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Tribute to community stalwart

Tribute to community stalwart

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 25th April 2024

A tribute to community stalwart Patricia Ottowells has been made by the team at Riddings Park Community Centre following her sad passing. A spokesman for the centre said: “It is with a heavy heart we announce the sad news of Patricia Ottow [...]
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Celebrating ladies day in style

Celebrating ladies day in style

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 24th April 2024

Residents at a care home in Alfreton have been celebrating ladies day in style. The dressing up day recently took place at The Meadows Care Home. A spokesman for the home, which is situated in Mansfield Road, said: “We recently celebrated [...]
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Meet the suspects for am dram murder mystery

Meet the suspects for am dram murder mystery

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 23rd April 2024

South Normanton Dramatic Society (SNDS) will be presenting Sour Grapes, a Vineyard Murder Mystery, on Friday, April 26, at 7.30pm at the Post Mill Centre in South Normanton. SNDS is a South Normanton and Alfreton Drama Group for “people to [...]
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Tasty treats at the Meadows

Tasty treats at the Meadows

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 22nd April 2024

Residents at the Meadows Care Home in Alfreton have been showcasing their baking skills. A spokesman for the home, which is situated in Mansfield Road, said about their latest ‘Baking Club’ session: “Who doesn’t love homemade banana bread? [...]
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Live wrestling event at community centre

Live wrestling event at community centre

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 22nd April 2024

A Live Wrestling Fundraiser will be taking place at The Post Mill Centre in South Normanton on Sunday, May 12. With doors to the venue opening at 2.30pm, the family show will start at 3pm. A spokesman for the event said: “House of Pain Wr [...]
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Charity focuses on raising awareness about stress

Charity focuses on raising awareness about stress

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 19th April 2024

A charity based in Alfreton has been raising awareness all about stress as part of a national campaign. Callum’s Voice, which is situated within Alfreton House, hosts regular crafts sessions for young people to enjoy. Founded in memory of [...]
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Preserving precious memories of being a ballerina

Preserving precious memories of being a ballerina

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 17th April 2024

Staff at a care home in Alfreton have been helping a resident to preserve her memories of being a dancer when she was younger. The Meadows Care Home have gone all out to help resident Doreen to be able to treasure her memories from when sh [...]
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Village road closure for water works

Village road closure for water works

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 16th April 2024

A road within a Derbyshire village is set to be temporarily closed next month for water works to be carried out. High Street in South Normanton is set to be temporarily closed from May 8 until May 10 to allow works to be carried out by Sev [...]
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Brass band set to celebrate patriotic day

Brass band set to celebrate patriotic day

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 15th April 2024

A St George’s Day Celebration is taking place in the streets of Higham and Shirland this month. Between 1.30pm and 5.30pm on Saturday, April 27, the Shirland Welfare Brass Band will be performing in the area to mark the patriotic day. The [...]
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Green fingered residents at care home

Green fingered residents at care home

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 12th April 2024

Staff and residents at a Derbyshire care home have been getting out in the great outdoors this Springtime. The Meadows Care Home, which is situated in Alfreton, have been focusing on getting their outdoor area ready for some blooming garde [...]
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