Photographs Ruth Downing

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity organised an exceptional fund-raising event hosted by Chatsworth

Dating back to the 19th century, Hope Show is still a highlight of the year in the Hope Valley

The Legal Service ‘In thanksgiving for our freedom under the law, the Queen’s peace and our national heritage’ is one of the most significant occasions in the High Sheriff’s year of office

This annual rural event has gone from strength to strength in recent years, attracting thousands of visitors

A team from Derby solicitors Flint Bishop were victorious at the third annual Derbyshire Brain Game, the charity fund-raising quiz evening held at Derby Roundhouse

This year’s fundraising beating retreat ceremony and supper, which took place on a lovely evening at Chatsworth on the eve of the Country Fair, raised over £6,000 for the Soldiers’ Charity

The 117th Hartington Wakes, Sports and Show returned to its original home at High Fields on Hall Bank for the first time in 50 years

Fine weather, a friendly atmosphere and great entertainment were hallmarks of the 123rd Ashbourne Show

Hundreds of spectators gathered to watch this year’s trials in the picturesque setting of Blore Pastures

Two annual highlights for the Brailsford & District Ploughing and Hedgecutting Society are its dinner dance, which took place earlier this year at Burton Albion’s football stadium, and each autumn the Ploughing Match