Students hand in top marks for homework club
Homework club in action at Allestree Woodlands School An Allestree school is banishing homework woes with an afterschool club that encourages students to help each other. Allestree Woodlands’ After School Study Club has proved a phenomenal success since launching fully in September. The homework club was started by Cover Supervisor Eleanor Ferguson to help students hand […]
Sporting gold for trailblazing school
Oakwood Junior School has received its Gold School Games Mark, recognising its commitment to developing competition across the school and the wider community.
The power of nostalgia in PR – how do we make the most of memories?
The power of nostalgia in PR – how do we make the most of memories?
A look at the charts at the moment feels like a time hop with The Beatles and the Rolling Stones in the top 10, just like they were in December 1964.
Teenagers raise profile of male mental health in school
Wes and Ryan running round the track at Lees Brook Academy to raise money as part of the Movember campaign Two teenagers at Lees Brook Academy are getting active to raise awareness of men’s mental health. Wes Howson and Ryan Smith are both Year 11 students at the school and want to make boys more […]
Leading tech company Barron McCann shortlisted for prestigious award for their work with retail giants Pets at Home
A LEADING technology company has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for its work with a top British pet care business. Barron McCann has been supporting Pets at Home with the installation of technology solutions across the UK, to help store workers provide a practical and unique experience for pet owners. They replaced more […]
New music and vintage clothing festival coming to Derbyshire with top music acts headlining
INDIE band Sundara Karma, dance act N-Trance and UK rapper Devlin – who has recently teamed up with pop superstar Ed Sheeran – are to appear at a festival coming to Derbyshire next summer. Fox Festival – a family-friendly event that will also feature street food, entertainment and fairground rides – will take place at […]
Black Friday no longer just about retail as more UK B2B companies join the online sales frenzy
Manufacturers, IT firms, accountants and other business-to-business sellers across the UK are set to add an unexpected dimension to Black Friday as they seek to cash in on the biggest day of the retail calendar, according to a Derby digital marketing agency. JDR Group, which is based in Pride Park, says while Black Friday has […]
Children, volunteers and special guests celebrate 50 years of much-loved charity with tea and cake
A MUCH-LOVED charity is reflecting on a hugely successful 2023 that saw it celebrate its 50th birthday and receive the King’s Award for Voluntary Services. Derby Kids’ Camp has been providing youngsters in the city and county – many who are living in poverty, have suffered a close bereavement or who are finding social interaction […]
Pride for Derby’s Scenariio as its smart lighting helps Children In Need’s DIY SOS Big Build care for bereaved kids
Staff at a Derby smart building and IT infrastructure firm have spoken of their pride after seeing the fruits of their labour showcased to millions of people as part of this year’s BBC Children In Need. Scenariio, based at the Chocolate Factory in Siddals Road, was one of dozens of local firms to give up […]
Special guests teach pupils at The Bemrose School the importance of religion and beliefs as part of Inter Faith Week
Young people at a Derby school have been learning more about different religions and beliefs as part of a national awareness week. The secondary pupils at The Bemrose School, in Uttoxeter New Road, asked questions to a panel of local faith leaders who visited them as part of Inter Faith Week, which runs until November […]