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More swimming success for air cadets

More swimming success for air cadets

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 25th March 2024

Air cadets in Derbyshire have been gaining further swimming success. Members of the Alfreton & Ripley Air Cadets recently competed in a regional swimming competition. [...]
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Air cadets bid farewell to long-serving leader

Air cadets bid farewell to long-serving leader

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 20th March 2024

Members of the Alfreton & Ripley Air Cadets have bid farewell to one of their long-serving leaders who has stepped down from the role to prioritise time with his family. SNCO, FS Naylor, has volunteered with the local air cadets squadr [...]
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Easter Raffle time for AYUP

Easter Raffle time for AYUP

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 11th March 2024

A youth provision organisation in a Derbyshire town is hosting an Easter raffle to raise further funds. AYUP (Alfreton Youngsters Umbrella Provision) is a volunteer run initiative which offers a multitude of weekly activities for youngster [...]
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Easter holiday camps are ‘Eggcellent’ break from school

Easter holiday camps are ‘Eggcellent’ break from school

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 8th March 2024

Amber Valley School Sport Partnership has, once again, organised a series of holiday camps in the area to take place this Easter school holiday. A spokesman for the partnership said: “Our bookings for Easter Holiday Camps will go live at 1 [...]
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All adding up for winning certificates at academy

All adding up for winning certificates at academy

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 7th March 2024

Students at the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have been taking part in a large scale maths competition. Mr Doohan at the academy said: “55 students took part in this year’s Intermediate Maths Challenge a couple of weeks ago, and the res [...]
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Aspiring aviators showcase scientific knowledge

Aspiring aviators showcase scientific knowledge

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 5th March 2024

A host of scientific knowledge was showcased by visiting primary school pupils at the David Nieper Academy recently. The ‘Exploring the Wonders of Science: Year 5 Gifted and Talented Science Day’ saw pupils from various primary schools aro [...]
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“Fantastic achievements” for academy dancers

“Fantastic achievements” for academy dancers

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 1st March 2024

Dance students from the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have been taking part in two competitions. Miss Gregory at the academy said: “On Tuesday, February 13, the David Nieper Academy Dance Company went to compete in the heats of Mansfiel [...]
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Support appeal for youth club in Derbyshire village

Support appeal for youth club in Derbyshire village

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 28th February 2024

An appeal has been made for additional support to help a youth club facility to continue offering its services to Derbyshire youngsters. The team behind the Railway Carriage Youth Club in Ironville has made the appeal for more volunteers. [...]
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There’s lots of fun to be had at Banana Buttons

There’s lots of fun to be had at Banana Buttons

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 13th February 2024

Banana Buttons is a playgroup for children and their parents/carers which takes place on Wednesdays afternoons at Saint Thomas Church in Somercotes. Victoria Jones, who lives in Somercotes, runs the not-for-profit playgroup with a fellow m [...]
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Swimming success for Air Cadets

Swimming success for Air Cadets

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 12th February 2024

An air cadet squadron in Derbyshire has come out tops in a swimming competition. Youngsters from the Alfreton & Ripley Air Cadets joined others for the contest at the recent Trent Wing Swimming Championships. A spokesman for the air c [...]
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