Ukraine refugees make news friends and enjoy sporting activities, thanks to Progressive Sports in East Midlands
Ukrainian refugees enjoy their sports camp in Matlock. YOUNG refugees from war-torn Ukraine have been making new friends and trying their hand at Zorb Football, Glow in the Dark Dodgeball and racketball after a Derbyshire sports company funded places on its holiday camp for 60 children. Progressive Sports in the East Midlands holds holiday camps […]
Derbyshire businesses Colleague Box, Bluebells and Project D team up to bring delicious treats right to your door
The new venture by Derby businesses to provide sweet treats across the UK. THREE Spondon businesses have teamed up to bring tasty treats direct to hungry people across the UK. Bluebells Dairy and Project D are working with personalised gifting company Colleague Box as they launch their latest venture; a self-powered gifting trailer that can […]
Derby organisation urges special needs families to work-out together
LEADING experts in special educational needs and exercise are coming together to stage one-off sessions in Derby – to encourage families to start getting fit together. Sunshine Support, a national organisation that supports parents and teachers of children with additional needs, has organised the events in its brand new Spondon headquarters. The classes, called Emotions […]
From city entrepreneurs and business leaders to county residents and tourists – why you should vote for Derby as the home of Great British Railways
BUDDING netball stars, train drivers and business leaders – plus a real-life pirate – have all shown their support as Derby bids to become the new home of the Great British Railways. Derby is on a shortlist of six cities who are hoping to be chosen as the national headquarters. Great British Railways will be […]
NHS dentists need to feel valued and appreciated as British Dental Association predicts that 43 million appointments have been missed over last two years
A HUGE backlog, Brexit and the mounting costs of delivering NHS dental care in the UK are driving dentists out of the profession – and top leadership expert Kul Mahay says that urgent action is needed. A recent study by the British Dental Association found that a huge rise in laboratory costs of around 15%, […]
Jamaican diver, Paralympic athlete and hijab-wearing dental worker inspire Nottingham youngsters to think about their future
CHILDREN at a Nottingham school have been inspired to think about their future with visits from a Jamaican diver, Paralympic athlete and hijab-wearing dental worker. They are one of several schools in the city and county to have taken part in a ground-breaking Government-backed project called Our Future that aims to connect youngsters in some […]
Derby City Council-backed careers scheme E4E recognised for achievements in helping young people as it’s shortlisted for East Midlands Chamber award
A CAREERS initiative created to help inspire young people in Derby has been shortlisted for a regional award. E4E is a Derby City Council-backed careers initiative that was set up in 2014. Led by manager Arshad Iqbal, it provides CV writing workshops, mock interviews, mentoring and ‘Dragons Den’ style Enterprise Challenge Day, where pupils pitch […]
Derby County fan Ryan Hills documents how charismatic and charming Jim Smith took Rams to new level in latest book – ‘Groundwork’
JIM Smith is, arguably, one of the best managers Derby County have had in recent history, writes Kerry Ganly. While the late, great Brian Clough brought silverware to the club and the likes of Roy McFarland, Dave Mackay and, more recently, Wayne Rooney achieved success of varying degrees – yes, Rooney was the man at […]
Government careers scheme Our Future is praised by Derby school after positive Ofsted visit
A DERBY headteacher has praised a ground-breaking Government-backed project that she says has helped raise aspirations for the youngsters in her school. Landau Forte Academy Moorhead, in Alvaston, was praised by Ofsted following a monitoring visit earlier this year for its ‘positive partnerships with the community’ and, according to head Ruth McNeil, the Our Future […]
Nottinghamshire funeral firm Gillotts welcomes FCA move to regulate pre-paid plans
A Nottinghamshire family funeral firm hopes a move to bring pre-paid plans under stricter financial control this week will give people the confidence to put money aside to pay for their own funerals. Gillotts Funeral Directors described the decision to grant the Financial Conduct Authority the right to regulate the plans as a positive step […]