Special Santa visit makes up for missed Christmas morning
A Derby youngster who was too poorly to attend his school’s festive celebrations still got to meet Father Christmas – after teachers arranged a surprise visit to his hospital bed. Eight-year-old Michal Winter had been eagerly counting down to the annual Breakfast with Santa event at Firs Primary School, in Derby, where he is in […]
Enterprising sixth formers dazzle at Derby Cathedral School’s first ever Christmas market raising more than £2,000 for charity
Enterprising sixth formers have raised more than £2,000 for charity after holding Derby Cathedral School’s first ever Christmas market. Around 150 teenagers in year 12 at the secondary on Great Northern Road – part of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust – organised the whole school event which saw every pupil taking part in a wide range […]
Kind Sale & Davys school families buy sugar, tea towels and cutlery this Christmas to help YMCA young people move into their own homes
Young people using the services of YMCA Derbyshire have been given a helping hand into their own homes this Christmas thanks to kind-hearted families at a local primary school. Children at Sale & Davys CE Primary School in Barrow-upon-Trent – part of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust – have come up with an unusual new fundraiser […]
Curtains up for three Walter Evans pupils
A DERBY school is taking centre stage with three of its pupils cast in a popular Derby production. Three pupils from Walter Evans School in Darley Abbey – part of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) – have landed roles in Oliver at Derby Theatre – including the role of Oliver itself. Nine-year-old Claudia Burton – playing the role of […]
Derby’s Brookfields Private Nursing Home sees surge in pre-Christmas crafting
Activities leaders at Derby’s oldest nursing home have reported a surge in enthusiasm for crafts in the run up to Christmas and top of the list is … pom pom making! Georgia Parsisson, who co-ordinates activities at the long-running Brookfields Private Nursing Home on Burton Road, has said its newly started Monday ‘pom pom club’ […]
The Bemrose School hails ‘invaluable’ partnership with Derby-based Derventio Education
A Derby secondary school has praised a long-running partnership with an education support provider as “invaluable” in helping to drive school improvement and secure the best outcomes for pupils. The Bemrose School has been working with Derby-based Derventio Education for 18 months and has used the company’s SchooliP platform as part of its ongoing improvement […]
MTMS offers a safety solution for GTR as it picks up DSEAR contract
A Midlands rail maintenance firm has won the contract to manage a health and safety compliance programme across 18 UK depots operated by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR). MTMS, based in Swadlincote, picked up the work to co-ordinate the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR), starting in the New Year. The contract takes in locations […]
Boutique luxury family-run spa near Melbourne that’s “led from the heart” finishes 2025 on a high after winning industry ‘Oscar’ for the third time
A boutique family-run luxury spa nestled in tranquil countryside near Melbourne that is “led from the heart” is ending 2025 on a high after winning a series of top awards – including an industry ‘Oscar’. The Spa at Breedon Priory in the peaceful village of Wilson has been named “Best Spa in the East Midlands […]
L.E.A.D. IT Services among growing list of companies to work with award-winning refugee cleaning company Upbeat Clean
A leading Derby IT social enterprise providing services to more than 250 schools, academy trusts and businesses around the UK is one of a growing list of businesses to take on the cleaning services of award-winning Upbeat Clean. L.E.A.D. IT Services, which provides technical support and procurement across the UK, has signed on Kings Award […]
Midlands marketer hopes funded apprenticeships will boost industry intake
A Derby marketing expert is calling on companies to “take the gamble” on bringing more people into the industry by taking advantage of the Government’s decision to fully fund apprenticeships. Claire MacDonald, director of teaching and learning at The Marketing and Leadership Academy (TMLA), hopes the Chancellor’s announcement to scrap the apprenticeship training levy for […]