One in four people in UK have never spoken to their neighbours – but residents at this Derbyshire housing development are an exception
A RECENT survey found that a staggering one in four people in the UK had never spoken to their neighbour. But Deer Park residents Dave and Pam Rogers and neighbour Susan King enjoy each other’s company so much, that they are regularly seen out together. The Rogers were among the first residents to move into […]
Ginnis New Homes welcome Ripley-based Home2Sell on board as selling agents for exclusive Deer Park development
AWARD-WINNING Ripley estate agents Home2Sell have been appointed joint selling agents for Ginnis New Homes’ exclusive Deer Park development in Derbyshire. Home2Sell, who have offices in Belper and Ripley, are members of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) – the UK’s leading professional body for estate agents. Their Ripley branch, which was established in […]
Award-winning financial advisors Oviso work with Ginnis New Homes to come up with excellent downsizer package for Derbyshire development
A GARDEN centre voucher and your legal fees paid are just two of the fantastic incentives available to those who opt for Ginnis New Homes’ brand-new ‘Downsizer package’. Aimed at existing home-owners looking to downsize or those wishing to retire to somewhere perhaps a little more peaceful, the package also includes expert advice from award-winning […]
The Bemrose School is the only Derby school to pick up an award at regional event
Hard-working pupils from an inner-city Derby school picked up a prestigious award at a science and engineering fair – beating off competition from more than 40 schools across the region. Five students from The Bemrose School won the People’s Choice Award at the Big Bang, East Midlands Fair which was voted for by peers, teachers […]
Derby special school choir hoping to win over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in national competition
A CHOIR from a Derby special school are hoping to win over the Duke of Sussex in a national singing competition. The St Giles choir are one of 12 primary schools vying for the title of WellChild School Choir of the Year. The winners of the competition will perform at a glitzy awards ceremony hosted […]
Swinton Academy students win prestigious STEM engineering award at Sheffield Hallam University with eco-friendly greenhouse
TALENTED youngsters from a Rotherham secondary school have beaten off competition from 15 other schools in South Yorkshire to win a much-coveted Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics competition (STEM). Six Year 9 pupils from Swinton Academy – Jacob Wildgoose, Luke Auty, Jacob Lawrence, Amy Newton, Thamindu Silva and Jack Kettell – presented their Greenhouse Project […]
Caring Swinton Academy staff take fundraising total to almost £3,000 following successful bake sale for Alzheimers Society
KIND-HEARTED staff from a Rotherham academy have taken their fundraising total to almost £3,000 following a hugely successful bake sale. The Swinton Academy Hygiene team served up tasty treats – including gooey chocolate chip cookies, muffins and quiche – to staff and students. The bake sale raised £500 for the Alzheimers Society. Previously, they have […]
Families invited to pay their respects as Derbyshire church hosts remembrance event
A Heanor church is joining forces with a town funeral firm to hold a remembrance service for families who want to pay tribute to loved ones who have died during the past year. St Lawrence Church, in Market Place, is holding the event in conjunction with Gillotts Funeral Directors on Sunday, July 14, so that […]
Derby County midfielder – and special friends – officially unveil the ‘Bradley Johnson Stadium’ at city special school
Derby County midfielder Bradley Johnson took a break from pre-season training to officially open the brand-new multi use games arena (MUGA) at a city special school which he helped to raise funds for. St Giles School, in Hampshire Road, began fundraising for the MUGA – an all-purpose sports court suitable for football, netball, tennis and […]
Shirebrook school hails success of French exchange programme after Toulon trip
A Shirebrook school has described its first-ever French exchange trip as a “life-changing experience” for everyone involved – and says it wants to get even more students involved next year. Eleven students from Shirebrook Academy have just returned from a trip to Toulon in the South of France, where they spent a week staying with […]