Campervans and kitchens top Derby savers’ wish-lists with “bigger and better holidays” delayed until 2022
Campervans, new kitchens and bookings for “bigger and better” holidays in 2022 are at the top of Derby people’s lists when it comes to ways in which they plan to spend their lockdown money, according to a city financial adviser. James Wallis, founder of Aristotle Financial Planning, says that the recent extension of the UK’s […]
Derbyshire schools to benefit from Government cash injection to improve quality of physical education teaching
SCHOOLS in Derby and Derbyshire are set to receive more Government money to help them prioritise physical activity as they look to bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic. Primary school children in England will benefit from higher quality PE lessons and better sport opportunities after a £320m PE and Sports Premium was announced by Education […]
Derby pizza business created in lockdown is booming – and owner is planning on opening more venues in the city
A DERBY-BASED restauranteur who set up a successful New York-style pizza takeaway in the city during the first national lockdown, says he is now planning to build the brand and open more outlets after it proved to be a big hit. Easton Andrea says that he is thoroughly enjoying the experience of operating True Pizzas; […]
Lockdown start-up sensation Colleague Box keeps it in the family with a one-stop-shop comms solution from Invictus Group
A fast-growing Derby company has helped get its new premises up and running quickly by staying local – and keeping it in the family – by fixing up its telephones, wifi and energy via a county firm’s new “one-stop-shop solution”. Personalised gift box firm Colleague Box has turned to Melbourne-based Invictus Group to install the […]
Shirebrook Academy students praised for building up resilience after facing “the worst of both worlds”
A Shirebrook principal says that this year’s GCSE and BTEC students have got “the worst of both worlds” and paid tribute to their resilience, as they now wait to find out their final grades. Mark Cottingham, principal of Shirebrook Academy, in Common Lane, believes that this year’s Year 11 cohort are worst-hit than last year’s […]
Derby special school St Giles among first recipients of Derbyshire Beacon of Hope award for covid heroes
KEYWORKERS at a Derby special primary school are among the recipients of a brand-new awards scheme aimed at recognising the heroes of the coronavirus pandemic. The Derbyshire Beacon of Hope awards – a collaboration between Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, the Lord-Lieutenant and High Sheriff of Derbyshire – was created to identify and thank […]
Cosy Direct and networking group Derby’s Finest raise much-needed funds for city charity Revive
GENEROUS business leaders in Derby have joined forces to raise thousands of pounds for a city charity which underprivileged and vulnerable children and their families. Members of the networking group Derby’s Finest held a virtual bingo night for Revive; a Derwent-based charity which will use the money raised to take families on a much-needed holiday […]
Penguin PR gets set for a bidding frenzy as it sponsors Derby Ram Trail auction event
A Derby public relations agency says it is already looking forward to what promises to be a frantic bidding war for the city’s popular ram trail sculptures after it agreed to sponsor the auction where they will all be sold off. Penguin PR, based in Ashbourne Road, has given its official support to the Derby […]
Networking club where beers and business are at the heart is launched by Derby entrepreneur Adam Bamford, co-founder of Colleague Box
A NETWORKING club for business owners to chat online over a few beers has been launched by one of Derby’s leading entrepreneur. Adam Bamford, one half of Derby start-up sensation Colleague Box, has launched the Beer and Business Club; an online get-together aimed at fellow entrepreneurs to give them time to network and have a […]
Gillotts lend a hand to help local families as they follow-up their food bank donation
Staff from a Nottinghamshire funeral firm found out how their donation to a food bank is helping local families when they gave up their morning to work as volunteers. Joanne Hutsby and Ashley Hickenbotham, from Gillotts Funeral Directors took time out to help sort new donations and pack plastic bags full of food and household […]