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  • Love of the job means Dave is top bus driver

    By Derby Telegraph at 07:30 on 18/05/12
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    A DERBYSHIRE coach driver has been named driver of the year at a gala event organised by Trent Barton. Dave Baker scooped the top honour after impressing the judges with his cheerful approach and professionalism. The 55-year-old, from Swanwick, drives one of the firm's flagship Red Arrow coaches between Derby and Nottingham, and Derby and Chesterfield. Over the past 12 months he has consistently scored top marks with "mystery...
  • Tranquil scene has barely changed through the years

    By Derby Telegraph at 07:30 on 18/05/12
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    A narrow country lane leads from pleasant Billesdon, uphill and down dale, to the small, tranquil village of Gaulby, which is the proud possessor of one of our loveliest churches. This, for some reason, was rebuilt in 1741, except for its ancient chancel, which dates from around 1500. Historian Arthur Mee tells us to note particularly its eye-catching tall tower, which has Gothic and Chinese pinnacles as a prominent feature. They...
  • Artist sets up festival to protest at Olympic Torch bypassing Amber Valley

    By DarrenHolden at 10:36 on 17/05/12
    Missing out: Amber Valley is not on the olympic torch route
    A Derbyshire artist is looking for funds to create an alternative festival to protest at the Olympic Torch missing the Amber Valley area. Sally Lemsford of Codnor Park, has set up the Flaming Skirt Festival on the Peoplefund.it website. If it hits the target of £1,000 the festival will be the day after the torch comes through Derbyshire on Saturday 30th June when a beacon of light will visit different locations in Amber...
  • The mile-long human chain that will show a city's love for blaze victims

    By Derby Telegraph at 07:40 on 17/05/12
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    HUNDREDS of people are being invited to join hands in a chain that will stretch a mile long in support of the Philpotts. The fund-raiser, being organised by the Osmaston Community Association of Residents (Oscar), will start in Victory Road, Allenton, and finish in Osmaston Park. It will see 1,600 people pay £1 each to raise money for D-Js Trust, a charity set up this week to raise money to help pay for the funerals of the...
  • Patients asked to help with charity

    By Derby Telegraph at 07:30 on 17/05/12
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    MENTAL health patients are being invited to help run a charity. Derbyshire Voice, which is based in Ripley and represents mental health patients, is seeking eight trustees and a chair of trustees. All applicants must be getting mental health help or have done so in the past. Anyone interested should call 01773 744537 or e-mail info@derbyshire-voice.co.uk and submit an application by Tuesday, June 12.

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