Pupils from special education needs (SEND) schools across Derby recently shared the stage with professional musicians from Sinfonia Viva for an interactive concert showcasing their creative work as part of a city-wide initiative.

‘Lean on Me’ at the Riverside Centre in Pride Park was the culmination of inclusive creative workshops in schools run by Sinfonia Viva, the Derby-based professional orchestra of the East Midlands, QUAD and inclusive theatre company Hubbub.

Wednesday 25 September 8.30am - 12noon at The White Hart Inn, Inns Lane, Alfreton, DE55 7NU 

Thursday 19 September 10am - 12noon at Saint Helena Centre, University of Derby Chesterfield Campus, Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 7LU 
Back after the summer break! Join us for coffee and freshly made cookies and pastries and make some new connections. In September we will hear from Roxanne Rhodes How to keep going when the going gets tough. Read more and book here.

 

Wednesday 18 September 8.30am - 10am at Sir Richard Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Lane, Cromford, DE4 3RQ 

We'd like to introduce the newest member of our fleet: A Mercedes Actros 26t Curtain with a tuck-under tail lift. One of our clients has nabbed with straight away for the short term, but whatever your needs we can tailor our service to suit your needs.

A big thanks as always to Blueprint Nottingham for kitting her out with the livery!

Last week we said a sad farewell to Mark Jones (left), who has held the role of GT Couriers Transport Manager for the last five years. The lucky man is moving on to a life full of nonstop golf, wine and DIY! Stepping up to the plate and taking over Mark’s role is Ray Elliot (right), who’s been learning the ropes in the GT operations office since May 2018. Good luck to both Mark and Ray as they embark on a new chapter in their lives!

Want some travel inspiration?

Travel inspired artist, Susan Bedford, will be exhibiting work from five different continents in her forthcoming solo show in the Banks Mill Studios foyer.

‘Around the world in a million pixels’ is a solo show by Susan Bedford that will run from Wednesday 18^th September to Sunday 6th October 2019.  Opening times are Monday to Friday 10am-3pm and Sundays 1-4pm.

Our Vision: A childhood made up of rich, varied experiences that include exposure to and participation in arts and cultural education builds the foundations for a happy and healthy life. An equality of access that effectively negotiates personal barriers, social stigma and geographical challenges means no one misses out or goes unheard.

We're back putting some Art into Alfreton Town next month - so get these dates
scribbled in your diaries so you can come along and enjoy the FREE fun on

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.