Europe’s “incredible” disabled golfers seeking Cup glory after Derbyshire’s Purpose Media steps in to help fund their trip
Sixteen of Europe’s most talented disabled golfers are ready to fly to the USA to compete in their version of the Ryder Cup after an East Midlands marketing agency signed up as their sponsor. The team, which consists of golfers from across the continent, including England, Scotland, Denmark and Germany, have been selected to play […]
Students share a phrase a day during British Sign Language Week at Allestree Woodlands School
Students at Allestree Woodlands School share useful signs as part of British Sign Language Week
Refugee supported by Derby’s Derventio Housing Trust in running for Stephen Lawrence law scholarship
A refugee who is being accommodated by Derby-based Derventio Housing Trust is in the running for a prestigious Stephen Lawrence scholarship in one of the world’s top law firms. Efrem Oumer Nasser, a 33-year-old refugee who sought asylum in the UK from his native Eritrea, is one of 100 UK hopefuls from 72 UK universities […]
Pupils settle down with a good book as Long Eaton youngsters welcome opening of new library
Book-loving youngsters at a Derbyshire special school now have their own special place where they can curl up with a good story. Previously, students at Stanton Vale Special School, located in Long Eaton, had their library situated in a corridor. However, the school seized an opportunity to transform an area into a fully accessible library, […]
Owner of IT firm gearing up for a busy year of fundraising with epic bike ride and family fun run
THE owner of a leading city IT firm is gearing up for a busy year of fundraising for local charities that includes a family fun run and an epic bike ride to Skegness. Lee Jepson, founder of L.E.A.D. IT Services and a former Noel-Baker Academy pupil, will cycle the 100 miles from Derby to the […]
World Book Day 2024 – here’s a photo gallery from schools across Derby and Derbyshire
The mission is simple: to promote a love of reading for pleasure and offering every child in the UK and Ireland the chance to have a book of their own. World Book Day – a charity that operates in the UK and Ireland – was created by UNESCO on April 23rd 1995 as a worldwide […]
School pupils create posters to alert parents to the dangers of careless parking
PUPILS at a Chesterfield school have been creating eye-catching posters to display around the grounds, alerting parents and carers to the dangers of careless parking. Youngsters from Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy were tasked with looking at parking outside the school, in Dunston Lane, Newbold, and then making posters that would help voice their concerns. […]
Inspector full of praise for All Saints CE Junior School during SIAMS visit
A Derbyshire school where “every child is known, loved and accepted for who they are” has been praised for keeping Christian values at its heart. All Saints Church of England Junior School, in Hurds Hollow, Matlock, has been visited by an inspector as part of the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) report, […]
Leading PR expert set to host Derby Book Festival event with Great British Bake-Off finalist Laura Adlington
ONE of Derby’s leading PR experts will be conducting a show-stopping interview with a former Great British Bake-Off finalist and social media influencer as part of Derby Book Festival’s Spring Collection. Former journalist Kerry Ganly – now account manager with Penguin PR – is hosting an event at QUAD next month in which she will […]
UK drinks firm Virtus Brands underlines its ambitions as it hires experienced sales director
An experienced UK retail sales director says he is looking forward to an exciting new challenge after joining highly ambitious West Midlands independent drinks collective Virtus Brands. Tony Houlston, who has more than 30 years’ experience in the food and drink retail sector and was previously at symbol group Select & Save, was appointed sales […]