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Race night raises cash for charity

Race night raises cash for charity

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 21st February 2024

A race night at a Derbyshire community centre has raised cash for a national charity. Riddings Park Community Centre was the venue for the recent charity event which was hosted in aid of British Heart Foundation. A spokesman for the centr [...]
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Till and cash stolen from children’s entertainment venue

Till and cash stolen from children’s entertainment venue

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 20th February 2024

Police are investigating a burglary which took place at an entertainment venue in Alfreton at the weekend. Dawn Hare from the Brighteyes Softplay and Cafe, which is situated within the Genesis Entertainment Centre in Alfreton, has contacte [...]
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Public consultation focuses on all things polling

Public consultation focuses on all things polling

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 20th February 2024

A public consultation which is currently being carried out by Amber Valley Borough Council is focusing on polling in the area. And residents across the borough have until March 4 to have their say. A spokesman for the council said: “Our n [...]
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Two speed limit changes proposed for the A61

Two speed limit changes proposed for the A61

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 19th February 2024

Derbyshire County Council (DCC) is proposing to make two changes to the speed limits along the A61 between Alfreton and Chesterfield. It comes after the authority carried out a public consultation regarding the road following requests from [...]
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“What a horrible lot of people scammers are”

“What a horrible lot of people scammers are”

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 16th February 2024

A Derbyshire resident is joining police in helping to raise awareness of scammers after she fell victim to a fraudster who said he was from her bank. Derbyshire Police are, this week, urging residents across the county to stay vigilant aga [...]
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New ‘Spiritual Enlightenment’ weekly gatherings at village hall

New ‘Spiritual Enlightenment’ weekly gatherings at village hall

Posted by: Kris Haynes

Wed 14th February 2024

New ‘Spiritual Enlightenment’ weekly gatherings are being hosted at a Derbyshire village hall. Stretton Village Hall is the venue for the ‘Kindred Spirit’ sessions which are being hosted by Neil and Paula Haynes. A spokesman for the event [...]
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PICTURE GALLERY - Care home celebrates the Chinese New Year

PICTURE GALLERY - Care home celebrates the Chinese New Year

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 14th February 2024

Staff and residents at a Derbyshire care home have been enjoying celebrating the Chinese New Year. The Meadows Care Home, which is situated in Alfreton, have been focusing on dragons as part of the annual celebration. A spokesman for the [...]
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Thanks for the latest donations says AYUP!

Thanks for the latest donations says AYUP!

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 13th February 2024

A youth provision initiative in Derbyshire has been sending out thanks to kind-hearted folk who have made donations to the cause recently. AYUP (Alfreton Youngsters Umbrella Provision) is a fabulous volunteer run initiative which offers a [...]
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Change of film for community movie night

Change of film for community movie night

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 12th February 2024

A community cinema has had to change its next screening from ‘Oppenheimer’ to ‘Wonka.’ The Somercotes Cineroom’s next screening will be on Saturday, March 9. A spokesman for the community movie initiative said on Sunday (February 11): “Un [...]
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The Gala will go on – but sponsorship is needed

The Gala will go on – but sponsorship is needed

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 9th February 2024

A community group in a Derbyshire village has announced that their summer time extravaganza will go ahead this year but that sponsorship is needed. The South Normanton Gala, which is a large scale community event, is set to take place once [...]
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