Rolls-Royce celebrates Royal School for the Deaf Derby’s rich heritage
A group of trainees from Rolls-Royce have used their technical skills to help an historic Derby school preserve its rich heritage so it can be shared with future generations. Eight graduates and three apprentices worked alongside Royal School for the Deaf Derby, in Ashbourne Road, to celebrate the school’s history by producing 500 informative and […]
Bemrose School staff wow in captivating costumes for World Book Day
Pupils at a city school were thrilled when characters from Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings turned up in place of staff – to conjure up interest in reading. Teachers at The Bemrose School, in Uttoxeter New Road, created some magical and mystical costumes to celebrate World Book Day – including an impressive […]
Deaf students score a home win during national football competition
TALENTED footballers from a Derby school almost scored a hattrick of wins during a national competition – winning two finals and losing on penalties in the third. Pupils from Royal School from the Deaf Derby competed in the National Deaf Children’s Football tournament alongside pupils from eight other schools for pupils with hearing impairments. The […]
Marketing Derby bondholders Penguin PR launch second PR workshop for small businesses in city and Derbyshire
Derby public relations and media business Penguin PR have announced details of a second workshop aimed at small businesses in the city following the success of their first session. The workshop saw directors Sarah Newton and Simon Burch, along with Penguin PR’s social media and PR manager Kerry Ganly, give an insight into public relations […]
Derbyshire County Show offering FREE entry for children as it celebrates its 140th anniversary in 2020
THE Derbyshire County Show will celebrate its 140th anniversary in 2020 and to mark the occasion, organisers are offering FREE entry for under-16s. Last year’s event attracted 11,000 people and organisers are hoping for similar – if not more – visitors when it returns to Elvaston Showground on Sunday, June 28. There will be plenty […]
Derbyshire IT experts Axess Systems inundated as coronavirus prompts UK firms to prepare for home working
A Derbyshire IT firm says that it has been inundated with calls from customers seeking advice on how to upgrade their IT systems in case they need to let thousands of staff work from home during the coronavirus outbreak. Axess Systems, which works with large and medium companies from across all sectors of industry, is […]
Derbyshire man who cheated death following rock climbing accident holds 24-hour charity event for those who helped to save his life
– Sascha Gomes A DERBYSHIRE man has raised almost £2,000 for two local charities after their volunteers featured in saving his life following a rock-climbing accident. Twenty-two-year-old Reece Henderson, a student at the University of Derby, fell almost 60 feet when his anchors gave way whilst rock climbing in the Peak District National Park just […]
It’s a joint celebration for Gillotts as Kelly and Paul pick up their funeral diplomas
A couple who work at the same Nottinghamshire funeral directors are celebrating taking the next steps in their careers together after they picked up certificates for passing their professional exam at the same time. Kelly Walker and Paul Musson, who both work for Gillotts Funeral Directors, had cause for a joint celebration when they were […]
Love Island contestants and Royal family amongst fans of Project D’s expanding empire
Derby’s growing taste for delicious doughnuts is helping a city company expand across the region after its tasty treats were enjoyed by Love Island contestants, fashionistas and even members of the Royal family. Project D, whose bright pink flagship outlet is based in the Intu Centre, says they have sold more of their handcrafted doughnuts […]
Change is in the air as Lubrizol UK appoints first woman as new general manager Alison Fisher
Specialty chemical company Lubrizol UK has announced the appointment of Alison Fisher as general manager of its national headquarters in Derbyshire. Alison has taken over the most senior position at the company’s Hazelwood HQ, near Belper, from Simon Griffiths and will fulfil the role alongside her other position as general manager of Europe and Africa […]