Lesley Caddy (Draper)
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Lesley Caddy (Draper)
@teleles.bsky.social
Journalist, community volunteer, puzzler and nature lover, formerly based in Sheffield, now in the heart of the beautiful Peak District.
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Wonderful atmosphere up at the Buxton Fringe in the sunshine last evening. Loads on today - and a Carnival! Go down and support some acts!
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July 12, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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It's been a while since we experienced such a prolonged period of cold weather, and this snow isn't going anywhere soon. It was -7.5°c when I arrived in Bakewell this morning.
January 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Sorry… I couldn’t resist it! 🤣🤣🤣
January 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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The devolution white paper promises local empowerment, but does it mask a shift towards centralised control? | Steve Dawe
Will devolution erode local democracy?
Devolution promises local empowerment, but does it mask a shift towards centralised control? Today’s citizens have a strong social obligation to be as moderate, careful and mindful in their consumer d...
westenglandbylines.co.uk
January 7, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Surely Ed Davey is right here? Either the UK uses formal diplomatic channels to silence Trump’s goon or it will go on for ages, chiselling away at all the positives in the UK/US relations. And the UK needs the force of being a European power in its relationships with the US.
Absolutely this from Ed Davey 👏
January 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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For those feeling gloomy about, well pretty much everything in the news, here’s a winter aconite in flower in a Derbyshire woodland. Tiny thing only a couple of cm high boldly doing its thing facing frosts, storms and snow. ‘Nature never did betray the heart that loved her’
December 19, 2024 at 6:16 PM
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Our Safer Walk & Ride Network for #Buxton has taken a step forward with the surfacing of paths that link local schools and businesses to residential areas. More details in our press release - which made the local paper this week…
December 5, 2024 at 11:38 AM
Been putting up the Buxton Town Team decorations this weekend. Looking good.., 🎄
December 1, 2024 at 6:25 PM
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Brings back memories of a VERY cold night in Buxton '72 - all that for £1.60!
November 26, 2024 at 10:13 AM
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Had a day off. And it was beautiful.
November 20, 2024 at 11:07 PM
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Associated Press to cut 8% of staff through layoffs and buyouts
Associated Press to cut 8% of staff through layoffs and buyouts
Agency president says fewer than half of cuts should affect news division as 121 people reportedly given buyout offers The Associated Press announced on Monday that it plans to reduce its workforce by 8% through a combination of voluntary buyouts and…
dlvr.it
November 18, 2024 at 7:44 PM
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Buxton was fab
November 17, 2024 at 6:17 PM
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@jon4highpeak.bsky.social just been reading about the Buxton to Monsal Trail Very Light Rail proposal… superb idea and I hope it gets some serious consideration. www.buxtontownteam.org/revolution-vlr
Buxton Town Team | Projects | Sustainable Travel Plan
Sustainable Travel Plan – a Buxton Town Team project – Revolution VLR
www.buxtontownteam.org
November 17, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Spectacular sunset tonight - stopped off at Eccles Pike en route home after our final magazine delivery drop.
November 14, 2024 at 5:12 PM
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First post! #Pub porn 🍻 Like great pubs? Like hiking in the countryside? Like hiking to great pubs in the countryside? I’ve got you covered.

No idea if anyone is remotely interested in this. Let’s see.

First up a three day hike from Rye via Bodium to Ticehurst staying at two wineries and a pub
August 17, 2024 at 11:52 AM
A warm welcome at the Buxton Crescent this morning for our Vision Buxton business meeting. What a fantastic place to live, in the heart of the Peak District 😊
November 14, 2024 at 10:56 AM
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I post about stuff I'm doing because good stuff IS happening & maybe YOU can do it too 🙂
This was Saturday's market stall for Earthed Up! #permaculture nursery in Belper in Derbyshire.
Alt tags for more info. Link in the replies.
🌱 #gardening
November 12, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Can’t beat the Peak District on a sunny day! Chrome and Parkhouse in the distance… great backdrop for the latest profile feature in our mag, Pure Peak.
November 12, 2024 at 10:16 AM