We love our town, its history, hills and sense of community. But how much are we really involved, and what do we hold onto? Did you know that New Mills brass band is one of the oldest in the world, formed in 1812? Yet today, we find ourselves near the precipice, a few players away …
This years New Mills Carnival (our first since 2019 because of the pandemic) is on 11 June and is set to be a great family day for everyone. The parade starts at 1pm from Market Street, winding its way through New Mills to the Carnival field where you will find food, drink, market stalls, entertainment …
Update : over 1100 of you have signed the petition so far and we are looking to arrange a meeting with Northern to discuss how the services into New Mills can be improved – take a look Cuts to rail services have led to protests from passengers who use the New Mills to Piccadilly line. …
The ‘Festival Sessions’ is coming to Hayfield after successfully securing funding from Arts Council England, National Lottery. The festival is a series of sessions that will run from 2nd – 4th September you can buy individual tickets to events or a weekend ticket which gives you entry to all. We’re bringing to the High Peak a varied programme …
Sham’s Spices, situated on Market Street, opposite The Prom, has recently been taken over by new management, who are very keen to offer customers lots of tasty dishes. Here’s their latest press release: Hello and welcome to Shams Spices! As many of you know, Shams Spices has recently been taken over by new owners and …
BIG the Musical based on the famous 1988 film starring Tom Hanks is coming to New Mills Art Theatre. Josh Baskin, a 12-year-old boy, makes a wish into a mysterious ‘Zoltar Speaks’ machine at a carnival. Josh wakes up next morning to find he is no longer a boy but a man! Then, with help from his best …
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Congratulations to New Mills based Olympian Ross Millington finishing 2nd in Sundays Manchester Marathon in a time of 2:11:37 Ross was beaten to first place by team mate Jonny Mellor in 2:10:46 The time qualifies Ross for this summers European Championships in Munich on 15 August With thanks to Andy Nixon for some great pics
A new community choir in the High Peak is launching soon ! High Peak Singers will rehearse at Hayfield Village Hall on Monday evenings from 7pm to 8.30pm starting from May 9th. Led by award winning conductor Hannah Brine, who has recently moved to New Mills, the choir is for anyone who loves to sing. You …
After the box office success of last years Mission Impossible 6, filmed in part on locations in the High Peak the makers (Paramount) have decided the next blockbuster will again be filmed in part locally with production teams seen last week at Big Stone and in the Torrs Riverside Park below Union Road bridge. We …
