Amber Valley Greens

25/06/2026

On Thursday, I dropped in on an Old Farm Bus youth club at the Scout Hut in Duffield. It's funded by Duffield Parish Council and I recently contributed a small grant from my Community Leadership Fund.
Cllr Jan Thompson and I went along to see what they get up to. Turns out it's a fantastic space for young people, with at workshops in music, sports, rap, games, D&D, crafts and more.
Thanks to everyone for making us so welcome.

24/06/2026

Let's combat some misinformation about the 1976 heatwave being the same shall we? 👇

24/06/2026

📣 Derbyshire Residents – Your Council, Your Voice 2026

Derbyshire County Council run by Reform UK, are asking for feedback through the “Your Council Your Voice 2026” Residents Survey.

This is your chance to have your say how Reform are doing on key issues like the environment and community cohesion, and whether the council is meeting local needs.

📝 Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and get as many people as you can to fill it in.

The closing date for completing the survey is midnight on Sunday 19 July 2026-

https://online1.snapsurveys.com/Interview/29f7f3f5-844f-4cc9-af2c-d8739e8a69f9

link also in comments.

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

🚲Better Transport Week🚲

It's Better Transport Week and Belper Town Council are once again taking part.

From today, 15th June until Sunday 21st June, the week celebrates sustainable forms of transport and challenges people to leave the car at home.

You can find out lots of information about sustainable travel on our website: https://www.belpertowncouncil.gov.uk/sustainable-travel-plan

11/06/2026

Congratulations to Fleet Arts and everyone involved in creating these beautiful well dressings. Hard work, creativity, and dedication have produced a truly stunning display.

The well dressings will remain in the Memorial Gardens for the rest of this week, so if you haven’t seen them yet, be sure to take a look. Absolutely beautiful!

30/05/2026

This Sunday, Mad Hatters Events have a great day planned for you at the Belper Food Festival.

There will be many stalls on King Street, Strutt Street as well as Campbell Street and the Market Place.

The Memorial Gardens will also will have so much for you to do. Your favourite childrens ride, courtsey of Belper Castles and Candy, The braiding bike for all your hair needs, childrens balloons, slush, CJ Pets, the aviary birds and of course the Daleks will be whizzing about all day. There will also be cake, ice cold lemonde and Minifigure mania.

The fabulous bar for this year will be provided by Sam and Kirsty at the Bottle Bank in Belper, come and show them all your support on Sunday. 🍻🍹🥂
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563615636761

See you there!

29/05/2026

After another crash and road closure on Holly Lane, Councillor Rachael Hatchett is calling for stronger safety measures in Ambergate.

Earlier this year, a vehicle crashed into the bridge, forcing long diversions for residents and businesses. Rachael pushed the council for quick repairs due to the major disruption caused to local people, and the road reopened ahead of schedule.

But just weeks later, another crash caused more damage and disruption. Rachael is now backing clearer signage and a crash barrier to help prevent further accidents and protect taxpayers from repeated repair costs.

26/05/2026

Your new rights: Renting open to everyone

Private renting is entering a new chapter. Landlords can no longer deny you the chance to rent a suitable home just because you’re on benefits or have children.

👉 Find out more at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renters-rights-act-overview-for-tenants

20/05/2026

♻️ This , give it a second life

Before you replace it… could you repair it?

We’ve all got those items at home sitting on a “to fix” pile. A wobbly chair, a torn jacket, a toaster that’s given up. But across Amber Valley, local repair cafés are helping bring those items back to life.

🛠️ At a repair café, you can:
- Bring along small household items, clothes or gadgets
- Get help from volunteers to fix them
- Pick up a few handy skills along the way

Many sessions also include stalls, talks, crafts or even clothes swaps, so you can really make a morning or afternoon of it. It’s always worth checking their websites to see what’s on.

Here are a few you can visit locally:
📍Crich – Share & Repair Café (run by Transition Crich)
https://www.transitioncrich.co.uk/share-and-repair-cafe/

📍 Belper – Repair Café (hosted by Transition Belper)
https://www.transitionbelper.org/project/repair-cafe/

📍 Quarndon – Repair Café (supported by Quarndon Parish Council)
https://www.quarndon-pc.gov.uk/repair-cafe

📍 Duffield – Repair Café (supported by St. Alkmund’s Parish Church)
https://stalkmundsduffield.co.uk/home-2/church-life/midweekother/repair-cafe/

Every year, large amounts of repairable items end up in general waste. Choosing to repair instead of replace can help to:
- Reduce waste going to landfill.
- Cut carbon emissions linked to manufacturing new products.
- Save your money on replacements.
- Build practical skills and confidence.

So next time something breaks, take a moment… could it be fixed instead?