The people of Derbyshire are responsible for giving the county its unique character. From the local dialect through to the people making wonderful things inspired by this beautiful county, we have much to be thankful for in our talented residents.
Here we introduce you to the poets, writers and artists, the talented engineers, business people and craftsmen.
Derby Swap Shop – the retro-swapping child of 3 local businesses has reached the Midlands Finals of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, alongside 70 other applications. Swap Shop is one of 4 shortlisted companies up for the Midlands “Entrepreneur for Good” category.
Founded in 2013,...
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I've just launched a writing development programme for UK-based 16-25-year-olds in partnership with RADA and the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Six 16-25-year-olds will be selected to develop 10-minute audio plays...
In remembrance of what would have been the much loved late Matlock wildlife artist Pollyanna Pickering’s 78th birthday, the Born Free Foundation are honouring her by naming a rescued cheetah...
Despite ongoing social restrictions, local friendly society Derbyshire Peak Oddfellows has revealed big plans for its annual Friendship Month celebrations.
The group, based at Saltergate, Chesterfield, is a non-profit...
We know what a devastating impact the pandemic has had on local festivals and events and understand that, even with the easing of restrictions, planning for the future is incredibly...
Derby Museums and NAS are excited to announce the 2020 cohort of UK Creative Community Fellows, comprised of 25 creative entrepreneurs working to drive transformational change in their communities...
Buxton International Festival is pleased to announce the opera and musical theatre programme for the 2021 Festival. The dates for 2021 have now been confirmed as:
Thursday 8th July...
