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Deep cleaning town centres

Deep cleaning town centres

Posted by: Laura O'Neil

Mon 21st February 2022

Work will be taking place across town centres in February and March to carry out deep cleaning of pavements and the repainting of street furniture. Please see the information below of where and when work is planned. A [...]
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Free entertainment in Alfreton town centre

Free entertainment in Alfreton town centre

Posted by: Laura O'Neil

Thu 17th February 2022

There will be free entertainment in Alfreton Market Hall and town centre on Saturday (February 26) from 9am. The events will be partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund and will include crafts in the marke [...]
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Call free phone line for advice on staying warm at home

Call free phone line for advice on staying warm at home

Posted by: Laura O'Neil

Thu 17th February 2022

Derbyshire and Derby residents looking for impartial advice and practical tips on how to stay warm at home and cut their energy usage can ring the ‘Warmer Derby and Derbyshire’ service free of charge. [...]
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Applications open for Derbyshire grants scheme

Applications open for Derbyshire grants scheme

Posted by: Laura O'Neil

Tue 15th February 2022

Community groups, clubs, local charities and non-profit organisations can now apply for the Derbyshire Grants scheme. There is a pot of £1.5m to be allocated over the next two years to help fund projects and events that [...]
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Derbyshire volunteer groups encouraged to apply for Queen’s Jubilee fund

Derbyshire volunteer groups encouraged to apply for Queen’s Jubilee fund

Posted by: Laura O'Neil

Fri 11th February 2022

A new fund will enable communities to celebrate the Queen’s P [...]
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Keeping safe in the kitchen

Keeping safe in the kitchen

Posted by: Laura O'Neil

Mon 7th February 2022

During the February half term, many children across Derbyshire will be spending more time in the kitchen; but whether they’re lending a hand or simply seeking a snack, it’s important to make sure that they know the hazards of a hot [...]
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Volunteer befriending scheme

Volunteer befriending scheme

Posted by: Laura O'Neil

Sun 7th November 2021

Can you volunteer to support and provide company for isolated people in your community? Do you have one or two hours per week to provide companionship and support? Training, expenses and ongoing support will be provided. No qualifi [...]
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Landmark disused shop building in Alfreton could be turned into flats

Landmark disused shop building in Alfreton could be turned into flats

Posted by: Laura O'Neil

Sun 7th November 2021

Arvinder Singh has applied to Amber Valley Borough Council to turn the former Pricedless shop, based in 88 High Street in Alfreton, into five flats. The Scope of works includes a slight alteration to the front elevation, forming the new [...]
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A fascinating insight into the history of St Martin's Church

A fascinating insight into the history of St Martin's Church

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Mon 28th June 2021

Situated on the edge of Alfreton is St Martin's Church - a beautiful building steeped in history. It dates back to the 12th Century and the site - on Church Street - may even have been home to a Saxon church before this. Father Mark T [...]
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How Citizens Advice helped hundreds of people in Alfreton with a range of issues during the pandemic

How Citizens Advice helped hundreds of people in Alfreton with a range of issues during the pandemic

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Mon 14th June 2021

Citizens Advice Derbyshire Districts provided support to hundreds of people in Alfreton during the last year, according to a new report. Of the 2,381 people in Amber Valley helped by the charity helped during 2020/21, the largest proport [...]
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