Best Places and Services in Old whittington, Derbyshire (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

Chris has been invaluable to us while setting up a new business, from designing and creating business cards and flyers, assisting with promoting social media and setting up our website, to being a constant source of information and a friendly ear when confidence was low, we will be forever grateful. The website is fabulous, flyers are clear and well thought out and the business cards are spot on. Thank you!

Rating: 5 / 5

Was a great surprise party for my 30th the decorations wear great thank you so much highly recommend!!!!!! Thanks again ….. you will not be disappointed !!

Rating: 5 / 5

Wow! Chris is an absolute star. Professional, thoughtful and pays real attention to detail. I’ve been a part of one of his events which was so well delivered and planned and he has done some digital marketing for me which was second to non. I would highly recommend Chris- thank you for being amazing!

Rating: 5 / 5

Spectra not only decorated the room beautifully, but entertained the guests brilliantly. I'd recommend them to anyone who wanted an event hosted and a drag entertainer.

Rating: 5 / 5

Jess and her team were amazing, they were friendly and so, so organised. Jess helped make the lead-up to our wedding run seamlessly, which meant we didn’t have all the stress of sorting everything out. As she is a wedding expert, she gave us great tips and advice about how best to set out our day, we wouldn’t have had a clue otherwise! On the day of our wedding, everything ran to time and went perfectly and she was a very calming presence for my husband when he was getting a bit stressed out. It was like a professional production and we could just relax and enjoy ourselves - we even forgot they were there sometimes! We would highly recommended hiring Jess to coordinate your wedding, it’s a no brainer really, you can have an amazing well-put together wedding and no stress!

Rating: 5 / 5

As a very indecisive and unorganised couple, we needed help so put our trust in Jess. Choosing Jess as our wedding planner was the best decision we ever made and enabled us to have the wedding of our dreams! Jess is so professional, organised and knowledgeable in every single department and we are so glad we hired Jess so early on in the planning. Jess has a wealth of amazing contacts and was always available to support us through the process. She is extremely hands on and provided a service that was worth every penny. Her and her team were phenomenal on the day and made sure everything went perfectly - she is also just a lovely person to spend time with whilst organising our big day! If you’re reading this deciding whether to enquire, absolutely do it! x

Rating: 5 / 5

My husband and I got married in July 2024, and utilised Jess’ on the day wedding coordination package - but what her and her team give you is so so much more than that! We booked a venue which required lots of different suppliers (separate caterer, bar company, linen hire, port-a-loos etc….) and in the run up to it I said to my husband that I really wanted someone I could hand everything over to in advance so I could enjoy the run up and not be worrying about coordinating everything! Luckily, I’d met Jess at an event before we were even engaged and so she was the first person I went to for this help. And I am SO glad we did! She goes above and beyond for you to make sure your day is special and runs smoothly. I’ll never forget that I’d planned to tie the tags onto our favours the night before the wedding with my bridesmaids, only to turn up and for them to have already been done by Jess and her team without even needing to have asked. We had drinks “tokens” to hand out to our evening guests and I went to ask Jess for these in the evening to hand them out, again to find that they’d taken care of it already. They were one step ahead always on the little details, and knowing there was someone we could go to on the day if needed (rather than people coming to me or the wedding party) was truly invaluable. After our wedding I asked my partner what’s the one “non negotiable” you’d recommend to other couples planning a wedding like ours and we both agreed that it would be Jess and her team. I know my sister is also recommending her to friends who are getting married soon too as she was equally impressed by her! Thank you Jess and team for helping to make our day so perfect, we genuinely couldn’t have done it without you!

Rating: 5 / 5

If you're wondering "do I really need a wedding planner?" the answer is no - you don't need just a wedding planner, YOU NEED JESS! The easiest ever 5 stars. Jess was phenomenal - you will not find a safer pair of hands for the biggest day of your life! BEFORE WEDDING DAY We thought we could do it all but we were so SO wrong. 16mths before our big day we realised that wedding planning is someone's profession for a REASON & opted to find an 'on the day' planner since most of our vendors were already booked. My biggest regret is not getting Jess on board from the outset! We spoke with a number of wedding planners & at the end of back-to-back initial meetings, we didn't even need to discuss who the best fit was - it was obviously Jess. Jess was, of course, kind & congratulatory & immediately easy to get on with, but she was also focused & able to demonstrate her ability to deliver our dream day from the very first moments of meeting her. We knew that she would have everything in hand! Jess was our go to whenever we had a wobble or a question or needed to soundboard something. Nothing was too much & she always responded quickly & with results! She put us at ease every step of the way. The thing with wedding planning is that you don't know what you don't know, & that is where Jess is essential. She won't just people please - she'll give you honest advice/opinions to ensure your day runs smoothly & in line with your vision, & she will quickly identify any issues or gaps & will have solutions before you can even ask! ON THE DAY Knowing Jess was going to be there put us at ease in the lead up. On the day we both said that booking Jess was the best decision we made on MULTIPLE occasions! Nothing was an issue, she had everything under control, & had solutions to any issues without us even knowing there'd been an issue. There was literally not one thing we had to worry about on the day. Ultimately, Jess was both a friendly face on the day putting us at ease & also the most proficient organiser I've ever seen. She took command, made sure everything/everyone was where they needed to be, & did so in the kindest & most professional way without so much as breaking a sweat. She makes EVERYTHING look effortless! By the end of the day, we were devastated that she was leaving after having delivered our dream wedding day which, due to her sheer effort & skill, far exceeded our expectations & frankly blew us out the water. TIPS 1 - Don't book any old wedding planner, BOOK JESS! And do it sooner than later - don't be me, you can't do it all! 2 - If you're having a multi-day wedding, particularly with a pre-party, book Jess! We didn't & when it came to bite me in the backside she was there at the drop of a hat & sorted EVERYTHING out. Massive regret not just booking her from the outset! 3 - Communicate! Jess is incredible but she's not a mind reader, & she got to know us so well so that she could deliver the exact right aesthetic & atmosphere on the day. 4 - Trust Jess implicitly. There is a reason this is her profession. She delivers flawless weddings week in, week out. If you hand over the reins, you will NOT be disappointed! OVERALL Jess is one of the most organised people you will ever meet & you'll rarely have a question that she hasn't already thought of & answered - she goes above & beyond! She is also so incredibly kind & we like to think over the past couple of years has become a real friend, something we are so grateful for. Our day was flawless & it was entirely down to Jess. Booking Jessica Sharpe Weddings was one of our best decisions & if you are lucky enough to book her I know it will be yours too! TO JESS There are no words to actually express our gratitude. You are truly the best in the business & delivered a day that we will never ever forget & we know it would not have been possible without you. You have gone from strength to strength since Jan 2022 when we booked & it has been incredible to see & to be part of. We will be cheerleading you on as your business continues to thrive! All our love, Mr & Mrs Wilson xxx

Rating: 5 / 5

Tracy and Sarah did a great job with our bathroom and we are looking forward to having them back on future projects.

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing wedding stylists!

Rating: 5 / 5

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic displays by mother and daughter, very professional,highly recommend

Rating: 5 / 5

Rating: 5 / 5

What a fantastic little salon! Extremely welcoming and layed back. Did exactly what I asked for and i love it! Nothing was too much trouble and had a such a good time ♥

Rating: 5 / 5

Rlly nice!!! Super friendly, and really nice prices. A comfy studio, and the salon helpers even offered me a cup of tea! Comfortable environment, and most importantly , my hair looks great!

Rating: 5 / 5

Most excellent services, definitely a service with a smile, does an absolutely amazing hair cut, very friendly environment. Most of the time I don't like going to the hair dresses as they make you feel uncomfortable, but not at the second image hair salon, she make you feel welcome and comfortable to be there. Thank you for the amazing hair cut.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great place! Lovely set of ladies! Did a great job styling my hair after a walk in without prior appointment. Very reasonable pricing too

Rating: 5 / 5

Samantha took the reins from us around a month before our wedding. She understood very quickly what we wanted but also added a lot of experience styling our marquee. Samantha's communication was excellent before our wedding and was a dream to have her coordinate the day. Looking back we don't know what we would have done without her and wouldn't hesitate in recommending her for planning, styling and coordinating services. Thank you Samantha you are really talented in what you do and we will always look back fondly on the contribution you made to our day. James & Laura Tucker.

Rating: 5 / 5

Samantha did an amazing job setting up our tenth anniversary ceremony. The decorations were beautiful and made our day even more special. She was professional, attentive, and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend her services to anyone looking to make their event truly memorable. Thank you, Samantha!

Rating: 5 / 5

Samantha is an incredibly talented wedding venue decorator! We cannot recommend her enough! We loved that we could go for an eco-friendly way to decorate our venue, there is no way we would be able to comfortably fit 60 glass vintage vases and 100 candlesticks in our own home!! I really love her sustainable approach to styling weddings. Samantha tailored our venue style to suit us and worked with us to bring our vision of our wedding to life. Our venue was transformed into a rustic vintage woodland, with lots of gorgeous fabrics, beautiful golden candlesticks (all child safe LED lights) and beautiful glass pieces. On the day of the wedding, she worked so quickly putting everything together. Having her as our stylist took so much stress out of our big day, she managed all the decoration, styling, set up and packing up next the day. It really makes such a big difference! As we had to pack up our own stuff (in such a tiny car!), manage other wedding tasks, and get ourselves down to the venue. Samantha did an amazing job, and everything looked so beautiful and elegant. Thank you so much for creating such a gorgeous wedding for us!

Rating: 5 / 5

My husband and I were so pleased with how Sam styled the venue for our wedding ceremony and evening reception. From the day I contacted her to discuss about ideas that I had prior to the wedding, she was so helpful, patient and professional. Whenever I had any questions, she was friendly, approachable and responding to me very quickly. We'd highly recommend Willow and Rust weddings to any couples! We had so many compliments from our guests. She created beautiful centrepieces and backdrops. As we had our ceremony, drinks reception and evening reception at the same venue, she was happy to come back to the venue to rearrange all the decors and discussed everything with the venue staffs so we didn't need to worry about anything. Once again, we are very happy with the service offered by Sam and everything was just perfect! Thank you very much Sam from Stacey and Matt x

Rating: 5 / 5

I didn't think my hair could be saved from the mess it was in! I had a consult with Chloe a couple of weeks ago and had my hair done with her today. I am so happy with the results. It's gorgeous!

Rating: 5 / 5

I popped in on the off chance they would have a blow dry for my lunch hour and they did. Zoe was so friendly and did my hair so lovely. I’m not sure who shampood my hair but that was very relaxing too! Only negative was Zoe needs to be more confident in her blow dry ability it was brilliant!

Rating: 5 / 5

As always my appointment was an excellent experience. The staff are always polite, friendly and cheerful so I come away feeling great. Definitely the best salon in town and I would recommend them to even the most scissor shy person out there because they always make sure you leave feeling your absolute best!

Rating: 5 / 5

I have been having my hair cut by Katie-Lou for many years. She provides and excellent service. She is welcoming, friendly, professional and listens to my requests. Consequently, I am always extremely happy with my hair cut. A fantastic stylist, who I highly recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

Thank you to Lauren for sorting out my colour, I’m so pleased with it. She gave me a consultation and booked me in the following weekend to sort the mess out (thank you Lauren!) Lauren took her time and made a fabulous job. Everyone has commented how nice it looks!! I’ve just booked my next appointment 😊

Rating: 5 / 5

Jodie always does my brows and lashes and does a fab job. Sam does my hair now and managed to tidy up a bit of a botch job for me! It also helps that they have a lovely range of hot drink options and are great people; I love the Harry Pooter decor too... It really is a lovely place to spend some time!

Rating: 5 / 5

Wow what a hidden Gem. Such a magical experience from the moment you walk through the door. I had a full body massage which I would highly recommend which was so relaxing especially with the ambiance of the room. The therapist was very calming and made me feel very comfortable.

Rating: 5 / 5

One Nine Three Hair and Beauty is the place to go! I always go for my eye brows to be done after preferring Jodie to do them before she had this salon. She is absolutely fantastic and her customer service is second to none. Nothing is too much trouble and all of the staff make you feel very welcome whenever you are in the salon. Yesterday was my first time having a facial done at One Nine Three and it was amazing! One of the best I have ever had. I will definitely be going again for another one! 💕

Rating: 5 / 5

Kelly and Amy are very welcoming friendly and great at listening and advising what suits me! My hair always looks really great.I would recommend anyone to go.

Rating: 5 / 5

My daughter and I have been going to Kelli's since just after she opened some 15 + years ago .Leanne had her wedding hair there, my grandaughter, Becca recently had her prom hair done there and my grandsons also go regularly with us. It's a super place with a friendly team and i would recommend you to go and see for yourself.

Rating: 5 / 5

Always great colour cut and style and great company of Kelly❤️

Rating: 5 / 5

With only a few images off my phone to go by, Kelly and Aimee/Amy both created the perfect hairstyle and fringe cut ready for our afternoon tea. I honestly can not stress how incredible these ladies are. Thank you both again. I love it!! 😁 I wish you guys a very lovely New Year's!! 🎉🎊🥂🍻🧡

Rating: 5 / 5

Simon's helped me with a lot of work on my new home, from fitting flooring, and sorting out the electrics to devising and creating the most ingenious storage solution for my outdoor gear - I cannot recommend him enough. He's really approachable so I don't feel stupid asking questions, and his experience and knowledge means that he's able to come up with ideas and solutions I wouldn't even have considered. He always explains why he's recommending what he suggests, I've never had anyone beat him on quotes and I've always been impressed with the quality of his work. My gear room now looks more like a Swiss Chalet than a Sheffield basement!

Rating: 5 / 5

Simon is absolutely fantastic and cant recommended him enough. He has done a few jobs for us now and they have all been completed to a very high standard and we simply wont be using anyone else for our jobs in the future. He is courteous honest and trustworthy and also very competitive with his pricing... and he even hoovers up lol. More work planned for the future, thanks Simon

Rating: 5 / 5

Simon has installed an electric radiator in my elderly parents house. He gave us wonderful service and piece of mind. It was nice to know i could rely on Simon to provide such trustworthy service during these difficult times. He prioritised work ahead of other jobs due to their vulnerability, at his own doing without prompting. He is now fixing up their tired kitchen and no doubt will be able to assist further in the future. Tradesmen like this are hard to find, it's just a shame I can't keep him a secret !

Rating: 5 / 5

I’m very pleased with the work Simon has done in my home, and I highly recommend his services. He initially did a tricky job in my bathroom that involved both joinery and plumbing. He quickly identified the causes of the issue, clearly explained the repairs needed, and followed this up with a written estimate. During the work, he kept me well informed and did a thorough job to a high standard. Needless to say, I had no hesitation in booking him for other jobs - he came up with a straightforward solution to sort out a damp issue and did a top job of fitting skirting boards. Whilst doing the work, he pointed out an issue that needed a gas fitter and helped with a contact. He is friendly, trustworthy and works very efficiently. Thank you very much Simon, I’ll be in touch with more jobs from my list!