Peter Patilla

Peter Patilla receives the 2019 Community Award.

Crich Firefighters

Crich Firefighters receive the 2018 CACN Community Award.

Stephanie Day

Stephanie Day receives the 2017 CACN Community Award.

Doreen Mason

Doreen Mason receives the 2016 CACN Community Award.

Joyce and Paul Sayles

Joyce and Paul Sayles receive the 2015 CACN Community Award.

Valerie Thorpe

Valerie Thorpe receives the 2014 CACN Community Award.

Esme Woolley

Esme Woolley receives the 2013 CACN Community Award.

Phil Dolby

Phil Dolby receives the 2012 CACN Community Award

George and Heather Johnson

George and Heather Johnson receive the 2011 CACN Community Award.

Ken Heywood

Ken Heywood receives the 2010 CACN Community Award.

Sylvia Taylor

Sylvia Taylor receives the 2009 CACN Community Award.

Derek Killingsley-Smith

Derek Killingsley-Smith recieves the 2008 CACN Community Award.

Fritchley community volunteers

Celebrating Fritchley volunteers

From small beginnings, the Fritchley Community Association (FCA) has grown into a force to be reckoned with, as Dom Andrews discovered in this article...

It’s good to talk

Andy Harding talks about his experience of volunteering with Crich Careline. 

I thought talking to old ladies would be boring: all blue rinse and daytime TV. It turns out they’re into all sorts of weird stuff. Pro wrestling, for instance. Read more here 

Lifeline for parents

Two well-established local groups offer welcome support to those with young children. Both Toy Library and Popalong provide a lifeline for parents, with hot drinks, friendly faces and listening ears in abundance, thanks to the efforts of the volunteers who run them. Read more here

All aboard!

In full control

Passionate about trams? Enjoy meeting new people? Crich Tramway Village could be the volunteering destination for you! Read more here...

Crich Churchwarden

The ceremonial but working warden

Of all the voluntary roles that have kept Crich functioning over the centuries, that of churchwarden is probably the most ancient. Read more about this important role.

Margaret Lane

Being the chair of CPC

A chat with Margaret Lane, Chair of Crich Parish Council. What's involved? What does the Council do? How can you get involved? Find the answers here.

Showtime at Fritchley School

Playing a great tune in Fritchley

Musicals magic and fabulous flautists at Fritchley School. Find out how the children have been making music in this article.

Farewell from Cheryl Julian

Head teacher retires

Memories to treasure... Cheryl Julian looks back at the 18 years she spent as Headteacher of Crich Junior School. Read the full article.

Learning the ropes

Ringing is well within the capabilities of most people. The initial teaching takes several weeks, after which a learner can begin ringing with the rest of the team. Read more about how you could get involved.

Where there’s Derbyshire, there’s brass

Learn more about the long history of Brass Bands in our area here

Harvest Hymn

We Plough the Fields and Scatter was written by Matthias Claudius in German, based on Psalm 144, published in 1782 and translated into English by Jane Montgomery Campbell in 1861. Read more about it in this fascinating article.

Together in electric dreams

Around two years ago, a mysterious ‘S’ logo appeared on a building on Coasthill, which had formerly housed the Crich SureStart Centre. Read about Soundgas, the business that now occupies these premises.