Pupils at Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy pay tribute to fallen heroes and Sir Captain Tom during Chesterfield Remembrance Day service
YOUNGSTERS from a Chesterfield infant school have been celebrating the life of British Army veteran and fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore, and remembering our fallen heroes. Twelve children from Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy – part of the Cavendish Learning Trust – paid their respects at the town’s annual Remembrance Day service, which began […]
Calm and caring Cavendish Junior School is given a glowing ofsted report and praised for links with Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy
A CHESTERFIELD primary school has been described as calm and caring by Government inspectors who found pupils are happy and respect each other and their teachers. Cavendish Junior School, in Newbold Moor, has been visited by a team from OFSTED which found it was ‘good’ with leaders and teachers continuing to have high expectations of […]
Four packs back at ProjectD by popular demand after supply drama
A DERBY artisan bakery has resolved a supply issue which means it can sell boxes of four doughnuts again – even though it has meant sacrificing its distinctive bright pink branding. A nationwide cardboard box shortage has meant that doughnut makers Project D has been unable to sell its hugely popular products in boxes of […]
Manchester COSMO invites emergency services workers for a free meal to celebrate reopening
A MANCHESTER all-you-can-eat restaurant is celebrating reopening for the first time since the pandemic by inviting emergency services and armed forces staff to dine for free. COSMO banqueting restaurant, in Deansgate, is throwing open its doors on November 11th and is inviting holders of a Blue Light card to join them the night before to […]
Derby charity Sam’s Superheroes need YOUR help to make first fundraiser a huge success
THE organisers of a brand-new charity launched in memory of a little boy who died from a one-in-a-million condition are appealing for donations of cakes and sponsorship for their inaugural events. Rachel Liew has unveiled Sam’s Superheroes in tribute to her five-year-old son Sam who died after a series of catastrophic seizures, an exceptionally rare […]
Derbyshire firm MTMS shows its support for the UK armed forces as it picks up a silver employers award
A Swadlincote company has been officially recognised for its outstanding support to Britain’s armed forces and its efforts to actively recruit ex-service personnel. MTMS, which provides depot maintenance services for the rail and transport industry, has been awarded the Silver Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for its ongoing commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. The company […]
Lubrizol artist Linda Hartshorn sells masterpieces in online auction with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust to help protect rare ‘sky dancers’
A chemicals company employee, artist and bird watcher has contributed her artwork to help fund the conservation of the rare hen harrier bird of prey and other wildlife in Derbyshire’s uplands. Linda Hartshorn, a buyer for additives company Lubrizol based in their rural site at Hazelwood near Belper, is one of the artists to have […]
Multi-cultural Derby school Bemrose receives bookish donation from Penguin Books to boost diversity
Pupils at a Derby secondary school will have the chance to get their noses in more books after Penguin Books picked them to receive a “Lit in Colour” award. The donation saw the school receive 100 books written by Black, Asian and minority ethnic authors plus 30 copies of Empireland by Sathnam Sanghera. Photo shows: […]
Burton businessman Tony Prueitt on a mission to help others as he celebrates successful first year with ActionCOACH
A BURTON businessman who has helped transform the fortunes of several successful companies is on a mission to support and challenge others. Tony Prueitt is celebrating his first year as owner of ActionCOACH Derby and was recently commended for his efforts, being hailed as one of 11 breakthrough stars by ActionCOACH; the international business coaching […]
Key appointments step on board to turbocharge vodka brand Jatt Life’s ambitious bid for unicorn status
Fast-growing Midlands luxury vodka brand Jatt Life has appointed one of the UK drinks industry’s most successful operators and the country’s leading dealmaking legal firm to help it achieve its ambition of attaining unicorn startup status. Jatt Life, which was launched last year, has added Chris Ellis to its board as a non-executive director and […]