My monthly column of local hospitality news and my personal diary as a Derbyshire food blogger is live on the website. lovelylocalindie.com/2024/05/17/der…

When in the #PeakDistrict let's all be #PeakDistrictProud... 🐶 Keep your dog on a lead to help protect farm animals and wildlife. 🚗 Don't park on verges or across entrance gates. 🔥 Leave the BBQ at home, no open fires are allowed. 🚯 Take home what you bring.

🎤 Indie Night at Hairy Dog, Derby - Fri 🍔 Great British Food Festival at Hardwick Hall, Fri - Sun 🍸️ Gin and Rum Festival, Derby, Sat 🧺 Artisans Uncovered, Derby, Sat & Sun - FREE 🎡 The Big 1, Chaddesden Park, Derby, Sun - FREE More info: lovelylocalindie.com/2024/01/17/wha…

NEW blog post ✨ lovelylocalindie.com/2024/06/01/by-… by HeatherMay

AD ✨️ SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT ✨️on @ByHeatherMay – a female founded and family-run business selling high quality, hand crafted home fragrance products such as candles, wax melts, reed diffusers (including a fabulous ‘Build Your Own’ option!), oils and fragrance hangers.

Top picks this weekend (head to my website for all booking links): Belper Eco Festival Summer Craft Fair at Nottingham Contemporary Modern Calligraphy for Beginners, Ripley Adults Only Night at Bluebells Dairy Grand Opening of Wild at Heart, Chapel en le Frith

Father's Day Gift Ideas from Derbyshire Small Businesses: lovelylocalindie.com/2024/05/21/10-… #fathersdayuk #lovelylocalindie #derbyshire #campaignshopindependent

AD ✨️ SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT ✨️ Family & Newborn Photography by Helen Rowan, a multi-award-winning photographer based in Chesterfield. Helen specialises in stylish, timeless, natural portraiture capturing the individual characters of each and every family member.

Last few tickets for my Instagram Made Easy workshop ✨️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/instagram-ma… #socialmediatraining #investinyourbusiness #SMEworkshop

🌻 Summer Vibes Pop-Up Celebrations at The Secret Garden at Hayfield Village Hall, Fri – Sun 🍇 Orchard Market at Amber Valley Vineyards Sat 10am – 4pm 🌱 Great Big Green Week Event, Derby, Sat More info: lovelylocalindie.com/2024/01/17/wha…

Vicky McClure seeking 'daytime disco' venue in Derby bbc.in/4epZAgI

NEW blog post 🌸 An exciting new rewilding project in Derbyshire lovelylocalindie.com/2024/06/14/wil…

Festival Sessions is a three day music festival by Rusty Amlung, a Hayfield-based social enterprise who curate fun, educational, and inclusive events that celebrate the great outdoors. Buy tickets skiddle.com/whats-on/Stock… 📸 All photo credits Abby Feetham.photography

🎭️ Buxton Int. Festival 🍔 Bustler 🌳 Timber Festival SATURDAY 6th 🎶 One World Festival, New Mills - FREE 🚜 Wirksworth Farmers Market 🛍️ Meet the Makers at Derby QUAD SUNDAY 7th 🌿 Chesterfield Vegan Market ➡ Full details on the blog

AD 🎉 Happy 12th Birthday to By HeatherMay! 🎉 Starting as a hobby at founder Heather’s kitchen table, the brand has gone from strength to strength. Today, the family run business is based in an expansive gift shop and workshop space in Ripley town centre.

Practising what I preach and 'showing up'... Thanks to @brandimagerybyhelenrowan and @the_sanctuarybeauty and the fab setting of brickwork.studio.

Teacher Appreciation Gifts from Derbyshire Small Businesses 🕯️ Wax melts or a candle 🌳 Park Designs sells giftware celebrating nature and the Peak District National Park. I particularly love the contour range fine bone china mugs. 🌸 Flowers from your local florist.

Your curated guide to the best Derbyshire events this weekend: 🎭️ Buxton Int Festival 🌯 Bustler 📽️ Repton Festival 🎶 Derby Summer Sessions 👗 Fox Fest 🪩 Classic Ibiza, Chatsworth 🇯🇵 Japan Fest 🚜 Bakewell Country Fest. ➡ For full details lovelylocalindie.com/2024/01/17/wha…

My top 3 picks: 🍨Grand Opening of Monsal's Enchanted Emporium (Sun 21st from 1pm) 🧺 Picnic in the Orchard, Rowsley (Sat 20th 10am-3pm) 🦖Jurassic Day Out in Derby's Cathedral Quarter (Sat 20th 11am - 4pm) More here: lovelylocalindie.com/2024/01/17/wha… #Derbyshireevents

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