Gladiators and contenders are gearing up for charity show

Rehearsals are going strong for a Gladiators style event in Derbyshire this month. The fundraising Amber Valley Gladiators show, which is taking place at the Genesis Centre on April 27, is being organised by Dan Payandeh from Fit3:16 Alfre [...]

Young footballer dances his way to third place at national contest

A young footballer from Derbyshire has come third in a national Ballroom and Latin dancing contest. Nine-year-old Alfie Parlatt, who plays football for Alfreton Town’s under 9s Scorpions, is also good on his feet when it comes to dancing. [...]

Mayor opens new ‘Peace Pod’ at charity

A town mayor in Derbyshire has officially opened a new ‘Peace Pod’ at a local charity. Callum’s Voice, which is situated within Alfreton House, hosts regular crafts sessions for young people to enjoy. Founded in memory of Callum who was t [...]

Landmark bridges focus for charity walk

A market stall holder is fundraising for a military veterans charity with a ten-mile walk across London’s landmark bridges. Judith Sugden, who runs ‘Made By Judith’ in Alfreton Indoor Market, is taking part in the ‘13 Bridges’ challenge on [...]

Family litter pick to raise funds for charity

A Derbyshire family are embarking on a sponsored walk and litter pick within their neighbourhood to raise funds for a community charity. Oscari is a scheme which is run from the Church Of Christ, Colledge Street in Riddings. It offers a mu [...]

Youth theatre group perform sell-out show of Bugsy Malone

A youth musical theatre group based in Derbyshire has recently put on performances of the popular production Bugsy Malone to audiences of more than 250 people at the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton. Rising Stars Musical Theatre is a per [...]

Lots of local entertainment at borough celebrations

A programme of local entertainment is on the cards for a council’s 50th anniversary celebration this coming weekend. ‘The Making of Amber Valley’ celebration is set to take place in Ripley Market Place on Saturday (April 6). The ‘Sing Alo [...]

Discount store set to close after just six months in town

A discount store in Alfreton is set to close this week after just six months of trading in the Derbyshire town. Following the closure of Wilko stores across the country last Autumn - including the store in Alfreton – Poundland then opened [...]

Energy-saving improvements set for town’s leisure centre

A Derbyshire town’s leisure centre is set to have a programme of energy-saving improvements thanks to Government funding. Following Amber Valley Borough Council’s successful application, Alfreton Leisure Centre, which is managed by Places [...]

Town’s tennis courts set for a refurb

A Derbyshire town has received a cash injection that is set to improve sports facilities in the area and give a boost to community sports events. Amber Valley Borough Council (AVBC) and The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) have partnered to b [...]