A look inside the April 2018 issue of Derbyshire Life

Great British Life: Spring bedding plants in Hall Leys Park, MatlockSpring bedding plants in Hall Leys Park, Matlock (Image: rob falconer)

When Springtime Comes - Photographing the delights of the season

The Secret Village of Wormhill - On the White Peak plateau

The RAF at 100 - Derbyshire’s lost airfields

Village Noticeboard - How the village of Longford created its own map

Great British Life: Concentration on the faces of the Up'ards and Down'ards competitorsConcentration on the faces of the Up'ards and Down'ards competitors (Image: andrew eyley)

Mam Tor Tops Walking Poll - Out and about in the Peak District with Roly Smith

The Radiant Art of Stained Glass - Expert practitioner Dave Griffin

Taking Time Out in Bakewell - Places to visit in and around the ‘Ancient Capital of the Peak’

Navigating the Planning Maze - Leading local planning experts John Church and Peter Wilkinson

Great British Life: View of Bakewell town centre from the Rutland ArmsView of Bakewell town centre from the Rutland Arms (Image: Ashley Franklin Photography)

Restore, Refresh, Renew - Chatsworth’s 10-year programme of restoration and conservation completed

Wildlife Watch - What to look out for in April

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust - Avenue Washlands Nature Reserve and April diary dates

A Season Opener - Derbyshire County Cricket Club’s Player of the Season Alex Hughes

Great British Life: The road across the plateau of the White PeakThe road across the plateau of the White Peak (Image: as supplied)

A Dress to Build a Dream - Wedding dress designer Sarah Barrett of Lyn Ashworth Couture

The Grand Tour Returns - How visitors can embark on their own 21st century tour in our region

20 Great Days Out with Easter in mind

A Baronet’s Diary with Sir Richard FitzHerbert

Great British Life: Stained glass of Carsington Water by David GriffinStained glass of Carsington Water by David Griffin (Image: as supplied)

80 Property Pages

Dream homes on the local market

New Lease of Life - Callingwood Hall at Tatenhill

The Right Ingredients - Stylish kitchen designs

Great British Life: Before and after views of the Chatsworth House renovation Photo: Simon WatkinsonBefore and after views of the Chatsworth House renovation Photo: Simon Watkinson (Image: Simon Watkinson)

Trending Now - How to incorporate the latest trends into your home

Garden Masterclass from Toby Buckland

County Walk - Macclesfield Forest

Fashion - Sundae Best

Great British Life: A brown hare, Lepus europeas, running in a Peak District fieldA brown hare, Lepus europeas, running in a Peak District field (Image: paul hobson)

Beauty - Everything’s Rosy

Derbyshire Life Business Leaders Luncheon at Horsley Lodge

Recipes - Chef’s Specials from Rupert Rowley of Fischer’s at Baslow Hall, Derbyshire Life Chef of the Year

Kitchen Gadgets

Antiques - Vintage Photograph Collecting

Motoring - Dream Drives