A fantastic line up of local bands - White Van Man, Steal the Recipe, Quintal Jazz, Johnny Quango, Seabird, Martin Hall and Michael Clements - music to suit all tastes.

Talks about innovative environmental projects such as the Derbyshire Car Share Scheme, National Bike Week and the Environmental Voluntary Network - inspiring people to sign up as a volunteer for one of their projects.

A wide range of interesting and informative stalls, plenty of tasty food and special entertainment for children. A rap poem about the festival played at 4pm - Claire Mooney, Roving Poet, inviting contributions to the rap throughout the afternoon.

The evening fundraising gig presented great entertainment to round off a perfect, if chilly, day. Starting at 8 pm at New Mills Town Hall the line up included Bad Dog, Myoho and New Lights Big Band.