Space Is The Place: The Night Sky Over Belper, September 2023
In September’s Night Sky Over Belper: Jupiter and Saturn are well positioned for observation. The Harvest Moon on the 29th
Read MoreIn September’s Night Sky Over Belper: Jupiter and Saturn are well positioned for observation. The Harvest Moon on the 29th
Read MoreIn August’s Night Sky Over Belper: Jupiter and Saturn return to the evening sky. The supermoon on the 31st is
Read MoreIn July, The Night Sky over Belper. Venus is bright but catch it while you can, look out for meteors,
Read MoreIn June’s Night Sky Over Belper: The Summer Solstice, NLCs, Summer Days, the Moon and Planets. Summer Solstice: 21st
Read MoreMay’s Night Sky: Venus is the most visible planet, blazing in the evening sky; Mars is in the constellation of
Read MoreApril’s Night Sky brings: Spring Meteor Showers; Venus is the most visible planet, blazing in the evening sky; Mars is
Read MoreThe Night Sky Over Belper, March 2023: Mars and Venus, Star Count Survey, the Vernal Equinox, British Summer Time begins.
Read MoreIn the Night Sky Over Belper. Comet ZTF, CPRE Star Count 2023, Jupiter, Mars and Venus on view. Space
Read MoreIn January’s Night Sky: Space Missions 2023, Occultation of Mars and Geminids observation notes, Star Count, Venus, Jupiter and Mars.
Read MoreIn December’s Night Sky: Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars are all on view. The Winter solstice is on the 21st.
Read MoreIn November’s Night Sky: Notes from the Partial Solar Eclipse, Artemis 1 and Virgin Orbit Launches, Jupiter and Mars, November
Read MoreAn award-winning short film highlighting the impact of rural domestic abuse is set for a special screening in Belper on
Read MoreNote, late posting due to the Nailed site being down for most of October. In October’s Night Sky. Jupiter is
Read MoreHeartfelt tributes have been paid to a “wonderful, devoted and kind” Derbyshire councillor, known for her heavy involvement in charity
Read MoreWhen summertime brings its flowers and greenery to rural Derbyshire, the tradition of Well-Dressing is certain to return. From roadsides
Read MorePlans for a car park expansion in a Belper have been heavily stripped back after costs spiralled to £1 million.
Read MoreWith Belper becoming increasingly popular with visitors, a new Instagram account is shouting about the best of the best when
Read MoreIn September’s Night Sky. A good month to view Jupiter. A Harvest Moon on the 10th. The Moon occults Uranus
Read MorePeople are being invited to dust off their boots to join in a celebration of the great outdoors. The annual
Read MoreA £1.14bn devolution deal has been agreed to try to kick start economic development in the East Midlands and create an
Read MoreA Derbyshire dad has won almost £20,000 compensation in damages from Derbyshire police after he was headbutted by an on-duty
Read MoreA free community event by artist Seiko Kinoshita will be taking place at St Peter’s Church, Belper, Sunday on September
Read MoreBusinesses in Belper have been working together to reduce the amount of waste they produce as part of a new
Read MoreIn August’s Night Sky Over Belper: Jupiter and Saturn return to the evening sky. A supermoon on the 12th clashes
Read MoreThis Saturday sees the July date for Transition Belper’s Green Exchange, where you can recycle Tetrapacks, find out about Transition’s
Read MoreResidents, businesses and community groups are encouraged to have their say on ambitious long-term plans that will help shape a
Read MoreIn a potential record breaking first for the UK, temperatures of up to 40°C have been forecast, leading the Met
Read MoreA number of residents living near a Derbyshire pub have raised concerns over claims of drunk and disorderly behaviour, including
Read MoreDerbyshire’s Conservative county council leader has said Boris Johnson’s administration has caused “intolerable” “damage” to the Conservative brand and is
Read MoreFriday sees live music from Ed Hulse from 3pm. No28 Café will be serving hot drinks, tasty savouries and hand-made
Read MorePlans for 60 homes specifically for people aged 55 and above have been submitted in a Derbyshire town. The application,
Read MoreMandatory face masks have been brought back in Derby, Chesterfield and Burton’s hospitals – just weeks after Covid rules were
Read MoreIn July’s Night Sky Over Belper: You will have to get up early to see the planets this month. There
Read MoreSunday (July 3rd) sees the return of the summer Belper Food Festival, organised by Belper Town Council, and involving many
Read MoreDerbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster has launched a county-wide survey to help her strengthen the policing services local
Read MoreThis Sunday, at the Belper Food Festival, No.28 café is showcasing local artists and street food from the Ghanaian Pot.
Read MoreIn June’s Night Sky: All the planets appear in the early morning sky. The Summer Solstice is on the 21st.
Read MoreIn May’s Night Sky: A Total Lunar Eclipse at dawn, Cosmological sounds, the Hercules Cluster and a Happy Birthday to
Read MoreIn April’s Night Sky: Spring Meteor Showers, Double stars in Leo and the Plough, Galaxies to locate in Leo. Venus
Read MoreIn March’s Night Sky: Notes on the CPRE Star Count. The Vernal Equinox and clocks go forward. The Beehive Cluster.
Read MoreIn February’s Night Sky: Take part in the CPRE Star Count. The Orion Nebula. Sirius. Jupiter and Venus. CPRE
Read MoreIn the Night Sky Over Belper: Space Missions for 2022 – everybody is going to the Moon. Jupiter shines in
Read MoreIn December’s Night Sky: Look out for meteors; try and find Comet Leonard; Venus, Jupiter and Saturn are still on
Read MoreIn November’s Night Sky: Look out for meteors, observe Jupiter and the GRS, check out Saturn while you can, find
Read MoreIn October’s Night Sky: The Andromeda Galaxy, Jupiter and the GRS, The Orionids Meteor Shower, Clocks go back on the
Read MoreIn September’s Night Sky. A good month to view Jupiter and Saturn; A Harvest Moon on the 20th; The stars
Read MoreIn the Night Sky Over Belper. August brings: the Perseids meteor shower, the Summer Triangle, first looks at Jupiter and
Read MoreIn the Night Sky Over Belper: A report on the partial eclipse of the Sun, NLCs, July meteors, notes on
Read MoreIn the Night Sky Over Belper: A partial eclipse of the Sun on the 10th June, NLCs, Summer Days, the
Read MoreIn the Night Sky Over Belper: Finding Algieba, a chance to spot Mercury, Venus returns to the night sky, May’s
Read MoreIn the Night Sky Over Belper: The CPRE Star Count results. Finding the Beehive Cluster. The Lyrid Meteor Shower. April
Read MoreIn the Night Sky Over Belper: More Mars in March, Clocks go forward, Spring has Sprang, Another Supermoon, CPRE starcount,
Read MoreIn the Night Sky Over Belper: Mars is the only bright planet, take part in the Star Count, missions to
Read MoreIn the Night Sky Over Belper: Mars still shines in the south, Venus shines in the dawn sky. A possible
Read MoreIn the Night Sky Over Belper. December brings: The Geminids meteor shower, the conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter. Mars still
Read MoreIn this month’s night sky over Belper: Mars is prominent in the East, Venus is bright and visible before dawn.
Read MoreIn October’s Night Sky: A very good month to view Mars; Jupiter, Saturn and Venus are all bright and visible;
Read MoreIn September’s Night Sky. A good month to view: Jupiter, Saturn and Mars. Venus shines bright in the early morning.
Read MorePrint-at-home copies of the big house placards have been requested for displaying in windows. Included below is the leaflet in
Read MoreFor the past 4 years, Save Belper Lane have been fighting against the proposed development of green fields within Belper’s
Read MoreIn August’s Night Sky: Comet NEOWISE is fading. The Perseids meteor shower peaks on the 12th / 13th. Jupiter, Saturn
Read MoreBelper’s World Heritage Status has been endangered by the decision of the Secretary of State, Robert Jenrick, to allow building
Read MoreBelper Market will return to the Market Place on the 11th July. The market will take place between 8.30am and
Read MoreRhys Hancock appeared at Derby Crown Court on Monday 6th July via videolink from HMP Nottingham, where he pleaded guilty
Read MoreIn July’s Night Sky Over Belper: Jupiter and Saturn appear in the evening, Venus moves to the morning. Another Comet?
Read More“Coming Up For Air” is an online fortnightly showcase for some of the talent and inspirational community projects that are
Read More(Our writer asked to remain anonymous) I live in Belper, which as most people know is a very white area,
Read MoreBy Jackie and Alastair Blackett Do you think about the bees in your garden? Where do they live? What about
Read MoreEditor’s note: This is the first article in Nailed’s 4 years which contains swearing and offensive language, but after some
Read MoreIn response to the current upsurge of racism, and international calls to address overt and covert domestic racism by Black
Read More“Coming Up For Air” is an online fortnightly showcase for some of the talent and inspirational community projects that are
Read MoreIn the June Night Sky Over Belper: The 3 stages of twilight, noctilucent clouds, the summer solstice, the Moon and
Read MoreZoom in! See how BTC operates council meetings during lockdown. On Tuesday 9th June, Belper Town Council will be holding
Read More“Coming Up For Air” is an online fortnightly showcase for some of the talent and inspirational community projects that are
Read MoreThis weekend would have seen Transition annual ECO Festival Belper Goes Green. The Covid-19 lockdown has put paid to that
Read More“Coming Up For Air” is an online fortnightly showcase for some of the talent and inspirational community projects that are
Read MoreIt all started one afternoon with excruciating pain in my abdomen accompanied by vomiting. This continued for about 7 hours
Read MoreContrary to headlines in the most appalling newspapers, lockdown continues, in full. Belper was supposed to have a full day
Read MoreIn the Night Sky Over Belper, May’s highlights include: A bright full Moon on the 7th. Venus is in its
Read MoreLockdown has seen Belper lose its vibrant culture and festivals this summer, but Belper Fringe has arranged a program of
Read MoreDrivers are being reminded to ensure their vehicles are in good condition and to take extra care with increased numbers
Read MoreOver a thousand patients have now been admitted to Derby and Burton’s hospitals with Covid-19 – around half of whom
Read MoreDerbyshire Wildlife Trust has published a report today which shows that research, produced by the Government’s Animal and Health Agency
Read MorePolice staff from the Crime Scene Investigation team in Ripley have teamed up with a local business and donated materials
Read MoreFoundation Derbyshire have established a Coronavirus Response Fund as a vehicle for distributing the various donations and funding streams they
Read MoreDerbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa is appealing for people to act with kindness and respect in community pharmacies
Read MoreAction Fraud and Cyber Protect Officers have received reports about sextortion phishing emails in Derbyshire and Nationally. They are similar
Read MoreBy Kate Smith, Liberal Democrat Candidate for election as Police and Crime Commissioner POLITICAL “GOVERNMENT’S HAND WILL BE FORCED
Read MoreLIVE LEGO is here! Fleet Arts are offering a Zoom access remote Lego session for the Lego loving. Fleet Arts
Read MoreYesterday our MP, Pauline Latham, told parliament that resources to domestic abuse helplines should be increased so that victims have
Read MoreWe are raising awareness of how you can contact the police, or local support services, if you are experiencing domestic
Read MoreIf you have a bike please keep it safe and secure- that’s the advice following a recent number of thefts
Read MoreAlthough I have known about corona-virus for a while, I didn’t really think it would affect me to start with.
Read MoreThis is a piece by guest writer Nell Holland, a “Belper Girl” in Australia. Many years ago, I was my
Read MoreFleet Arts is offering 2 regular events during lockdown, which are available online. Fleets Arts Facebook Fleet Arts Website
Read MoreIt was emptying the little garden shed out the back when I first felt it really hard, that this was
Read MoreOn Saturday March 21st the wind was strong and milling was good. Stocks of flour and freshly milled flour were
Read MoreSpencer Grove care home resident, Eva Clamp, celebrated her 100th birthday by hosting a party at her long-term home. Her
Read MoreBELPER lost its finest advocate and champion last week, with the death of historian Mary Smedley (nee Millward). Born in
Read MoreThe fragility of an unfunded independent press is illustrated by the lockdown. Nailed is entirely volunteer-run, and minimally funded by
Read MoreTrading Standards are warning residents to be vigilant after an incident which occurred in Long Eaton. A resident was called
Read MoreHundreds of carers, regularly visiting thousands of vulnerable and elderly people across Derbyshire, have been told not to wear protective
Read MoreProfessor Neil Fergusson, an infectious disease modeller at Imperial College London and member of the government’s Scientific Advisory Group for
Read MoreIn the Night Sky Over Belper, April’s highlights include: A bright full Moon on the 7th-8th. Venus gets brighter. The
Read MoreWe now move from a light lockdown, to an enforced lockdown. Everyone is required to comply with the rules which
Read MorePrime Minister Boris Johnson has written to every household in the UK to address every family and individual, and outline
Read MoreAlthough pubs were initially allowed to sell alcohol as a takeaway item after being ordered to close, this is no
Read MoreHere we share a tale from Rachael Fox of how the coronavirus crisis is affecting life in Belper. If you
Read MoreAt 8.30pm last night Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave his nightly statement of changes from Downing Street in regards to
Read MorePrime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that all bars, pubs, clubs, cinemas and leisure facilities in the UK will close,
Read MoreA VIRAL RHYME If like me, you’re fed up of total gloomy reaction Here’s a few words that might prove
Read MoreDelivery services ramped up in response to crisis Businesses across the area are responding to the restrictions imposed by ‘social
Read MoreA new Facebook Group is encouraging all those stuck at home for the duration of the coronavirus crisis to turn
Read MoreCommunity comes together in face of virus In these extraordinary times our community response to Government advice to stay at
Read MoreSchools across the entire UK have been ordered by the government to shut until further notice, as part of the
Read MoreVegan Revelation are organising a collection of “food and stuff” for Simona, our Big Issue seller. With the curreng crisis
Read MoreLast night (Monday 16th March) the government’s plan to tackle the Coronavirus (Covid-19) took a severe turn away from the
Read MoreMany events have to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We expect closures to increase from Monday, and to
Read MoreMeasures against Covid-19 are changing as the national situation changes. There are currently 1140 confirmed cases. As tests are now
Read MoreThere is a lot of misinformation being shared on social media. Misinformation is things which are not true, which are
Read MoreLocal Election The local election in May has been cancelled due to Covid-19. The election will take place at a
Read More‘Time For Me’ is a workshop for mature women. We are inviting mature women to a supportive workshop where we
Read MoreThe proposed Ambergate Motor Heritage Centre had been approved by Amber Valley Borough Council in October for the former Richard
Read MoreAmber Valley Borough Council is to rent out an entire floor of its headquarters to the NHS to make space
Read MoreThe Covid-19 pandemic has caused all kinds of irrational behaviour, from aggressively trying to sell lies about it not being
Read MoreIn the Night Sky Over Belper, March brings: A Supermoon on the 9th. The Vernal Equinox on the 20th. Venus
Read MoreThe family in Belper who were being tested for coronavirus have received the results of their tests for Covid-19 and
Read MoreFollowing our report, on Friday, of a family in Belper who have self-isolated after exposure to a confirmed case of
Read MoreA family from Far Laund in Belper are in self isolation, after one family member came into contact with the
Read MorePeople are rationally concerned about coronavirus, which has taken the lives of 2800 worldwide and spread across the globe from
Read MoreDerbyshire Wildlife Trust has revealed ambitious plans to create a home ready for a family of beavers to move in
Read MoreThis Saturday sees the February date for Transition Belper’s Green Exchange, where you can recycle Tetrapacks, swap books, find out
Read MoreThis year is doubly unusual because not only is it a leap year but the May Day bank holiday has
Read MoreA rock music and biker festival in the Derbyshire countryside has been allowed to go ahead despite significant concerns about
Read MorePlans to build 180 homes in Belper are set to be submitted. Housing giant Gladman is behind the proposals, which
Read MoreWe are urging drivers, particularly Ford owners, to be security conscious after a number of thefts across the county. During
Read MoreDetails of Amber Valley’s new bin collection contract have been revealed in a leaked document. The document, drawn up by
Read MoreA team representing local charity Sight Support Derbyshire achieved its best ever results in Huub Track Attaque at Derby Arena,
Read MoreOfficers would like to trace the man in this image in connection with the theft of a car in Derby,
Read MoreThis weekend’s away game for the Nailers (Belper Town FC) against the Stocksbridge Steels, at Stocksbridge, was called off due
Read MoreLocal musician, singer and songwriter Darren Claxton from Heage has been selected to play as support artist to Lawrence Fox
Read MoreOn Monday 2nd March, Adrian Farmer will be giving a talk on the history of news in Belper, from the
Read MoreThe Conservative leader of the county council has insisted that “austerity is over” and says Derbyshire has a bright future
Read MoreThe county council is set to spend £90,000 on a Festival of Derbyshire, starting with a series of events to
Read MoreMy Happy Space is ending, and there are only two more sessions which you can attend. The anxiety friendly wellbeing
Read More1. Emails saying they are from HMRC are threatening members with arrest if they don’t pay their tax bills. HMRC only informs
Read MoreResidents in parts of Amber Valley are being urged to review their home and vehicle security following several crimes in
Read MoreLet your flights of fancy wing it down to Strutt’s North Mill today. There will be beasts, bugs, birds and
Read MoreThe long awaited reforms to police complaints and discipline regulations came into force from the 1st February. These reforms form part
Read MoreAn “exceptional, knowledgeable and committed” former mayor of Amber Valley and long-serving councillor has died aged 75. Cllr Norman Bull,
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