Whitworth Views
24th February 2026

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Cricket Community Mourns Ian Bestwick, 0‑run 137‑ball Legend

Ian Bestwick, 49, Darley Dale cricketer known for a 0‑run, 137‑ball innings in August 2024, died suddenly on 25 August. He was also a senior union rep at Rolls‑Royce. Read more: getnews.me/cricket-community-mourns... #cricket #darleydale #ianbestwick

#DarleyDale yesterday. 3 Swallow, Buzzard, 4 Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Greenfinch, 2 Chaffinch, Song Thrush, Pheasant, Raven, 3 C.Crow, 5 Jackdaw, 2 Magpie, 10 Rook, 4 Goldfinch, Great Tit, Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Wren, Dunnock, 2 House Sparrow. Plus 3 House Martin over #Belper @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social

Lesser Scaup, Ring-necked Duck, GN Diver & Rt Diver today at #CarsingtonWater then at least 2 Hawfinch in churchyard at #DarleyDale

Planting the Darley Dale tree, current Council Leader Cllr Steve Flitter with former Leader David Fearn, the last surviving member of the original council.

Civic Chair Cllr Peter Slack, consort Mrs Tracey Hancock and ward member Cllr Stuart Lees plant the anniversary tree in Ashbourne.

In Bakewell, Civic Chair Cllr Peter Slack, consort Mrs Tracey Hancock with Joint Deputy Leader Cllr Neil Buttle, Trees & Landscape Officer Chris Payne and Council Leader Cllr Steve Flitter.

In Hall Leys Park, Civic Chair Cllr Peter Slack with Matlock ward members Cllrs Steve Wain, Martin Burfoot and Sue Burfoot and Council Leader Cllr Steve Flitter.

Native trees have been planted in each of the Derbyshire Dales' 5 towns to mark our 50th anniversary year.

Taking part at #DarleyDale was David Fearn, the last surviving member of the original Council, who went on to serve as Council Leader ⏬

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