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British Airways has taken delivery of its first A350 aircraft, powered by engines made in Derby by Bondholder Rolls-Royce.
The airline has ordered a total of 18 aircraft, all of which are powered by Trent XWB engines designed, developed and built in Derby, and got its hands on its first A350-1000 at Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse, France.
As part of his new role as High Sheriff of Derbyshire for 2019/20, Lord William Burlington has worked with Bondholder Foundation Derbyshire to select five local causes to have a dedicated space in the popular Chatsworth House shop.
Bondholder Derventio Housing Trust has been selected to showcase bird boxes, trugs and decorative wooden birds made by people supported by the charity.
Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust are delighted to announce that Pump Room Live will return with a weekend of free daytime music performed on the Pump Room roof on the 21 and 22 September. The weekend has been made possible thanks to funding from Arts Council England who are funding a programme of arts events and workshops inspired by the town’s water from September to January 2020.
Three agoraphobic women have left their houses for the first time in years to go to a jumble sale organised by their social workers. But as the afternoon progresses, the distinction between the social workers and the women becomes less and less clear. This play is the story of 5 women bound together by their fears and seeking a solution to make their lives better.
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The Small Painting Exhibition will end soon. Just in case you didn't get to see it, the show includes new paintings by South African born artist Este MacLeod as well as other outstanding work. |
Constructs of Colour -
Event: Swadlincote Proms in the Park
Date: Sunday, August 18
Time: 2pm - 6pm
Location: Maurice Lea Memorial Park
Common Road
Church Gresley
Swadlincote
Cost: Free of charge
Brief details: Following the huge success of South Derbyshire District Council's inaugural event last year, this year we will be welcoming two fabulous bands to entertain us:
The FULL PROGRAMME of events is now live at www.newmillsfestival.co.uk along with lots more information and links to online ticket sales.
Brochures are also being distributed across the town and further afield over the next couple of weeks. They can be found in most shops and businesses, info centres and libraries.
New Mills Festival is run entirely by volunteers who work all year round to raise the funds needed to make the festival happen. All donations are most gratefully received!
Derbyshire County Council, on behalf of Arts Derbyshire, is looking for a fundraiser and charity manager to help set up the new Arts Derbyshire charitable incorporated organisation. This will include putting together a fundraising plan; submitting at least three funding applications; and setting up the relevant managem
The biggest and longest ever Buxton Festival Fringe held its eagerly-awaited Awards Ceremony at The Green Man Gallery on Sunday July 21.
2019 has seen the Fringe celebrating 40 years and chair of the trustees Keith Savage said it had been an exceptional year, thanking the performers, committee members, venues, supporters and financial backers, including sponsor The University of Derby, who had made the festival possible.