News
Quarndon has won the ‘Best Entrance’ competition in the 'East Midlands in Bloom'
Quarndon in Bloom - Unexpected but Excellent News.
Quarndon has won the 'Best Entrance' competition this year. This is an award East Midlands in Bloom run every year, using things the judges have spotted whilst out and about, and which have specifically NOT entered East Midlands in Bloom.
Picture shows display at Park Nook. Quarndon will be receiving a certificate for this year's award.
Posted: Thu, 22 Sep 2022 20:53 by Matthew Pitt
Quarndon Repair Café on Saturday 24th September 10am – 12noon at the Village Hall
Have you got gadgets, toys, computers, furniture, clothes or soft furnishings which are waiting for some TLC so they can be useful again?
Come along to see if our team of volunteer repairers can fix your broken items or just for a chat with coffee and cake!
We have at least two volunteers who are whizzes with computers so if you have any tech problems give us a try.
You don't have to book in but if you... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 21 Sep 2022 21:10 by Matthew Pitt
Death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
It is with great regret that we hear of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
St Paul's Church will be open for private prayer and to sign the book of condolence 9.30 – 12 noon on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
On Sunday the Rev Dawn will lead Prayers for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at 12 noon. See details of service on attached poster.
You are welcome to leave flowers or cards in... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 08 Sep 2022 21:22 by Matthew Pitt
Quarndon Repair Café on Saturday 27th August 10am – 12noon at the Village Hall
Have you got gadgets, toys, computers, furniture, clothes or soft furnishings which are waiting for some TLC so they can be useful again?
Come along to see if our team of volunteer repairers can fix your broken items or just for a chat with coffee and cake!
We have at least two volunteers who are whizzes with computers so if you have any tech problems give us a try.
You don't have to book in but if you... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 22 Aug 2022 21:18 by Matthew Pitt
Quarndon Parish Clerk - closed
After 10 years of excellent service our Parish Council clerk Laura Storey is leaving Derbyshire. We are looking for someone to fill the resulting vacancy. For details please see the attached notice.
Please see the attached job description and person specification documents for more information.
The original closing date was 30th June but was extended - now closed.
Posted: Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:20 by Matthew Pitt
Giant Hogweed Footpath 10
Giant hogweed has made another appearance on Footpath 10 near to Park Nook. There are two eight to eleven foot tall plants seventy or eighty metres down the field on either side of the hedge to the left of the footpath.
Please report any further sightings to Laura Storey, Parish Clerk at
For more information on Giant Hogweed click on the Woodland Trust link below.
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2019/06/giant-hogweed-facts/... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:24 by Clare Turner
Big Jubilee Party starts at 2pm - Update 12:30pm
Quarndon's Big Jubilee Party will start at 2pm in the Cricket Club's clubhouse.
All activities will be indoors.Come and celebrate with children's craft activities, fancy dress, prizes... and of course a rousing rendition of the National Anthem.
See you there!
Posted: Sun, 05 Jun 2022 12:24 by Clare Turner
Big Jubilee Picnic Sunday 5th June - revised timetable
Rain won't stop play - just alter it slightly
The good old British weather seems to be planning a very wet Sunday afternoon. We might get lucky, and it could be dry from 12noon to 2pm for picnics on the Cricket Field or, if necessary, lips could be stiffened, and umbrellas brought along to try and stay as dry as possible! In any eventuality, the activities from 2pm to 4pm will go ahead - face and henna... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 04 Jun 2022 08:37 by Clare Turner
Giant Hogweed by Footpath 11
Avoid the Giant Hogweed plant growing approximately 50 metres along the field hedge to the right of the Church Road stile on Footpath 11.
Although attractive to look at this plant is not one to go near, and certainly not brush against as its sap can cause burns.
Giant hogweed contains furocoumarin, an organic chemical compound which makes skin extremely sensitive to sunlight. Sap on the skin plus sunshine... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 03 Jun 2022 22:18 by Clare Turner
Jubilee Newsletter out now
Click on the link below to read. Copies are sent by email or delivered by hand if you don't have an email address to all residents on the mailing list.
If you are a Quarndon resident and don't receive a copy, preferably in digital form, please contact
Posted: Mon, 30 May 2022 10:58 by Clare Turner
