The Parish Pod

We went along to the Town Street Tap in Duffield to chat to the top brass of the carnival committee to find out what is happening at Duffield Carnival in 2026

We hear from Campbell Salloway about one of Duffield's most precious assets. The White Hart Pub.

We would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas. It's the special time of year where friends and family come together and let bygones be bygones. We went down to the White Hart to hear Reverend Hughes tells us all about the Christian message and this very special time of year.

As headteacher of William Gilbert Endowed C of E Primary School in Duffield, I am often reminded of the extraordinary legacy that surrounds our school—not just in its rich history dating back to 1565, but in the ongoing support that continues to shape the lives of our pupils long after they leave us. Many former pupils are now parents at the school!   Our school benefits from the support of two st...

We headed down to the revamped Patten Makers arms on Crown street to have a chat with Nigel Hooker, President of the Duffield Community Association (DCA). Listen in to what the DCA does in Duffield from grants to carnivals and bulb planting to big bangs! DCA Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071128075629 https://www.duffieldvillage.co.uk/apply-for-a-grant/ Pattenmakers Arms...

We talk all things amateur dramatics with Cheryl from the Quarndon Amateur dramatics society. Diving into performances, auditions and their latest production, ' No Sex Please, We're British'. https://quarndonquads.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/QUADSDerby https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/venueplan/ydbqqvrwvznx

Raise a glass with us as The Parish Pod goes behind the bar at Bradmans Wine Bar in the heart of Duffield along Town Street. Our special guest is owner Tom Morris , the driving force behind one of the area’s most talked-about wine destinations. Tom shares how Bradmans grew from a local dream into a go-to spot for superb wines, lively tastings and unforgettable evenings. From sourcing exceptional b...

In this episode we chat to Pauline Latham OBE. Your Hosts Steve Knee, Pippa Rowen, and Greg Broadbent talk to Pauline about her time in politics. Spanning over 4 decades and we try and unpick some of the key moments which have impacted her and our community.

In this episode we do a dive into local government reform. Our usual hosts Greg Broadbent, Steve Knee and Pippa Rowen are all present and very happy to introduce our first special guest Simon Gladwin who is chief Executive of Amber Valley Borough Council. ABVC are currently running a consultation into LGR and would love our listeners to get involved. Links below. https://bit.ly/Derbyshire-consulta...

Welcome to the Parish Pod — your local lowdown on all things politics, parish, and community. My name is Greg Broadbent and my co-hosts are Pippa Rowen, Steve Knee, all serving councilors on the Duffield Parish Council. We’re diving into what’s happening on the ground, the decisions that matter, and how your local council really works behind the scenes — without the jargon, and with just a touch o...