Culture News & Updates
- 12th April 2013
Have you seen the flags flying along Ilkeston Road today? Do you think they're flying for St George's Day, or are you one of the people that think they're there to celebrate Mrs Thatcher's funeral?
We confirm exactly why they are there in our latest blog...
- 6th February 2013
If you're passionate about Langley Mill and the surrounding area, and love its history and heritage, help preserve the stories, memories and artifacts by joining the Langley Mill Heritage Group
- 3rd February 2013
Ripley Reckoning is an initiative which is working towards the rejuvenation of Ripley, organisers want to give us all a voice in the future of our town.
- 30th November 2012
Find out what you can buy at Heanor Market this week...
- 23rd November 2012
Want to send a Christmas Card or present to your Auntie in Aberdeen,
your Cousin in Colchester or even your friend in France? Find out the
last posting dates from Heanor and Ripley for guaranteed delivery before Christmas in our listing below, courtesy of Royal Mail
- 10th November 2012
We bring you a round up of Remembrance Day Parades taking place throughout Heanor and Ripley, plus news of a very special visitor with a very special wreath at Heanor.
Halloween has become huge in the last few years, and nearly all of us will do something to mark the day, whether it be carving a pumpkin, dressing up as witches, ghouls, ghosts, zombies or skeletons and maybe even going trick or treating! But do you know how our Celtic ancestors celebrated the 31st October? Read on as Heanor Gate Science College Students tell us all about it...
- 10th October 2012
Heanor's very own mystery, suspense and crime writer, Neal James, talks to fellow author Claire Voet about his latest works and forthcoming releases, and has some advice for budding writers...
- 3rd October 2012
HYPEKID Media announced today the relaunch of Avenue Mag under the new name of HYPEKID Magazine. The relaunch issue will see 1,000 copies of the youth culture publication distributed across Derby and the rest of the United Kindgom
- 28th September 2012
There were celebrations this week in Ripley as one of our most famous residents, Sir Barnes Wallis was remembered by the community.