On the evening of Wednesday 22nd May 2019, the Pump Room filled with locals and not-so-locals interested in improving Buxton’s accessibility. Hosted by Sandra Jowett from Buxton Festival Fringe and Scott Russell from the Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust, the evening began with a performance from Chesterfield’s Fairplay Signing Choir to the delight of the audience:…
Working together for a more inclusive town Accessible Buxton Reception & Launch Event Wednesday 22nd May 5.45pm-8pm The Pump Room, Buxton Buxton is a great town and there is a lot happening which supports inclusive access. Wouldn’t it be great to bring people together to talk about what we do well and what…
Buxton Civic Association are seeking donations to help support a their project to create a sensory garden on Water Street. With the Crescent soon to be restored to its former glory and attracting travellers from all over the world and the exciting developments planned for the Pavilion Gardens, the rest of the town can help…
Friends of Buxton Station and Buxton Town Team launch a new survey as part of the Buxton Town Travel Plan project. Friends of Buxton Station are working with Northern and the Community Rail Partnership to promote and improve the service and stations on the Buxton Line. They have worked together with members of Buxton Town…
Nestlé Waters UK promotes water stewardship in Buxton on World Water Day 2019, as part of their ‘Caring for Water’ programme. To celebrate UN World Water Day on March 22nd, Nestlé Waters UK opened its factory doors and welcomed key local stakeholders to discuss the merits of working together for implementing collective water stewardship practices…
Local charity, Voluntary and Community Services Peaks and Dales, who help over 5,300 people in the Derbyshire Dales and High Peak area to live safer and more fulfilled lives is undergoing some exciting changes. From 1 March 2019, they will be Connex Community Support. Connex Community Support, originally established in the High Peak as Buxton Volunteer…
Buxton Cinema and Connex Community Support have joined forces to bring more social activities to the local communities, over 65s. Alive and Kickin’, part of Connex Community Support (formerly known as Voluntary & Community Services Peaks & Dales) is a Comic Relief-funded project designed to offer the over 65s a whole range of activities. From…
The University of Derby has appointed a new director for its Centre for Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism (CCHT), based at its Buxton campus. Brendan Moffett (pictured), who is currently chief executive officer at Nottingham-based company Marketing NG, will take up his new post in April. He will oversee the delivery of degree courses at the…
“A Moment in Time for Buxton” The Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust hosted an update event at the Devonshire Dome on Tuesday 4th December. The event featured a number of speakers who gave details of their involvement of the redevelopment project and answered questions from the floor. Kate Dickson from Creative Heritage Consultants Ltd presented…
Would you like to advertise your business in the next Buxton Town Guide? Please see the rates below. It will have a print run of over 75,000 and be available throughout Buxton and further afield. To reserve space, email David Mulholland of Galloways printers: david@galloways.co.uk. The deadline is 30th November 2018 and artwork is required…