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
Derbyshire author Leonie Martin is offering a choice of two January dates on Zoom for her latest online Writing for Wellbeing workshop on the theme of Beginnings: Saturday 9th January 11:00-13:00 and Wednesday 13th January 11:00-13:00.
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Happy New Year from Dronfield Hall Barn!
We hope all our friends and supporters had a happy and safe Christmas and New Year. We're disappointed that we can't currently welcome you back to the Barn for the moment - but the good news is that we continue to be active online, and our Collection & Delivery service continues to be in operation. See full details below!
Collection & Delivery Service:
National Forest Arts Grants are piloting a scheme to support the arts sector in the National Forest during the continued challenges that Covid-19 presents. The scheme is intended to help the creative community to adapt ways of working and test out new methods so that alternative forms of engagement and creative activity can be undertaken.
Carefully planned Christmas attractions designed to be as COVID-secure as possible, combined with responsible visitors who played their part for the city and followed the guidelines, resulted in a successful Festive Derby.
Give yourself something to look forward to this New Year with classes that focus on your physical and mental wellbeing.
Déda is delighted to welcome people of all ages and abilities to join them for a programme of online dance, fitness and yoga classes from Monday 11 January.
A key retail asset in the heart of Derby city centre has been sold in a deal involving FHP Property Consultants.
Acting on behalf of Catalyst Capital, FHP has confirmed the sale of the former Audley Centre, on the corner of St Peter’s Street and East Street. The property, which offers 42,000 sq ft of space, comprises a mix of national and regional tenants, including Lloyds, Poundland, Three and Betfred.
Popular Derbyshire farm shop Croots is kicking off 2021 with news that it has been shortlisted in the 2021 Family Business of the Year Awards.
The family run farm shop, based at Farnah House Farm, Wirksworth Road, near Duffield, has been named a finalist in the Midlands and Central region.
A Hilton-based company, which specialises in security management, has pledged support for a local charity to expand its work with children and young people who are victims of or at risk of exploitation and their families.
Due to the continuing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on indoor live performances, Derby LIVE have now announced that three shows, The Dreamboys, What’s Love Got To Do With It? and Jason Manford will not be going ahead as planned. All three shows have been postponed by their promoters to 2022.