Lovely Local Indie
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 […]
[AD] Monsal Head offers a world-class view of the Peak District, and perfectly situated to enjoy the stunning scenery, with it’s awe-inspiring sunrises and sunsets, is the delightful Hobbs Café. Thankfully Hobbs’ prime location hasn’t lead to any kind of complacency about the quality of its food and drink offering. The small but perfectly formed […]
Dishing up my monthly column of local hospitality news. From pop-up events and special collaborations to the most exhilarating new launches, here’s what Derbyshire foodies need to know this month. ADs – PR invite to The Maynard and a PR gift from Bank House and mentions of my own Digital Marketing Consultancy business New Restaurant […]
Since my birthday meal at the end of September, Sicily Restaurant in Chesterfield has quickly become my favourite Italian restaurant in Derbyshire. I’ve been at least three times in the last six months and every time I’ve left thinking how brilliant it is. Everyone in my family is a huge fan of Italian food. My […]
This February half term, both Derby city and Derbyshire schools breakup on Friday 14th February 2025. Obviously, INSET days vary between schools so check that directly with your child’s school or academy trust, but for most families in Derbyshire, the 2025 February half term runs from Saturday 15th February to Sunday 23rd February. Just like […]
As regular readers of the blog will know, I’m a huge fan of The Maynard and have written about it numerous times before – but I also like to keep my finger on the pulse and know it’s exactly the sort of place that you lovelies tell me nothing but good things about – so […]