Customers gave us support
MAY I use this column to thank the customers and staff of the Ashbourne branch of Waitrose for raising, as part of its Community Matters programme, £377 on behalf of ME Derbyshire Support Group in
Time to enhance the market
WE were extremely pleased to read last week of the proposed investment in improvements to Ashbourne's park and riverside, although as far as our young granddaughter is concerned "It's already really
Come on, give the market a chance
WELL done to the market stall holders who set up on tables after the market stalls had been stolen last Thursday! These are the people that the council want to oust just so that they can get more
Do the right thing - return stalls
I AM a casual worker for the district council and my views are about someone who stole the market stalls. I think its terrible someone out there who is childish can stoop that low and steal the
Have I missed something?
IT IS about three months now since the Coalition Government announced the availability of funds for capital works and infrastructure improvements. I hope that our local councillor and county council
Facts behind the plan
SIR Richard FitzHerbert (last week's letters) stated he was extremely concerned that the Peak Park Planning Board rejected the plan by developer Cathelco, to build 39 new houses in Hartington.
Turning down business in the area
ALTHOUGH a great supporter of the National Park and the greater Peak District (and an active member of the Tourist Board and constantly trying to promote our wonderful area including the numerous
Please keep litter at bay
WE ARE told that major sources of litter are from people dropping rubbish on the pavement or from cars and from fly-tipping. I would add that another major source is Derbyshire Dales District Council
Similar tales of guns in fishpond
I WAS interested to read the letter from Bill Millward about the two field guns which used to be sited either side of the front door to Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School.
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