Gymnastics fun at Alfreton school

Gymnastics fun at Alfreton school

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 7th February 2024

Pupils at an Alfreton school have been enjoying developing their gymnastics skills. Balancing skills was just one of the focus for the energetic fun recently at Alfreton Park School. A spokesman for the school, which is situated off Wingf [...]
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Recruitment drive at Air Cadets

Recruitment drive at Air Cadets

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 1st February 2024

An Air Cadet squadron in Derbyshire is carrying out a recruitment drive for new members. The Alfreton & Ripley Air Cadets are hosting an event later this month where potential new recruit can find out all about joining the organisation [...]
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Volunteer appeal to help renovate the Old Farm Bus

Volunteer appeal to help renovate the Old Farm Bus

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 30th January 2024

A community initiative is on the look out for volunteers to help them with a renovation project. The Old Farm bus is a community interest company, based at Marehay near Ripley, that “truly lives for spreading creativity and inspiration.” [...]
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All things French for student residential

All things French for student residential

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 24th January 2024

Students from the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have recently enjoyed a residential trip to France. Miss Curwen at the academy said of the trip to France: “For the first time since Covid, we were able to offer our students a residential [...]
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Chill and Chat sessions at Callum’s Voice

Chill and Chat sessions at Callum’s Voice

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 24th January 2024

A support charity in Alfreton is offering weekly ‘Chill and Chat’ sessions for families. Midday on Mondays is time for the sessions which are aimed at home educated children (and those not currently attending school) and their families. C [...]
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Half term holiday club Barbie Magic at Studio 44

Half term holiday club Barbie Magic at Studio 44

Posted by: Daniel Harris

Tue 16th January 2024

A dance studio in Derbyshire is offering a Barbie-inspired adventure this coming half term holiday. Studio 44, which is situated at 1 Institute Lane in Alfreton, is hosting the ‘Barbie Magic’ this February Half-Term Holiday, running on Feb [...]
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Creative positivity at young people’s support charity

Creative positivity at young people’s support charity

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 15th January 2024

There has been lots of positivity being shared at a support charity in Derbyshire recently. The host of activities and events at Callum’s Voice, which is based in Alfreton, are now back in full swing after a festive break. Callum’s Voice, [...]
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“A brilliant week back” for youth provision in town

“A brilliant week back” for youth provision in town

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 12th January 2024

A youth provision initiative has had a “brilliant” first week back after the festive break. AYUP (Alfreton Youngsters Umbrella Provision) is a volunteer run initiative which offers a multitude of weekly activities for youngsters in the tow [...]
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Fantastic year for Air Cadets

Fantastic year for Air Cadets

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 11th January 2024

An Air Cadet group in Derbyshire has been looking back on their 2023 year. Before breaking up for the festive season, the Alfreton & Ripley Air Cadets held a special evening of awards and more. A spokesman for the organisation said: “ [...]
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Embark on a journey of imagination at new club in town

Embark on a journey of imagination at new club in town

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 5th January 2024

There’s an all new Dungeons & Dragons Club in the Derbyshire town of Alfreton. Youngsters are being invited to “embark on a journey of imagination’ at the new weekly club which is being hosted by AYUP (Alfreton Youngsters Umbrella Prov [...]
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