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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 new Museum of Making - The Prospect

Derby Museums is running a survey to explore what local makers need from the Prospect at the new Museum of Making. 

By becoming a member of The Prospect, it will enable you to hire and book our work-spaces and fully fitted out workshops, where expert support is available.  Being a Prospect member you will gain access to a group of like-minded individuals, coming together to support and learn. You will be able to participate in learning and teaching sessions as well as networking events.

Let the Festive Markets begin!

Derby’s first Festive Market gets under way today, with creative crafts, gorgeous gifts and fabulous food to browse in the safe surroundings of the Derby Market Place venue.

When Derby Market Place launched in the summer as an outdoor dining area to support the local hospitality sector, it was designed with social distancing in mind. So it lends itself well to being a self-contained outdoor market space which can be regulated to be safe and Covid-compliant.

A fresh look at Festive Derby

Festive Derby is full of the traditional Christmas Trees and lights – but look a little more closely and you will find some unusual seasonal sights to enjoy.

DCG Recognised As A College of Sanctuary

Derby College Group (DCG) has become just the fourth in the UK to be awarded College of Sanctuary status in recognition of the support it provides to the asylum and refugee community in the city.

DCG is one of only two education providers in Derbyshire to be recognised by Derby City of Sanctuary which is an umbrella group of organisations working to create a climate of welcome and safety for asylum seekers and refugees in the city.

Promotions Secured Through Timms Solicitors’ Pathway

Two solicitors at Timms have been promoted to Associates having completed the firm’s innovative Pathway Programme – designed to support staff in their career development plans.

Personal Injury solicitor Natasha Layton and Family Law senior solicitor Dee Khunkhuna have both successfully completed the ten-month Pathway to Associate programme.

This has been specially-designed by Timms to help progress individuals into more senior and management roles.

Derby economy set to bounce back in 2021 says report

Derby’s economy is expected to bounce back stronger than anywhere in the East Midlands, according to a new report. 

The latest UK Powerhouse report, published by law firm Irwin Mitchell and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr), predicts that the city’s annual GVA growth in the second quarter of next year will be 25%, ahead of Leicester (24.9%) and Nottingham (23.2%).

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