News
Putting apple trees back into Appletree!
On a mild Friday in early December, 20 volunteers planted a variety of fruit trees on Eyes Meadow to initiate what they hope will become Duffield's first Community Orchard of the modern era.
Local primary school children, togged out in wellies and gloves, pulled back turf and helped adults (including officers and members of the Parish Council which had financed the project) dig in and stake the 15 trees.... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 19 Dec 2024
Tree planting at Chevin Golf Club
Duffield Parish Council and the Chevin Golf Club have partnered in helping to plant over 60 trees in the village. Pictured are Jim Daniells, the Parish Councils Community Tree Manager and Mark Spilsbury, Parish Councillor and member of the golf club. Jim says:
"The Parish Council's Community Tree initiative is developing quickly and we now have a substantial number of trees which needed to find a permanent... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 12 Dec 2024
Missing speed bumps!
The Council were left scratching their heads after our two bright yellow-and-black speed bumps along Donald Hawley Way both mysteriously vanished on the night of 29th November.
The disappearance has been reported to police. The speed humps are vital to slow traffic down at this very narrow point on the road which is used by families, dog walkers and cyclists as well as motorists. The bill to replace... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 12 Dec 2024
Water supplies at the Cemetery
Please be aware that the water supply at the Cemetery and the Allotments will be turned off during very cold weather or over the Christmas period when staff are not working, this is to ensure that pipes will not freeze.
In answer to concerns that water is not available to Cemetery visitors over Christmas, we have added a water butt for use when the water supply is unavailable. This is located alongside... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 12 Dec 2024
Gray Rec ash tree to be pollarded due to ash dieback - 3rd December
Sadly, the large ash tree that stands near the children's play area at Gray Rec is suffering from ash dieback. Due to safety concerns, a report was commissioned and we have been advised to pollard the tree at 4 metres from ground level.
The work will be undertaken by AA Tree Surgeons Ltd and will take place on 3rd December from 9am - please be aware of this if visiting the play area or walking your... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 21 Nov 2024
UK Parliament week - 18-24 November 2024
UK Parliament week (UKPW) is an annual event, spreading the word to young people about what UK Parliament is, what it does and how you can get involved.
The Parish Council is supporting Parliament week to encourage young people in Duffield to find out more about what it does for the village. As part of our activities, Councillor Steve Knee visited Duffield Meadows school to talk to some of their pupils... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 19 Nov 2024
Dog bag dispensers installed at Eyes Meadow, Gray Recreation Ground
To help encourage local dog walkers to pick up after their pets, the Parish Council has installed two new dog waste bag dispensers at Eyes Meadow and Gray Rec, with bags being donated thanks to local company Riber Pets of New Zealand Lane, Duffield.
Georgia of Riber Pets is pictured left alongside Dee from the Parish Council.
Posted: Thu, 31 Oct 2024
Duffield Cemetery - notice of cleaning work in Garden of Remembrance
During the winter months, as part of maintaining the Garden of Remembrance so that it looks its best, the Grounds staff will be undertaking cleaning of the individual plots by removing the existing memorial stones, vases and mementoes in order to clean the underlying concrete slabs.
The memorials and mementoes will be photographed before removal so that they can be replaced exactly as they are currently... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 24 Oct 2024
Vicarage Lane 'Fume Free Fridays' - road closure from 25th October
Fume Free Friday is an initiative that encourages students to walk, cycle, or scoot to school instead of being driven. William Gilbert School are participating in 2024 and as part of this, please be aware Vicarage Lane will be closed in its entirety to vehicles on 25 October, 8 November, 15 November, 22 November and 29 November 2024, during the school opening and closing times of 8:30am until 9:15am... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 24 Oct 2024
Keeping pavements clear and accessible
Our team have recently received a number of complaints because pavements are difficult to safely use due to unmaintained hedges and hedgerows alongside.
Derbyshire County Council are the authority responsible for keeping roads and pavements clear and in good repair and it is possible to report issues on their website using this link: Trees and vegetation - highways - Issue - Section 1 - Self (derbyshire.gov.uk)... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 3 Oct 2024
