FSB Roundtable on Culture with the Financial Conduct Authority
When : Friday 21 February 2020 from 12noon to 1.30pm
Category: People
Shortlist announced for Derby Children’s Picture Book Award
Four books have been shortlisted for the second Derby Book Festival Children’s Picture Book Award, which aims to celebrate picture books that children can relate to and in which the diversity and challenges of modern life are represented. Fourteen Derby primary school teachers selected the books from the original longlist of nine.
This year’s shortlist comprises:
Write on Art, for young writers is now open for entries.
Write on Art, an annual prize for young art writers aged 15-18, is open for entries - https://www.writeonart.org/
Luke Wright is performing his latest poetry in March
Luke Wright is performing his latest poetry, "The Story of Logan Dankworth" on 7 March 2020, 8pm, at Chesterfield Labour Club. Tickets from Liz Caines, 07891 700367; ehicaines@gmail.com
Local Historian and author David Bell will be sharing tales of 'Derbyshire Murder's' at Strutt's North Mill Museum in Belper
Local Historian and author David Bell will be sharing tales of 'Derbyhire Murder's' at Strutt's North Mill Museum in Belper on Tuesday 2nd June. A great chance to get some inspiration for your writing! Places are limited so please book soon and don't miss out.
Local Apprentices Aim For National Finals In New Hair Competition
Two local apprentices will represent their employers and Derby College Group (DCG) in a new national competition for trainee hairdressers and barbers next week.
Sally Heyes (19) from Ockbrook and Sam Winson (20) from Allestree will compete in the regional heat of the competition, organised by Concept hair magazine, which will be held at Stephenson College in Coalville on Monday February 10.
Students Serve Community Meal
Public Services students based at DCG’s Broomfield Hall college in Morley recently prepared and served lunch for around 80 people at the YMCA in Derby.
The event was part of the YMCA’s monthly meal initiative to bring together local residents, homeless people, businesses and other charities.
Derby College Group strengthens links with award-winning dementia care provider
Derby College Group (DCG) is strengthening its links with award-winning residential care provider Milford Care – with the launch of more apprenticeships at the group’s homes in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
DCG is already working with 30 staff at four of Milford Care’s six homes and over the next few months, a further 15 to 20 apprenticeships will be rolled out.
Derby Book Festival has announced the shortlist for their Children's Picture Book Award
Melbourne Festival - call for artists
Closing date is 31 March 2020