Huddersfield science company proved a good egg for local children’s hospice this Easter

Photo shows 10 Huddersfield Lubrizol employees each holding Easter eggs which were donated to Forget-me-Not Hospice

Kind-hearted employees at Huddersfield science company Lubrizol has donated Easter eggs for families at Forget-me-Not Children’s Hospice this Easter. The company’s kind-hearted employees donated a big pile of around 100 Easter eggs to benefit children and their families using the services of the hospice. At this time of year Forget-me-Not Hospice hosts an annual party […]

Farmers urged to help spread the message at the Nottinghamshire County Show

The president of the Newark & Notts Agricultural Society is hoping to get more farmers involved in this year’s county show to explain the role the industry plays in maintaining the British way of life. Colonel Tim Richmond says the Nottinghamshire County Show, which returns to the Newark Showground on May 10, is a perfect […]

Award-winning housing trust helping homeless people launches unique ‘Quarry Crusher’ triathlon – with puzzles – around beautiful Derbyshire to fund residents’ Christmas gifts

Athletes and puzzle-solvers take on the unique ‘Quarry Crusher’ triathlon in scenic Derbyshire—raising funds for a great cause.

Swimmers, cyclists, runners – and puzzle solvers – will get the chance to combine their skills this year in a unique new ‘Quarry Crusher’ triathlon around beautiful Derbyshire, and they’ll be raising money for a good cause into the bargain.  Kicking off with a swim in the natural geothermal spring-fed pool at the New Bath […]

Derby school launches salon to help students style their future

Sophie Thorley (left) and Maisy May Mulholland attend the salon at least once a week to learn health, hair and beauty

A Derby school, dedicated to supporting young people with learning difficulties, has launched a salon where students can gain valuable hair and beauty qualifications. St Clare’s School, in Mickleover, is a special school for pupils between the ages of 11 and 16. Rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted inspectors – and part of the Esteem Multi Academy Trust – it […]

Wheely great gift will make a difference to deaf pupils

Elizabeth Corbett and Paul Burrows.

DEAF children will be able to enjoy day trips and excursions after their school took delivery of a new minibus – purchased in memory of a former pupil. David Corbett died suddenly aged just 51, in 2023, and his wife Elizabeth pledged to raise £60,000 to fund a new minibus for Royal School for the […]