News from producers around Derbyshire

A brand new six-storey office development has opened in Chesterfield - a major step forward for the Chesterfield Waterside regeneration scheme.

One Waterside Place was officially opened on Thursday 26 January by Chesterfield Borough Council. The impressive new building, which has become a striking new feature of the local skyline, features six floors of ‘Grade A’ office space with a ground-floor retail unit and has already drawn in new investment to the town.

• Successful bid by EMC²awarded £1.3m of funding to support creative businesses
• Project will run across Leicester and Leicestershire, Derby and Derbyshire, Rutland, and Greater Lincolnshire
• High-potential businesses can go on to apply for finance from £7 million fund

Creative businesses in the East Midlands can now apply for a free programme of support to accelerate business growth, create jobs, and prepare for investment. 

The National Trust’s Hardwick Hall near Chesterfield will host two nights of stunning after-dark displays for the final instalment of Derbyshire’s Shine A Light spectacular on Friday 17^th & Saturday 18^th February 2023.

Tickets for the magical events are selling fast as visitors prepare to watch Hardwick’s remarkable history unfold in a breath-taking display of light and sound projected against the dramatic backdrop of Bess of Hardwick’s Elizabethan masterpiece.

Legless Lego - Friday the 3rd of February 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Adults only.

Bring your own drinks.

Book via QR code or here

Family Lego - Saturday the 4th of February 10.30am - 12.30pm

Ages 5+ with an adult (an adult must stay)

Book via QR code or here

No.28, Belper Market Place

Coming to Tideswell on 18th March! New Perspectives bring their latest adaptation. A bitter sweet comedy. More information soon.

Level Centre are looking for a friendly and efficient Engagement and Projects Coordinator to develop, manage and increase engagement for Level’s projects and events.

Deadline: Monday 30th January

For more information about this role, including how to apply, visit the Level Centre's website here.

The University of Derby’s business incubation centre at Banks Mill has recently seen three of its clients move out to commercial premises.

Tickets are now on sale for the Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards which will take place at Casa Hotel in Chesterfield on the evening of Thursday 2^nd March 2023. 

Shining stars of the local tourism industry will be celebrated at the glittering awards ceremony which will include a drinks reception and three-course formal dinner in the stylish surroundings of the premier four-star hotel.

Children’s Mental Health Week is coming up on 

6th - 12th February 2023.

It's a brilliant opportunity to show schools how you can support them. 

Our close connections with schools and senior leaders 

means we know that looking after student and staff 

emotional wellbeing is a top priority right now.

The Derby College Group is offering the chance for people to embrace their love of animals and re-train to work in dog grooming.
The 18-week Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants will be held one day a week at the Dog Grooming salon at the College’s Broomfield Hall site in Morley starting next month (February).