, starting from 13:00. Today’s acts are, in order of appearance: Smiling Ivy, The Moutown Project, Esteban, The Rusticles, Ceasefire, Whiskycats, Edison, The Virginmarys, King Furnace and Hijak Oscar.
Y-Not Festival preview #1: Acoustic stage, Friday.
Posted in Events, Pikehall, Y-Not on Saturday July 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »
In the first of six daily previews of this year’s line-up at the Pikehall Y-Not Festival, we look at the acts playing the Acoustic Stage on Friday August 1st. Acts are listed in order of appearance, with the first act due on stage at around 13:00. Tickets can be bought on line via this link, [...]
In the “Stunner” this week…
Posted in Alsop, News, Pikehall on Saturday July 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Page 6: There is some speculation as to the future of the Co-Op and Somerfield supermarkets in Ashbourne, now that the Co-Operative group is set to buy out the Somerfield chain nationally. After the merger, will both competing stores survive? A Co-Op spokesman explains that no comment can be made until late September at the [...]
Alsop, Ballidon and Pikehall on Wikipedia – but where is Parwich?
Posted in Alsop, Ballidon, Local Links, Pikehall on Saturday July 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It’s interesting to see that Alsop, Ballidon and Pikehall now have dedicated pages on Wikipedia. Will Parwich be far behind, one wonders? Wikipedia page for Alsop en le Dale. Wikipedia page for Ballidon. Wikipedia page for Pikehall.
Pikehall harness racing: photo gallery.
Posted in Events, Photography, Pikehall, Sport on Friday July 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Thanks to Kevin S. for taking these photos yesterday evening, at Pikehall’s latest harness racing event. As always, please click on each image to enlarge it.
First Community Forum Meeting with the Police
Posted in Alsop, Ballidon, Pikehall, Police on Friday June 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is a two in one meeting. Firstly, it is your chance to share your concerns with Derbyshire Police & work together to resolve any problems. The aim is to try and do this by having Community Forums, one on each Beat. This is a further opportunity to influence how your area is policed. Secondly [...]
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