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Farewell to former choir member

Farewell to former choir member

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 26th April 2024

Members of a male voice choir have been saying farewell to one of its former members. Stan Green, who sadly passed away last month, had been a member of Alfreton Male Voice Choir for many years, including being a past committee member and [...]
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Waving the flag for England’s patron saint

Waving the flag for England’s patron saint

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 24th April 2024

Residents and staff at a care home in Derbyshire have been celebrating England’s Patron Saint. The St George’s Day celebrations took place yesterday (Tuesday, April 23) at The Meadows Care Home in Alfreton. A spokesman for the home said: [...]
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Gladiators and contenders are gearing up for charity show

Gladiators and contenders are gearing up for charity show

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 19th April 2024

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 [...]
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Young footballer dances his way to third place at national contest

Young footballer dances his way to third place at national contest

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 18th April 2024

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. [...]
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Mayor opens new ‘Peace Pod’ at charity

Mayor opens new ‘Peace Pod’ at charity

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 17th April 2024

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 [...]
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Landmark bridges focus for charity walk

Landmark bridges focus for charity walk

Posted by: Lacey Jones

Tue 16th April 2024

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 [...]
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Family litter pick to raise funds for charity

Family litter pick to raise funds for charity

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 15th April 2024

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 [...]
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Youth theatre group perform sell-out show of Bugsy Malone

Youth theatre group perform sell-out show of Bugsy Malone

Posted by: Lacey Jones

Wed 10th April 2024

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 [...]
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Lots of local entertainment at borough celebrations

Lots of local entertainment at borough celebrations

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 4th April 2024

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 [...]
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Discount store set to close after just six months in town

Discount store set to close after just six months in town

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 2nd April 2024

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 [...]
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