Location.

We are on a hill on the edge of the Peak District, overlooking a long valley to the next high peak.
The photo on the right shows the view from one edge of the hill. Part of the town is built on the side of this hill, although these houses are hidden behind the trees. The rest of the town is built on the top of the hill, behind the camera view.

Although the town is small, position within the town can make a great impact on the distance and direction of CB signals. Those on top of the hill get a great signal in all directions. For those on the side of the hill or in the valley, much can depend upon the position around the hill - some people get more signal towards Derbyshire, while others may get a better signal towards parts of Nottinghamshire or Yorkshire.

Being in a small town can leave you cut off, but it can also be seen as a great central position from which you can access many towns or cities... but without the pollution.

A short trip away, is the town of Chesterfield. The town boasts many shops, an open air market and, through summer months, free street entertainment.
As, in reality, there is no such thing as free, maybe I should define "free". Anyone can visit the town and watch the street performances - and these performers will not have a hat on the ground or, in any other way, request any payment or "donation". As it seems that the local council pay them to perform, really it is the local people and businesses who fund it through local taxes. However, any visitors will bring extra money into the town - so maybe it pays for itself.

At the end of October and the beginning of November, there are several fireworks displays. Many of these are free entry, but those where there is a charge to enter the grounds may be watched from outside.

On the right are photos taken at one such display - 25 minutes of continuous fireworks and laser displays set to music by a professional display company. This is not the type of display where they light one at a time and then you sit waiting for the next - these displays are timed to perfection, with several fireworks going at the same time.

There is a small charge to enter the grounds, but there is nothing to stop people from watching from all around the town. With the very reasonable ticket price, they sell out within days. Thousands more people line the streets or watch while having a drink at one of several pubs with a perfect view of the display.

There are many other events all year round, including food and drink festivals, craft fairs, well dressings, Robin Hood events, medieval fights and much more. Although some may charge an entrance fee, many events are free.

This part of the Peak District boasts many other attractions - Castles, stately homes, a crooked spire, a tramway village, a famous archaeological site and much more.