Brian puts his best foot forward to notch up 1000 miles – and pounds!
Duffield walker Brian Sword has turned his love for the great outdoors into cash by completing a 1,000-mile ramble – raising a pound for charity with every mile. In January, Brian, who works as a project manager for Lubrizol, set himself the challenge of walking 1,000 miles during 2020, which works out as an average […]
The Royal School for the Deaf pupils deliver a little Christmas cheer in the community
CARING children at Royal School for the Deaf Derby have donated food and treats to share out among the deaf community at Christmas. Youngsters, their parents and staff at the historic Ashbourne Road school were inspired to bring in the contributions after receiving their own support from the bakery Greggs. The company has donated money […]
Vulnerable families are supported by Murray Park’s festive food bank
STAFF at a Mickleover school have been delivering emergency food parcels to pupils’ families who are struggling financially in the run up to Christmas. The PRIDE Response Team was set up at Murray Park Community School during the first lockdown when staff and friends of the school collected donations of non-perishable food, toiletries and household […]
The Bemrose School is one step nearer to former glory
A multi-million pound refurbishment of Derby’s most historic school is one step nearer to completion after phase three of the project finished despite delays caused by the pandemic. The Bemrose School is undergoing a £14m refurbishment programme to bring its 1930s building in line with 21st century teaching. Work began in 2019 with the construction […]
Lubrizol staff post positive messages to pensioners this Christmas
There are few things nicer than receiving a letter in the post and colleagues at one firm have been putting pen to paper to help combat loneliness over the festive season. Staff at various Lubrizol sites including Derby and Huddersfield decided to take part in an initiative called Give a Few Words, which provides letter […]
Derventio Housing Trust thanks generous donors as its Christmas appeal tops £1,300
A Derby housing trust has thanked local people and businesses for stepping forward to donate money to its Christmas appeal, promising that every penny will help a former homeless person move on with their life. Social landlord Derventio Housing Trust says that it has so far raised more than £1,300 after launching its 12 Days […]
Four-legged friends help Lubrizol staff to complete their charity challenge after lockdown dents their hopes
Staff at a Derbyshire firm have paid tribute to their pet dogs for keeping them active after they managed to complete the equivalent of the distance across the Atlantic Ocean despite the chilly nights and Covid lockdown. Nine staff at Lubrizol in Hazelwood are now enjoying a well-earned rest after completing 2,067 miles by cycling, […]
Derby accountants and business advisors Vibrant Accountancy make Christmas donation to city-based child mental health charity, Bridge the Gap
A DERBY accountancy and business advisory company has brought some Christmas cheer to a city charity which aims to improve the mental health of children, parents and teachers. Duffield Road-based Vibrant Accountancy, have, on behalf of their clients, made a donation to Bridge the Gap; a child mental health community interest company (CIC) after a […]
Giant doughnut showstopper Project D is a naughty and nice Christmas pudding alternative for 2020
A luxury bakery is putting the Merry into Christmas with a sweet alternative to the traditional pudding – a festive range of giant doughnuts which are large enough to serve 12 people. Project D, based in Derby, which delivers to doorsteps from Leeds to Birmingham is offering the Merry Mega Doughnut – which is a […]
Derby child wellbeing service Bridge the Gap urges parents to dial down Christmas to help children recover from a year of increased anxiety
Parents are being encouraged to focus on being present, rather than giving presents, this Christmas to help children recover from the unseen effects of 2020’s mental health pandemic. Derby family wellbeing service Bridge the Gap is warning parents to avoid over-doing their arrangements and schedule in down-time over the festive period in order to curb […]