Marketing Derby Bondholders have helped the Derbyshire Institute of Sport smash its fund-raising target from a fun cycling c

A writing group based in Chapel-en-le-Frith in the High Peak is celebrating a double win as two of its authors scooped first and second prizes in a national short story competition.

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Our community poem Ticket to Hope with poet Helen Mort is starting to take shape. A big thank you to everyone who has contributed, we will update you on progress in the coming weeks.

Joanna Courtney is offering two workshops in November on writing historical fictionand plotting a novel via Zoom. There are now only a handful of places left on 4th November workshop.

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Derbyshire Myths, Legends and History : Amber Band records Derbyshire’s rich heritage in their new album
 

Derbyshire’s remarkable and colourful history is the inspiration behind the new album from one of the county’s top bands. An unexpected benefit of lockdown was the opportunity the band had to research and write songs about our County.

1. Open Call for Artist Proposals: Clay Cross Public Art Project: Town Centre Digital projection
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Providing more jobs and paid work experience.

A 19-year-old girl who has survived child exploitation and is now an ambassador for specialist local charity Safe and Sound has been recognised at the second annual Derby Youth Awards.

Louise Murphy-Fairclough has been presented with the Inspirational Young Person Award in the awards programme organised by Sporting Communities and sponsored by Derby City Council.