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Blades football stars boost Pedal Peak DistrictChampionship footballers from Sheffield United have backed a Peak District National Park Authority project to get more people cycling, more often.
28 July 2010
An excavation of the Iron Age hill fort site at Fin Cop, overlooking Monsal Dale in the Peak District National Park has won a British Archaeological Award.
26 July 2010
The largest conservation project funded by the EU Life+ programme this year and the largest ever in the UK was launched by Poul Christensen, chair of Natural England on the windswept Pennine moors above Holmfirth.
23 July 2010
Children can try being a lead miner, meet historic characters, and enjoy things that go boom, bang or squelch at a free archaeological family fun day at the 270-year-old Magpie Mine, Sheldon, on Saturday July 31, 10.30am-3pm.
22 July 2010
Local history, archaeology, myths and legends will be brought to life in the Peak District in National Parks Week (July 26 - August 1).
21 July 2010
Our website has undergone a facelift to improve the service we offer to you.
13 July 2010
New and returning cyclists are being encouraged to get out and about in the Peak District National Park during the summer months.
7 July 2010
Volunteers are invited to help stop the non-native Himalayan balsam from having a devastating impact along Peak District riversides.
6 July 2010
The Peak District National Park Authority has re-elected Narendra Bajaria CBE as its chair for the fourth successive year at its annual meeting.
29 June 2010
A revised budget has been set by the Peak District National Park Authority after its funding was reduced by five per cent.
25 June 2010
Retired refinery worker Richard Tibbles is planning a summer full of cycle rides in the Peak District after winning a £300 bike in a competition.
25 June 2010
Partners are being sought to help the Peak District National Park Authority manage the Roaches estate for the benefit of local residents and visitors.
24 June 2010
Online social media websites are being used to tell residents and visitors about opportunities for cycling in the Peak District National Park.
23 June 2010
Residents and visitors to the Peak District National Park are being encouraged to take to two wheels during National Bike Week.
18 June 2010
The Peak District National Park Authority is proposing to lease the old Millers Dale station buildings to the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.
8 June 2010
Primary schoolteacher Chris Auton is planning to introduce his baby daughter to the joys of cycling at an early age - after winning a £225 bike trailer in a competition.
4 June 2010
It’s take-off time for beginners wanting to ride a bike in the Peak District, with Pedal Peak District training sessions and leisurely rides throughout June and July - all free.
27 May 2010
Volunteers are needed to help stop the non-native Himalayan balsam having a devastating impact along Peak District riversides.
24 May 2010
Families can find lots of fun things to do in the Peak District National Park during National Family Week - May 31-June 6 - and most are free.
20 May 2010
Villagers are hoping that new excavations at the Iron Age hillfort of Fin Cop, overlooking Monsal Dale in the Peak District National Park, will reveal more about its story, following the discovery last year of a female skeleton dating from 400 to 200 BC.
19 May 2010
Education, energy and inspirational music are all among the latest projects to benefit from thousands of pounds in grants from the Peak District Sustainable Development Fund.
19 May 2010
Companion Stones, a unique exhibition of text on stone sculptures, will be opened by the Duke of Devonshire at the Moorland Centre, Edale, in the Peak District National Park on Monday May 24 at 3pm.
17 May 2010
A rare moss that was in danger of disappearing from the Peak District has been distributed across the moors from a helicopter as part of a pioneering project being delivered by Moors for the Future on behalf of The Co-operative and Natural England.
12 May 2010
Four free cycling events are being run in May to encourage people to Saddle Up For Summer in the Peak District National Park.
10 May 2010
Saturday 31 July 2010
Mining Mayhem! Archaeology & Activities For AllFamily fun at Magpie Mine. National Park Archaeologist, John Barnatt leads archaeological tours, whilst children become lead miners, make a miners hat and take part in games and activities at this atmospheric site.
Saturday 31 July 2010
Peak District ExposedAn introduction to the Peak District; its history, wildlife and views.
