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Latest Peak District press releases
Peak District National Park Authority statement in response to the publication of the “Landscapes Review"
21 September 2019
Crayfish in Crisis Find New Homes in the South West Peak
This September saw the human-assisted migration of some of the most important, and most endangered, creatures in the South West Peak.
20 September 2019
Restoration of the old goods shed is underway at Millers Dale station
A restoration project led by the Peak District National Park Authority is carrying out substantial repairs to the structure of an historic former railway building.
27 August 2019
Dale Mine Crowdfunder Goes Live!
This week a new project from the South West Peak Landscape Partnership broke ground at the historically fascinating Dale Mine just outside Warslow. This project is directed by Dr Catherine Parker Heath, the South West Peak Cultural Heritage Officer. Catherine also works with and trains enthusiastic volunteers who care passionately about preserving the cultural heritage of the South West Peak.
22 August 2019
Nominate your National Park heroes
UK National Parks are calling for nominations to the Volunteer Awards 2019.
15 August 2019
Natural England awards grant to provide Building Blocks for a healthy moorland
Moors for the Future Partnership has received a boost to its work to restore the moorlands of the South Pennines, including the Peak District National Park.
31 July 2019
Little litter pickers help look after the Peak District National Park
Children aged between 2 and 4 years have been learning to look after their local environment with the help of a Peak District National Park ranger.
25 July 2019
All aboard for the Hope Valley Explorer
A new seasonal bus tour service in the Hope Valley will be launched by the Peak District National Park this month.
The Hope Valley Explorer will operate from 21 July to 31 August in this popular area of the Peak District, including links to Chesterfield and the outskirts of Sheffield.
15 July 2019
‘Pledge, Protect, Connect’ event for the Year of Green Action
Would you like to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle…but not sure where to start?
For inspiration, look no further than the Pledge Protect Connect event at the Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow on Saturday 13th July.
26 June 2019
Recognition for volunteer ranger’s 50 year service
A volunteer ranger has received recognition for 50 years of service to the Peak District National Park.
21 June 2019
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