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Social media ban for under-16s oversimplifies complex issue, says Derby marketer
22+ hour, 46+ min ago (688+ words) A Derby marketer who gives talks on mental health to young people and their parents says the Government's plans to ban social media for under-16s "oversimplifies a complex issue. Anna Hutton, co-founder of city creative communications firm Mac Martin, believes…...
Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre celebrates 135 years of memory-making at emotional Derby Cathedral service
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (839+ words) Holiday makers past and present given seaside breaks by the much-loved Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre charity helped mark a remarkable milestone anniversary at Derby Cathedral. Seagulls and deck chairs formed part of the joyful cathedral service marking 135 years of the…...
Derby Young Volunteer Wins Award from Children's Charity
1+ week, 2+ day ago (698+ words) A ten-year-old boy from Derby got a wonderful surprise when he was given a Young Volunteer of the Year award at a special evening celebrating the city's community heroes. Corey Dobson, of Spondon, was amazed when his name was called…...
L. E. A. D. IT Services apprentices volunteer for charity which gave them life-changing holidays as children
1+ week, 5+ day ago (815+ words) Staff members at a leading Derby IT company which has seen its busiest volunteering year yet have been helping out a charity which gave them holidays as children. Ethan Edwards and Kayleigh Potter, apprentices at L. E. A. D. IT Services in Pride Park,…...
City cycling project helps Derby Cathedral School students get back on their bikes
2+ week, 1+ day ago (872+ words) A highly valued recycled bikes project has been helping Derby Cathedral School students get their wheels back in motion. A group of students from the secondary on Great Northern Road " which is part of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust " were invited…...
Generous Derby Cathedral School sixth formers collect tins, books and clothes for city charities
3+ week, 1+ day ago (804+ words) GENEROUS sixth form students at Derby Cathedral School have been supporting the city's most vulnerable people by collecting a wide range of goods including food tins, clothes and books for more than a dozen city charities. A range of charities…...