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Eckington Beer & Music Festival Saturday 14th August
Eckington Civic Centre is Proud to support this year's Eckington Music & Beer Festival
We will have Live Music, Karaoke, Fairground Rides, Craft Stalls, Food & Drink. Don't miss our specialty Pie & Peas.
Ej's Amigo Executive Minibus Travel will be starting transport from 1pm in Eckington Precinct (at The George Inn), heading through Eckington to Hundall, then coming back through Mosborough,... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:16 by Roz Bullimore
Chesterfield Canal Trust Clean up Day
Our next canal clear-up is on Saturday 31st July.
Meet at the canal by Main Road Bridge, just up from the car park, at 1.30 p.m.
Please bring shears, loppers, hedge trimmers, strimmers, brush cutters etc. to clear the towpath towards Miners Crossing.
All welcome to come and help.
We will be finished by 3.30 p.m.
Posted: Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:42 by Roz Bullimore
Holiday Hunger Hamper
During the School Summer Holidays Eckington Community Pantry will be providing children with free food hampers.
Available slots: Thursday 29th July, Thursday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th August (between 10am and Noon)
Eligible for Families who live in Eckington, Renishaw, Spnkhill, Marsh Lane, Troway or Ridgeway with Children living at home aged under 18.
Please remember to bring along your carrier bags.... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:27 by Roz Bullimore
Eckington Summer Camp
Football Summer Camp for children living in Eckington, Renishaw, Spinkhill, Troway, Marsh Lane or Ridegway starts Monday 26th July £10 per day (including lunch)
Venue: Eckington Boys and Bells Football Club, Pitt Street, Eckington.
Limited number of places FREE for children in receipt of school meals.
To book or for more information please email; mickeddy@hotmaol.com or contact the
business centre... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:13 by Roz Bullimore
Councillor Vacancy
Eckington Parish Councillor Vacancy
Process to fill a vacancy
- The Parish Council will notify the Proper Officer of the vacancy.
- The Proper Officer will send the Parish Council a notice, which they have a duty to display for 14 working days, telling residents about the vacancy.
An election will be called if ten residents, who are registered to vote in the area where the vacancy has arisen, write to the... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:00 by Roz Bullimore
Chesterfield Canal Trust Walking Festival
Chesterfield Canal Trust's third Walking Festival will run from 11th to 19th September.
Posted: Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:47 by Roz Bullimore
Covid Vaccine Passport Scam
We have been made aware of a Covid Vaccine Passport scam email going around that purports to be from the NHS and informs recipients that they can apply for their "Digital Coronavirus Passports"
Clicking on the link within the email, takes you to a convincing but fake NHS website that asks for personal and payment details. (for an admin fee)
The website has since been taken down, but we are posting this... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:01 by Roz Bullimore
Landmarks Breakfast Business Meeting
Landmarks are delighted to invite businesses to their first Face-to-Face networking event of 2021.
This will provide a great opportunity for you to meet new people, build relationships and expand your network.
There will be a short tour around Landmarks Farm and the chance to get involved in feeding some of the animals if you wish. There will also be refreshments and a selection of breakfast pastries.... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:36 by Roz Bullimore
Eckington Summer Festival CANCELLED
As you will be aware, on Monday, the UK Government announced that Covid restrictions would not be lifted until 19th July, which obviously is not in time for our event. Whilst this does not mean necessarily that the event is prohibited from taking place, it does mean that a large number of very complicated and onerous Covid safety requirements must be met in order to proceed safely.
Therefore, it is... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:18 by Rosanna Hill
Kickstart Scheme 16-24 year olds
North East District Council is helping to Kickstart the careers of young adults in the district
North East Derbyshire District Council in partnership with Bolsover District Council and Chesterfield Borough Council will be launching two special events on social media to help 16-24 year olds gain valuable work experience through the Kickstart government scheme.
Launching on 28 June and 12 July at 10 am,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:46 by Roz Bullimore
