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Mavis’s remarkable fostering journey of love

22 January 2025

Foster for East Midlands is proud to share the amazing journey of Mavis Shirley, a foster carer from Nottingham who has made a huge difference in the lives of many children.

A close up of a child holding up a notebook. On the notebook is handwritten text that reads

Let’s stand together against bullying

20 January 2025

Derby City Council is supporting a campaign to tackle the effects of bullying on the city’s young people.

A group of people gather at Alvaston Park, with two large telescopes, for the stargazing event

Spend an evening under the stars at Alvaston Park

14 January 2025

Get ready for a night of stargazing wonder and cosmic fun as Alvaston Park's annual ‘Star Party’ returns.

The case of Cinderella on stage at Derby Arena

Record-breaking panto crowns Festive Derby 2024

3 January 2025

Derby was full of Christmas cheer as the crowds flocked to enjoy the Festive Derby celebrations.

Children taking part in the Festival of Sport pictured with representatives of Derby County Council and Derbyshire Institute of Sport

Portfolio Spotlight: Children, Young People and Skills

24 December 2024

Councillor Paul Hezelgrave, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Skills, looks back on the year and ahead to 2025

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Foster Families Enjoy Magical Panto

13 December 2024

Fostering families across the East Midlands were treated to a number of free tickets for local pantomimes.

Free activities and meals for children as holiday scheme returns in 2024

11 December 2024

Children in Derby will once again have access to an exciting schedule of activities over the winter break, thanks to the Derby Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF).

Artwork for Dick Whittington featuring a cat standing on his hind legs with a bag on his shoulder and a medallion

It’s going to be paw-some! Dick Whittington announced as 2025 panto

9 December 2024

The award-winning team behind Derby’s smash-hit pantomimes will be back for 2025 with the spectacular Dick Whittington.

Foster carer Pat holding flowers and a certificate for long service recognition

36 Years of Love Pat’s Foster Carer Story

9 December 2024

Read about foster carers Pat and Stuart, who have fostered for 36+ years in Derby, providing love and stability to vulnerable children.

Children from Portway Infant School plant their tree

Community Groups give park a new buzz with Tree for a Tee

2 December 2024

Local community groups across Derby have adopted a ‘Tree for a Tee’ at Allestree Park and rolled up their sleeves to help plant them.

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