Take part in this years Scarecrow Trail from 27th June - 3rd July 2021!

The village hall will be open for refreshments and cakes on Sunday 27th June 1-4pm.

Family-owned Wathall’s, which is Derby’s longest established independent funeral directors, has created a beautifully illustrated activity book to support children and young people who have lost a loved one.

Wathall’s Bereavement Support Coordinator and qualified counsellor Fay Bloor has worked with University of Derby graduate and freelance illustrator Michael Ashley to create the book entitled ‘Missing Someone Special – working your way through loss’.

Derby Theatre is looking for someone with a good level of marketing and promotional experience (including digital marketing and content creation) and a creative flair to support the marketing team and function at the Theatre for approx. 16 hours per week for up to 7 months.

Hours: 16 hours per week for up to 7 months

Salary: £9.57 per hour

Closing Date: Wednesday 9 June, 5pm

Interview Date: TBC

Technical education regional pioneers Derby College Group (DCG) have welcomed a Government initiative to encourage more employers to provide students with work experience as part of their study programme.

Employers are now able to claim a £1,000 cash boost for every T-Level student they host on a high-quality industry placement.

Join the celebrations and explore the valley through sculpture, textiles, film and poetry this weekend at the Derwent Delights Exhibition, from the 29th May to 6th June at Cromford Mills.

The Exhibition includes a host of community arts projects that explore the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. With Live art from Tan Draig and poetry readings/drop-in workshops from Derbyshire-based poet, Sophie Sparham. And don't forget the Live drone camera action with FrontRowFilms on Saturday!

Small Grants for Endangered Crafts

Popular Derbyshire farm shop Croots has unveiled a fresh new look as part of its rebranding.

The farm shop at Duffield has introduced new signage, created a new logo, and redecorated its café and the outside of the store. Old family photos have been framed and hung in the café to reflect the history behind the farm shop.

One of the 30 rams, before painting began. Credit Derby Museums.

City wakes up to a flock of 30 colourful ram sculptures as part of a unique world-class art trail, 27th May – 22nd August 2021.

This Thursday 27th May, residents of Derby will wake up to a delightful sight as a flock of 30 colourful ram sculptures appear across the city, marking the start of the much-anticipated Derby Ram Trail.

Derby city centre’s two Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are brightening up their areas to welcome visitors back ahead of key events this summer.

The Cathedral Quarter BID has installed bunting on Corn Market, Iron Gate, Sadler Gate and The Strand which will remain in place throughout the summer months.

The Civic Hall, with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1,000 engine, is revealed for the first time today at the new Museum of Making in Derby. Credit Derby Museums & Art Lewry, Culture Communications Collective.