The story behind the creation of Chatsworth Gin
As Peak Ales enters the world of gin with its signature Chatsworth Gin – classic with a twist – Penelope Baddeley talks to producer Robert Evans
Lorna Fisher on completing the ‘Pedal the Parks’ challenge
Penelope Baddeley talks to Lorna Fisher who has just completed a fund-raising cycle ride that included all 15 of the UK’s National Parks
International singer Carly Paoli’s Chesterfield connections
She’s a rising international star who has topped the classical music chart, duetted with Carreras, shared the bill with Bocelli, performed for a prince and now Carly Paoli has released her much anticipated debut album, ‘Singing My Dreams’. Penelope Baddeley went to meet her at her former stage school in Chesterfield
Derbyshire’s internationally-renowned lingerie designer Jane Woolrich
Jane Woolrich designs have been a mainstay of the British lingerie scene for nearly 30 years. Derbyshire Life meets the internationally renowned designer and business woman at her premises near Swadlincote
Top tips for keeping hale and hearty over the festive season
It’s the time of year we are at our most social meeting up with family and friends to celebrate Christmas and welcome in the new year. But it’s also a season when we tend to over indulge; eating multi-course meals, nibbling at tasty treats, and drinking more of our favourite tipple than usual. I’ve been asking advice from a range of sources, from a pharmacist to a naturopath, an actress to a whisky retailer, how best to enjoy Christmas and deal with any over-zealous celebrations that may come your way. The advice may surprise you.
Derbyshire-born leading embryologist Rachel Cutting MBE
Derbyshire Life meets Derbyshire-born Rachel Cutting MBE, principal embryologist at the Jessop Wing of the Hallamshire Hospital
Forging Ahead - award-winning Buxton blacksmith Darren Ainsworth
Penelope Baddeley visits international award-winning blacksmith Darren Ainsworth at Blackwell Hall farm, near Buxton
Thorneycroft - restoring a beautiful Buxton town house
Derbyshire-born Joan Crothall returned to her roots to rescue a Buxton town house from dereliction and create a stunning home
Troway Hall Nursery - a visit to Christmas tree heaven in North East Derbyshire
Derbyshire Life visits Troway where they’re getting ready to supply thousands of households with one of our most-loved traditions
Markeygate House - the restoration of a 15th century property in Tideswell
Derbyshire Life talks to David James and Melanie Greening-James about their restoration of a 15th century house in Tideswell. A labour of love on which they have spent 20 years
