Royal School for the Deaf Derby appoints anti-stigma ambassadors ahead of Children’s Mental Health Week
FIVE pupils at a Derby school have been named anti-stigma ambassadors to encourage fellow pupils to feel comfortable talking about mental health issues. The appointments at Royal School for the Deaf Derby, in Ashbourne Road, are among a series of initiatives launched by the school to help support pupils with their emotional wellbeing and mental […]
Lubrizol staff share life-saving tips with residents in Derbyshire village – and raise funds for charity British Heart Foundation
Staff at a Derbyshire company proved they were all heart after celebrating Valentine’s Day by raising money for charity and helping share their lifesaving skills with members of the community. Lubrizol, in Hazelwood, has nominated the British Heart Foundation (BHF) as its chosen charity and employees carried out a number of fundraising events to mark […]
Lubrizol in Derbyshire helps young dancers at JL Dance and Performing Arts Academy look the part with donation towards Team England kit
YOUNGSTERS from a Ripley dance school are set to take on some of the best talent from around the world in an international competition in Rome – thanks to support from a Derbyshire company. Ten pupils from JL Dance and Performing Arts Academy will represent Team England at the Dance World Cup in June. Rosie […]
Royal School for Deaf Derby officially unveils commemorative plaque and re-names its dining room in memory of much-loved former teacher Jerry Hannifin
A DERBY school has re-named its dining room in memory of a much-loved former teacher, who died almost 12 months ago. Jerry Hanifin passed away after in March 2019 following a short illness. He had worked at the Royal School for the Deaf as a teacher until his retirement in 2007 but was a frequent […]
Marathon challenge for fundraiser Jak as he sets sights on helping St Giles School with their projects
A DERBY special school is set to benefit from the epic fundraising efforts of a local man as he prepares for a charity football match and the Virgin London Marathon. Twenty-three-year-old Jak Walker, a healthcare assistant at the Priory Hospital; a psychiatric establishment which specialises in treating patients with schizophrenia, personality disorders, psychosis and depression, […]
Peppa Pig challenges foodies in flippin’ fun Pancake Day challenge at COSMO Derby
Pancake day was no ordinary celebration for one Derby restaurant this year, as it invited diners to take part in its flipping fantastic competition alongside a TV star. Cosmo Derby treated two lucky foodies, Michael Harrison and Stuart Roome, to a free meal at their city centre restaurant after they managed to flip their pancakes […]
Derby’s Derventio Housing Trust celebrates a decade of helping the homeless
An award-winning housing trust which offers homeless people across Derbyshire a roof over their heads – and the help and opportunities they need to stay there – is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Derventio Housing Trust, which has become renowned for its innovative approach to tackling issues associated with homelessness, is planning a series of events […]
BASIS PROMPT celebrates 20 years of raising professional standards in the pest control industry
Staff and committee members raised a glass to two decades of success when they came together to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the professional CPD register BASIS PROMPT. The register, which currently boasts more than 5,000 members, was set up in 2000 to give pest technicians working across the industry independent proof that they have […]
Lubrizol staff in Derbyshire show their support for good causes across the region
Staff at a Derbyshire company have shown their support for several good causes in the region. Colleagues at Lubrizol, in Hazelwood, donated five bin bags of children’s winter clothes and five bags of toys and games to TOGS, a children’s clothing bank based in Osmaston Road and run by St Peter’s in the City. The […]
Public speaking course for youngsters aimed at improving self confidence is launched in Derby
A DERBY man who specialises in emotional intelligence will host a public speaking course in the city next month aimed at children between the ages of seven and 16. Kul Mahay, a leadership and emotional intelligence specialist who spent more than 30 years working for Derbyshire Constabulary, wants to create a generation of future leaders […]