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The Whaley Bridge Chronicle
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Community-focused hyper-local public information service for Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, UK.
News, events, jobs, property listings, volunteer opportunities and more.
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The Whaley Bridge Chronicle @whaleychronicle.bsky.social · Nov 21
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Collage of three views of Whaley Bridge. In one, smiling people in summer clothes are gathered in the sunshine outside an old stone building (the 18th Century Transhipment Warehouse), with trees behind them. Another shows the honey-coloured stone town hall of Whaley Bridge, which has a wrought iron Juliette balcony, supported by ornate carved stone brackets, on the upper floor in the centre of the edifice. The frontage is carved with geometric designs. A clock is attached to the balcony. The building is festooned in red white and blue bunting, and hanging baskets of flowers in the same colours are on either side of its blue wooden doors. The third image shows the junction of two roads in the centre of Whaley Bridge. One road, lined with old-fashioned shops and businesses, leads away, uphill towards a Victorian church spire, which is just visible among tall trees which are in full leaf. Colourful bunting is strung across the high street.
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Inventory tick at the Shepherds in Whaley Bridge. Nice beers and really liked the lounge room
November 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Wintery walkies in Whaley Bridge
A hazy sun in a vrilliant blue sky over Whaley Bridge canal basin. There's steam rising from a narrow boat blending into a misty horizon beyond the boathouse. Trees on the bank still hold a few golden leaves amid almost bare branches. The canal basin reflects the sky, trees, and three narrow boats. There's an empty bench where you could sit awhile and gaze.
November 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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FREE LANTERN-MAKING WORKSHOP TODAY
It's your last chance to create a stunning lantern from paper and willow!
All tuition and materials are provided by the Friends of Memorial Park and Whaley4Wards volunteers. Dress warmly and expect to get messy! Everybody is welcome!
#WhaleyWhatsOn #WhaleyChristmas
A poster shows illuminated lanterns in the shape of a star and gives the details of the workshop: Sunday 23rd November from 1pm till 3:30pm at the Transhipment Warehouse. The event is free.
November 23, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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MISSING HAVING A GREENGROCER'S IN WHALEY BRIDGE?
Do you know that Hockerley Hall Farm shop is only a stone's throw from the town centre?
It sells locally-produced eggs, dairy produce, fruit and veg and more.
39 Hockerley Lane, SK23 7AU.
What3Words: ///pigtails.flicks.diner
#WhaleyShops #ShopLocal
The image is a screenshot of the text in a social media post, dated 29 October. It says: 'We have a fridge now, and we are starting with fresh farm milk. Other dairy products will be coming soon. Free range eggs and produce as always.'
November 7, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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AM Showers tomorrow! With a high of 14C and a low of 9C. Forecasts updated every 30 minutes on the website
November 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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APPEAL FOR FOOD BANK SUPPLIES
Whaley Bridge Food Bank is asking for regular donations of household essentials, including toilet tissue and long life milk. Please take anything you can offer to the Transhipment Warehouse in Whaley Bridge canal basin.
#WhaleyBridge
#FoodBank #WhaleyKindness
Cardboard boxes containing green cartons of long life semi skimmed milk sit on top of a table. In the background are more food supplies, including white and brown bread rolls and a packet of small cakes.
November 7, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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MAKE A CHILD A WHALEY BRIDGE VIP!
Buy something from a collaborating business at the November FAB Market and enter a child's name, to be in with a chance for them to switch on the town's Christmas lights on the 29th of November.
#WhaleyWhatsOn
#WhaleyChristmas
#WhaleyBridge #FestiveMarket #HighPeak
A bright green poster states that the FAB (Food and Arts at the Basin) market will be held on the 8th of November, at Whaley Bridge Canal basin, between 10am and 4pm. An email address to contact the market organisers is at the bottom of the poster. The address is: markets@whaleybridgecanal.org
November 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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#AlphabetChallenge #WeekQforQuiet
No more the sound of willow on leather...
Abandoned cricket pitch at Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire.
📷 #photography #landscapephotography #abandoned
October 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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You can't buck the (insurance) market. This isn't just about flood defences, but about agricultural and building practices and the maintenance of infrastructure (as the inhabitants of Whaley Bridge know) www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk
Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurable, Guardian investigation finds
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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PUBLIC MEETING TO PRESENT SURVEY FINDINGS
The Visit Whaley team will present the results of the recent public opinion survey which gathered ideas from local people for improving our high street. All residents are invited to the Bowling Club on Tue 28th at 7pm. #WhaleyRegen #WhaleyBusiness
The poster includes a photo of Whaley Bridge railway station. The poster's text reads: Whaley Bridge Residents' Meeting 28th October 2025 Whaley Bridge Bowling Club 7pm to 8:30pm DJS Research will be presenting the results of the recent survey All welcome Please arrive in time as we plan to start promptly There will be the opportunity to ask questions and volunteer ideas about how we use the survey results The meeting will be hosted by Cllr Ruth George and the Visit Whaley team: Ali Sims, Danielle Bromley, Alex Noden.
October 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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FANTASTIC TURNOUT FOR STONE PAINTING FOR PEACE WORKSHOP
The new We Welcome Group invited everyone at the Whaley Bridge FAB Market on Saturday to paint messages of love, peace and welcome onto white marble pebbles, which people could keep or donate to the initiative's art trail.
#WelcomingWhaley
A group of ten white stones is depicted; each painted in bright colours with positive messages of love, peace, kindness and inclusivity. The designs include slogans which say 'Be Kind,' 'Whaley Welcomes You,' and 'All You Need Is Love.' The images include hearts, rainbows, flowers, and hands reaching out to each other.
October 13, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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WHALEY BRIDGE REMEMBRANCE SERVICES - 2025
#WhaleyRemembers #WhaleyRespect #WeWillRememberThem
Royal British Legion, Whaley Bridge Town Council and Churches Together Supported by Whaley Bridge Brass Band Remembrance Sunday 9th November 2025. Bridgemont Memorial – 9.30am. Act of remembrance Furness Vale Memorial – 10am. Act of remembrance Whaley Bridge Uniting Church – joint service 10.45am Whaley Bridge Memorial Park – joint service 10.45am All are invited to Uniting Church for refreshments afterwards
October 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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20km from Whaley Bridge to ShiningTor and back via The Swan Inn at Kettleshulme.
September 8, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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PLANNING APPLICATION - WHALEY BRIDGE
Public comments are still being invited on a retrospective application seeking consent for a 25ft long raised garden platform, already built, on 6ft high posts in a residential area. Comments on application HPK/2025/0212 can be made here: tinyurl.com/79m7mts8
A gargantuan timber structure, resembling a stockade, towers just beyond an open-weave chain link fence. The edifice looms oppressively over a small neat informal garden patio in the foreground, which has on it a round wooden table with pots of flowers at its centre, and a pair of matching chairs. The patio is dwarfed by the building and lies in its shadow. Small coloured lightbulbs hang in a row along the bannisters of a flight of steps which lead to a lawned area, accommodating a large tree, beyond the patio. The sky above is cloudy and grey. The dark underside of the structure yawns like a cave to the side of the patio, with the void extending high above the ground, creating an ominous space in contrast to the welcoming nature of the seating area. The overall impression is of a country cottage garden set below a pier or prison watchtower.
September 1, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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ROAD CLOSURE: DISLEY TOPS
Whaley Lane is currently closed to motorists.
We're told that this is due to a burst water main on Disley Tops (Buxton Old Road), with unconfirmed reports coming in of damage to the road surface.
Updates to follow when we receive them.
#WhaleyTravelAndTransport
August 28, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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HIGH ATTENDANCE AT SWIFT EVENT
There was great turnout for last night's guided walk by artist & swift expert Deb Pitman, who has set up a local swift group to conduct regular surveys to log nest sites and supply nesting boxes.
If you'd like to join the group, email whaleychronicle@rowancreative.com
A woman wearing a pink high visibility vest and holding a photograph of a swift in flight, addresses a crowd of people on the pavement on Whaley Bridge high street. The group is of mixed ages: from children to seniors. They are all paying attention as the woman speaks to them.
July 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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TRADE AND TOURISM REVITALISATION MEETING ATTRACTS HIGH ATTENDANCE
The inaugural session for the Community Brainstorm for Whaley Bridge Trade and Tourism filled the meeting room at Uniting Church last night, and a very productive discussion was held between local business owners and the public.
A vibrant high street is decorated with coloured bunting and filled with people, lining its pavements, in preparation for the annual Whaley Bridge carnival.
July 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT UPDATE
At the last meeting of Whaley Bridge Town Council, Ruth George was elected to represent the ward of Fernilee, in addition to her role on DCC.
Congratulations to Ruth, & heartfelt thanks to Cllr Linden Smith, who preceded her, for her long and dedicated service to the town.❤️👏
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MEET YOUR COUNCILLORS
Do you know who your town councillors are?
Here's an introduction to the individuals who currently serve the people of the #WhaleyBridge four wards: Fernilee, Furness Vale, Taxal and Yeardsley.
The contact details for all are here
www.whaleybridgetowncouncil.gov.uk/councillors
July 3, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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The Whaley4Wards volunteer group is appealing for donations of wildflower seeds to sow on the Linear Path that runs behind the Cock pub up to Horwich End.
If you can spare any seeds, please could you donate them by dropping them off at Footsteps Whaley Bridge, 14 Market St.
Many thanks, SK23 7LP. 💚
June 26, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Stumbled across the Whaley Bridge Transhipment Warehouse today - what an incredible place this is for a potter - brilliant selection of secondhand books, DVDs and CDs and super cheap!!
May 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Found a nice route between Poynton and Whaley Bridge via Port Shrigley
Not too much traffic and lots of hills
May 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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A brief but lovely walk by the Whaley Bridge canal. It was only brief cos I was carrying 2 lots of milk, roses, and a packet of wine gums (which were for me) 😆🥛💐
A stretch of canal water, with luscious green trees by the canal side, a house and a wooden shed A rickety large gate which leads down a stoney walk way into the depths of a woodland area in Whaley Bridge A leafy pathway, surrounded by luscious green trees Whaley Bridge canal with a canal boat in the distance. The water is mucky brown and is surrounded by trees
May 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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12km up the Goyt valley from Whaley Bridge to Chapel en le Frith
May 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Link from Peak Forest Tramway at Bugsworth Basin to Whaley Bridge train station (trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Buxton). There is an underpass to turn from the Bugsworth Basin branch of the canal towards Whaley Bridge; it has steep cobbled ramps. cycle.travel/map/journey/...
Peak Forest Tramway - Peak Forest Canal link to Whaley Bridge
A 1mi cycle route planned on cycle.travel.
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June 9, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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Need fresh air this BH weekend without polluting your destination?
Here's a set of station-to-station walks along the Buxton Line: www.outdooractive.com/en/list/poin...
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Point to Point on the Buxton Line
Hiking routes linked to train stations on the Manchester to Buxton line. Occasionally involving additional public ...
www.outdooractive.com
May 24, 2025 at 10:59 AM