Rab and Lowe Alpine support David Nieper Academy students on Outward Bound residential course

Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd, the owner of outdoor brands Rab and Lowe Alpine, supported 48 school pupils to attend an outdoor course in Wales as part of its partnership with educational charity The Outward Bound Trust. Equip supported [...]

Alfreton firm Rock Fall to supply global delivery firm DPD with sustainable safety boots

Alfreton footwear brand Rock Fall has partnered with parcel delivery firm DPD to create a new range of sustainable safety boots for drivers and workers, with an initial purchase of 5,000 pairs. It’s the first safety footwear provider to [...]

Alfreton Mayor officially opens Studio 44

Earlier this month Studio 44 opened its 2nd branch which is based in the hart of Alfreton town Centre. Founder members from the dance school (Dynamics Dance Centre) which is based at the studio put on some mini dance displays for family [...]

Alfreton theatre company takes the final bow after 86 years of performances

The Ripley & Alfreton Musical Theatre Company is set to close permanently due to lack of fundraising and the increasing cost of productions. Starting out as the Ripley Co-operative Operatic Society in 1936, it moved to [...]

Late Night Grooming Deals at Salon 83

One of Alfreton’s popular beauty spots - Salon 83 - has launched a late-night evening for gents and kids deal every Wednesday. Located on New Lane Galleries, the salon is open late from 4pm – 7 [...]

Support Small: Summer Essentials by GJ’s @ Alfreton

Located on Mansfield Road, GJ’s is Alfreton’s local hardware & DIY store that stocks all the essentials and more for the home and garden. From DIY material and furniture to home accessories [...]

MMD bids to build staff leisure facilities at Somercotes factory

Staff at a factory in Somercotes could soon benefit from a gym and other leisure facilities if a new planning application is approved. Mining Machinery Developments Ltd (MMD) wants to build a two-storey extension to its Cotes Park Lane o [...]

The Perfect Staff Summer Party for Small Businesses at the Morley Hayes

If you’re planning a staff celebration this summer, the Morley Hayes Hotel is hosting a Pudding & Pimms Night at the Pavilion Suite for just £39.95 per person. Located a short drive from Alfret [...]

Maisy Moo Fabrics celebrates business expansion at Alfreton House

A fabric retailer based at Alfreton House is celebrating after expanding the business into a second room. Maisy Moo Fabrics now occupies two rooms at the Grade ll listed building on Alfreton's [...]

Support Small: The Best BBQ Buys from Percy Dawes Butchers

The summer season is well and truly upon us and with it is the sizzle of sausages in the air. Alfreton’s local family butcher has all the ingredients for a delicious summer of chargrilled decad [...]