Kimberley funeral firm Gillotts reassures customers it’s staying put as its premises goes up for sale
A Kimberley funeral firm has moved to reassure its customers that it has no plans to leave the town after the historic premises it operates from was put up for sale. Gillotts Funeral Directors says that the lease of its Funeral Home in Main Street is “100% safe” despite the three-storey former United Methodist Free […]
Businesses shares success stories as they celebrate strategic partnerships with schools and colleges
The managing director of a Swadlincote firm has revealed how he is addressing the current recruitment crisis by working closely with a nearby school after signing up to take part in a local careers network. Andy Neal, MD of IG Masonry Support, said that the company has now taken on three school-leavers from The Pingle […]
Derbyshire science company and charity urge folk to “walk this way” to mark 55-mile route’s 20th birthday
A Derbyshire charity has teamed up with a science company to hold an open walking weekend marking a picturesque hiking trail’s 20th birthday. Science company Lubrizol, whose UK headquarters is based at Hazelwood near Belper, has joined forces with the Derwent Valley Trust to hold an open walking weekend on July 9 and 10 […]
Why Derby schools are leading the way when it comes to careers advice in secondary schools
Schools across the UK have been told to up their game when it comes to careers advice – or risk being hit with legal direction from the government. The Department for Education has published a consultation, which ends on July 25th, setting out details on how new legal careers advice will be enforced. It will […]
Derbyshire pupils help out as Careers Hub celebrates achievements of schools, colleges and businesses in first face-to-face event since launch
THE achievements of a young adult with special educational needs who has secured himself an internship at Chesterfield Royal Hospital – plus an aspiring female electrician engineer – were recognised at an event held to celebrate businesses and educators who have worked together to support hundreds of students in Derbyshire. The Derbyshire North Careers Hub […]
Annie’s Burger Shack looks forward to showcasing Nottingham as it steps into the TV spotlight next week
A well-known Nottingham burger restaurant operator is looking forward to help showcase the city’s eating-out scene to a national TV audience when she appears alongside the owners of two other city outlets on Channel 4 next week. Annie Spaziano, owner and operator of Annie’s Burger Shack, is set to become one of the stars […]
Derby public relations company Penguin PR cooks up a storm for the YMCA’s community diners
Staff at a leading public relations agency, who are used to cooking up a media storm, ditched the office for the kitchen as they took part in the YMCA Derbyshire Community Meal. The team at Penguin PR – directors Simon Burch and Sarah Newton, plus account manager Kerry Ganly, account executive Lucy Stephens and digital […]
Nottingham couple urge support for Peaky Blinders actor’s nostalgic knees-up celebrating carnival bands of yesteryear
A Nottingham couple who found love at band practice are urging support for a large-scale community event celebrating colourful carnival bands which once lit up the East Midlands with their spectacular marching, music and costumes. It was love at first sight for Ivan and Pauline Dunstan, of Nottingham, when they first clapped eyes on […]
Derby school appeals for more chess sets after pupils call checkmate on boredom
A Derby secondary school which is seeing a surge in popularity for the ancient game of chess is appealing for donations of sets. At Alvaston Moor Academy, on Bracken’s Lane, pupils are so keen to play that the school does not have enough chess sets to cater for the demand. School librarian Amber Fletcher has […]
Thousands turn out to enjoy the Derbyshire County Show
A BUMPER crowd turned out to celebrate the ‘perfect blend’ of traditional countryside pursuits and magnificent main ring entertainment at Sunday’s 140th Derbyshire County Show. Thousands of visitors enjoyed the family-friendly event – which hasn’t been staged for two years due to the pandemic – at the 56-acre Elvaston Showground. Crowds were entertained in the […]