It’s all happening in Castleton on Saturday 16th November
Christmas Lights Switch-On; Christmas Tree Festival, School Christmas Fayre & Christmas Crafts Session. See What’s On for details.
In Flanders Field: Gill Billington
2019 Castleton Poppy Appeal
The 2019 Poppy Appeal in Castleton raised £1059.95. Thank you to everyone
who donated to & supported the appeal including the small band of
volunteers who collect house to house & count the money. If you would like to help next year we need volunteers to collect door to door on Buxton Rd, The Stones & Goosehill, & Mill Bridge. If you can spare a couple of hours please get in touch with Steve Hayes.
Reduction in Opening Times at Local Libraries from 30 September
Buxton & Chapel-en-le Frith libraries now open later in every morning: Buxton closes earlier on Wednesdays & Fridays and Chapel closes on Monday afternoons. Full details here
Parking Charges for Castleton Car Park
Please note that parking charges apply 24/7. This has always been the case but misleading information on the original notice has caused many people to believe that overnight parking was free.
Borough Councillors Initiative Fund
The recently elected Borough Councillors for the Hope Valley are inviting applications from local organisations for grants from the Councillors Initiative Fund. Click here for more details.
Castleton Fell Race 2019
Nearly 200 runners braved the wind and rain on the evening of June 7 to take part in the annual fell race organised by Castleton Playing Fields Committee.
The Great Castleton Duck Race Results
Winner: 729 backed by D. Roberts. 2nd place: 469 Y. Kist.
Runners-up: 135 P Dale, 372 A Gregory & 577 A Holmes.
Message for Y. Kist:- Please phone 07746287606
The duck race drew a large excited crowd and raised a fantastic £650 for Castleton Playing Fields (reg. charity No. 520429). Here’s how the race went:-
High Peak Borough Council Elections 2 May 2019
Details of new councillors elected for Hope Valley here.
Information on Small Community Grants for 2019/20
This information may be useful to Village organisations & can be viewed on the General Notices page under the Parish Council heading.
Let’s Make Castleton Safer
SmartWater Security System Available Free to Castleton Residents
Castleton Parish Council are inviting residents to join a new programme to protect their property against thieves and reduce theft in the Hope Valley. There is no cost to the household. Find out more about SmartWater here and view the leaflet & form from the Parish Council here. The form can be downloaded to be filled in & dropped in at the Post Office or emailed to the Clerk of the Parish Council at clerkrfo.cpc@gmail.com. Otherwise, a representative of the Parish Council will call by to collect your form.
Mill Leat in the Car Park
Race Night Scores a Huge Success
making over £747 for Playing Fields funds at an exciting evening on Saturday 23 Feb.
