Generous marketers at JDR Group answer the call for Derby families as they donate to Audrey’s Charity
Warm-hearted digital marketers at JDR Group stepped into the role of Santa when they brought in armfuls of gifts, food and toys to help a Derby charity out at Christmas. Staff at JDR Group, based in Pride Park, collected the goodies as part of their annual bid to spread some festive cheer after choosing to […]
Christmas brings out community spirit at Allestree Woodlands School
Students at Allestree Woodlands School became Santa for the day when they delivered more than 60 sacks of food to Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance (DF4TA) as part of Derby County Community Trust’s Reverse Advent Calendar Appeal. The appeal asked people to collate a food item a day from a ‘calendar’ list and then deliver […]
Derby woman who grew up in care praises community Christmas parties for giving young people hope
A Derby woman has praised a community Christmas party which brought young care-leavers together for festive fun, music and food – saying they give people hope at what can be a lonely time of year. Harley McComiskie, 22, attended the event on Monday with her two-year-old daughter, Aurora, alongside 50 other young people from across […]
Young adults who grew up in care come together for community Christmas party in Burton
The organiser of a Christmas party held for young people who have left the care system is calling on more organisations to hold similar events – because they save lives. Martin Morgan, who is behind the organisation of the Christmas parties, helped out at the community event in Burton on Friday (December 6) and would […]
Derby after-school club is a recipe for success
Budding chefs at Derby Cathedral School are racing to secure a spot in the cookery club, which is so popular it is oversubscribed every week. With only 20 places available each week and more than 60 students eager to take part, the after-school club has become the most sought-after extracurricular activity at the school. […]
Holbrook school’s vision supports staff and pupils to flourish
Holbrook Church of England Primary School has earned praise for supporting children to challenge social injustice and work to bring about meaningful change. The school in Moorside Lane is part of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) and was visited by an inspector as part of the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS), […]
Odyssey Collaborative Trust becomes teacher training partner for University of Derby
A Derby-based education trust has been chosen to deliver teacher training in partnership with the University of Derby. Odyssey Collaborative Trust, which has seven city primary and junior schools within its family, will deliver the curriculum on behalf of the University, who will continue to award the teaching qualifications. The trust will contribute its expertise […]
Region’s biggest fish and chip restaurant Darcy’s due to open in Derby
A large portion of nostalgia will be dished up in the region’s biggest Fish and Chip restaurant and takeaway – Darcy’s – opening in Manor Road, Derby. Having transformed the former Frankie and Benny’s site, owner Easton Andrea and his father Andreas are preparing to open Darcy’s on Thursday, December 12. And the pair are […]
Santa to visit hundreds of once homeless Derbyshire residents facing a lonely Christmas after Derventio Housing Trust launches festive appeal
Derbyshire homelessness organisation Derventio Housing Trust‘s festive appeal and is calling on local people to turn Santa for hundreds of the county’s residents who may face a lonely Christmas, by buying them a special festive gift box of treats. The award-winning housing trust which helps a thousand people a year in the UK who might […]
Pupils at Derbyshire secondary school now scanning QR codes to get homework thanks to innovative tech installed by L.E.A.D. IT
Pupils at a Derbyshire secondary school are now scanning QR codes to find their homework thanks to innovative tech put in place by a leading Derby IT company. New state-of-the-art Smartboards installed at Aldercar High School in Langley Mill are allowing pupils and teachers to benefit from a number of tech features, which is having a positive […]