All hail the “Buxton Stump”

Here’s another view from our resident Buxtonian, Mr Grumpy of Buxton.
That new chappie Prime Minister David Cameron has called for more to be done to market Britain as a destination for foreign visitors as well as those at home.
Apparently, Mr Cameron has urged people to be “more proud” of the UK, its natural assets and [...]

Crb Checks – Needless Nightmare or a Necessity?

Here’s another article from our resident Mr Grumpy of Buxton!

In a society as paranoid as the UK most people will have heard of the CRB Checks and have probably encountered some form of CRB Checking or have known somebody who has. Well, in the last month, a friend of mine has also experienced it within [...]

Buxton Market – what market?

Buxton Market – what market?
Here’s another article from our resident Mr Grumpy of Buxton!
I have to laugh when I read “Buxton…. has a thriving twice weekly market” or “Number of stalls: 50-70″ or “that appeal to residents and attract visitors to High Peak.”
There I am, in my shorts, cotton [...]

A537 Cat and Fiddle Speed Camera Fiasco

Here’s another rant contribution from our resident Buxton moaner Mr Grumpy!

Some weeks ago, I wrote my column highlighting the introduction of Average Speed Cameras on the A537 Cat and Fiddle Road. It got a mixed response from all readers of ‘About Buxton’, ranging from those opposed to Speed Cameras to those who [...]

Spring (and A54 Cat & Fiddle Speed Cameras) have Sprung

Here’s another rant contribution from our resident Buxton moaner Mr Grumpy!
Well, spring has sprung, but its not the only thing that has suddenly and mysteriously sprung up on the A537 and A54.

Yes, they are heeeerrrrrrrrre. The long publicised average speed cameras have appeared. Now a well heeled sceptic [...]

Mr Grumpy of Buxton says – Could there be an election soon?

Well, having only just taken down the Xmas decorations and already another type of decoration is appearing around the local streets and in house windows. I awoke the other morning to find amongst the various junk mail that half a rain forest had been posted through my letter box in the form of various spin [...]

Mr Grumpy of Buxton says – Let there be light!

How many more reports of muggings, knife attacks or women assaulted in the poorly lit areas of the TOWN CENTRE do we have to read before something is done?

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