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Fancy a job looking after the markets?

Fancy a job looking after the markets?

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 1st May 2024

Amber Valley Borough Council is currently recruiting for a Markets and Town Centre Officer – a position which includes looking after Alfreton Indoor Market. A spokesman for the council said: “Fancy joining our team as a Markets and Town Ce [...]
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Student conference focuses on careers in the NHS

Student conference focuses on careers in the NHS

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 25th April 2024

Students from the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have been taking part in a mini conference focusing on working in the NHS. The Year 12 Mini NHS Conference recently took place at the Primary Integrated Community Service (PICS) Headquarte [...]
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Academy students visit international business

Academy students visit international business

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 23rd April 2024

Students from the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have been visiting an international business. The young people from the academy took a trip into the city of Derby to visit Amazon’s Kegworth Fulfilment Centre. Mrs Fawcett at the academy [...]
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Council offers courses for volunteers

Council offers courses for volunteers

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 16th April 2024

A council is reminding volunteers that there are free courses on offer for them to be able to obtain a ‘Volunteer Passport.’ Derbyshire County Council is making the call and has a course on offer for people to gain an accredited certificat [...]
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Leader awards for air cadet members

Leader awards for air cadet members

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 15th April 2024

Members of a Derbyshire air cadet unit have been gaining leader awards. The three members at Alfreton & Ripley Air Cadets recently undertook assessment for their ‘Lowland Leader Award.’ A spokesman for the squadron said: “Congratulati [...]
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Dressing up fun at day nursery

Dressing up fun at day nursery

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 12th April 2024

Nursery children have been enjoying dressing up as part of a national literature celebration. The youngsters at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Alfreton attended the setting dressed as their favourite book characters as part of the recent World [...]
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Lots of job vacancies at Derbyshire Police

Lots of job vacancies at Derbyshire Police

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 22nd March 2024

Derbyshire Police are currently recruiting for a variety of roles within the force. And there will be a careers event in May for people to find out more. A spokesman for Derbyshire Constabulary said: “Are you looking for a new job, and in [...]
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Volunteering opportunities across Amber Valley

Volunteering opportunities across Amber Valley

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 21st March 2024

A number of volunteering roles have arisen at a number of organisations across Amber Valley. The roles are being promoted by the Amber Valley CVS (Community & Voluntary Services). They include: Treasurer Committee Member at Belper 50+ [...]
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Police pooch visits village school

Police pooch visits village school

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 21st March 2024

Youngsters at a school in Derbyshire have been getting to know all about the work of a police dog. Derbyshire Police recently took their police dog Rosie to visit pupils and staff at The Glebe Junior School in South Normanton. A spokesman [...]
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A taste of university life for academy students

A taste of university life for academy students

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 14th March 2024

Students from the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have been gaining a taste of uni life with a visit to Derby. Miss Wetton at the academy said: “Year 12 students recently attended a Biology Taster Day at the University of Derby. “They le [...]
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