Hobbies and Pastimes News & Updates
- 4th November 2012
When you think of the Women's Institute, many people still think of women of a certain age making jam and baking cakes.... But these days it really is nothing like that at all.
- 30th October 2012
Having a Halloween party? Looking for inspiration for spooky recipes and ghoulish treats for the kids (or grown-ups). Try these frightful recipes sent to us by the students of Heanor Gate Science College...
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...
- 29th October 2012
Stay safe this Bonfire Night by following some simple steps for firework safety...
...and find out where to buy fireworks in Heanor and Ripley from registered suppliers and sellers.
- 25th October 2012
The FA have just announced a new five year plan to develop women's football in the UK, but its already growing strongly in Heanor and Ripley
- 12th October 2012
One of the hottest topics affecting Ripley at the moment is the proposed development of Greenwich Park on Nottingham Road. Amber Valley Borough Council has now unveiled its plans for the new park and is inviting us all to have our say...
- 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
Find out what's on at our local Reel Cinema this week...
- 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
- 16th September 2012
Do you need to earn a bit of extra money in the run up to Christmas? Looking to take more control of your earnings or get a better balance to your life? This might be what you've been looking for...