from Duffield, Derbyshire, in the Heart of England

Carsington Water Always worth a visit and just 20 mins. drive from Duffield.

Dr Paul O’Flanagan retires
After 31 years living and working in Duffield, Dr Paul O’Flanagan retired from Appletree Medical Practice on the 1 May 2008.
During his time in Duffield he became a highly valued and cherished part of the Community and the team at Appletree medical centre.

A Golden Deal for Ecclesbourne School
Ecclesbourne School has paved the way for developments which will benefit the whole community as well as provide bettersporting and academic facilities for students.
Working in partnership with the Derby-based Radleigh Group, the school is proposing a new indoor sports hall with changing facilities, a fitness suite, upgrading the existing netball/tennis courts and a five-lane heated indoor swimming pool at the school’s site on Wirksworth Road.

Duffield Leading the way in Kiddies play Facilities
A £95,000, state of the art playground is to be opened at the end of the month at Gray’s Recreational Ground in Snake Lane.
Duffield Parish Council is planning an official opening on May 26th at 1.00pm and would like villagers to go along and take advantage of the new facility.

The Bay Leaf Restaurant in Town Street, Duffield is open again.
The Bay Leaf owners would like to apologise for closing recently without prior notice. There were a few problems with the renewal of the lease coupled with unexpected personnel changes.
However, the original owners Rushon Ahmed and his chef brother Ain Ullah are returning efreshed with some exciting new dishes and an attractive new décor. Bookings are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call 01332 843384 or 0786 3193714.

All the above stories and more are in this months free online issue of the Duffield Scene.

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