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The Stray Bobbin: An Alfreton-based Etsy store creating incredible dance costumes

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The Stray Bobbin is relatively new to Alfreton but the Etsy business has been running for a few years. It launched in the USA in 2017 but moved to Alfreton when its owner relocated here in July [...]

By: Laura Hammond

Wed 7th December 2022

Little T's Haberdashery: Alfreton's independent craft and sewing supplies store

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Little T's Haberdashery is Alfreton's own treasure trove of craft and sewing supplies. Located at Genesis Business Centre on King Street, the store sells a huge range of products. From sewing box basics such as needles and threads to [...]

By: Laura Hammond

Tue 6th December 2022

Better Together - the Alfreton firm recruiting local people for local jobs

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Throughout December, we are shining the spotlight on local businesses in Alfreton. Today, we're featuring Better Together. Better Together has asked us to share the following. We are an independent recruitment agency [...]

By: Laura Hammond

Mon 5th December 2022

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Christ the King Church opens warm space with free refreshments and lunch

Let DCC know what support you need to make your homes more energy efficient

Christmas in Alfreton 🎅🏼

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Swanwick Scouts to bring Santa and his sleigh to Alfreton

Carols at Costa

Party like its Christmas 1988 at Alfreton's 80s Video Shop

Enjoy breakfast with Santa at Alfreton Hall in December

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Alter Ego Brewing Co - December Opening

December 9 @ 3:00 pm

Christmas Tree Festival - St Martin's Church

December 10 @ 10:00 am

Alfreton Town Supporters Club Christmas Event

December 10 @ 11:00 am

Alter Ego Brewing Co - December Opening

December 10 @ 12:00 pm

Business

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The Stray Bobbin: An Alfreton-based Etsy store creating incredible dance costumes

Little T's Haberdashery: Alfreton's independent craft and sewing supplies store

Better Together - the Alfreton firm recruiting local people for local jobs

Appointments available for pre-Christmas pamper at SK Nails and Beauty

Health and Wellbeing

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Bottled Up Blokes teams up with Alfreton Town FC to offer mental health support in the community

Survey asks for your experience of maternal mental health support

Consultation on proposed changes to breastfeeding support services in Derbyshire

Press release: Covid-19 booster programme protects more than quarter of a million vulnerable people

Sports and Clubs

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Match report: Alfreton Town 1-1 Kidderminster Harriers

Match report: AFC Fylde 2-0 Alfreton Town

Match report: Alfreton Town 0-0 Bradford (Park Avenue)

New football training sessions for children to launch in Alfreton

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David Nieper Academy: Working with the community at Christmas

Reflections on the journey of David Nieper Academy

Primary school applications open for children due to start in September 2023

David Nieper Academy declared 'good' by Ofsted in all areas

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