The latest news from producers, makers, venues and events organisers from around Derby and Derbyshire. If you have news to add to this page, then email us to let us know about it: editor@madeinderbyshire.org
The 3% Club – Monthly Writing Community
Do you struggle to find the time to write? Do you worry about how to move your novel forward? Do you wish someone would keep you accountable? If you said yes, The 3% Club is for you. An online writing community filled with practical and creative advice to help you finish your novel.
Did you know there is a vicious rumour circulating online? It dares to state that 97% of writers never finish their manuscripts! Shocking, right?
A unique local bereavement support programme is returning to face-to-face meetings and interaction and welcoming new members for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
A software development ‘boot camp’ run by Derby College Group (DCG) is helping people from different backgrounds change their career direction.
The 12-week online course teaches software development principles and practice as well as skills designed to help attendees find a job in the rapidly growing sector. Among the students recently offered a new role in software development on completing the course, is 30-year-old Andrew Widdowson who previously worked in food retail.
Welcome to the new and improved Encore - quarterly updates from Live & Local with organisational news and updates and the latest from the Rural and Community Touring scheme.
The team are thrilled to announce that their shows will start again from October 2021, and they can't wait to get into the swing of things again!
Welcoming audiences safely
Giant Mural Set To Bring Chapel Street To Life
Déda, which is Derby’s nationally-renowned centre for dance, movement and creativity, is set to unveil a giant street mural on its building in the Cathedral Quarter.
Following a community consultation, Déda has commissioned Zoë Power, a Bristol-based artist and illustrator to create the colourful 6m by 8m mural in Chapel Street.
The team at Destination Digital Marketing is small but perfectly formed, and we work our socks off week in and week out. So, it’s great to receive recognition for our efforts with the announcement that we’re finalists in the Woman Who Achieves Awards 2021.