Crich Standard
Crich Standard
Features index
Why Crich is such a great area to visit...
The villages of Crich, Fritchley and Whatstandwell have so much to offer visitors. Read about some of the attractions and things to do here.
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For the Love of Live
Live & Local brings a wide range of top quality professional and leading amateur shows to the Glebe.
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All aboard at Crich Tramway Village
Passionate about trams? Enjoy meeting new people?
Crich Tramway Village could be the volunteering destination for you!
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Crich Well Dressings
Well Dressings in Crich are displayed in the 2nd week in July
Find out more about this wonderful Derbyshire tradition here
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Running a B&B
Running a B&B certainly has plenty of challenges and rewards, which you can read about here
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Aqueduct Cottage- restoring a local landmark
Aqueduct cottage has a long history, it's next chapter is set to be just as exciting as those that came before! Find out more here
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Whatstandwell Festival
A fantastic local festival just on our doorstep
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Ay Up me duck
Learn the meaning of some of the trickier Derbyshire dialect here
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Crich Fete
A fantastic village event in mid-July
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Shows at the Glebe
The Glebe often rings to the sound of music, whether it’s the children of Crich Junior School entertaining the Luncheon Club on a Wednesday; the soundtracks of the regular dance and movement classes, or the professional performers. Read more...
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Sunday night is music night
Strumming away
From about 9pm at the Cliff on a Sunday you can join in communal entertainment that is real and shared, spontaneous and a lot of fun. Find out more in this article.
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Further afield
There's so much to see just beyond the Crich area. Find out more here
Latest features from the magazine
Every three months there is a new edition of Crich Standard magazine packed with news and feature articles. Click on the images in the boxes below to read the feature or browse the full features menu.
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Our green and pleasant (local) land
Agriculture plays a major part in what makes our villages work as a thriving community. It provides food, employment and ample opportunity for recreation, particularly walking along the many miles of well-defined footpaths. Read more here.
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Summertime fun
Summer 2020 saw a host of activities arranged for children in the Parish. Ranging from physical, creative and social events, all the sessions aimed to encourage youngsters to have fun! Read more
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Comrades Club – plans old and new
The Crich Comrades club turns 100 years old this year! Curious to know more about what it cost to get started? Find out here
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What makes us tick : a community working together
How, we as a community, transformed our old, but much loved recreation ground and developed a great facility for all. Paul Yorke tells us more