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
Only ten Ram sculptures remain available for sponsorship as part of the Derby Ram Trail planned for 2020.
To date, over 20 businesses have registered to take part in the discovery trail which will run from June to August 2020 and be one of the largest mass-participation art events ever to be held in the city.
A deal has been brokered by Bondholder Salloway Property Consultants, on behalf of Derbyshire Constabulary, for a new multi-million pound police station in Derby.
The Derby Conference Centre held a free Community Christmas lunch on 9th December - and it was such a great hit, it’s set to be a permanent feature on Derby’s festive calendar.
The invitation to the lunch was extended to a number of community groups and charities, including Re-engage (formerly Contact the Elderly) and a popular care facility for the elderly based in Derby itself. From 12pm to 4pm the 70 or so guests enjoyed some wonderful festive fayre, socialised with friends old and new and were thoroughly entertained by the Rolls Royce Ladies Choir.
A half-day LoveLit writing workshop for adults with Joanna Courtney, part of the writing ambitions
Following last week’s hugely successful Discover Creative Careers Week in which hundreds of employers engaged with thousands of young people to inspire them to consider careers in the creative industries, the Creative Careers Programme and Derby/Notts LEP warmly invite you to join us to discover even more ways to support future talent to enter the creative economy.
Celebrate Christmas at the Mill on the 7th & 8th December, with our festive stalls, Snow Zone*, Christmas Tree Festival*, singing and family friendly activities. We also have Medley Christmas Arts & Crafts selling unique gifts, and we still have some places on our Christmas Workshops - see below!
On Friday 20th, why not join us for a winter warmer as we lead the wassail from the Mill to St Mary's Church to join their evening Carol Service.
*The Christmas Tree Festival and Snow Zone will be open till the 5th January.
We have amazing handmade gifts available this Christmas! There are hundreds of items for sale created by Derbyshire makers and artists. It’s a great opportunity to get a one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone.
Our shop is open 11-5pm Monday - Saturday in the buildup to Christmas, so pop in and pick up something special.
Our adult community education centres offer a range of courses and workshops to help you repurpose, reuse and recycle while learning a new creative skill.
The new Normanton Library was officially opened to the public today, marking the start of four days of events to celebrate and showcase the new community facilities.
Derby’s Mayor, Councillor Frank Harwood, cut the ribbon at the new library, which is based at St Augustine’s Community Centre in Almond Street. The building has been refurbished and upgraded to bring local services together and create a multi-use community hub.
Bondholder Toyota Manufacturing UK has won the Green Fleet Manufacturer of the Year title in the 2019 Business Car Awards.
It becomes the first recipient of the new award, which recognises the efforts of car makers to provide more environmentally efficient business fleet products and services.
Toyota Manufacturing UK has its 580 acre production plant in Burnaston Derbyshire employing 2,605 people, last year producing 129,070 cars.