Shirebrook staff praised as GCSE students collect their results in a year like no other
A teenager has paid tribute to staff at his school for helping him and his classmates achieve their GCSE results despite the challenges caused by the COVID pandemic – and says it has inspired him to become a teacher himself. Joel Webster, 16, a student at Shirebrook Academy, said he admired how staff at the […]
Going for Gold! Tokyo Olympic Games are inspiring youngsters in Derbyshire to take up sport with Progressive Sports busier than ever
A BUSINESS which runs sports clubs for children in Derbyshire says it is having its busiest summer as youngsters look to emulate their Olympic heroes in Tokyo. Progressive Sports Derbyshire, Chesterfield and Nottingham currently deliver sessions to almost 50 schools in the area and, according to director Adam Holland, there has been a huge increase […]
End of lockdown and brand-new premises sparks “lift-off” for premium vodka brand Jatt Life
The founders of fast-growing ultra-premium vodka brand Jatt Life say that the end of COVID restrictions has sparked “lift-off” after they were finally able to sell the product into UK’s most exclusive bars – and move into bigger premises at the same time. Jatt Life, which is operated by Wolverhampton husband-and-wife team Baz and […]
Vibrant Accountancy co-founder Bev Wakefield is encouraging others to make more time for themselves during summer holidays
A DERBY business owner and director of a children’s mental health charity is encouraging others to make sure they take time for themselves – and their families – to avoid burn-out this summer. Beverley Wakefield, co-founder of Duffield-Road based Vibrant Accountancy, says down time is vitally important to help business owners maintain a passion for […]
Why staff at Derby schools are officially Beacons of Hope
Hard-working staff at three Derby schools have received awards for the exceptional way they handled the Covid-19 pandemic – providing continuous support for their pupils. The Derbyshire Beacon of Hope Award is being presented to those individuals and organisations who went above and beyond to help and support those in need during the lockdowns of […]
Summer school plans for year seven pupils at Alvaston Moor Academy in Derby
Children who are due to start at Alvaston Moor Academy in September are being invited to attend a summer school so they can get used to their new environment. Alvaston Moor, which was formally known as Merrill Academy, has invited pupils who will be starting year seven in September to spend a week familiarising themselves […]
Derby school pupils at Alvaston Moor Academy do their bit towards climate change as part of BBC Blue Peter’s Green Badge scheme
Eco-friendly pupils at a Derby secondary school have been making small changes to their lives as part of a climate change awareness project. Year seven and eight pupils at Alvaston Moor Academy – formerly Merrill Academy, in Bracken’s Lane – pledged to switch off their television sets or take shorter showers for a fortnight in a […]
Workers at Derbyshire business Lubrizol put MIND over matter with charity challenge
A group of mental health first aiders at a Derbyshire firm are putting their best feet forward to raise money for charity – notching up an incredible six million steps between them. A team of 15 people employed by Lubrizol, in Hazelwood, began the challenge to raise money for mental health charity MIND at the […]
Derby company L.E.A.D. IT Services helps city charity Bridge The Gap with donation of brand-new laptops
A Derby company has donated brand new laptops to a charity which is dedicated to improving the mental health of children, parents and teachers. L.E.A.D. IT Services, which is based in Victoria Street, Derby, answered the plea for help from Bridge the Gap Child Mental Health, which supports children with their emotions and how […]
From Nike high tops to limited edition Versace shirts – the Derbyshire school friends whose clothing business Vault Vintage Warehouse is booming
FROM American sportwear and iconic Nike high-tops to brightly-coloured shell suits – circa 1990 – and Louis Vuitton handbags, two school friends from Derbyshire are making a name for themselves vintage clothing market, which has grown ten-fold during the pandemic. Alex Tribbennsee and Lawrence Varley, who both met when they joined Kirk Hallam Community School, […]