Lovely Local Indie
AD – Pub Tours offer a chauffeur driven, expert-led tour to “taste, experience and be educated on the authenticity, history and culture of six unique pubs in the Peak District”. The multi-award-winning business is dedicated to celebrating pub culture in all its varying forms, and deliberately selects a range of different range establishments on each […]
AD – Despite being firmly tucked away, this little gem of a coffee shop has quickly established itself on the rotation of serious coffee lovers. Sette Coffee in Clay Cross in North East Derbyshire has garnered a great reputation for its sensational seasonal specials and offerings that are just a little leftfield of what every […]
[AD] I was invited by the team to visit the refreshed Chatsworth Farm Shop. I was already a huge fan of this place so was interested to see what had changed at this veritable foodie paradise. Fresh new feel Originally established by Duchess Deborah in 1977, Chatsworth Farm Shop has recently enjoyed a refurbishment led […]
Dishing up my monthly column of local hospitality news… admittedly very late this month. What can I say? It’s been BUSY. [AD – contains references to paid partnerships, gifted invites and my freelance work – although opinions are my own] Industry News The month started with a glittering awards ceremony at the Museum of Making […]
Looking for family friendly days out in the Easter school holidays? Look no further! Here’s my curated guide to the best of Derbyshire this Easter. From egg hunts to meeting the Easter bunny, fluffy chicks, newborn lambs and plenty of chocolate! Here’s Derbyshire best Easter events, adventures and activities. This guide is organised by area […]
AD – North East Derbyshire District Council has launched its first ever Food and Drink Trail to showcase the diverse and delicious offering from passionate producers, fabulous farm shops and the region’s best restaurants, cafés and tearooms. The exciting project is being led with help from four highly skilled and experienced ambassadors: renowned chef Chris […]
[AD – Press invite] Given how much I love The Maynard and The George in Hathersage (currently shut following the flooding – but back soon I’m assured!), I had high hopes for The Ashford Arms, the newest addition to Longbow’s lovely establishments. Could it live up to expectations? I was delighted to be invited to […]
[AD] What I love about Pub Tours is the genuine commitment and passion for showcasing and supporting rural pubs. The business was founded for this specific purpose, and ultimately that benefits us all. Pub Tours was the Peak District’s first dedicated pub tour company and offers a fascinating tour of the region’s most highly recommended […]
[AD] I first met Nancy through Loop Collective (a women’s networking group set up by my good friend and talented local photographer, Helen Rowan and the brilliant Michelle Leeder) and she’s been so very kind and generous with her knowledge and wisdom. Having spoken to Nancy at length about my future plans for Lovely Local […]
Lovely Local Indie is a celebration of the very best independents to eat, drink, stay and shop in Derbyshire and just beyond. It’s a go-to resource for the best of what’s going on locally, promotes local talent and showcases the best small businesses. My long term vision for Lovely Local Indie is to focus on […]