Village News and Events
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2026 Garland Ceremony
A lovely sunny evening was the perfect setting for this year’s Garland ceremony: a wonderful opportunity to catch up with neighbours and old friends. Many thanks to Audrey Middleton and Phillipa Horn for the photos. Donations, however small, to support this historic tradition are greatly apprecated and can be made online by scanning the QR code on the right.
These Isles: A People’s History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Historical Society Talk: Thursday 18 June: 7.30pm at the Methodist Church
“An inventive new look at the entwined histories of Britain and Ireland’s nations – and the people who have called them home. The talk reveals a colourful and often-contested story of the Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Normans and others who have occupied these islands, along with their culture, languages and passions.”
All welcome. There is a small charge for non members. Full details here.
Secret Gardens 2026
Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 June:
11am – 4.30pm
Entry to gardens: Adults £5, under 16s free. Tickets on sale on the day at participating gardens.
Plants and homemade refreshments at the Village Hall from 11am – 4pm.
Sing!
Friday Night is the time for a sing song. This is not a choir, it is singing well known songs for fun.
Alternate Fridays at 7.30 – 8.30pm at the Village Hall. £1 contribution for Village Hall costs.
May 8, 22, June 5, 18, July 3.
Wednesday June 17: 12 – 2pm at the Village Hall
Come along and meet up for soup & roll, tea or coffee & cake and a chat!
Don’t be Scammed in 2026: Call 159
If you are concerned about a phone call from your bank and think you are being contacted by a fraudster or scammer, call 159. 159 is a safe way to contact your bank and most banks have signed up to this scheme. When calling 159, you will be taken through a menu in which each bank taking part in the scheme is read aloud for you to select. But be aware that scammers sometimes keep the line open, play a ringtone and then answer as your bank. To be sure, it’s best to use another phone or ring a different number first.
Our local NHS services are under threat
Nine vital services from Buxton hospitals, including Ophthalmology, ENT; Rheumatology; Gynaecology; Urology; Respiratory Care; Surgical; Diabetes and the Pain Clinic are being considered for removal to Stepping Hill. These services save lives, ease suffering, and support thousands of families in Buxton and across the wider High Peak. For the moment, Jon Pearce, MP, has secured a pause on these plans and now asks for your help to save these services for the future by signing his petition and sharing your reasons for retaining them. You can sign his petition here.
More Dates For Your Diary (see What’s On Calendar for details)
30 April: Parish Council Meeting
14 May: Annual Parish Meeting
28 May: Annual Parish Council Meeting
29 May: Garland Ceremony
27 & 28 June: Secret Gardens
Earlier Notices can be found here
Castleton Village website 
