The latest news from producers, makers, venues and events organisers from around Derby and Derbyshire. If you have news to add to this page, then email us to let us know about it: editor@madeinderbyshire.org
Marketing Derby Bondholder intu Derby has signed up premium fashion brand Hugo Boss for a 2,600 sq ft unit, opening this autumn.
The new store will showcase premium BOSS collections including businesswear, casualwear and accessories, joining intu Derby’s existing line-up of aspirational retailers.
Our current exhibition will be closing soon:
Constructs of Colour -
Great news – the Mercedes Actros rigid 26tonner has arrived! She's currently getting the full GT Couriers treatment courtesy of our signwriting guys at Blueprint Nottingham, but once we get her back to GT HQ we will get some photos out on our Facebook page for all the truckies out there.
The Derby Conference Centre is a stunning Grade II-listed building based in central Derby. After a huge growth in business and a desire to stand-out as a centre, they have recently rebranded. As part of the rebrand, a new exciting partnership has been signed with OYO Hotels and Homes UK Ltd which means their hotel bedrooms will be transformed.
Bondholder Staton Young will be bringing a new office concept to Derby city centre following planning approval by Derby City Council.
Staton Young will be transforming the Grade-II listed Old Post Office on Victoria Street into CUBO - 20,000 sq. ft of luxury, modern office space, with vast amounts of co-working space, hot desking, designated desks and private offices.
Arts and wellbeing organisation 'All Being Well' is seeking initial expressions of interest from artists who would value a period of time in the Orangery to create and/or exhibit work.
Here's a possible summer outing that may suit any creative artist who likes to walk: 'Walking Together', the Markham Vale Mining Memorial, will be included as part of the Art Hike 42: Bolsover Circular – ‘sculptured landscapes & public artworks’ walk on 27th July from 10.00 - 3.30. Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/art-hike-42-bolsover-circular-sculptured-landscapes-public-artworks-tickets-64679196217
QUAD has a selection of events to tie in with its summer exhibitions. The events include Talks, Tours and Late-night openings, a Conspiracy Club also Instagram Live tours which can be followed online.
The events accompany three new exhibitions currently in QUAD. SEEK PRAY ADVANCE: Episode 3 – Operation Starlight is an exhibition by artist Megan Broadmeadow, which is based on real-life testimonies from those who have purportedly had encounters with beings from other worlds, dimensions and realms, across multiple periods in history.
Students at Derby College Group’s Joseph Wright post 16 Academic and Arts college in the Cathedral Quarter have created an urban garden for staff and students to enjoy.
The balcony space has been transformed with synthetic grass, patio planters and benches using recycled pallets donated by local company DW Hicks.
Nominations close this Friday (28th) for the 2019 Marketing Derby Food & Drink Awards; vote now for your favourite establishment, 2000 already have!
Now in its eleventh year, the Awards recognise and celebrate the city's vibrant and growing food and drink sector.
Managing Director of Marketing Derby, John Forkin says: "Food and drink is an important sector but a tough one too. We want to celebrate the best locally and promote customer growth, so I encourage everyone to vote to give support to their favourites."