The library is a safe spot to indulge in a good book and learn new skills at Murray Park as it marks International School Library Month
The library is a safe place where pupils can learn mindfulness and how to overcome stress and anxiety at a Derby school. Murray Park School uses its library as so much more than a place for reading, offering meditation, events from around the world, murder mysteries, a chance to learn British Sign Language, a place […]
Marketing and design agency tackles anti-social behaviour in Staffordshire with powerful campaign
An award-winning Staffordshire marketing agency is behind a powerful campaign aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour in and around county hotspots. MacMartin, which has offices in Staffordshire and Derbyshire, was commissioned by The Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner to create the impactful campaign. Collaborating with Staffordshire Police, a range of Staffordshire based council bodies and […]
Young Swadlincote air cadets get helping hand from rail firm MTMS
Young cadets in Swadlincote have been given a welcome boost from a rail maintenance firm as they continue to embrace new opportunities. MTMS has donated £750 to the 1211 Squadron RAF Cadets as it continues to show its support and commitment to the Armed Forces community and educating young people. The cheque was presented by […]
Royal School for the Deaf Derby gets brand new play area thanks to support from rail company
Deaf children have been making the most of the great outdoors in a brand-new £10,000 play area created at a specialist Derby school with money donated by the rail industry. Royal School for the Deaf Derby has created the new wooden play area, complete with a reading hut, shop, castle and climbing frame as well […]
Derbyshire boy Max, 11, starts his own clothing line to help others who are autistic
A child entrepreneur has used his own experiences of having additional needs to create a world-first range of clothing to help others facing the same sensory battles. Derbyshire youngster Max Palfrey, together with his dad, Matt, has set up his own business – Comfa – which launches this week with the release of three affordable […]
Premier league player coaching Derby footballers at Lees Brook Academy
Ben Osborn and Jack Andrews with head teacher of Lees Brook Academy, Clare Watson. Premier league footballer Ben Osborn is helping coach the footballing talent of the future at Lees Brook Academy’s facilities in Morley Road. The Sheffield United midfielder, who has also played for Nottingham Forest and Derby County, set up EFD Sport and Education […]
Blog: Beckham is the perfect PR exercise disguised as a no-holds barred documentary – and nothing more than a load of Golden Balls
Bend it Like Beckham – I’m not talking about the film but the documentary, which bends the truth in much the same way that David can curve a football (which is quite a lot, according to the four-part Netflix production). But while the programmes show just how dedicated David can use his right-foot to put […]
Dog mentor marks year of supporting students’ mental health at Allestree Woodlands School
Kobe the Dog Mentor at Allestree Woodlands School
Derby marketers set to down tools to learn how to stay in good emotional shape on World Mental Health Day
A Derby digital marketing agency is getting its workers to step away from their desks on World Mental Health Day to take a course in learning how to spot the signs of poor wellbeing – and how to seek help. All 33 workers at JDR Group, based on Pride Park, will be watching a presentation […]
UK’s entertainment talent keen to come to Annie’s Burger Shack as it establishes itself on the live circuit
An East Midlands restaurant chain says its decision to mix up its offering by hosting more live events is paying off, with acts now getting in touch asking if they can be booked to perform. Annie’s Burger Shack, which runs two restaurants, in Nottingham and Derby, says it is now receiving calls from agents and […]