News from producers around Derbyshire

THE manager of one of Derbyshire’s newest restaurants wants his establishment to become the go-to place for elevated British cuisine in the county.

And Tom Shelbourn – who has previously worked in a five-star hotel that boasts two AA Rosettes and a Michelin star – wants the Fork & Furrow drinks menu to be talked about just as much as the food, with an eclectic mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options plus bespoke cocktails created by mixologists specifically for the countryside eatery.

Leading East Midlands charity, Star Trust, has welcomed several new business leaders and entrepreneurs as patrons and trustees.

Star Trust is run by local business owners and entrepreneurs. Since its launch more than ten years ago it has donated more than £777,000 and awarded grants to 100 East Midlands-based charities.

Kavita Oberoi OBE and Tony Hillary have joined as patrons of the charity.

An award-winning Derbyshire creative agency is playing a vital role in the battle to protect our planet with its mission to champion low carbon websites.

Claire MacDonald, co-founder and director of MacMartin full-service marketing agency, is leading the company’s innovative strategy on the design and build of low carbon websites, saying it is a key component in the fight against climate change.

Claire said: “It’s perhaps not that well known that if the Internet was a country, it would be the world’s sixth biggest polluter.

A British army veteran is using his military training to serve communities and the environment after setting up a waste management company with the aim of helping people get rid of rubbish in the most planet-friendly way.

Tyler Bloomhill, of Breedon-on-the-Hill near the South Derbyshire border, says his training and service with the British Army’s 4 Armoured Medical Regiment are now helping him in his new venture: waste management company Kwiktip Limited.

Derbyshire’s specialist child exploitation charity, Safe and Sound, is inviting people to spend the King’s Coronation bank holiday tackling an action-packed fundraising challenge.

Monday May 8 has been declared a Bank Holiday following the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and people are being encouraged to join the Big Help Out and make a change in their local communities.

Health and social care champions, Healthwatch Derbyshire marks 10^th anniversary by highlighting difference the public have made to improve NHS and social care services. 

Healthwatch Derbyshire, the county’s health and social care watchdog, is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a plea to the public to continue having their say about services that affect their lives.

The two organisations responsible for leading on the promotion, marketing and development of the visitor economy in the Peak District, Derbyshire and Derby have formed a partnership that has been recognised by VisitEngland in a government programme to establish a new structure for the tourism industry.

Visit Peak District & Derbyshire and Visit Derby have come together as Visit Peak District, Derbyshire and Derby to receive official Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) status from VisitEngland.

A Race Night, organised by local charity Safe and Sound, romped home above target – raising more than £4,000 to enable the charity to support more children and young people across Derbyshire who are victims of or at risk of child exploitation.

More than 130 people attended the event at Nicco restaurant and bar in Pride Park including the Mayor of Derby Cllr Robin Wood and representatives from a wide range of local businesses.

Race sponsors included Loates HR Consultancy, Wathall’s, Timms solicitors, Cosy, HUUB, Colleague Box, Logic Barn and JJPR.

When you've experienced the King's Coronation come along to Spital Arts in the evening to enjoy this brilliant show with two local musicians, Poke O'Swedgers with an original Judy and Punch show!

Poke O’Swedgers are a sweet, Anglo-Scottish acoustic duo. They have unwisely described themselves as “half Rab C. Nesbitt, half BBC”.

Buxton Festival Fringe was joined by a host of performers and supporters for Springboard, its busy, spring-themed party at the Green Man Gallery on Saturday April 1st featuring entertainment from acts. The Fringe runs from July 5th to 23rd with April 16th being the deadline for entries to the printed programme.