Dronfield Eye

24/07/2025

LOCAL PLAN MEETING

Around 200 residents attended Dronfield Town Council’s Green Belt and Local Plan discussion at the Civic Hall. A public consultation is currently being run by NE Derbyshire District Council until 14th August.

21/07/2025

FLYOVER ART UNVEILED

The much anticipated community art project on the Gosforth Drive flyover was unveiled and celebrated at the weekend.
The vibrant murals were painted on the pillars of the concrete structure as part of a creative initiative involving hundreds of local schoolchildren. The aim was for it to reflect the spirit and identity of the town.
Music at the celebration was provided by the We Drum group.
See more pictures of the artwork in the August issue of Dronfield Eye.

21/07/2025

JOIN OUR TEAM

We are looking to add to our team with the recruitment of an Advertising Sales Representative.
If you have great communication skills, are interested in the local community and can work accurately to deadlines, you could be the person we are looking for.

18/07/2025

CALLING ALL WILDLIFE LOVERS - DO YOUR BIT FOR UK BUTTERFLIES

Last summer, Butterfly Conservation’s annual Big Butterfly Count revealed a concerning decline in butterfly numbers, which were the lowest in the count’s history. The 2024 figures followed a pattern of long-term decline as butterflies struggle with habitat and environment changes as well as pesticide use. As a result, the wildlife charity declared a butterfly emergency and this year they are asking even more people to get involved. Here’s how to take part:
• Download the Big Butterfly Count app or visit bigbutterflycount.org
• Between 18th July and 10th August, spend 15 minutes in any outdoor space and note the number and types of butterflies you see
• Log your sightings on the website or app

17/07/2025

DRONFIELD EYE AUGUST 2025 OUT NOW!

• EYE on summer homes and gardens
• Local Gala pictures
• Flyover art
• EYE on the past
• and much more!

Read online here:

dronfieldTel: 01246 416027heronpublications.co.ukEye onSummerHomes &Gardens:P26-37EYEPictures fromlocal Gala daysConcrete canvasfor flyover

16/07/2025

RHS FLOWER SHOW AT WENTWORTH WOODHOUSE - WHAT A SPECTACLE!

We spotted many of our magazine's readers up the road at Wentworth Woodhouse today, all enjoying the colour and splendour of the venue's first RHS Flower Show. There was everything from bonsai to begonias to Bill and Ben to BMX! The event runs for five days until Sunday. More pictures and a report in our next magazine.

15/07/2025

150 YEARS OF DRONFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL

Dronfield Junior School is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year and children have created an amazing 'cake' with a difference on the front steps of the building.
Happy Birthday DJS!

15/07/2025

STEPPING OUT AT COAL ASTON

Lord Conyers Morris Men in action outside Cross Daggers at Coal Aston.

15/07/2025

DRONFIELD’S FAMOUS FELINE 🐱

If you live or work in Dronfield, chances are you’ve met Luna, the town’s most popular resident cat.
Luna spends her days exploring the streets of Dronfield and beyond. She often appears in local pubs, shops, schools and hairdressers and she has now acquired a large fan base.
Where have you spotted Luna? Send us a picture and it could appear in Dronfield Eye!

15/07/2025

Come & find out for yourself on Thursday why so many local businesses love attending our monthly networking event.
Life Dronfield Business Network in partnership with Dronfield Eye
☕ Thursday 17th July
🕘 9:00am – 10:30am
📍 Life - Dronfield, 21-23 Church Street

Enjoy a relaxed morning with refreshments served and great company.
💸 Free to attend – donations welcome.

Everyone is welcome – book through Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/o/life-dronfield-80356987793 or email [email protected]

30/06/2025

DRONFIELD GALA 2025

Thousands attended the annual Dronfield Gala in Cliffe Park yesterday. The park was filled with stalls, entertainment, rides and activities which provided great fun for all.
See lots more photos in the next issue of Dronfield Eye!

23/06/2025

HISTORIC CHURCH WINDOWS RESTORED

St John’s Parish Church, at Dronfield, is welcoming back its breath-taking Medieval glass windows following a specialist restoration project.
The three windows in the chancel are currently being carefully put back into place following the work to restore their original beauty and colour, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
You can see more images of the spectacular windows and read the full story in the next issue of Dronfield Eye.