Huddersfield science company helps families supported by local hospice with donations of 150 Easter eggs
Generous employees at Huddersfield science company Lubrizol have helped families supported by a local children’s hospice this Easter by donating 150 chocolate eggs. Staff at the Leeds Road company contributed Easter eggs to benefit families supported by Forget Me Not Hospice in Huddersfield. Their donation was matched by the company and Lubrizol representatives took a […]
Hair today, gone tomorrow – Derby teacher braves the shave for two much-loved charities
A Derby teacher has braved the shave and sacrificed her long locks, raising hundreds of pounds in the process. Creative Technologies teacher Joanna Young, of Derby Cathedral School, had her head shaved in front of a room full of teenagers to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The hair was then collected and donated to […]
Pupils at John Flamsteed Community School get life lessons during an ‘inspiration day’
PUPILS at a Derbyshire secondary school learned how to administer basic first aid, were given careers advice from business leaders and taught how to look after their mental wellbeing during an ‘inspiration day’. Youngsters at John Flamsteed Community School, in Denby, were given a break from their timetabled lessons to participate in various activities throughout […]
Kind Warwickshire employees give cracking donations to help Derventio Housing Trust residents enjoy Easter
Kind employees at Stratford-upon-Avon based insurer NFU Mutual have been showing their sweet side by donating chocolate Easter eggs for residents accommodated by Derventio Housing Trust. A team of about 70 staff in the National Intermediary Services team at NFU Mutual’s offices on Tiddington Road have donated Easter eggs for every Warwickshire resident of Derventio […]
AI and smart buildings to top the agenda as Midlands workplace technology conference returns
A major Midlands conference will showcase how technology and AI can help owners and occupiers create workplaces that are efficient, user-friendly and sustainable when it takes place this summer. The Workplace Technology Conference, which is being held in Derby on June 6, will offer a blend of exhibits, trade stands and leading industry speakers discussing […]
Royal School for the Deaf students in their element after science company funds giant periodic table
Students at Royal School for the Deaf Derby are now in their element after a chemistry company funded a giant poster of the periodic table to help embed core knowledge. Science company Lubrizol, whose UK Centre of Excellence is based at Hazelwood near Belper, stepped in to fund a large 16ft by 6ft periodic table […]
Derby County player Craig Forsyth given ‘Hope’ in emotional sponsors night – as patron of much-loved memory-making charity me&dee
Derby County favourite Craig Forsyth was given a special gift of ‘Hope’ at a glittering event celebrating the work of a much-loved charity of which he is patron – hearing how over 18 years it has helped 12,000 people through some of the toughest times imaginable. Forsyth – fondly known to fans as ‘Fozzy’ – […]
Swimming Pool receives £128,000 Government funding to make improvements which will benefit the school and local community
Allestree Woodlands School has received nearly £128,000 to make environmental improvements to its swimming pool which is used by primary schools and swim groups across the city. Derby City Council submitted a bid on behalf of the school for the money from the Swimming Pools Support Fund, run by the Government and Sport England. The […]
Guten Tag – GCSE pupils at Murray Park welcomes teacher from Germany as they put their language skills to the test
Language pupils in the final months of preparation for their GCSE exams have welcomed a teacher from Germany to help with their revision. Murray Park Community School, in Mickleover, welcomed Claudia Meyer as part of the UK German Connection programme to help Year 11 pupils prepare for their GCSEs. She usually teaches at Thomas Mann […]
School recognised for inclusion and artistic excellence
Tiegan Carter, Arts Lead at Oakwood Junior School, with work by pupils on display.