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
An Engineering apprentice at Derby College has been recognised by East Midlands Chamber in their annual Enterprising Women awards.
Amber Nicholson (22) from Chaddesden is an apprentice with AESSEAL in Derby which is part of a global company specialising in mechanical seals and support systems.
Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust has nearly reached its goal to secure £100,000 in pledges which will then open the door to further grants and funding.
Pledges have been flooding in from local people, businesses and canal enthusiasts and £85,000 has been earmarked towards the £352,000 restoration of a ‘Golden Mile’ of canal in Draycott into a major leisure attraction.
As soon as the pledge total has been reached, the Trust can call in matched funding so that work can start on the “Golden Mile” stretch of canal this summer on a 12-week construction programme.
Protected Services students at Derby College’s Broomfield Hall campus recently visited the UK’s leading security exhibition at London’s Olympia as part of their enrichment programme with Wilson James - a national leader in security solutions.
Derby College celebrated International Women’s Day with an event recognising the achievements of women at local and regional businesses focused on Science, Technology, Construction, Engineering and Maths and highlighting career opportunities available to young people.
Representatives from businesses in Derby’s St Peters Quarter Business Improvement District (BID) have held their first Tidy Day of the year - joining an early-morning litter pick to highlight their commitment to keeping the area tidy.
The Business Tidy event is part of the St Peters Quarter five-year BID programme which includes activities to improve the environment and visitor experience in the area.
Mature students at Derby College’s Ilkeston campus have raised more than £600 for Treetops Hospice in Risley
The students ran a tombola stand at the College and organised a raffle for a signed Derby County football shirt.
Higher Education students at Derby College came under the spotlight at an awards ceremony at the Roundhouse to celebrate their success.
As well as certificates for completing their Higher Education study programmes at the College in Construction, Animal Management and Business, there were several special awards presented in recognition of students’ personal achievements.
Artcore
3 Charnwood St, Derby
01332 384561
10th -20th of March 2018
Exhibition Opening times: Monday to Friday 9.30am-4.30pm
Normanton-based arts organisation, Artcore is active in exploring provoking ideas and issues of topical interest through the medium of art.
In this special occasion we investigate what is the role of women in art and what is their impact in our current society.
The ever-popular Outdoor Theatre and Cinema season will return to Markeaton Park Craft Village this June, July and August. Derby LIVE and Derby Parks will be bringing audiences thrilling shows from Oddsocks Productions, Babbling Vagabonds and Squashbox Theatre, as well as showings of classic films, and all in the beautiful surroundings of Markeaton Park.
We are looking ahead to The Buxton Spa Prize 2018 and invite you to look at our redesigned website at www.BuxtonSpaPrize.co.uk.