Rail firm MTMS launches care-leavers Christmas party appeal to fund its festive fun
Midlands rail firm MTMS which hosts two Christmas parties every year to help young people who have left the care sector feel less alone, has launched its annual appeal to raise money to fund the festive fun. MTMS has unveiled its 2024 Make a Difference campaign, which aims to sprinkle some Christmas joy across the […]
Nottingham’s Promethean Particles grows its team as it increases production of its ground-breaking MOFs
A pioneering Nottingham advanced materials firm, Promethean Particles, has appointed three new members of staff after embarking on a major project designed to help the fight against climate change. Promethean Particles, based in Midland Way, made the appointments in the wake of launching Project REMBRANDT, which aims to scale up the production of a class […]
Secondary school starters helped to feel part Allestree Woodlands before they join
Year 7 students have shared their advice on settling into secondary school as they reflect on their first months at Allestree Woodlands School. The school in Blenheim Drive has put on summer school activities and meticulously planned transition days to ensure students moving from primary to secondary school quickly feel they belong to Allestree Woodlands. And, […]
Trump’s campaign was a masterclass in digital marketing according to Purpose Media expert
The online campaign that helped get Donald Trump elected US president was a masterclass on how to reach your target audience that every company should learn from, according to a Derbyshire digital marketing expert from Purpose Media. Tim Lenton, digital innovation and strategy director at Purpose Media, in South Normanton, says, putting politics and personality […]
St Peter’s Church of England Junior School unlocking pupils’ potential is praised by inspectors
A junior school in Littleover, St Peter’s Church of England Junior School, has earned praise from Ofsted inspectors for the way it is unlocking pupils’ potential. St Peter’s Church of England Junior School in Thornhill Road has been judged as Good in all areas following a recent inspection. The report, which has now been published, […]
A focus on science teaching earns award for Cherry Tree Primary School
Cherry Tree Hill Primary School has been awarded a national science mark in recognition of the quality of its teaching. The Primary School Quality Mark (PSQM) is a sign of the commitment the school has made to excellence in science leadership, teaching and learning. Through the quality mark programme, the school received training and development […]
Digital marketing agency Alphageek goes Inside Out in collaboration with Disney
A Derby-based digital marketing agency, Alphageek Digital, has worked on one of its most high-profile campaigns to date, collaborating with two iconic global brands Casio and Disney and the creators of hit movie Inside Out 2. Alphageek Digital, based in Friar Gate, has joined forced with teams from Casio Watches and Disney on a campaign […]
Family “blown away” after TDP pulls out all the stops to preserve dearly loved mum’s ashes in recycled plastic memorial bench at iconic monastery
The family of a much-loved parent have said they are “blown away” after award-winning Derbyshire company TDP agreed to preserve their mum’s ashes in a memorial bench installed in the iconic surroundings of Manchester Monastery. Marie Worthington said she was forever grateful to Wirksworth-based TDP which went above and beyond to find a home for […]
Lubrizol employee Rachael honoured with recognition after nearly 15 years volunteering for Derby Girlguiding groups
A Lubrizol employee from Derby has been honoured with a prestigious company prize for Girlguiding volunteering over nearly 15 years. Rachael Fendley, who works in procurement at science company Lubrizol’s UK Technical Centre in Hazelwood, has been awarded with the global firm’s Christine Sewell prize which is given annually to an employee who has gone […]
Worcestershire-based school joins SEN specialist Esteem Multi-Academy Trust
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust has welcomed a Worcestershire-based academy to its family. The Aspire Academy, a free alternative provision school which supports children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), has joined Esteem. Head teacher of Aspire Academy, Simon Stevenson, has just celebrated his 10th year with the school which opened in September 2014. It […]