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    • 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
    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
    ARTIST Richard Whittlestone, who has a gallery at Pilsley, has just finished work on a painting for the UK Wild Otter Trust. He is donating the painting for the Trust’s funds and it will be part of the charity’s auction later this year. Check out more of Richard’s work at www.richardwhittlestone.co.uk
    Enjoy coffee, cake and lots of creativity!
    Reflections Magazine May 1, 2024
    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
    Craig Maisfield
    A worthy winner – and here’s why…
    Reflections Magazine May 6, 2021
  • Antiques
    • Antiques
    A Victorian oak-cased Admiral FitzRoy Royal Polytechnic barometer, with a special remarks panel, from a property near Bakewell. It made £220 in a recent auction.
    Predicting the weather, thanks to Admiral FitzRoy
    Reflections Magazine December 10, 2024
    The separate pieces of the Meissen trembleuse cup, saucer and cover.
    The vaule of a cuppa
    Reflections Magazine November 1, 2024
    : This dynamic solid silver toast rack designed by Dr Christopher Dresser, c.1880, is only one of seven produced for Alessi by Brian Asquith, hallmarked Sheffield 1992. It weighs 15.5oz and is presented in a fitted box. It made £1,950 in the recent specialist auction.
    A designer way ahead of his time…
    Reflections Magazine August 28, 2024
    A Victorian 18ct gold diamond set snake ring, it made £1,800 in the recent specialist auction. Weighing 7.59g it is interesting to note that buying this antique ring at auction the buyer saved up to 0.42 tonnes of CO2e compared to buying a new ring. Below: A 17th Century antique mourning ring with skull detailing, engraved ‘Anth. Lybbe Ar: Obijt 24th Sept 1674’. Antony Lybbe lived through the era of the English Civil War. The ring made £1,700 in the recent specialist auction.
    Two rings provide dramatic proof that going to auction is best!
    Reflections Magazine August 2, 2024
  • Fashion
    • Fashion
    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
    Mimi longline trench coat, £150, Monsoon. www.monsoon.co.uk
    Winter style all wrapped up
    Reflections Magazine November 1, 2024
    YoungIdeas, Harris Wharf Double Breasted Coat
    YoungIdeas X Henmores
    Reflections Magazine October 1, 2024
  • Food & Drink
    • Recipes
    • Dining Out
    Novak Djokovic’s Crispy Mushroom Polenta
    It’s Veganuary
    Reflections Magazine December 10, 2024
    THIS is a lovely pheasant dish by Eat Game Ambassador Rachel Green, which is on the website eatgame.co.uk
    Game is good for you!
    Reflections Magazine December 10, 2024
    Butter-roast parsnips with hazelnuts and sage
    Butter-roast parsnips with hazelnuts and sage
    Reflections Magazine November 19, 2024
    Braised red cabbage
    The ‘sides’ are what make it special…
    Reflections Magazine November 19, 2024
    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
    The Scotsman’s Pack at Hathersage
    The country inn that really packs a punch!
    Reflections Magazine August 2, 2024
    The George at Hathersage
    Food forged in the fires of Derbyshire
    Reflections Magazine July 3, 2024
  • Gardening
    • Gardening
    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
    A lighthouse is this corner of a Middleton-by-Wirksworth garden.
    The village Open Gardens that attracts visitors from all over the country
    Reflections Magazine May 29, 2024
    Earthed Up! Planting
    Leading the way in sustainable horticulture
    Reflections Magazine May 1, 2024
  • 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
    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
    Head North for big, open spaces!
    Reflections Magazine November 1, 2024
    Fancy a pilgrimage?
    Fancy a pilgrimage?
    Reflections Magazine October 1, 2024
  • People & Places
    • People & Places
    A cloud inversion in the Hope Valley.
    A wonderful sight: cloud inversions in the Peak District
    Reflections Magazine December 10, 2024
    Amanda in her new role as a homeopath, which she is thoroughly enjoying. She said: “Helping restore health to patients is very rewarding and something I am experiencing on a regular basis.” Picture by Helen Rowan Photography.
    A homeopath ‘is like being a detective’
    Reflections Magazine December 10, 2024
    The very last night club down the dissected Corporation Street, just before the A61 Chesterfield Bypass cuts the town in two.
    Rising from an arid desert
    Reflections Magazine December 10, 2024
    The House of Lords, where the Great Matlock Will Case – described as “one of the most remarkable ever known” – was finally played out.
    The great Matlock will case
    Reflections Magazine December 10, 2024
  • 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
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  • 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
    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
    ARTIST Richard Whittlestone, who has a gallery at Pilsley, has just finished work on a painting for the UK Wild Otter Trust. He is donating the painting for the Trust’s funds and it will be part of the charity’s auction later this year. Check out more of Richard’s work at www.richardwhittlestone.co.uk
    Enjoy coffee, cake and lots of creativity!
    Reflections Magazine May 1, 2024
    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
    Craig Maisfield
    A worthy winner – and here’s why…
    Reflections Magazine May 6, 2021
  • Antiques
    • Antiques
    A Victorian oak-cased Admiral FitzRoy Royal Polytechnic barometer, with a special remarks panel, from a property near Bakewell. It made £220 in a recent auction.
    Predicting the weather, thanks to Admiral FitzRoy
    Reflections Magazine December 10, 2024
    The separate pieces of the Meissen trembleuse cup, saucer and cover.
    The vaule of a cuppa
    Reflections Magazine November 1, 2024
    : This dynamic solid silver toast rack designed by Dr Christopher Dresser, c.1880, is only one of seven produced for Alessi by Brian Asquith, hallmarked Sheffield 1992. It weighs 15.5oz and is presented in a fitted box. It made £1,950 in the recent specialist auction.
    A designer way ahead of his time…
    Reflections Magazine August 28, 2024
    A Victorian 18ct gold diamond set snake ring, it made £1,800 in the recent specialist auction. Weighing 7.59g it is interesting to note that buying this antique ring at auction the buyer saved up to 0.42 tonnes of CO2e compared to buying a new ring. Below: A 17th Century antique mourning ring with skull detailing, engraved ‘Anth. Lybbe Ar: Obijt 24th Sept 1674’. Antony Lybbe lived through the era of the English Civil War. The ring made £1,700 in the recent specialist auction.
    Two rings provide dramatic proof that going to auction is best!
    Reflections Magazine August 2, 2024
  • Fashion
    • Fashion
    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
    Mimi longline trench coat, £150, Monsoon. www.monsoon.co.uk
    Winter style all wrapped up
    Reflections Magazine November 1, 2024
    YoungIdeas, Harris Wharf Double Breasted Coat
    YoungIdeas X Henmores
    Reflections Magazine October 1, 2024
  • Food & Drink
    • Recipes
    • Dining Out
    Novak Djokovic’s Crispy Mushroom Polenta
    It’s Veganuary
    Reflections Magazine December 10, 2024
    THIS is a lovely pheasant dish by Eat Game Ambassador Rachel Green, which is on the website eatgame.co.uk
    Game is good for you!
    Reflections Magazine December 10, 2024
    Butter-roast parsnips with hazelnuts and sage
    Butter-roast parsnips with hazelnuts and sage
    Reflections Magazine November 19, 2024
    Braised red cabbage
    The ‘sides’ are what make it special…
    Reflections Magazine November 19, 2024
    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
    The Scotsman’s Pack at Hathersage
    The country inn that really packs a punch!
    Reflections Magazine August 2, 2024
    The George at Hathersage
    Food forged in the fires of Derbyshire
    Reflections Magazine July 3, 2024
  • Gardening
    • Gardening
    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
    A lighthouse is this corner of a Middleton-by-Wirksworth garden.
    The village Open Gardens that attracts visitors from all over the country
    Reflections Magazine May 29, 2024
    Earthed Up! Planting
    Leading the way in sustainable horticulture
    Reflections Magazine May 1, 2024
  • 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
    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