World Heritage Site Report published

The report from a public consultation held to determine the future of Belper’s historic mills, has been published. As a key part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site (DVMHWS), concerns over the deteriorating condition of the North and East Mills...
Belper 250

Belper 250

2026 is Belper 250, a year of Celebration. Join in and help us to plan 2026 is a BIG year for Belper and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site! 250th anniversary of the first cotton mill opening in Belper. 300 years since the birth of Jedidiah Strutt, the man...

Spring 2025 newsletter

Hello and a very warm welcome to our Spring Newsletter! This edition marks a new streamlined version, with a focus on facts and action, which we hope will keepyou informed As we launch into Spring and the sunshine returns, I’m going to suggest that we follow in...

Special OBM Conference & AGM

I’m delighted to let you know that we have a very exciting afternoon of speakers, stalls and guests lined up for this year’s OBM Conference/AGM. It all takes place on the afternoon of Sunday 8th December at the Nailers Conference Suite in Belper, starting at...