QAA Podcast Episode 259: Pilled in the Peak District (Part 2)
Dec 16, 2023
Delve into an ongoing struggle in the Peak District between peaceful residents and a rogue band of doomsday farmers. Unpack a mysterious 'anti-Rachel' website and discover who might be behind it. Explore vandalism and hate crimes inflicted on speakers in Kressbrookdale. Discuss the controversy surrounding the removal of a tree and the landowner's breach of protection. Dive into Rachel's motivations for buying a protected area and her political affiliations. Delve into unsettling ideologies and concerns in Cresprickdale. Get an update on the situation and actions taken by the authority.
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Local Land Purchase Sparked National-Scale Conspiracy Clash
- Small rural disputes can escalate when newcomers loudly mix conspiracy rhetoric with land use changes, turning tranquil walks into tense encounters.
- In Cresbrookdale Phoenix Rose’s purchase plus Rachel Elnaugh’s public videos amplified fear about steps, a caravan, drones and planning breaches.
Drone Filming Turned Walks Into Intimidating Surveillance
- Villagers reported being filmed and followed by drones while using a public footpath, creating intimidation during normal walks.
- Helena described a drone filming a dog walk from a car park and a man later following batwalkers and calling police when asked to leave.
Mystery Flyers Called Out Rachel And Redirected To Locals
- Anonymous flyers titled HATE RACHEL DALE appeared across cars and redirected to a site linked to the Save Cresbrookdale campaign, but locals denied responsibility.
- Locals suspected a sting; Phoenix Rose claimed Rachel or her son authored the flyers and publicly accused the village.