WELCOME LETTER

Hello readers

Welcome to the spring edition of All Things

Local! This time of year is so magical, filled with new life – the spring flowers, lambs in the fields, leaves on the trees and, now that the clocks have changed, lighter evenings in which to enjoy it all!

Talking of lighter nights … was anyone lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis recently? The phenomenon, known as the ‘Northern Lights’ can usually only be seen over the arctic circle, northern Scandinavia, parts of Russia, Canada and Greenland. Occasionally Scotland has a glimpse but very rare conditions meant that, for a couple of nights, the spectacular show was visible throughout the UK, with sightings in Derbyshire and even as far south as Cornwall and Kent! Team ATL sadly weren’t lucky enough to see them but hopefully some of our readers were.

We’re beginning to dream of barbecue season, long walks in the countryside and finally getting some colour back in the garden. If you need some help with getting your garden ready for spring and summer, turn to our ‘Homes and Gardens’ section to find local experts who can bring your vision to life!

Talking of barbecues, there are a glut of Bank Holidays throughout April and May, this year with the addition of an extra one on 8th May following the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on Saturday 6th May.

The intention is that this will provide an opportunity for communities across the country to come together to celebrate. As ever, our wonderful local community will no doubt do the country proud with each local neighbourhood planning its own street parties and events fit for a King! The coronation is a hugely significant event, and something that many of us have not seen previously in our lifetimes, so it certainly warrants a memorable celebration.

The other Bank Holidays are Good Friday (7th April), Easter Monday (10th April), Early May Bank Holiday (1st May) and Spring Bank Holiday (29th May). These long weekends provide perfect opportunities either for a weekend getaway or to spend some time enjoying all that Derbyshire and the Peak District have to offer. Our walk, on page 27, is a shorter route exploring the grounds of Hardwick Hall, so it’s ideal for families of all ages to enjoy together.

This issue our crossword competition prize has kindly been provided by The Coach at Horsley – you can win Sunday lunch for two people, so turn to page 6 to try your luck! You could also win some celebratory champagne (perhaps to enjoy at your coronation party!) in our sudoku competition on page 43. Both competitions close on 12th April so make sure you send your entries in by then to be in with a chance of winning.

We hope you all enjoy the next couple of months, whatever you’ve got planned, and we’ll be back soon with our June/July issue!

With very best wishes,

Team ATL

Karyn Milner (Publisher/Editor), Ruth Brown (Advertising Sales),

Helen

Young (Editorial Copywriter & Coordinator)

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E: ruth@allthingslocal.co.uk

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