Riverfly Surveying with TDEG
One of the aims of TDEG’s Rivers and Brooks Group is to monitor local waterways and gather real evidence about water quality in our area. We’ve been doing just that, with assistance from the Cressbrook and Litton Flyfishers Club and the Freshwater Biological Association. Both organisations have shared their expertise and enthusiasm with us – […]
People’s Emergency Briefing in Tideswell
In early September, TDEG hosted a “sell-out” to a free screening of the “People’s Emergency Briefing” in Tideswell Community Hall. This film is a synopsis of the National Emergency Briefing (NEB) given at Westminster Hall to 200 Members of Parliament and The House of Lords and 800 leaders, scientists and campaigners in November 2025. The […]
Dairy’s not Scary
Steve West has a genetics background, but now works as a dairy consultant to farmers and processors. His advice also includes market analysis, business and technical advice including genetics, nutrition and optimising productivity. We need to start with some key underpinning facts about UK agriculture. 8% of the farm businesses produce 62% of […]
Dairy Farming and the Environment
An open meeting following the 2026 AGM on 8 September. TDEG were delighted to welcome Steve West, dairy consultant and Judy and Ross Dilks, organic farmers at Hassop Family Farm to give presentations about their work. The talks were followed by questions and discussion. Left to Right – Ross Dilks, Lynn (TDEG Committee member), Judy […]
How you can protect our rivers & brooks
We are lobbying the government for stricter regulations to reduce pollution and to ensure water companies improve water quality. While we push for national change, we can also relieve pressure on our outdated sewerage system at home and at work. Here is how you can help: Flush only the 3 Ps (Pee, Poo, Paper) Wet wipes […]
Notes of TDEG AGM 2026
Fountain Square Church, 8 September 2026 1. Welcome and Introduction Communications Officer and Wildlife project group leader, Lynn, welcomed attendees to the AGM on behalf of the committee. Lynn introduced current committee members present, Neil (Treasurer), Fiona (Secretary) and Jules (Ethical project group leader) and new Rivers & Brooks project group leader, Yasmina. The role […]
TDEG Annual Report 2025-2026
We have produced our Annual Report for 2025-2026. Please click here to read the full document. Our Annual Report will be considered at our AGM on Tuesday, 7.30pm, 8 September, in Fountain Square Church. Everyone is welcome to attend that meeting. The report celebrates all the activities and events undertaken by our members and partnering […]
“Think Hedgehog” – British Hedgehog Preservation Society talk in Tideswell
TDEG were delighted to welcome Morag Boyd from the People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) and the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) to present “Think Hedgehog” at its May open meeting. The FSC was packed, with around eighty people from Tideswell and beyond. The TDEG hedgehog project is working with similar projects across the Peak […]
How to replace an inner tube
Peak Tri Store has put together a video to show you how to replace an inner tube, with Nev’s top tips.
TDEG Committee Notes – 14 April 2026
INVITED All Committee members: Neill (Treasurer), Lynn (Communications Officer), Jules , Helen , Fiona (Secretary), Allen Others invited: Sue , Philip , Jane , Laurie PRESENT Lynn (Communications Officer), Jules, Fiona (Secretary) 1. To appoint a chair for the meeting As three members of the committee were present the meeting was quorate. Lynn was appointed […]
