News from producers around Derbyshire

Popular Derbyshire farm shop and café Croots is pledging to make 2020 its most environmentally friendly year ever following a top-to-bottom review of its activities.

From asking customers to bring their own containers for fresh produce and reducing use of cling-film as far as possible to cutting out plastic water bottles and straws completely, the family-owned farm shop says everyone has a part to play in reducing the impact we have on the planet.

A new office scheme in the heart of Derby's Cathedral Quarter has been launched by Bondholder David Brown Commercial on behalf of fellow Bondholder Morgan Industrial Properties.

The four-storey 7,080 sq ft building at 120 Friar Gate is a response to a lack of supply of high-spec offices in the city centre and could be the perfect office base for occupiers from mid-2020.

Only ten Ram sculptures remain available for sponsorship as part of the Derby Ram Trail planned for 2020.

To date, over 20 businesses have registered to take part in the discovery trail which will run from June to August 2020 and be one of the largest mass-participation art events ever to be held in the city.

A deal has been brokered by Bondholder Salloway Property Consultants, on behalf of Derbyshire Constabulary, for a new multi-million pound police station in Derby.

The Derby Conference Centre held a free Community Christmas lunch on 9^th December - and it was such a great hit, it’s set to be a permanent feature on Derby’s festive calendar.

The invitation to the lunch was extended to a number of community groups and charities, including Re-engage (formerly Contact the Elderly) and a popular care facility for the elderly based in Derby itself. From 12pm to 4pm the 70 or so guests enjoyed some wonderful festive fayre, socialised with friends old and new and were thoroughly entertained by the Rolls Royce Ladies Choir.

A half-day LoveLit writing workshop for adults with Joanna Courtney, part of the writing ambitions

Following last week’s hugely successful Discover Creative Careers Week in which hundreds of employers engaged with thousands of young people to inspire them to consider careers in the creative industries, the Creative Careers Programme  and  Derby/Notts LEP  warmly invite you to join us to discover even more ways to support future talent to enter the creative economy. 

Christmas at the Mill

Celebrate Christmas at the Mill on the 7th & 8th December, with our festive stalls, Snow Zone*, Christmas Tree Festival*, singing and family friendly activities. We also have Medley Christmas Arts & Crafts selling unique gifts, and we still have some places on our Christmas Workshops - see below!
On Friday 20th, why not join us for a winter warmer as we lead the wassail from the Mill to St Mary's Church to join their evening Carol Service.
*The Christmas Tree Festival and Snow Zone will be open till the 5th January.

We have amazing handmade gifts available this Christmas! There are hundreds of items for sale created by Derbyshire makers and artists. It’s a great opportunity to get a one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone.

Our shop is open 11-5pm Monday - Saturday in the buildup to Christmas, so pop in and pick up something special. 

Our adult community education centres offer a range of courses and workshops to help you repurpose, reuse and recycle while learning a new creative skill.