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    • Artist of the month
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    John’s photo of the Major Oak at Sherwood Forest.
    Artist of the Month: John Parker
    Reflections Magazine December 10, 2024
    An illustration of Jesse.
    A busy working mum’s illustrations are superb!
    Reflections Magazine November 1, 2024
    Camera as stitched by Tracey.
    From railway signaller to artistic stitcher
    Reflections Magazine August 28, 2024
    Andrew has created several owls, but none bigger than this one!
    Transforming Trees Into Original Art
    Reflections Magazine July 3, 2024
    A window during the New Mills Art Trail last year. Picture by Andrea Joseph.
    New Mills Art Trail this month…
    Reflections Magazine August 26, 2025
    Clare Gage’s designs combine her passions of clay and textile. Picture by Clare Gage.
    All fired up about the power of pottery…
    Reflections Magazine July 1, 2025
    Emma Rawicz was perform at Buxton International Festival next year on July 12.
    2025 festival jazz line-up…
    Reflections Magazine November 19, 2024
    The Level Centre at Rowsley.
    Hefty sum for local arts charity
    Reflections Magazine August 2, 2024
    Diana Lee
    Our 2025 Picture Competition Winner!
    Reflections Magazine December 22, 2025
    Stag (Bruce) by Wesley Kristopher
    Photographer of the month: Wesley Kristopher
    Reflections Magazine January 1, 2024
    Derwent Mills Books
    Photo book on Derwent Valley Mills
    Reflections Magazine January 1, 2024
    Bananas Ashley
    The ‘banana man wins’ the 2023 title
    Reflections Magazine January 1, 2024
  • Antiques
    • Antiques
    A top lot at a recent specialist auction was this enamel sign, for Fry’s Pure Concentrated Cocoa. It made £1,800. From a country house near Matlock, a 20th century mirror for Fry’s Chocolate, made £160 despite being damaged.
    Advertising Ware and Collectables
    Reflections Magazine January 31, 2026
    19th-century brass-bound ship’s captain’s campaign writing box.
    Writing Box Attic Find Makes £1,300
    Reflections Magazine December 22, 2025
    Jade and diamond ring and a pair of earrings, set with an oval jade cabochon, and brilliant cut diamonds. These had an estimate of £400-500 but made over three times more, selling for £1,600.
    Jewellery Gems
    Reflections Magazine September 23, 2025
    The Constablesque-style oil painting by Alfred De Breanski Jr, at Tavy Cleave, on Dartmoor, with a fisherman in the distance. It made £920 in a recent specialist auction.
    Serene landscapes show Constable’s influence
    Reflections Magazine August 26, 2025
  • Fashion
    • Fashion
    Rosemary Cape, £139, and Melody Scarf, £34.95, Barbour. Available at Barbour.com
    Layering logic
    Reflections Magazine August 26, 2025
    Lime green maxi dress, £130, River Island. www.riverisland.com
    Boho Revival
    Reflections Magazine July 1, 2025
    Harley Long Puffer Coat,  £170, Millie Overhead Fleece, £65, and Ceil Check Dress, £69, all FatFace. www.fatface.com
    Country Chic
    Reflections Magazine December 10, 2024
    The Somerset long sleeve maxi dress, £148, Anthropologie. www.anthropologie.com
    It’s your time to shine!
    Reflections Magazine November 19, 2024
  • Food & Drink
    • Recipes
    • Dining Out
    Venison Ragù with Rosemary Crumb, Pecorino & Bucatini Pasta
    Venison Ragù with Rosemary Crumb, Pecorino & Bucatini Pasta
    Reflections Magazine January 31, 2026
    Leek, thyme and cheddar frittata (gluten free)
    Leek, thyme and cheddar frittata (gluten-free)
    Reflections Magazine December 22, 2025
    Roast Supreme of Cornfed Chicken with Fondant Potato, Wild Mushroom Fricassée, Chicken Sauce
    Roast Supreme of Cornfed Chicken
    Reflections Magazine September 23, 2025
    Chatsworth Farm Fillet with Vanilla & Peppercorn Sauce, Roscoff Onion, Spring Onion, Smoked Shallot Purée, Potato Purée by the Executive Chef, Adam Harper, at the Cavendish Hotel, Baslow.
    Chatsworth Farm Fillet
    Reflections Magazine August 26, 2025
    THE GEORGE Main Road, Hathersage, Derbyshire, S32 1BB
    The George at Hathersage Local Produce, Curated with Care
    Reflections Magazine January 31, 2026
    Magnificent Maynard’s Midsummer Menus. The Maynard Arms, Grindleford
    Magnificent Maynard’s Midsummer Menus
    Reflections Magazine July 1, 2025
    The Peacock at Rowsley
    The Peacock at Rowsley: Sitting Proudly for nearly 400 years!
    Reflections Magazine October 1, 2024
    “Rafters” at the Riverside House Hotel
    A Culinary Journey at the Riverside
    Reflections Magazine August 28, 2024
  • Gardening
    • Gardening
    Snowdrops. Picture: Fiona Stubbs
    Hello snowdrops … the first signs of spring
    Reflections Magazine January 31, 2026
    One of the Winster gardens opens over the weekend of July 19/20.
    In full bloom – Derbyshire gardens at their peak
    Reflections Magazine July 1, 2025
    A classic view of Riber Castle from Hall Leys Park in Matlock.
    Council starts to replace annuals with perennials…
    Reflections Magazine August 2, 2024
    Vanessa Swetman.
    A blooming business at Matlock
    Reflections Magazine July 3, 2024
  • Health
  • Out & About
    • Take A Break
    • Walks
    Bath Christmas Market
    Christmas all wrapped up the West Country way!
    Reflections Magazine November 1, 2013
    Hadrian’s Wall Reflections Magazine Derbyshire
    History, heritage and hospitality in Hadrian’s Wall country
    Reflections Magazine September 2, 2013
    Enjoy the delights of the Upper Dove
    Reflections Magazine September 2, 2013
    A place that offers more than a few of my favourite things!
    Reflections Magazine August 15, 2013
    A is St John the Baptist Church, Tideswell.
    Bakewell businesswoman brings guided pilgrimages to Derbyshire
    Reflections Magazine August 26, 2025
    Enjoy the Chesterfield Cycle Festival this month.
    Highlights of the Chesterfield Cycle Festival
    Reflections Magazine July 1, 2025
    Edensor – such a pretty village. Picture by Brian Smith.
    Lots of great views on this walk
    Reflections Magazine December 10, 2024
    A superb example of a dry valley in the White Peak – that’s Long Dale.
    A truly fascinating walk
    Reflections Magazine November 19, 2024
  • People & Places
    • People & Places
    • Wildlife & Nature
    Anna Caig in the Peak District. Original picture: Kate Plumridge
    The witches, legends and a writer’s dream
    Reflections Magazine January 31, 2026
    Riber Castle c1915
    The story of Riber Castle
    Reflections Magazine January 31, 2026
    People gather to photograph the sunset at Curbar Edge
    Frosty footpaths: winter walking in the peaks
    Reflections Magazine January 31, 2026
    Reflections Magazine Cover February 2016
    Reflections Rewind – February 2016
    Reflections Magazine January 31, 2026
    Mountain hare in the Dark Peak
    Derbyshire Wildlife in Winter 
    Reflections Magazine December 22, 2025
    Water vole. Picture: Terry Whittaker
    River restoration plan to revive water vole population
    Reflections Magazine December 22, 2025
    Parallel walking roaring stags
    Monarchs of the Eastern Moors
    Reflections Magazine September 23, 2025
  • News
    • Countywide News
    The Antiques Roadshow presenter, Fiona Bruce, delved into the history of Cromford Mills, for the episode on September 1.
    Watch out for more episodes from Cromford Mills!
    Reflections Magazine October 1, 2024
    Olympic bronze for Oli
    Reflections Magazine August 28, 2024
    Handing Millie Bright the freedom of the county certificate, Derbyshire County Council Civic Chair, Coun Tony Kemp, said: “Millie is an inspiration to aspiring footballers – especially girls and women – not only throughout Derbyshire but across the whole country. We wish her every success in the future.
    Millie gets first ‘freedom of county’ honour
    Reflections Magazine August 2, 2024
    Ele McKenzie (left) and Ada Player star in Peaked.
    Channel 4 puts Derbyshire on the comedy map!
    Reflections Magazine July 3, 2024
  • Bookstore
  • Competitions
    • Derbyshire’s Top Pet Photo Contest 2024
    • Peak Ales Competition
    • Puzzles
Reflections Magazine
  • Home
  • Art
    • Artist of the month
    • Spotlight On The Arts
    • Photography
    John’s photo of the Major Oak at Sherwood Forest.
    Artist of the Month: John Parker
    Reflections Magazine December 10, 2024
    An illustration of Jesse.
    A busy working mum’s illustrations are superb!
    Reflections Magazine November 1, 2024
    Camera as stitched by Tracey.
    From railway signaller to artistic stitcher
    Reflections Magazine August 28, 2024
    Andrew has created several owls, but none bigger than this one!
    Transforming Trees Into Original Art
    Reflections Magazine July 3, 2024
    A window during the New Mills Art Trail last year. Picture by Andrea Joseph.
    New Mills Art Trail this month…
    Reflections Magazine August 26, 2025
    Clare Gage’s designs combine her passions of clay and textile. Picture by Clare Gage.
    All fired up about the power of pottery…
    Reflections Magazine July 1, 2025
    Emma Rawicz was perform at Buxton International Festival next year on July 12.
    2025 festival jazz line-up…
    Reflections Magazine November 19, 2024
    The Level Centre at Rowsley.
    Hefty sum for local arts charity
    Reflections Magazine August 2, 2024
    Diana Lee
    Our 2025 Picture Competition Winner!
    Reflections Magazine December 22, 2025
    Stag (Bruce) by Wesley Kristopher
    Photographer of the month: Wesley Kristopher
    Reflections Magazine January 1, 2024
    Derwent Mills Books
    Photo book on Derwent Valley Mills
    Reflections Magazine January 1, 2024
    Bananas Ashley
    The ‘banana man wins’ the 2023 title
    Reflections Magazine January 1, 2024
  • Antiques
    • Antiques
    A top lot at a recent specialist auction was this enamel sign, for Fry’s Pure Concentrated Cocoa. It made £1,800. From a country house near Matlock, a 20th century mirror for Fry’s Chocolate, made £160 despite being damaged.
    Advertising Ware and Collectables
    Reflections Magazine January 31, 2026
    19th-century brass-bound ship’s captain’s campaign writing box.
    Writing Box Attic Find Makes £1,300
    Reflections Magazine December 22, 2025
    Jade and diamond ring and a pair of earrings, set with an oval jade cabochon, and brilliant cut diamonds. These had an estimate of £400-500 but made over three times more, selling for £1,600.
    Jewellery Gems
    Reflections Magazine September 23, 2025
    The Constablesque-style oil painting by Alfred De Breanski Jr, at Tavy Cleave, on Dartmoor, with a fisherman in the distance. It made £920 in a recent specialist auction.
    Serene landscapes show Constable’s influence
    Reflections Magazine August 26, 2025
  • Fashion
    • Fashion
    Rosemary Cape, £139, and Melody Scarf, £34.95, Barbour. Available at Barbour.com
    Layering logic
    Reflections Magazine August 26, 2025
    Lime green maxi dress, £130, River Island. www.riverisland.com
    Boho Revival
    Reflections Magazine July 1, 2025
    Harley Long Puffer Coat,  £170, Millie Overhead Fleece, £65, and Ceil Check Dress, £69, all FatFace. www.fatface.com
    Country Chic
    Reflections Magazine December 10, 2024
    The Somerset long sleeve maxi dress, £148, Anthropologie. www.anthropologie.com
    It’s your time to shine!
    Reflections Magazine November 19, 2024
  • Food & Drink
    • Recipes
    • Dining Out
    Venison Ragù with Rosemary Crumb, Pecorino & Bucatini Pasta
    Venison Ragù with Rosemary Crumb, Pecorino & Bucatini Pasta
    Reflections Magazine January 31, 2026
    Leek, thyme and cheddar frittata (gluten free)
    Leek, thyme and cheddar frittata (gluten-free)
    Reflections Magazine December 22, 2025
    Roast Supreme of Cornfed Chicken with Fondant Potato, Wild Mushroom Fricassée, Chicken Sauce
    Roast Supreme of Cornfed Chicken
    Reflections Magazine September 23, 2025
    Chatsworth Farm Fillet with Vanilla & Peppercorn Sauce, Roscoff Onion, Spring Onion, Smoked Shallot Purée, Potato Purée by the Executive Chef, Adam Harper, at the Cavendish Hotel, Baslow.
    Chatsworth Farm Fillet
    Reflections Magazine August 26, 2025
    THE GEORGE Main Road, Hathersage, Derbyshire, S32 1BB
    The George at Hathersage Local Produce, Curated with Care
    Reflections Magazine January 31, 2026
    Magnificent Maynard’s Midsummer Menus. The Maynard Arms, Grindleford
    Magnificent Maynard’s Midsummer Menus
    Reflections Magazine July 1, 2025
    The Peacock at Rowsley
    The Peacock at Rowsley: Sitting Proudly for nearly 400 years!
    Reflections Magazine October 1, 2024
    “Rafters” at the Riverside House Hotel
    A Culinary Journey at the Riverside
    Reflections Magazine August 28, 2024
  • Gardening
    • Gardening
    Snowdrops. Picture: Fiona Stubbs
    Hello snowdrops … the first signs of spring
    Reflections Magazine January 31, 2026
    One of the Winster gardens opens over the weekend of July 19/20.
    In full bloom – Derbyshire gardens at their peak
    Reflections Magazine July 1, 2025
    A classic view of Riber Castle from Hall Leys Park in Matlock.
    Council starts to replace annuals with perennials…
    Reflections Magazine August 2, 2024
    Vanessa Swetman.
    A blooming business at Matlock
    Reflections Magazine July 3, 2024
  • Health
  • Out & About
    • Take A Break
    • Walks
    Bath Christmas Market
    Christmas all wrapped up the West Country way!
    Reflections Magazine November 1, 2013
    Hadrian’s Wall Reflections Magazine Derbyshire
    History, heritage and hospitality in Hadrian’s Wall country
    Reflections Magazine September 2, 2013
    Enjoy the delights of the Upper Dove
    Reflections Magazine September 2, 2013
    A place that offers more than a few of my favourite things!
    Reflections Magazine August 15, 2013
    A is St John the Baptist Church, Tideswell.
    Bakewell businesswoman brings guided pilgrimages to Derbyshire
    Reflections Magazine August 26, 2025
    Enjoy the Chesterfield Cycle Festival this month.
    Highlights of the Chesterfield Cycle Festival
    Reflections Magazine July 1, 2025
    Edensor – such a pretty village. Picture by Brian Smith.
    Lots of great views on this walk
    Reflections Magazine December 10, 2024
    A superb example of a dry valley in the White Peak – that’s Long Dale.
    A truly fascinating walk
    Reflections Magazine November 19, 2024
  • People & Places
    • People & Places
    • Wildlife & Nature
    Anna Caig in the Peak District. Original picture: Kate Plumridge
    The witches, legends and a writer’s dream
    Reflections Magazine January 31, 2026
    Riber Castle c1915
    The story of Riber Castle
    Reflections Magazine January 31, 2026
    People gather to photograph the sunset at Curbar Edge
    Frosty footpaths: winter walking in the peaks
    Reflections Magazine January 31, 2026
    Reflections Magazine Cover February 2016
    Reflections Rewind – February 2016
    Reflections Magazine January 31, 2026
    Mountain hare in the Dark Peak
    Derbyshire Wildlife in Winter 
    Reflections Magazine December 22, 2025
    Water vole. Picture: Terry Whittaker
    River restoration plan to revive water vole population
    Reflections Magazine December 22, 2025
    Parallel walking roaring stags
    Monarchs of the Eastern Moors
    Reflections Magazine September 23, 2025
  • News
    • Countywide News
    The Antiques Roadshow presenter, Fiona Bruce, delved into the history of Cromford Mills, for the episode on September 1.
    Watch out for more episodes from Cromford Mills!
    Reflections Magazine October 1, 2024
    Olympic bronze for Oli
    Reflections Magazine August 28, 2024
    Handing Millie Bright the freedom of the county certificate, Derbyshire County Council Civic Chair, Coun Tony Kemp, said: “Millie is an inspiration to aspiring footballers – especially girls and women – not only throughout Derbyshire but across the whole country. We wish her every success in the future.
    Millie gets first ‘freedom of county’ honour
    Reflections Magazine August 2, 2024
    Ele McKenzie (left) and Ada Player star in Peaked.
    Channel 4 puts Derbyshire on the comedy map!
    Reflections Magazine July 3, 2024
  • Bookstore
  • Competitions
    • Derbyshire’s Top Pet Photo Contest 2024
    • Peak Ales Competition
    • Puzzles
Reflections Magazine

Rhiannon Hammond-Wright cleaning a stove.
People & Places
October 1, 2024

Women in what used to be men-only jobs…

Women are increasingly doing what used to be male-only jobs, and Barrie Farnsworth talks to…

Reflections Magazine October 1, 2024
Eddie Weightman (15) won the Youth Cadets national championship at the Derbyshire BikeTrial Centre above Wirksworth.
People & Places
October 1, 2024

Derbyshire’s teenage world champions

Nicky Crompton meets a couple of teenage world champions on the edge of Wirksworth! ON…

Reflections Magazine October 1, 2024
Oxtail-stuffed Doughnuts and Blue Cheese Sauce
Recipes
October 1, 2024

Oxtail-stuffed Doughnuts and Blue Cheese Sauce

OUR signature dish this month comes from Charlie Uwins, the head chef of The Scotsman’s…

Reflections Magazine October 1, 2024
Highlow Hall, near Hathersage, has been called ‘the most haunted house in Derbyshire’.
People & Places
October 1, 2024

Derbyshire has more than its share of  ghosts and ghouls

It’s that time of year when the lanterns are lit and attention turns towards all…

Reflections Magazine October 1, 2024
“Rafters” at the Riverside House Hotel
Dining Out
August 28, 2024

A Culinary Journey at the Riverside

Idyllic and irresistibly quaint, “Rafters” at the Riverside House Hotel is a 14-bedroom Restaurant with…

Reflections Magazine August 28, 2024
The guided ‘social walks’ are free to join in the YHA Festival of Walking.
Walks
August 28, 2024

Enjoy a local route in the YHA Festival of Walking

YHA’s popular month-long Festival of Walking returns for the third year to youth hostels in…

Reflections Magazine August 28, 2024
Countywide News
August 28, 2024

Olympic bronze for Oli

MATLOCK rower Oli Wilkes brought a bronze medal back from Paris – on his Olympic…

Reflections Magazine August 28, 2024
Heritage Tomato Panzanella Salad with Nasturtium
Recipes
August 28, 2024

Heritage Tomato Panzanella Salad with Nasturtium

From Dan Smith, head chef at The Peacock at Rowsley DAN (pictured) says that Nasturtium…

Reflections Magazine August 28, 2024
Camera as stitched by Tracey.
Art, Artist of the month
August 28, 2024

From railway signaller to artistic stitcher

While waiting at the traffic lights at Horwich End in the High Peak, observant drivers…

Reflections Magazine August 28, 2024
Vivienne shirt, £42, Macy cable knit tank, £49.50, and Ginger draped trousers, £69, all FatFace. www.fatface.com
Fashion
August 28, 2024

Time to create a Capsule Wardrobe…

Make everyday dressing a breeze with a capsule wardrobe of luxe basics which will stand…

Reflections Magazine August 28, 2024
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