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In recent years it has seemed difficult to start a term with all our schools open – Covid, teacher strikes and this year the unsafe concrete issue, or RAAC, has meant some schools haven’t opened as planned, writes Penguin Kirsty Green. For those headteachers, the last-minute notification that they couldn’t welcome back students, just as term […]
Man re-running half marathon in which he sustained concussion gets funding boost from Lubrizol
A running trio supporting their friend and sibling in the Robin Hood Half Marathon after he suffered a serious head injury while competing in the same event have been boosted in their charity fundraising by science company Lubrizol. Andy Southey, 31, of Nottingham, is taking part in the famous race in September, along with his […]
Derbyshire organisations helping give people a well-deserved sit-down with new eco benches
Members of the public and company employees are having a wellbeing boost with new eco benches and picnic tables made by a pioneering Derbyshire furniture company. Darley Dale Town Council and Garnalex aluminium company of Heage are two of the latest organisations to invest in public and employee wellbeing by buying outdoor seating from TDP […]
Derbyshire housing trust bike project helps turn the wheels of fortune for former engineer
The wheels of fortune in the life of a former engineer from Derbyshire have been turned around thanks to a bike repair project run by award-winning Derventio Housing Trust. Paul Hudson, 39, of Alfreton, is now working as a paid co-ordinator of volunteers for Bike Back Derby, where he uses his engineering skills in helping […]
Alphageek Digital scores a big win for DoNotAge.org
Staff from an award-winning digital marketing agency travelled more than 4,000 miles and rubbed shoulders with some of the biggest footballers in the world when they staged their most high-profile campaign to date. The team from Alphageek Digital, based in Derby, coordinated a campaign across two continents, providing a range of services including video content […]
Technology and design are creating “destination” premises to lure UK staff back into the workplace
Companies are transforming their premises into “destinations” using technology and human-centric design in a bid to attract people back into the workplace, according to a Midlands property refit expert. Penny Mitchell, from UK fit-out and refurbishment specialists Overbury, says high-tech devices such as movement sensors, human-centric LED lighting and flat screen displays are increasingly in […]
Thousands nominate front-line emergency workers for a special treat with Colleague Box and Blue Light Card
MORE than 80,000 NHS and emergency workers across the UK have been nominated for a special treat from a Derby gifting company to thank them for their unwavering dedication. Colleague Box has joined forces with Blue Light Card – the UK’s number one discount service for emergency services, NHS, social care workers and armed forces […]
Bustler to host Oktoberfest next month – complete with Oompah band, Lederhosen and Steins
Derby folk are invited to pull on their Lederhosen and celebrate as the Oompah music is cranked up for Oktoberfest when it heads to the city next month. Award-winning city venue Bustler will be transformed into a Bavarian wonderland with all the traditional décor, as well as beer hall-style seating, Steins, games and street food. […]
Gold award for The Bemrose School as assessors praise mental health strategy for pupils, staff and community
A DERBY city school has been officially recognised for its work in supporting the mental health of pupils, staff and its community by achieving a gold-standard national award. The Bemrose School, in Uttoxeter Road, has become one of only a few secondary schools in the East Midlands to receive a Gold award from the Carnegie […]
Former High Sheriff of Derbyshire’s bid to preserve part of the rainforest for the endangered gorillas and monkeys
THE former High Sheriff of Derbyshire has made a plea to help save part of the rainforest that is home to the primates there. Michael Copestake and wife Dana have set up a JustGiving page to help raise the £2,500 needed to help endangered gorillas and monkeys living at the Bwindi Mountain Reserve in South West Uganda. […]