Monthly Archives: November 2011

Let the buses – and cycles – through!

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Lucy

trentbarton’s express bus services between Derby and Nottingham, the Red Arrow is a public transport success.  Using the A52 – Brian Clough Way – it speeds its way between these cities with a bus every 10 minutes during the day. Most … Continue reading →

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A short-term annoyance for a long-term benefit

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Lucy

For the last few months the ‘Riverside Path’ from behind the Council House to Bass’s Rec has been fenced off.  The signs directing people around this blockage – which is part of Sustrans Route 6 – are inadequate.   Despite Derby Cycling Group … Continue reading →

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Bombardier Poster shows business support

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Lucy

Yesterday I took examples of a new poster down to the Derby Telegraph offices.  It was designed and printed in Derby in by local businesses to support the campaign to keep train-building in Derby and the UK. It feels very … Continue reading →

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Poppies

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Lucy

Today’s a day when we remember all those who have died in war… When I was at school, my mother gave me money to get a red remembrance poppy as they were brought round the school, classroom by classroom.  She had clear memories of 1939-45, of … Continue reading →

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