Category Archives: Beautiful Barlborough

Charity Bag Scam?

Received in the Inbox: 11:22 2nd December 2012 Dear Barlborough Life I have had a charity bag put through my door, supposedly from Troop Aid, for collection on Tuesday. Troop Aid looks like a good charity to support, se their web site http://www.troopaid.info/     … Continue reading

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Royal Oak Beer Festival – This Weekend

Received in the Inbox: 09:57 19th August 2012 Dear Barlborough Life As a regular reader of your blog I know that you don’t normally promote this sort of event, however if you could spare a few column inches it would be truely … Continue reading

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Rose and Crown Refurbished and Reopened?

Received in the Inbox: 13:12 22nd June 2012 Dear Barlborough Life Lots of activity at the Rose & Crown with the Royal Wedding banner being taken down at last and what looks like a makeover for the exterior. A sign … Continue reading

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Barlborough Untidy Village of the Year – Winner 2012

Received in the Inbox: 11:59 16th June 2012 Dear Barlborough Life Last night on the way back from watching the England match in the village (didn’t they do well) two ladies in our group removed the foot high weeds from … Continue reading

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Barlborough Village Jubilee Event – Thank you

Received in the Inbox: 11:05 3rd June 2012 Dear Barlborough Life Would you please post a thank you on the blog to the resident who organised the Jubilee Event on Slayley Green. The event was excellent with a good turn out from … Continue reading

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Barlborough Village Jubilee Event – Saturday 2nd June

Saturday 2nd June Slayley Green from Mid Day Please bring your own table, chairs and food for an informal gathering of Barlborough residents

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+++++Car Thieves Back In Barlborough+++++

Received in the Inbox: 11:52 7th May 2012 Dear Barlborough Life Someone attempted to take my car last night. Woke up this morning to find the back window smashed, the L tail light broken and the boot damaged.  Needless to … Continue reading

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Royal Oak Restaurant – 5* Food & Service

Received in the Inbox: 25th March 2012 10:29 Dear Barlboroughlife I thought I should write and inform our local residents of a fantastic restaurant on our door step in Barlborough. The Royal Oak has been totally refurbished and has an … Continue reading

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June’s Celebration

Derbyshire Times Published Date: 30 September 2009 ‘June’s celebration Green-fingered June Widdowson (above) is celebrating after receiving a special Judges’ Award for her garden at Stonecroft guest house in this year’s East Midlands in Bloom competition. Judges Martin Latimer and … Continue reading

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