The Cream House Dairy (Milk Shack) – Update
Exciting News! – The Cream House Dairy arrives and fit out has started!
The Cream House Dairy is an initiative by Doveridge Parish Council and is dedicated to serving the community with fresh, locally sourced goods and everyday essentials.
Following the closure of the Village Stores and Post Office and listening to your concerns about this at the Extra Ordinary Meeting back in May 2024, the Parish Council tasked themselves with finding a solution to help meet residents’ needs.
After lots of research we partnered with R.L Vernon and who designed the Cream House Diary for us. We collaborated with the Village Hall Committee so that it is situated right in the heart of the village. We hope it will be an asset to the community and trust you will enjoy and make good use of it.
>We have fondly called it “The Milk Shack” during development, but you will see it’s called “The Cream House Dairy” when you visit. The Opening day will be published as soon as the internal fit out is completed.
How does it work?
The Cream House Dairy will be stocked by local suppliers who display their produce in chilled glass cabinets. You will need a bank card (or mobile phone) to make purchases as it’s cashless.
During the first few days members of the Parish Council will be on hand to help anyone with vending and contactless payment.
It’s not just about Dairy!
The Cream House Dairy will provide a range of local produce including fresh milk, cream, milk shakes, ice cream and a range of hot drinks. Other essentials such as bread (bake at home), bacon, sausages cakes and pastries and other delights will be on offer.
Come along to give it a try!
Proposed Opening Hours
In the summer months we hope the Cream House Dairy will be open from 8.00am to 9.00pm and during the winter from 8.00am to 8.00pm
Located next to the village Hall in Sand Lane, Doveridge.
The Cream House Dairy Needs You!
We are looking for volunteers to help us open and lock up each day.
Can you help? If so, please contact Cllr Jo Ewing on 01889 562556
For more information, please contact the Parish Clerk
Clerk-Doveridgepc@hotmail.com or Telephone 07770 394 299
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DCC Home Library Service
Derbyshire County Council Home Library Service
- Do you have mobility issues?
- Are you recovering from an operation or illness?
- No Library near you?
- Are you a full-time carer?
- Do you struggle carrying your books home?
If you’re unable to get to the library, then we’ll bring the library to you!
The Home Library Service is a free delivery and collection service run by Derbyshire Libraries, available to those people who have difficulty accessing libraries. We can deliver library items directly to your home once every 4 weeks, bringing books, both ordinary and large print and audio books on CD or memory stick, depending on your needs.
One of our Home Library Assistants, Stephen Royle, will contact you to find out what types of books you like to read, and what format you prefer, for example large print or audio book. Stephen will then visit you at home every four weeks to deliver the resources, and collect any that you have finished with.
If you are interested in finding out more about the service for yourself, or someone you think may benefit, please contact Stephen on 01629 533837 at Matlock Library, or email Stephen.Royle2@derbyshire.gov.uk, or visit our website www.derbyshire.gov.uk/homelibraryservice.
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Next Parish Council Meetings 8th April 6.30pm
The Annual Parish Meeting will be on Tuesday 8th April 6.30-7.00pm in the main room at the Village Hall. The Citizen of the year will be awarded at this meeting so we do hope you can come along. The Chair will also give his annual report to the Parish.
An Ordinary Council meeting will follow at 7.30pm in the Kitchen. Agendas below;
Annual Parish Meeting 8th April 2025
Ordinary Meeting Agenda 8th April 2025
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A50 Road Closures -31/3 -1/4 (Overnight)
Please see link below to road A50 closures 31/3 – 1/4
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Doveridge Milk Shack!
Following the closure of the Village Store and Post Office, and after nearly 12 months of efforts from the Parish Council to respond to the needs of residents, The Milk Shack is nearly here! Various produce will be available once the installation is complete.Thanks to the team and Cream House Diary and collaboration with the Village Hall. Watch this space for more information on opening date!
Entry last updated on 17 April 2025
Old Post Office – Unit to rent
The owners of the Old Post Office and Shop would like to draw your attention to the notice below. Please see contact information below for more details.
Community Shop Property to Rent
Retail floorspace to rent at 26 High Street ( previously Chinwags Coffee Shop ) for use as a community shop only and for no other purpose, for a minimum 12 month term.
A community shop is -“ A community business that trades for community benefit and is democratically owned and controlled by the Local Community “.
For further information on the property please contact Emma Priestley on 07861 203904.
Entry last updated on 21 March 2025
Agenda for next PC Meeting
Please find below the agenda for the next meeting of Doveridge Parish Council on 18th March, 7.30pm in Village Hall Kitchen
Entry last updated on 22 April 2025
Defibrillator Training at the Village Hall
Doveridge Bowls Club have recently had a Defibrillator installed which is a welcome addition to the one situated outside the Doveridge Village Hall.
They are planning a training session on how to use a defibrillator which will include CPR training too, planned for 31st March at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. This will be open to all residents, more information will be made available by the Bowls Club closer to the date.
Entry last updated on 1 March 2025
Agenda for 4th February 2025
Meeting of Doveridge Parish Council – 4th February 2025, 7.30pm Village Hall Kitchen
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Citizen of the Year Award
Do you know of someone who has gone over and above to support the local community during 2024? We have had some great nominations in previous years so feel sure someone you know is deserving of this prestigious award. Please provide as much evidence as possible in your submission, so the Parish Council can make the award appropriately. The competition is always strong!
The deadline for nominations is 1st February 2025
E Mail your nomination to Clerk-doveridgepc@hotmail.com
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Next Parish Council Meeting 4th February 7.30pm Village Hall
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Next Parish Council Meeting 7th Jan 2025
Please see the agenda for the next Parish Council meeting at 7.30pm on Tuesday 7th January 2025 at the Village Hall (Kitchen)
Entry last updated on 19 December 2024
Statement from Parish Council on Post Office/Shop planning Application
DPC Statement Post Office-Shop Planning Application 24-00972-FUL DEC2024
Entry last updated on 11 December 2024
Bin Collections Christmas 2024
Please see information for bin collections over the festive Period. Happy Christmas!
Christmas Collection Poster 2024
Entry last updated on 2 December 2024
Next Parish Council Meeting
The next Parish Council meeting is on 3rd December 7.30pm in the Village Hall Kitchen.
Agenda: Agenda 3rd December 2024
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Next Parish Council Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 3rd December at 7.30pm in the Village Hall Kitchen.
Entry last updated on 7 November 2024
Vacancy for Parish Councillor
Do you have a keen interest in your local community? Are you willing to become more involved?
Do you want to make a difference?
A vacancy has arisen for a Parish Councillor for Doveridge Parish Council. If you meet the criteria below and want to become actively involved, please contact the Parish Clerk.
- You are an elector for the parish of Doveridge; or
- You have resided in the parish for the past twelve months or rented/tenanted land in the parish; or
- Your principal place of work has been in the parish for the last 12 months or
- You have lived within three miles (direct) of the parish for the past 12 months.
E mail: Clerk-doveridgepc@hotmail.com or call 07770 394 299 to get an application form
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Ashbourne Community Transport
Did you know you can get to Ashbourne for a shopping trip every Friday, Free of Charge? You can book by calling 01335 300670 or by e mailing enquiries@ashbournect.org.uk
Please click on link below for more information;
Derbyshire Dales Shopping Bus | ACT (ashbournect.org.uk)
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Agenda for 2nd July 2024
Please see agenda for the next meeting of Doveridge Parish Council on 2nd July 2024
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