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Peak District Life Hi-tech hub Sue Dickens plugs into the creative hotbed of Hayfield, in the vanguard of a technological transformation that put it on the world map Photography: Linda Bussey READ MORE » Second time lucky for Olympic reserve Oliver OLYMPIC contenders and international riders from six continents thrilled spectators who flocked to enjoy top equestrian action and unseasonably warm spring sunshine at the Chatsworth Nissan International Horse Trials. Photography:Andrew Eyley Words: Janette Sykes READ MORE » Canadian cascade Gardening Editor Linda Viney visits Chatsworth, where a water cascade hidden for an incredible 300 years has recently been revealed, and a four-acre arboretum has been created to reflect the 9th Duke of Devonshire’s links with North America. READ MORE » Three spirit Janette Sykes tunes up for the Peak’s premier opera festival, which looks set to soar to new heights and expand its artistic horizons during its 30th birthday year Photography: Buxton Festival. READ MORE » Drama by design Janette Sykes explores a highly-individual apartment in the Dark Peak that effortlessly fuses traditional and modern styles and incorporates eclectic influences from its owner’s travels all over the world. Photography: Linda Bussey. READ MORE » County Life Third time lucky for jubilant Sue. Photography: Linda Bussey Words: Janette Sykes READ MORE » Love lines Taste buds are tingling as New Mills sweets manufacturer Swizzels Matlow celebrates its 80th birthday. Janette Sykes takes a trip down memory lane to find out why there’s still such an appetite for its tempting treats READ MORE » Shades of spring Landscape photographer Fran Halsall previews the long-awaited arrival of spring in the Peak, with its profusion of fresh foliage and fields full of newborn lambs and calves READ MORE » The Other Boleyn Girl Nicola Doughty samples high drama and horseback action during the filming of yet another period blockbuster in the Peak District, set to hit the big screen this spring READ MORE » Places to Visit in the Peak District Visit railways, caverns, museums and other places of interest in the Peaks... READ MORE » Prince of Wales shows support for Peak Farmers THE PRINCE of Wales revealed his staunch support for Peak District hill farmers when he visited the area to launch two key schemes aimed at helping their businesses stay afloat. After a previous visit two years ago, Prince Charles was determined to offer farmers a lifeline on hearing of problems posed by agricultural policy reforms. READ MORE » Going Green DOWN-TO-EARTH chef Rachel Green loves Lincolnshire. She was born there, she lives there, and her family have been farming in the county since 1650.Through a twist of inheritance, she even owns part of the Dunham toll bridge, where Lincolnshire gives way to Nottinghamshire. But lately she's been spending a lot of time in Derbyshire and the Peak District, demonstrating at Chatsworth Farm Shop, writing its new cookery book and consulting on the new menu at the Morley Hayes hotel near Derby READ MORE » Main Menu Peak District News Peak District Art and Photos Peak District Life Food & Drink What's On Where to stay in the Peaks Peak Walks Peak Books & Good Reading Your Photos Media Pack Contact Us Weather in the Peaks Peak Travel Subscribe	SUBSCRIPTION OFFER FEATURES Winnats to Ward's Piece Jerry Rawson comes across caves, a castle, a rather rude name and a series of impressive limestone ridges in a circular walk centring on Hope and Castleton READ MORE » What's on in the Peak District Our essential guide to what’s on in the Peak District and Derbyshire in July and August Compiled by Sue Dickens. READ MORE »

Hi-tech hub

Sue Dickens plugs into the creative hotbed of Hayfield, in the vanguard of a technological transformation that put it on the world map Photography: Linda Bussey

Second time lucky for Olympic reserve Oliver

OLYMPIC contenders and international riders from six continents thrilled spectators who flocked to enjoy top equestrian action and unseasonably warm spring sunshine at the Chatsworth Nissan International Horse Trials.
Photography:Andrew Eyley Words: Janette Sykes

Canadian cascade

Gardening Editor Linda Viney visits Chatsworth, where a water cascade hidden for an incredible 300 years has recently been revealed, and a four-acre arboretum has been created to reflect the 9th Duke of Devonshire’s links with North America.

Three spirit

Janette Sykes tunes up for the Peak’s premier opera festival, which looks set to soar to new heights and expand its artistic horizons during its 30th birthday year Photography: Buxton Festival.

Drama by design

Janette Sykes explores a highly-individual apartment in the Dark Peak that effortlessly fuses traditional and modern styles and incorporates eclectic influences from its owner’s travels all over the world. Photography: Linda Bussey.

County Life

Third time lucky for jubilant Sue. Photography: Linda Bussey Words: Janette Sykes

Love lines

Taste buds are tingling as New Mills sweets manufacturer Swizzels Matlow celebrates its 80th birthday. Janette Sykes takes a trip down memory lane to find out why there’s still such an appetite for its tempting treats

Shades of spring

Landscape photographer Fran Halsall previews the long-awaited arrival of spring in the Peak, with its profusion of fresh foliage and fields full of newborn lambs and calves

The Other Boleyn Girl

Nicola Doughty samples high drama and horseback action during the filming of yet another period blockbuster in the Peak District, set to hit the big screen this spring

Places to Visit in the Peak District

Visit railways, caverns, museums and other places of interest in the Peaks...

Prince of Wales shows support for Peak Farmers

THE PRINCE of Wales revealed his staunch support for Peak District hill farmers when he visited the area to launch two key schemes aimed at helping their businesses stay afloat. After a previous visit two years ago, Prince Charles was determined to offer farmers a lifeline on hearing of problems posed by agricultural policy reforms.

Going Green

DOWN-TO-EARTH chef Rachel Green loves Lincolnshire. She was born there, she lives there, and her family have been farming in the county since 1650.Through a twist of inheritance, she even owns part of the Dunham toll bridge, where Lincolnshire gives way to Nottinghamshire. But lately she's been spending a lot of time in Derbyshire and the Peak District, demonstrating at Chatsworth Farm Shop, writing its new cookery book and consulting on the new menu at the Morley Hayes hotel near Derby