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One last push to piece together puzzle donations

One last push to piece together puzzle donations

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 6th December 2023

An Alfreton company is making one final donations appeal for its festive campaign to treat youngsters at a hospital this Christmas. We reported earlier this year that Just Jigsaws, which is located on Alfreton’s Meadow Lane Industrial Esta [...]
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Helping businesses move with the times

Helping businesses move with the times

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 5th December 2023

An Alfreton businessman is helping fellow businesses to move with the times with the services he offers. Paul Brown, who has lived in Alfreton all his life, supplies lots of businesses with ‘merchant services’ via his ‘Swift Solutions’ bus [...]
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READERS’ VIEWS – Poundland’s new store in Alfreton

READERS’ VIEWS – Poundland’s new store in Alfreton

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 30th November 2023

Following the recent closure of Wilko stores across the country, including the store in Alfreton – Poundland has now opened up in the Institute Lane premises. We asked our Spirit of Alfreton readers, through our Facebook page, if they had [...]
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PICTURE GALLERY - Fabulous festive decorations and shop displays in Alfreton town centre

PICTURE GALLERY - Fabulous festive decorations and shop displays in Alfreton town centre

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 29th November 2023

It’s definitely looking a lot like Christmas in Alfreton now that the town’s festive lights have been switched on. And not only have the large street decorations, which are organised by Alfreton Town Council, been illuminated, but plenty o [...]
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Lots of tasty treats for Alfreton Christmas Lights event

Lots of tasty treats for Alfreton Christmas Lights event

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 24th November 2023

Alfreton is set to be illuminated with the annual Christmas lights this weekend as the Derbyshire town’s festive countdown takes place. The festive season will officially start in Alfreton on Saturday (November 25) with the Alfreton Town C [...]
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Job Vacancy - Part time bar staff at The Victoria Inn, Alfreton

Job Vacancy - Part time bar staff at The Victoria Inn, Alfreton

Posted by: Sarah Challands

Mon 20th November 2023

An Alfreton public house is recruiting for bar staff. The Victoria Inn, which is situated in Nottingham Road, is on the look out for part-time bar staff. A spokesman for the venue said: “We are looking for someone aged 18 plus to join us. [...]
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Make a will and help charity fundraiser

Make a will and help charity fundraiser

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 10th November 2023

Alfreton residents are being urged to take part in a will writing initiative in aid of charity. Will Aid is, this month, carrying its 2023 Will Writing Campaign, and Rickards & Cleaver Solicitors in King Street, Alfreton, are part of t [...]
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World record attempt is coming together piece by piece

World record attempt is coming together piece by piece

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 9th November 2023

A Derbyshire company is currently working hard to piece together their self-set World Record attempt. The team at Just Jigsaws, which is situated in Alfreton, is currently on a quest to create the world’s biggest ever hand-cut puzzle – rec [...]
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Driving force for female recruitment in taxi drivers

Driving force for female recruitment in taxi drivers

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 7th November 2023

Female drivers in Alfreton and beyond are being urged to ‘Think Pink’ for a possible career move. A foundation that was set up in memory of a ten-year-old Nottinghamshire girl is championing a campaign to recruit female taxi drivers in a b [...]
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National recognition for Derbyshire swimming teacher

National recognition for Derbyshire swimming teacher

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 7th November 2023

A Derbyshire swimming teacher has been nominated for a series of national awards this year. Liz Harby, who lives in Swanwick, was nominated for STA (Safety Training Awards) STAr Water Safety Educator of the Year in the national awards host [...]
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