Stakeholders in the town met at the Devonshire Dome on the afternoon of Tuesday 9 July for the formal launch of the final version of the Buxton Visitor Economy Strategy (VES). To download a copy of the report, click here (1MB). The afternoon included an announcement of priority actions, discussion around how to take these…
Nestlé Waters is supporting Buxton Football Club with the running of their hotly anticipated youth academy, which is due to open its doors in September this year, marking the company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening relationships within the local Buxton community. Buxton Football Club, a member of the Northern Premier League, is home to a brand…
The official reopening of The Pump Room took place on Monday 24th June, the celebratory event was attended by over 80 guests including project partners, funders, sponsors, volunteers and representatives from local organisations and groups including Vision Buxton Chair, Roddie MacLean. A restored bust of the 7th Duke of Devonshire was revealed and guests were…
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…
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…