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Croots Farm Shop Reopens
Steve and Kay Croot write:
We're delighted to tell you that the Farm Shop will be re-opening for walk-in shopping from 10am today, Wednesday 29th July.
Having taken advice from the relevant authorities, we are pleased to welcome customers back into our store after closing briefly as a precaution following a family member testing positive for Covid-19.
Our butchery, bread counter, and vegetable and grocery... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 27 Jul 2020 09:12 by Clare Turner
Police Alert: Courier Fraud
Derbyshire Police write:
Following an increased number of calls to us, we would like to raise awareness about a scam which has recently been targeting the Derwent and Oakwood and Quarndon and Kirk Langley areas.
The call is from someone pretending to be a police officer who tells the person who answers, on some occasions that they are calling from the Serious Fraud Investigations Unit, and on others... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 25 Jul 2020 09:38 by Clare Turner
'Quitterpickers' in Action
Supplied with high-vis tabards, litter pickers and a good stock of bin bags fifteen residents scoured the village for litter on Saturday 18th June, coming up with an all-too-good haul.
Although litter has become an increasingly noticeable issue since Lockdown, affecting beauty spots nationwide in particular, residents are determined to banish it.
If you'd like to join the growing village litter picking... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:57 by Clare Turner
Discovering Montpelier's Wild Flowers
Poppies and Cornflower blooming on Montpelier's roundabout and verges are easy to recognise, but can you recognise the delightful Corn Cockle and Corn Marigolds?
Click on the link below for a downloadable information sheet about Quarndon's wild flowers and wildflower plans for wild blooms in Montpelier next year.
Posted: Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:43 by Clare Turner
Last Week for Queenies Essentials Orders
Queenies Essentials first came into being in response to the coronavirus crisis, resulting lockdown and food supply problems, with Rebecca transforming her tearoom into the village hub for the collection and delivery of essentials.
Sadly the coming week will be the last that Queenies Essentials operates in its current form, as orders have reduced significantly with "normality" gradually returning elsewhere... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 2020 17:51 by Clare Turner
Quitterpickers Litter Pick Reminder
This village litter pick is taking place from 10am - 12pm on Saturday 18th July.
Meet at the Village Hall to collect your litter picking equipment.
Posted: Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:34 by Clare Turner
St. Paul’s Church Scaffolding - what’s going on?
The problem
The church guttering was composed of sections of cast iron joined every 5 feet or so which sat directly on the supporting walls of the church. These joints have been leaking on and off for some time now, damaging the stonework internally and causing it to crumble. A really bad leak a couple of years ago resulted in severe damage to a significant area of internal plasterwork. Expert advice... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 15 Jul 2020 16:31 by Clare Turner
Scarecrow Trail photos
All the scarecrows from the trail of 11th - 12th July are here.
The photo shows children admiring one of the scarecrows.
Click on the link below to open pages of imaginative, surprising, heartwarming creations.
Posted: Tue, 14 Jul 2020 08:53 by Clare Turner
Kedleston Country House re-opened
The Kedleston Country House Hotel re-opened last week under new management. It is very welcoming and open for drinks and meals. For details see Kedleston Country House
Posted: Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:05 by Matthew Pitt
Scarecrow Trail - the Winner!
The rain relented so residents could enjoy the Scarecrow Trail, which was won by 'The NHS against Coronavirus'. Click below to read the judges' report. Photo to follow.
Photos for the website gallery? Yes please! Send them to web@quarndon-pc.gov.uk
Posted: Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:58 by Clare Turner
