Repurposed wetsuits and goggles help HUUB raise cash for city charities
Leading Derby sports manufacturer HUUB has given a helping hand to three city charities by donating unwanted goggles and repurposing wetsuits whose swimming days are over. The firm has stepped in to help safeguarding charity Safe and Sound, YMCA Derbyshire and the Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre by reusing and recycling the items after collecting the […]
Pudsey brings joy to Derby schools during Children in Need visits
Schools across Odyssey Collaborative Trust in Derby enjoyed a memorable week as Pudsey, the iconic Children in Need mascot, visited several sites to help raise awareness and celebrate the charity’s national fundraising campaign. The visits were particularly meaningful as many of the Trust’s schools were also recognising Kindness Week and Anti-Bullying Week, creating a powerful opportunity to […]
Bemrose Primary pupils show their own style for Children in Need
PUPILS at a Derby school have taken the lead in fundraising, with school parliament representatives organising a fun and inclusive dress-up day to support Children in Need. During a recent meeting at The Bemrose Primary School, the representatives discussed how to support this year’s appeal and made sure the event would allow every child to take […]
Ilkeston woman who went from homelessness and alcoholism to clean independent living thanks church and Derventio Housing Trust
An Ilkeston woman who was once homeless and a self-confessed alcoholic is now living independently after support from award-winning Derventio Housing Trust and her local church. Selina Baylis, 44, said she is now the woman she was always meant to be after the supportive team at Derventio Housing Trust and Arena Church in Ilkeston helped […]
We Did It! Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre charity WILL re-open in 2026
Leaders of the Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre have announced the long-running charity in Skegness will open its doors in 2026 after a successful year of fundraising. The charity paused its holidays this year due to rising costs and embarked on a big fundraising campaign in order to re-open in 2026. Thanks to incredible efforts from […]
Derbyshire mum behind ‘Lots for Tots’ champions local support networks for families this World Prematurity Day
A Derbyshire mum is marking World Prematurity Day this November by celebrating the strength of local families and the support networks that help them thrive – after her own experience of having a premature baby left her realising just how vital that community is. Beth Wheatley, owner of the Lots for Tots brand – which […]
Barron McCann strengthens tech presence with acquisition of Retail247
East Midlands-based technology firm Barron McCann has acquired a majority stake in a specialist software company that counts Reiss, Crew Clothing and Mint Velvet among its clients. The deal sees Barron McCann take control of Retail247 – a fast-growing software business known for developing intelligent, cloud-based systems for retail and trade sectors. The debt-free acquisition […]
Bemrose pupils gain a real insight into life at Parliament
Pupils from a Derby school were given an insight into democracy in action during a visit to the Houses of Parliament – where they were greeted by Derby North MP, Catherine Atkinson. Twenty-one pupils from The Bemrose School, in Uttoxeter Road, travelled to London to explore the country’s iconic political landmarks, including the House of […]
Cherry Tree Hill Primary School Nursery Expands to Meet Growing Demand for Childcare
Cherry Tree Hill Primary School’s nursery has expanded to accommodate more children as demand rises due to the Government’s offer of additional free childcare hours. Located on the school site in Lime Grove, Chaddesden, the nursery could previously support around 26 children, providing a total of 780 hours of childcare per week. In response to […]
Derby community gathers to honour the fallen at Royal School for the Deaf
CHILDREN, pensioners, servicemen and women and dignitaries from across Derbyshire gathered to pay their respects during a Remembrance Day service. The ceremony, held in the grounds of the Royal School for the Deaf Derby, was led by headteacher Paul Burrows and included prayers from The Very Reverend Dr Peter Robinson, Dean of Derby and an exhortation from Ian Allen of the Royal British […]