Derventio Housing Trust praises its staff’s resilience and commitment as it reflects on the challenges of the Covid lockdown
A Derby social landlord has praised its staff for their commitment to helping homeless people overcome the severe challenges to their work caused by the Covid restrictions. Jackie Carpenter, assistant director of strategy at Derventio Housing Trust, said that the unprecedented demands placed on its staff over the past 12 months had been met by […]
Derby businesswoman and co-founder of Colleague Box Natalie Bamford shortlisted for national award
A DERBY businesswoman has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award after setting up a personalised gift company when the coronavirus pandemic was at its peak. Natalie Bamford, from Spondon, set up Colleague Box with husband Adam last May and, in just five months, the fledgling business had turned over £1m and the pair had […]
Adorable Alpacas lead the way in new ‘tranquil’ yoga craze at Candleford Cottage
A yoga instructor is the first in the East Midlands to offer devotees a chance to perfect their downward dog and reclining butterfly poses in a field of adorable alpacas. Sarah Luerken, who normally runs yoga sessions at Stay Well Health, in Chellaston, has decided to stage a class in the grounds of Candleford Cottage, in Muggington. […]
Derby teacher embarks on 100-mile charity bike ride to Skegness in memory of his Gramps
A Derby school teacher is saddling up for a 100-mile charity bike ride to Skegness in memory of his Grandad who used to take him there on holiday. Gary Jackson, a PE teacher at The Kingsmead Special School, in Brighton Road, set out to raise £1,000 for Dementia UK following the death of his grandad […]
Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre celebrate 130th anniversary by providing holidays to tens of thousands deserving children
A highly valued Derbyshire charity that has given a holiday to tens of thousands of children who otherwise may not have had one is marking its 130th anniversary this year. Since starting up in 1891, the Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre (DCHC) has been giving youngsters a break by the seaside in Skegness. The charity’s 130-year […]
UK’s only choreographed saxophone band celebrate relaxing of coronavirus restrictions with unique performance of Dua Lipa and ABBA songs
MUSICALLY gifted youngsters from Derby who missed out on a once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform at the Olympic Games in Tokyo have returned to real-life rehearsals for the first time in more than 12 months. Saxophonix – the UK’s only choreographed saxophone band – learn their trade through Hot House Music; a not-for-profit group of music […]
Heanor funeral firm says Duke of Edinburgh’s send-off brings the sobering reality of lockdown send-off home
The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral brought the reality of the heartbreak that bereaved families have been facing for the past 12 months home to millions of people on TV, says a leading Nottinghamshire funeral director. Anthony Topley, a partner at Gillotts Funeral Directors, based in Eastwood, says that the imagery from inside St George’s Chapel […]
New face at Aristotle Financial Planning launches the firm’s 2021 expansion project
A Derby financial advisor who set up his own company just weeks after last year’s Covid lockdown has made his next big business move by appointing his first member of staff. James Wallis, founder of Aristotle Financial Planning, described the appointment of Gemma Bailey as a significant step in growing his company, which he launched […]
Charity and community work award helps Invictus Group to forge a new exciting partnership
A kind-hearted Derbyshire firm which has given up its time to help others and raised thousands of pounds for charity has been recognised for its contribution to the community. Invictus Group, which is based in Derby Road, Melbourne, has been given a prestigious CSR Accreditation award in return for its staff’s efforts over the years […]
Derby clothing brand MrShaw gets set for a post-lockdown casual workwear revolution
A Derby independent clothing label says it is starting to pick up orders from city companies looking for their own range of branded business workwear that bridges the gap between the home and the office. City casual menswear brand MrShaw believes that it is experiencing the first indication of the huge untapped demand for bespoke […]