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Derby shortlisted for University of the Year Award

Chesterfield Champion, The University of Derby has been shortlisted for the sector’s most prestigious accolade – the Times Higher Education (THE) University of the Year Award 2019.

The THE Awards are widely acknowledged as the ‘Oscars of the higher education sector’ and recognise outstanding work and exceptional performance across 23 award categories, with the University of the Year Award being the most sought after.

Derby has been shortlisted in two other categories. Firstly, the Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year category, which recognises the innovative use of digital technology to improve any function at a university. In addition, Sian Burgess, Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, has been nominated for the Most Innovative Teacher of the Year Award, designed to honour academics whose imagination and passion has transformed a course and inspired students.

Speaking about the triple shortlisting, Professor Kathryn Mitchell, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Derby, said: “I am delighted that the University of Derby has been shortlisted for University of the Year Award. To be a finalist for such a well-respected and revered award is recognition of the great work our staff, students and stakeholders are undertaking to deliver a powerful regional university that addresses the needs of our students, region and beyond.

“I am extremely proud that the University has been shortlisted for Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year and would like to congratulate Sian on the tremendous achievement of being shortlisted for Most Innovative Teacher of the Year Award.

“As a TEF Gold university, the culture of teaching excellence plays a crucial role in enhancing and enriching our academic delivery, nurturing productive links between teaching, research and professional practice. We support, encourage and incentivise innovative teaching and assessment and we are committed to assuring that our pedagogic approach is transformational using research-informed Digital Learning methodology for our curriculum development.”

In the shortlisted award entry for University of the Year, Derby highlighted its growing reputation as a leading institution for social mobility, demonstrated by HEPI Fair Access Table ranking (2nd in the country), and its highest overall national league table position (26th – Guardian University Guide 2020).

The application emphasised Derby’s drive to address the grand challenge of the Industrial strategy and in particular, the regional skills gap with trailblazing programmes, such as the nursing associate, which provides a well-qualified workforce for our NHS and offers opportunities to many in the region to enter nursing. Derby is one of the first pilot sites with the largest single-University group of trainee nursing associates in the country.

Derby’s embedded practice of offering real world experiences has resulted in a 16% increase in graduate employability and 95% of its graduates are employed or in further study within six months of completing their studies, many within the region.

The University’s nomination for Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year stems from its holistic approach to establish future-fit curricula through an embedded and systematic digital pedagogy.

Sian Burgess, Senior Lecturer was nominated by one of the University of Derby’s graduates based upon her passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to her discipline of Occupational Therapy. This commitment has ensured that every student has the best possible academic and clinical experience. In the award submission, the nominator focused on the opportunities Sian creates for her students, the research she facilitates and her dedication to motivating and nurturing students.

Sian is highly regarded within the organisation, especially in promoting student voice and has been instrumental in launching the University’s Cohort Integration Project, which pairs second and third year students with first year students so they can share knowledge and experiences.

THE editor John Gill said: “The THE Awards hold a place in the hearts of many in UK higher education and have now been a fixture in the its calendar for well over a decade. This year we decided to incorporate the complementary strengths of our THE Leadership and Management Awards, so that the range of categories better reflects the reality of how universities operate today, and the interwoven nature of so much of what they do. This will be the biggest celebration of higher education that we have ever hosted.

“I am delighted to say that the ‘Oscars of higher education’ go from strength to strength. With 23 categories this year, we’re also showcasing more exceptional stories than ever before, and it’s a real honour for us to shine a spotlight on all those who have made it as far as these shortlists – their stories deserve much wider circulation.”

The winners of the 15th annual Times Higher Education Awards will be revealed on Thursday 28 November 2019 at a ceremony held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Find out more about the awards here.

New £6.9 million University Campus brings history and future together in Chesterfield

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Avenue School Challenge to expand

Chesterfield Champions Placing Futures have been a key partner in a successful project that promotes career opportunities in the construction sector.

The Avenue School Challenge, which aims to help students find out more about the world of construction and improve their science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) skills, was set up by North East Derbyshire District Council and partners in  autumn 2018.

However, thanks to the success of the pilot project, the council has now pledged to continue with the initiative for the next ten years.

Cllr Martin Thacker MBE, Leader of North East Derbyshire District Council, said: “I’m delighted we have been able to help students find apprenticeships and work experience through this pioneering project.

“I’m also pleased we have been able to expand the scheme, so it can be of benefit to even more young people eager to carve out a career in construction.”

Pupils from Tupton Hall School and Parkside Community School took part in the pilot project, which included taking part in various ice-breaking and construction activities at North Derbyshire District Council’s Wingerworth offices, as well as site visits, talks in school from industry professionals and a visit to Chesterfield College to create video CVs.

At the end of the scheme, the students then attended a special presentation evening, where they were presented with certificates and a CREST qualification – a widely recognised national award within the construction sector – for all their hard work.

In addition, four pupils were given apprenticeships and three students had work experience placements with Kier Living, who are building the first phase of houses on the Avenue site in Wingerworth and have been involved with the project from the start.

Four schools will now be involved in the Avenue School Challenge, when it is re-launched on 23 September 2019.

Kier Living will be talking at the Chesterfield Investment Summit on the 11th September

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Tourism sector in the Peak District and Derbyshire is worth £2.3 billion

Latest figures reveal the Peak District and Derbyshire’s tourism sector is now worth £2.3 billion to the local economy, with 42 million people visiting the area in 2018 and supporting over 30,000 jobs – marking another year of significant growth and a remarkable 7.4% increase on the previous year.

New research released by official tourist board Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire reveals significant yet sustainable growth across the area’s tourism industry.

In line with the tourist board’s long-term strategy to increase overnight stays and visitor spend, the area saw a 13.5% increase in overnight stays in 2018 with an extra 504,000 bed nights across the region. Meanwhile day visitor levels were maintained with a moderate 1.3% increase on last year.

Jo Dilley, Managing Director of Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire, said: “This is fantastic news for the visitor economy in the Peak District and Derbyshire. The significant rise in tourism’s overall value signals that our long-term policy to run innovative marketing campaigns that showcase the area as a great place to stay is really paying off.

“We know that these are testing times with the uncertainty around Brexit, however, our recent business survey suggests that confidence is high with 68% of respondents experiencing an increase in bookings during 2019.

The rise in overnight stays has contributed to the significant increase in the overall value of the sector, with overnight visitor spend increasing by 19%, contributing to a total spend of £823 million during 2018.

The sector continues to support and sustain a significant amount of jobs across the area, with the number increasing by 5.2% and breaking the 30,000 mark for the first time.

James Berresford, Chair of the Derbyshire Culture, Heritage and Tourism Board, said: “This significant increase in the value of tourism is fantastic news. Derbyshire is a wonderful destination, proved by the fact that people are voting with their feet.

“It is very encouraging to see the growth in overnight stays, which proves that more visitors are choosing to stay for longer than a day. This has led to an increase in visitor spend in the area, which is great news for local businesses and clearly demonstrates the importance of the tourism industry to the local economy.”

As well as highlighting the value of the tourism industry to the local economy, the latest figures also support the area’s bid to become a national Tourism Action Zone. Following the announcement of the Tourism Sector Deal in June, it was revealed that the Government is looking to create a number of Tourism Action Zones, which would offer opportunities to secure funding and support for selected areas to boost their visitor economy.

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Chesterfield manufacturing business expands

Oxdale Products Limited, a Chesterfield machine manufacturing company is expanding through the purchase of a new Industrial Unit.

The development will house a growing laser cutting and profiling operation and provide 14 new jobs within the community over a 30-month period.

Oxdale Products is a family-run business founded in 2008 that supplies a range of high-quality agriculture and forestry machinery for both commercial and domestic use. The company currently have 62 products which are all manufactured in Chesterfield.

Chris Butcher, Director at Oxdale Products Limited, said, “I’m delighted that Oxdale Products Limited will be expanding its business, thanks to loans from Unity Trust Bank. This development will enlarge our product range and employee base, as well as increase competition within the marketplace.”

Find out more about available commercial property and investing in Chesterfield.

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Chamber reacts to Government’s HS2 delay announcement

Reacting to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps’ announcement that final completion of the northern section of the high-speed rail network would likely be delayed from 2033 to 2035 at the earliest, Scott Knowles, the Chamber’s Chief Executive, said:

“The news of potential delays to HS2, specifically Phase 2b which will have the greatest effect on us here in the East Midlands, needs to be placed in context with the bigger picture.

“HS2 is a huge, transformational infrastructure project which has the enormous potential to benefit our region, and the country, for generations to come. While we want HS2 to be operational as soon as possible, the key focus is that we get it right.

“What is of greater concern is that we put to bed the ‘will it or won’t it happen’ speculation so that we can focus on getting HS2 built – regardless of whether it comes to fruition in 2033, 2035 or later.

“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rebalance our country’s economy and demonstrate both internally and to the outside world that we are a world class country in which to do business, supported by world class infrastructure.

“What is certain is that when people look back on a fully-functioning HS2 in the years to come, the core discussion will centre on the contribution it has made to this country, not the fact that completion was delayed by a few years.”

Chesterfield is set to benefit from an HS2 Station and an infrastructure maintenance depot in the borough, bringing opportunities for the town from creating new jobs to improving skills and from developing new homes and attracting new business investment as well as improving transport infrastructure, rail connectivity and journey times.

HS2 will complement existing rail services and open up regeneration opportunities, enhancing Chesterfield’s role as both a destination and a gateway to surrounding areas, including the Peak District National Park.

The prospect of a HS2 connection at Chesterfield Station is already driving major regeneration of the town centre and adjacent industrial areas. The potential benefits of HS2 for the Chesterfield area include:

  • Better connectivity for the 1 million plus people already living within 30 minutes of the station;
  • 4,740 new homes and 10,220 new jobs;
  • £270m net additional GVA; and 176 ha of brownfield land brought back into use.

HS2 Chesterfield Station

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‘Eat, Drink, Explore’ Campaign celebrates food and drink in the Peak District

Fantastic food and drink is placed right at the heart of the local tourism offer in Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire’s exciting new campaign, launched  by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire at Chatsworth Country Fair.

Celebrating the area’s diverse food and drink scene and the passionate people behind the products, the video features 20 local businesses and includes well-known faces from the food and drink industry, together with ambassadors for the area.

Additionally, Marketing Peak District & District has launched a fabulous food and drink guide providing visitors with inspiration and information on eating and drinking in the area.

Championing everything from exceptional eateries to unique delicacies such as Bakewell Pudding, the guide seeks to inspire visitors to sample local produce, explore more and uncover fascinating stories about the Peak District and Derbyshire’s passionate producers.

Click here to access the digital version of the Eat, Drink, Explore guide. which includes Richard Alsop from Chesterfield Champion’s Edge Events talking about his favorite food places in Chesterfield.

The brochure will be available free of charge at food and drink businesses, boutique accommodation providers and cultural hotspots across the area and in surrounding cities.

The ‘Eat, Drink, Explore Peak District & Derbyshire’ campaign will target food-lovers both locally, nationally and internationally, showcasing the area’s year-round culinary offering in a bid to drive overnight stays and extend the tourist season.

Jo Dilley, Managing Director of Marketing Peak District and Derbyshire, said: “We’re delighted to launch this exciting new campaign promoting the Peak District and Derbyshire as a one-of-a-kind culinary destination.

“From fine dining in a Michelin-starred restaurant to unique local delicacies, brilliant behind-the-scenes tours and fascinating foraging experiences, the Peak District and Derbyshire can cater for all tastes.

The Duke of Devonshire said: “As the most enthusiastic advocates of Derbyshire, we are delighted that Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire are championing the exceptional wealth of culinary talent that the region has on offer.

“We are incredibly lucky to have wonderful pubs, talented chefs, lots of loyal local farmers,  suppliers and producers for our restaurants and award-winning Farm Shop on the Chatsworth Estate – we are thrilled to be able to share these with an even wider audience.”

In October, Destination Chesterfield will announce the latest winners of the Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards showcasing more of the wonderful businesses in the Peak District.

Find out more about the best places to eat and drink and the amazing food producers in Chesterfield

Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards

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100 day plan for new Chief Executive at Chesterfield Royal Hospital

This week Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust welcomed its new Chief Executive Angie Smithson.

Angie joins the Trust after five years as Deputy Chief Executive/Chief Operating Officer (COO) based in Liverpool.  She has more than 30 years of NHS experience, starting her career in nursing and midwifery in 1986, before moving into a range of leadership positions.  Since 2017 she has combined her COO role with the responsibilities of Integration Director, leading a complex and challenging merger to combine Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with the Royal Liverpool & Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Angie said “I’m really looking forward to working with everyone and consider it a real privilege to have this opportunity.”

“When I applied for the post I visited the hospital a couple of times, as a bit of a ‘mystery shopper’, to get a feel for it and to have a look around.  Over the last two or three months I’ve had the chance to visit again, to meet some of my new colleagues and to find out more about the Trust and its services.  On every occasion I’ve been warmly welcomed by incredibly friendly people and I’m grateful to everyone I’ve met so far for making me feel ‘at home’.

“I’m keen to meet many more people as soon as I can, to find out what it’s like for them to work for the Trust – whether their role is in our hospital, out at one of our community bases, at Royal Primary Care; they’re part of our DSFS subsidiary, or our army of volunteers.”

To support this approach Angie has embarked on a one hundred day plan, which already includes more than 60 opportunities to meet staff – at events, ward and department visits and conversation sessions.  Every member of #TeamCRH has an opportunity to get involved and have their say – as a way of getting to know more about their new Chief Executive and so that she can find out more about the organisation.

“From my visits so far it’s clear that staff and local people are all incredibly proud of the Trust’s services, its values and principles and achievements and accomplishments, says Angie.

“It is also somewhere that is striving for continued improvement and encourages staff to lead changes that make a positive difference, use their creativity and bring their ideas to life.  I am equally passionate about all of these elements to give patients exceptional care and a first-class experience.”

On behalf of the Board of Directors the Trust’s Chair, Dr Helen Phillips welcomed Angie to her new role:

“We are really pleased Angie has joined us.  It’s a great time for the Trust. Along with the challenges shared by the NHS, there are some exciting opportunities ahead, with the NHS Long-Term Plan at the heart of it all.

“I am certain that Angie will lead and direct the Trust in our continued ambition to achieve ‘outstanding’ both for the care we give to all our patients and for the workplace we provide to all our staff. I would like to welcome Angie into the Chesterfield Royal ‘family’ and all of us on the Board are delighted to have the opportunity to work with her to take the Trust on to its next successful step.”

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

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£79 million requested from government to deliver Chesterfield-Staveley Regeneration Route

Derbyshire County Council’s Chesterfield-Staveley Regeneration Route plans have been included in a priority list of road schemes for government funding by Sub-national Transport Body Midlands Connect, with a request for £79 million to deliver it.

The scheme is amongst 11 in the Midlands submitted to the Department for Transport, as part of a £3.5 billion fund available for local road improvements from 2020-2025.

The Chesterfield-Staveley Regeneration Route will create a new 5.7km single carriageway connecting the A619 north of Chesterfield town centre to the A6192 and A619 at Staveley. It offers an alternative to the often congested A619, supporting new jobs and homes, providing new crossings for pedestrians and cyclists, and making five regular bus services that use the existing A619 more reliable.

Midlands Connect was empowered by the Department for Transport (DfT) to work with the 22 councils in its partnership to identify priority schemes to improve local roads in the region. The fund covers upgrades to the Major Road Network (MRN), a new category of the busiest and most economically important local authority ‘A’ roads, and Large Local Majors (LLM) schemes, which focus on bigger upgrades to local roads and includes the Chesterfield-Staveley Regeneration Route.

Following detailed consultation and a rigorous assessment, Midlands Connect has submitted 11 schemes to the DfT for consideration, in the East Midlands and West Midlands.

The total cost of the Chesterfield-Staveley Regeneration Route is estimated at £93 million, including local contributions of £14 million. If successful, Derbyshire County Council would deliver the physical infrastructure required.

The total Midlands-wide funding request to the government is £596 million, with an additional £143 million to be funded locally.

Simon Statham, Midlands Connect’s head of technical programmes, said: “North Derbyshire has huge regeneration plans, including 5,700 jobs alone in the Staveley and Rother Valley Corridor Area Action Plan. This new route is critical to these developments, not to mention the proposed HS2 Infrastructure and Maintenance Depot at Staveley, another huge opportunity to create jobs.

“We are confident that we have provided all of the evidence the government needs to fund all 11 of our priority schemes in full, and we expect to be celebrating a £600 million investment in to the region to help our local authority partners get on and deliver this transformational programme of upgrades.”

Councillor Simon Spencer, Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways said: “Unlocking economic growth and access to economic opportunities is a key priority for us and getting the right infrastructure in place is key to its delivery.

“This scheme would be a huge step towards major regeneration in the area, helping to bring much-needed jobs and reduce congestion on the existing road network which would further support local businesses to thrive in Derbyshire.”

Toby Perkins, MP for Chesterfield, said: “I am urging the government to back this investment, which will support new homes and jobs at major development sites, including the HS2 Infrastructure and Maintenance Depot at Staveley. It will make a huge difference to the quality of life and economic prospects of the local community.

“This much-needed investment will reduce congestion on the A619 and make sure we have a resilient alternative to the M1 during incidents and events. I will continue to work with Midlands Connect to support the scheme’s delivery.”

Midlands Connect is encouraging the government to allocate funding for shortlisted schemes as soon as possible to ensure their smooth delivery.

Read the Major Road Network priority scheme submission to the Department for Transport summary report here.

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Chesterfield Canal 2027 Restoration Appeal

The Chesterfield Canal Trust has launched a new appeal for funds to finish the restoration of the canal. Its last two appeals raised a combined total of over £100,000.

The Chesterfield Canal was completed in 1777. The Trust is aiming to complete the last nine miles of restoration by 2027 which is the 250th Anniversary of that great event. All the money donated will go directly towards to costs of restoring the canal.

There are six ways to contribute:

  • One-off Donation, which can be done by cash, cheque or online.
  • Monthly payment, which can be done by Standing Order.
  • Certificated Donation, which is for larger donations, which will be acknowledged by a formal certificate. There are four levels – Silver (£100), Gold (£500), Platinum (£1,000) and Diamond (£5,000).
  • Legacy – increasing numbers of supporters are leaving legacies in their wills.
  • Major item sponsorship – this could be major pieces of infrastructure such as lock gates, footbridges or lengths of towpath.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility – the Trust is very happy to discuss opportunities with both public and private sector organisations.

Full details are available on the Trust’s website – search for Chesterfield Canal Trust.

In 1989, the twenty miles of canal from Worksop to Chesterfield were derelict. Since then, 12 miles have been restored along with 37 locks, 11 major road bridges and 2 marinas. The Trust is finalising plans for the restoration of the remaining section between Staveley and Kiveton Park.

Between 1996 and 2003 a new marina was built at Shireoaks and the restoration of 6 miles of canal, several bridges and 31 locks extended the head of navigation from Worksop to the Norwood Tunnel.

At the isolated western end, five miles and five locks from Chesterfield to Mill Green were made navigable between 1990 and 2002. Staveley Town Basin was opened in 2012, the new Staveley Town Lock was opened in 2016 and Hartington Harbour was first put into water in 2018. Much of this work was done by volunteers.

A new terminal basin is the centrepiece of the £350 million Chesterfield Waterside complex currently under construction.

The Chesterfield Canal Trust has recently appointed a full-time Development Manager, George Rogers (right), who is working with partners, including the Canal & River Trust and Derbyshire County Council, to realise the Trust’s bold ambitions for 2027.

The Trust’s Restoration Committee Chair, Mark Potter, said: “These are very exciting times for the Chesterfield Canal. We hope that the public will respond generously to our new appeal, as they have in the past, so that we can realise our dream of the canal being fully restored by its 250th Anniversary in 2027.”

Chesterfield Canal Trust talk Winding Wheel

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Brampton Brewery wins multiple awards at SIBA Midlands Region Independent Beer Awards 2019

Chesterfield Champions Brampton Brewery took home 2 Gold Medals, 3 Silver and 1 Bronze across multiple categories in both Cask and Bottle at the SIBA Midlands Region Independent Beer Awards, which took place at Peterborough Beer Festival.

The winning beers are listed as follows :

Menin Gate 7.4% – won Gold in the bottled Strong Beers category, and is a premium Belgian Dubbel style ale.

Speciale 5.8% – won Gold in the bottled IPA category, and is a true English style IPA.

Tudor Rose 4.6% – won Silver in the bottled Premium Pale Ales category, and is a hoppy, refreshing pale ale.

Wasp Nest 5.0% – won Silver in the bottled Premium Bitters category, and is a true English Best Bitter.

Impy Dark 4.3% – won Silver in the bottled Dark Beers category, and it a traditional dark mild ale.

Brampton Best 4.2% – won Bronze in cask Best Bitters category, and is a quintessentially British Best Bitter.

Ian Fozard, SIBA Chairman said: “Judges had a tough job separating the pack as the standard was extremely high once again. The winners from the SIBA competition are officially the best independent craft beers in the UK, something brewers should be extremely proud of.”

The SIBA Midlands Region Beer Awards judged a huge range of beers across a number of styles in separate cask and bottle & can competitions. As the awards are judged mostly by brewers, industry experts and beer journalists the SIBA Independent Beer Awards are very much seen as the prestigious ‘Brewers’ choice Awards’ by the industry.  In total the Midlands Region supplied 177 different cask ales and 107 beers in bottle or can which were all judged on the day.

Brampton Brewery Managing Director Chris Radford had this to say on their win: “It’s another fantastic achievement for us and testament to the dedication and hard work of all the team we have at Brampton Brewery. Winning awards is not necessarily what it’s all about, but it’s always better to be winning them, than not. It feels particularly special to win here – your peers, industry experts – there’s no higher compliment. We had a great year last year too, but we’ll do what we do – get our heads down and go again.”

Brampton Brewery were formed in 2007, bringing the fine art of craft brewing back to Brampton, Chesterfield for the first time in over 50 years, and resurrecting a once-proud name that brewed successfully in Chesterfield for around 180 years.  They now operate 3 tied houses – Rose & Crown and Tramway Tavern on Brampton and The Glassworks on Whittington Moor – and a specialist off-licence at the brewery site on Chatsworth Road.

Brampton Brewery’s Head Brewer, Eve Clarke, is presented with one of the brewery’s Gold Medals at the recent SIBA Midland Beer Competition.

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Local quantity and building surveyors save Ashgate Hospicecare £100,000

Ashgate Hospicecare have announced that local company CLoSE UK Ltd, a chartered quantity surveying and cost management consultancy based in Chesterfield, has saved the hospice an astonishing £100,000 in costs to the support the three bedded bay transformation.

The project, which started work in April, aims to create a homely and welcoming space at the hospice, by transforming the three bedded bays in nine beautiful bedrooms, giving patients the privacy and space to spend precious time together with those they love. Thanks to the amazing generosity of CLoSE UK Ltd, the hospice has managed to save £100,000 which will go directly to caring for patients and their families.

Danny Welch, Director at CLoSE UK Ltd, said: “Ashgate Hospicecare is a wonderful organisation and as a lifelong resident of the area, I understand just how much they have contributed to the local community. Together with my fellow Directors, Lee Jordan and Colin MacGregor and our teams in Chesterfield, Buckingham and London, we have worked with Ashgate Hospicecare on several charity and fundraising events and most notably represented them in the London Marathon 2015.”

“This redevelopment will provide modern, private and comfortable spaces for patients during their stay. There will be glazed areas in the new bedrooms which will allow plenty of natural light into the room and doors will open directly onto the garden area, so patients can easily get outside to the fresh air and enjoy peaceful surroundings. CLoSE UK Ltd are delighted to assist in this redevelopment and welcome the opportunity to support and help such a worthy cause.”

Ashgate Hospicecare wants to ensure that future generations can access hospice care when they need it. The needs of the North Derbyshire community have changed in the last 30 years. The renovation of the old wing will not only enable the hospice to meet those needs, but also meet the outstanding standards of the Care Quality Commission.

Ali Ward-Foster, Capital Appeal and Partnerships Manager at Ashgate Hospicecare, said: “CLoSE UK have provided an exceptional service and support and we cannot thank them enough for their outstanding generosity and continued support.”

“We work hard to not only raise money but save money, services and gifts donated in kind are incredibly valuable to the hospice, it enables us to redirect money where it is needed most, to patient care. Thanks to CLoSE UK Ltd’s amazing support and expertise, our nurses will be able to be there for patients and their families when they need it them the most. On behalf of everyone at Ashgate Hospicecare, thank you so much for making a difference to local people!”

Want to find out more about how you could support this amazing project and how your support could make a difference to the lives of local people? Just call Ali, Capital Appeal and Partnerships Manager on 01246 567250 or email: alison.ward-foster@ashgatehospicecare.org.uk.

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