The Prime Minister and Education Secretary have announced that all colleges will close for most students after Friday until further notice.
However, The Education Secretary has recognised the vital civic role that colleges can, and do, play with a request to help key workers to stay in work and support vulnerable students.
Due to the recent statement about Coronavirus all LoveLit events are currently cancelled up to the end of May 2020. We apologise for any disappointment caused and we will be monitoring the situation over the coming weeks.
In line with Government guidance we can confirm that Whitney - Queen of the Night at Derby Arena will not be going ahead tomorrow. The event has been re-scheduled for Thursday 8 October 2020 and existing tickets can be transferred for this date. Refunds will also be available and we will be in touch with Derby LIVE customers. For all other customers please contact your ticket provider.
In light of the recent Government advice regarding Coronavirus we have taken the decision to postpone our workshops and events until the end of April. We will review the situation regularly and hope that the majority of our delivery can go ahead with revised timetables.
Many of the events listed on this website will have been cancelled due to the novel Coronavirus - Covid-19. Please check with events organisers for more information if you planned attending any of the events you find on this website.
Following Government guidance we have set up preventative measures at our office, and for now our staff are continuing to work from the office. If possible please contact us by phone or email rather than in person.
People Express is aware that worry and potential isolation could affect people’s health and well-being. If it would help to talk to someone give us a ring -
Julie Batten 07702 9909206
Hema Mistry - 07803 779088
Kalila Storey - 07739 088066
As of this morning, Tuesday 17th March, QUAD is temporarily closed to the public. All upcoming Mainframe events have therefore been postponed.
Due to the Government’s advice being given out regarding COVID-19, Derby College Group has cancelled the Lambing Sunday event due to be held on Sunday March 29 at Broomfield Hall in Morley.
Emails will be sent to everyone who has booked tickets on Eventbrite regarding refunds
A consortium of organisations, led by the University of Derby, is seeking to apply to Arts Council England's Creative People and Places fund. If you live in Amber Valley, please help their research by filling in this survey before 20th March:
Following advice from the UK Government on 16th March 2020 to manage the spread of the Covid-19 virus, we have decided to postpone all Distillery tours and events scheduled to take place between 17