Celebrate Chesterfield

More than 4000 new jobs set to be created in Chesterfield

More than £700 million of key developments in Chesterfield will enter the delivery phase in 2017, creating more than 4000 new jobs over the next five years.

The news came at the town’s annual Celebrate Chesterfield event organised by Destination Chesterfield. The event which saw more than 300 business leaders gather to learn about further investment plans for the Derbyshire town.

Jobs will be created at the Chesterfield’s flagship developments, including Chesterfield Waterside, Peak Resort, Northern Gateway, Walton Works and Markham Vale. Significant movement has been made on Staveley Corridor following confirmation that there will be an HS2 maintenance depot based there which will create around 250 jobs.

More than 2,000 people currently work in Chesterfield’s tourism sector and a further 1,300 jobs will be created at Peak Resort when it opens in 2019.

Speaking at the event Huw Bowen, Chief Executive of Chesterfield Borough Council reassured investors and business leaders that the council was committed to developing the skills and talent of people living in the town.

He said: “We remain wedded to the concept that the growth we generate must be ‘inclusive’ and that local people should benefit from the proceeds of growth. One of the council’s key objectives for 2017 is to create a skills action plan for Chesterfield which ensures that local people and businesses have clear advice, signposting and support with regards to the range of SCR and D2N2 programmes that are available.”

Work at both the £320 million Waterside Chesterfield scheme and £400million Peak Resort development is already underway.

Rupert Carr, Director of Birchall Properties, the company behind Peak Resort which is being billed as the gateway to the Peak District, also spoke at the Celebrate Chesterfield event. He said: “Peak Resort has been a 28-year story in the making. We gained outline planning consent for the development in 1989, however it is only in recent years, thanks a coalition of national and international partners, that we have made significant progress with the development. We are now on course to launch the first phase in 2019.”

Peak Resort is currently the largest leisure development in the UK and is expected to cement Chesterfield’s reputation as a tourism town. When complete it will almost double the amount of beds in the Borough with the construction of both a four star hotel and five-star clubhouse lodges. An additional hotel is also being built at Basin Square in the first phase of Chesterfield Waterside which will maximise Chesterfield’s proximity to the Peak District National Park.

Peter Swallow, Chair of Destination Chesterfield added: “Chesterfield is on a journey; one that will see it become a significant and attractive location in the UK thanks to both the current investment and the forthcoming HS2. The town’s connectivity has always been a key selling point, but with the advent of HS2 in 2034, Leeds, Birmingham and London will be minutes away and investors are looking at the area with renewed interest. It’s a tremendously exciting time for the town, as we move from concept to delivery making it a town of opportunity for everyone.”

Held at The Winding Wheel on 23 March, this year Celebrate Chesterfield was sponsored by the University of Derby, Markham Vale and Central Technology.

For more information about Chesterfield’s developments visit www.chesterfield.co.uk/developments

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Fifth Annual Celebrate Chesterfield is a sell-out

The fifth annual Celebrate Chesterfield event is set to see 300 business people, 50 more than at last year, attend The Winding Wheel on Wednesday 22 March.

Organised by Destination Chesterfield, in association with the University of Derby, Rupert Carr, Director of Birchall Properties, the company behind the £400m Peak Resort, will update the room on developments at the UK’s largest leisure resort.

In addition to Carr other keynote speakers taking to the stage at the sell-out event include, Huw Bowen, Chief Executive of Chesterfield Borough Council, Dr Peter Dewhurst from the University of Derby, and Traci Limb and Paul Dodgson from the latest company to invest in Markham Vale, Ferdinand Bilstein.

Dom Stevens, Destination Chesterfield manager commented: “Once again, the Celebrate Chesterfield event is fully subscribed, proving the town’s business community is actively involved with all that is happening in Chesterfield. With so many regionally and nationally high profile developments happening in Chesterfield, it really is the town investors are starting to look at. It is a very exciting time.”

This year Celebrate Chesterfield is sponsored by the University of Derby, Markham Vale and Central Technology.

To keep-up-to-date with the announcements as they happen at Celebrate Chesterfield 2017, follow Destination Chesterfield on Twitter (@DesChes) using #Celebrate17. For more information about Chesterfield’s developments visit: http://www.chesterfield.co.uk/developments/

Celebrate Chesterfield

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Peak FM’s Cat & Ricky to host 2017 Chesterfield Awards

Peak FM breakfast show duo, Cat and Ricky, have been confirmed as the hosts of the 2017 Chesterfield Retail Awards in association with Addooco.

Cat and Ricky will be announcing the winners of 15 categories in the prestigious awards which are organised by Destination Chesterfield at a ceremony held at the Winding Wheel on 25 May 2017.

Cat also hosted the awards ceremony last year and is delighted to be returning with Ricky for the fourth annual awards. She said: “The awards are a great event and a real celebration of retail in Chesterfield. I have been at Peak FM and living and shopping in Chesterfield for a year now, so hopefully I will see many familiar faces at the awards ceremony. We’re both really looking forward to it.”

This will be the first year Ricky has hosted the Chesterfield Retail Awards having joined the Peak FM breakfast show in October last year. He said: “I am really looking forward to the awards. Since joining Peak FM I have been taking the chance to get out and about in and around Chesterfield and am amazed at what the town has to offer. I expect there will be no shortage of competition at the retail awards.”

Organiser of the awards, Destination Chesterfield, is urging everyone to nominate their favourite shops, stores and market stalls before nominations close at midnight on Sunday 7 March. Nominations can be made online at www.chesterfield.co.uk/retailawards/nominate

The 15 categories open for nominations in the 2017 Chesterfield Retail Awards include:

A further two award winners will also be announced at the ceremony; winners of The Pavements Shopping Centre and Vicar Lane Shopping Centre Retailer of the Year Awards.

As well as Addooco and category sponsors, other supporters of the 2017 Chesterfield Retail Awards include Temple Safety, R.A. Information Systems, eBusiness Works and the Derbyshire Times.

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Peak Resort development starts on site

Infrastructure works have begun on Peak Resort, the integrated leisure, health, sport and education resort on the 300 acre Birchall Estate in Unstone, Chesterfield.

Chesterfield business NT Killingley Ltd have been awarded  the contract for the initial infrastructure works at Peak Resort.

The £400k contract consists of the construction of a new 2.5km Greenway Route, installation of 5km of timber fencing and access points, 1.5km of native hedgerows plus improvement works to the existing car park.

This infrastructure works are being supported by £2.8 million of funding from Sheffield City Region’s Infrastructure Fund to build the A61  access, the new public footpaths and bridleway network around the site and the site security.  The funding will facilitate the connection of the property to the bicycle and footpath networks into the National Park, the town, the city and the countryside in between.

Once complete the resort will be one of the UK’s flagship tourist and educational destinations outside of London.

The resort aims to draw international and city based tourists to the region by providing world class accommodation and hospitality services linked to all the attractions and experiences the Peak District National Park and the Sheffield City Region already offers.

Phase one of the development which will be complete in spring 2019 and will include:

  • The Gateway Dome and event space
  • Four types/price bands of overnight accommodation from the sports hostel to the five-star clubhouse hotel.
  • University campus affording national and international students the chance to apply their course work into real life learning and earning opportunities.
  • Medical/clinical spa focused on mobility and rehabilitation, wellness and beauty.
  • 300 acres of park and woodland incorporating wildlife and activity trials with the spectacular treetop walkway which offers far reaching views of the Peak District National Park and surrounding countryside.
  • Other facilities will be determined as the scheme progresses.

Rupert Carr, founder of Peak Resort, said: “A 28 year commitment is now taking shape.

“This would not have been possible without the persistent and consistent support of Chesterfield Borough Council and now, critically, Sheffield City Region.

“Throughout three decades of shifting economic and political circumstances all the local authorities particularly North East Derbyshire District Council and Derbyshire County Council as highways authority, have helped to keep the show on the road – a big thank you all round!

“Growing the overnight visitor economy around but outside of the National Park will offer visitors real experiences and local people real jobs.”

Councillor John Burrows, leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, said: “This project is going to be a game changer for Chesterfield and its economy because it will put the area firmly on the UK tourist map and bring more visitors to the town.

“We have worked with Rupert Carr and his development partners over many years to make this project a reality and it is fantastic to see that work by the developers now bearing fruit.

“The fact work has begun on the project is a direct result of our involvement in Sheffield City Region and the £2.8 million grant we have helped to negotiate to carry out the phase one works. It shows the direct benefits that Chesterfield gets from having a seat at the Sheffield City Region table.”

Sir Steve Houghton, Chair of the Sheffield City Region Combined Authority, said: “Through the Sheffield City Region Investment Fund (SCRIF), we are making sure that every pound we invest maximises economic growth, boosts businesses and creates more and better jobs.

“So far, SCRIF has created almost 600 jobs in Sheffield City Region and is on track to create 30,000 more by 2021. The Peak Resort, which will create 1,300 jobs opportunities for local people, is excellent news for Chesterfield and Sheffield City Region residents.”

Chris Scholey, Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Board Member, said: “This £400 million resort will create 1,300 new jobs and it is excellent example of how the Sheffield City Region Investment Fund (SCRIF) is working to leverage private and public sector investment more effectively.

“Our robust approach to prioritising and selecting the highest standard of programmes for funding, including the Peak Resort leisure complex, is helping us to build a truly competitive centre of business excellence.”

Peak Resort is a joint venture partnership between UK development company Peak Worldwide and US firm Grand Heritage Hotel Group.

Find out more about the development

Peak Resort

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Women’s Tour to return to Chesterfield in 2017

Chesterfield will host the penultimate stage of The Women’s Tour on Saturday 10 June, with Stage Four of the UCI Women’s World Tour event both starting and finishing in the town.

The 130-kilometre stage will build on the successful first hosting of the race in 2016, when Lizzie Deignan took the win in Chesterfield, a key moment in her overall victory in last year’s Women’s Tour.

The Derbyshire stage of The Women’s Tour will start and finish again in the historic town centre of Chesterfield. The likes of Wirksworth, Belper, Bolsover and Staveley will all feature on the route.

Councillor Amanda Serjeant, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy and Destination Chesterfield Vice Chair, said: “It is a real coup for Chesterfield to host both the start and finish of a tour stage and is part of our commitment to supporting the local economy and bringing visitors to the town.

“I know the organisers were impressed by the crowds and organisation of the event in Chesterfield last year and it is great that this time the route will also take in Staveley, Walton and other parts of the borough, which will enable more residents to see some world class cycle racing on their doorstep.”

Derbyshire County Council’s cabinet member for highways, transport and infrastructure Councillor Dean Collins said: “We’re delighted to welcome the Women’s Tour back to Derbyshire this summer. Last year’s event was brilliant and attracted lots of cycling enthusiasts and tourists alike.

Commenting on the announcement, Mick Bennett, Race Director for The Women’s Tour said; “We are delighted to be returning to Chesterfield and Derbyshire after the success of last year’s stage. This year with the stage coming on a weekend and Chesterfield hosting both the Start and Finish it will be a fantastic occasion and attract cycling fans from far and wide.”

All of the world’s top 15 teams will take part in the race, which is a part of the UCI Women’s WorldTour, including the world’s number one team Boels Dolmans, of defending race champion Lizzie Deignan, ensuring British fans can again look forward to cheering on the world’s best riders. In addition the British-based Drops and WNT teams will complete the 17 team field.

Highlights of every stage will be broadcast on ITV4 and available on demand via the ITV Hub. The Women’s Tour is a part of the UCI Women’s WorldTour, comprising 20 events around the world in 10 different countries.

Further details of all of the stages of The Women’s Tour will be announced over the coming weeks, including the locations of the SKODA Queen of the Mountain climbs and Eisberg Sprints for Stage Four.

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Nominate your favourite shops, stores and market stalls now!

Nominations now open in the 2017 Chesterfield Retail Awards

Chesterfield’s shoppers are being called on to nominate their favourite shops and stores in the town’s 2017 Retail Awards.

Now in their fourth year, the prestigious awards are open to retailers and market stall holders in and around Chesterfield town centre, as well as those in Brampton and Whittington Moor.

People can nominate across 15 categories in the awards, which are designed to recognise the very best independent and high street retailers in Chesterfield.

Everyone who nominates will also be entered into a free prize draw to win a three course Sunday lunch at the Chesterfield Restaurant of the Year 2016, Cocina at the Casa Hotel.

Organiser of the popular awards, Dom Stevens, Manager of Destination Chesterfield, said: “The Retail Awards are an excellent opportunity for people to show their appreciation for the many shops, stores and market stalls within Chesterfield.

“Each and every one of the town’s retailers ensure that shoppers gain an experience that they couldn’t possibly get online, whether that is brilliant customer service, choice or advice. If you think someone deserves an award, make sure you nominate them.”

This year, Chesterfield-based IT and communications specialist Addooco, has been announced as the headline sponsor of the 2017 Retail Awards. Richard Walters, Managing Director of Addooco, said: “As a long-standing Chesterfield business Addooco is proud to be sponsoring the 2017 Retail Awards.

“We recognise the great value our retailers bring to ensure our town remains a vibrant and interesting place for residents and visitors alike. In these times of the online shopping generation our retailers have done a great job of offering a strong range of quality products to ensure consumers continue putting their money back in to the local economy. Addooco has a stated business objective to buy locally wherever possible and we would encourage others to do the same.”

Nominations, which can be made online at www.chesterfield.co.uk/retailawards/nominate , are open until midnight on Sunday 5 March.

The 15 categories open for nominations in the 2017 Chesterfield Retail Awards include:

• Hair and Beauty Business of the Year – Sponsored by Chesterfield College
• Fashion and Footwear Retailer of the Year – sponsored by In the Works PR
• Jewellery and Accessories Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by the Pavements Shopping Centre
• Home and Gifts Retailer of the Year – Presented by Chesterfield Healthy High Streets
• Children’s Clothes, Toys & Accessories Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Progression Accountancy
• Food and Drink Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Custom Solar
• Phones and Technology Retailer of the Year – Presented by Addooco
• Leisure Retailer of the Year (Sports, Hobbies, Crafts or Outdoor) – Sponsored by Peak FM
• Market Trader of the Year – Sponsored by Chesterfield Borough Council
• Independent Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Jumble Design
• National/ Multiple Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Vicar Lane Shopping Centre
• Excellence in Customer Service – Sponsored by Mitchells Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers
• Market Hall Business of the Year – Sponsored by Arvato
• Best New Store (Opened 2015/2016) – Sponsored by Banner Jones Solicitors
• Retailer of the year – Sponsored by East Midlands Chamber
The winners of the 2017 Chesterfield Retail Awards will be announced at a special awards ceremony at the Winding Wheel on Wednesday 24 May later this year.

A further two award winners will also be announced at the ceremony; winners of The Pavements Shopping Centre and Vicar Lane Shopping Centre Retailer of the Year Awards.

As well as Addooco IT and category sponsors, other supporters of the 2017 Chesterfield Retail Awards include Temple Safety, R A Information Systems, eBusiness Works and the Derbyshire Times.

Chesterfield Retail Awards

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Peak Resort developer keynote speaker at Celebrate Chesterfield event

Chesterfield’s world class resort, Peak Resort, will be the focus of the annual Celebrate Chesterfield event on Wednesday 22 March.

Rupert Carr, Director of Birchall Properties Ltd the company behind Peak Resort, is one of a number of key note speakers who will take to the stage to update on regeneration projects in the borough which are now moving into the delivery phase.

The free breakfast event, which is organised by Destination Chesterfield, will bring together over 250 people from the town’s business community.

Tickets are going quickly for the event which is taking place at the Winding Wheel. Carr will also be joined by Huw Bowen, Chief Executive, of Chesterfield Borough Council, Dr Peter Dewhurst, Director, Strategic Projects at the University of Derby and Traci Limb, UK Marketing Manager, and Paul Dodgson, UK Operations Director from Ferdinand Bilstein Ltd, the latest company to invest at Markham Vale.

This is the fifth annual Celebrate Chesterfield event. This year it is sponsored by the University of Derby,  Central Technology and Markham Vale

Peter Swallow, Chair of Destination Chesterfield, who will also be speaking at the event said: “The annual Celebrate event is just that, a celebration of everything the town has achieved over the last 12 months and further developments that are coming on board.

“Chesterfield has come a long way since the Destination Chesterfield campaign began in 2010. The town is attracting international and national investment, jobs are being created and we are regenerating large areas of the town. We must recognise these achievements and the Celebrate Chesterfield event provides us with the perfect forum to do this.”

Dr Peter Dewhurst, from headline sponsor University of Derby, said: “It is with great pride that the University of Derby agreed to sponsor the Celebrate Chesterfield event in 2017, a year which will see our new Campus in the town expand opportunities for young people starting out on their careers as well as helping established and start-up businesses.

“Our highly sought-after Health and Social Care courses are producing the nurses of the future for north Derbyshire, while incubator units at the Campus and the state-of-the-art equipment in its Innovation Centre will provide a vital service for firms wanting to develop and test new products and materials.

“Engineering, business and IT courses complete the package in an historic building which the University has transformed into a 21st Century asset while retaining its heritage as an educational centre of excellence.”

Richard Thompson, Sales Director of the event’s associate sponsor Central Technology, added: “As a business established in Chesterfield for over 14 years we take pride in sponsoring this important local business event to showcase our efforts and success to our peers and colleagues in the region.”

Destination Chesterfield was established in 2010 during which time it has engaged the business community as Chesterfield Champions in actively supporting the marketing of the town and driving investment and bringing it to the attention of national investors.

Destination Chesterfield is part funded by contributions from local businesses, Chesterfield Borough Council and the European Regional Development Fund. The project is helping to improve the economic prosperity of the town through a campaign to promote Chesterfield.

The local business community plays a central role in its success by both leading an independent board of Directors for Destination Chesterfield, as well as businesses pledging their support to become Chesterfield Champions.

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Packed Made in Chesterfield programme to inspire young people

The town’s annual celebration of its manufacturing and engineering sector, Made in Chesterfield, kicks off in November.

Organiser, Destination Chesterfield is working with schools to get involved and help ignite their pupils’ interest in the sector.

The popular month-long festival will once again bring businesses, primary and secondary schools and training providers together to showcase the sector to school children across north east Derbyshire.

More local engineering and manufacturing firms than ever have signed up to offer students a chance to tour their facilities and try their hand at a range of activities in a bid to spark their interest in a career in the sector.
Sparks are expected to fly at United Cast Bar where students tour its foundry, while virtual sparks will fly at NLT Training Services in Brimington as students try out its state-of-the-art welding simulator.

Other manufacturing businesses offering secondary school experiences include MSE Hiller, Brampton Brewery, Cathelco, Techman Engineering, Palamatic, Trans-Tronic and Precision Products UK, while Mintdale Engineering and Krantech have organised tours for primary schools at their facilities.

Manager of Destination Chesterfield, Dom Stevens commented: “This year there are more businesses involved in Made in Chesterfield than we’ve ever had before, so there is a wealth of opportunities for schools to get involved.
“Chesterfield has a rich heritage of manufacturing and engineering and it’s important that we encourage inspiring young people to consider a career within it to ensure the sector not only survives, but thrives.”
To find out more about Made in Chesterfield 2016’s school events and workshops go to: http://www.chesterfield.co.uk/made/school-events-secondary-schools/ .

As well as school visits and events, there is also a packed programme of free business events taking place during November for Made in Chesterfield. For details of the events visit http://www.chesterfield.co.uk/made/business-events/

Made in Chesterfield is coordinated by Destination Chesterfield in partnership with MSE Hiller, United Cast Bar Ltd, Natwest, Derbyshire Education Business Partnership, Placing Futures, NLT Training, Department of International Trade, East Midlands Chamber, the University of Derby and Positive 4 Young People.

Made in Chesterfield - The Bolsover School at NLT Training

 

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Cocina takes Restaurant of the Year title for the second year running

Cocina at Casa Hotel has taken the top title in the Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards for the second year running.

The 2 Rosette, 4-star restaurant was one of 13 winners announced at the town’s fourth annual Food and Drink Awards, which were held on Wednesday 26 October at Chesterfield College’s Heart Space Building.

Judges described their dining experience at Cocina as ‘a great experience and a fantastic meal.  The professional staff offered good customer service.  Food was presented with flare and creative style that worked well and the menu was innovative with great choice.’

In addition to the prestigious Chesterfield Restaurant of the Year title the four-star hotel, which is owned by local entrepreneur Steve Perez, also scooped the Conference Venue of the Year title at the glittering awards ceremony.

Other winners to retain their title at the 2016 Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards include, Delhi 41 which has been Best International Restaurant of the Year in 2014. 2015 and 2016, and The Red Lion Bar and Bistro at Peak Edge Hotel which retained its Gastro Pub of the Year title for a second year running.

Simon Davidson of R P Davidson cheese Factor took the coveted Food Hero title at this year’s awards. Simon joined the family business based in Chesterfield Market Hall 30 years ago after leaving the army. He remains there today where he now runs the business and is a familiar face and voice on the market as well as in the town.

In total 14 food and drink establishments, producers and individuals were named as Chesterfield’s finest at the sell-out awards ceremony hosted by celebrity chef and couture cake maker to royalty and the stars, Mich Turner.

Mich Turner said: “There is clearly a cornucopia of food talent in Chesterfield, and the Food and Drink Awards brought us a banquet!  I was thrilled to see the emerging taskforce in the town’s food and drink sector actively involved in the awards ceremony as well as those who have established family businesses. What a wonderful awards ceremony – an inspiration and celebration of the past, present and future.”

Organised by Destination Chesterfield, in association with Chesterfield College, more than 100 hospitality students prepared and served the food on the evening for 250 guests at the events which, once again, was a complete sell-out.

Stuart Cutforth, Principal of Chesterfield College said: “The Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the talent and commitment that goes into making our local gastronomic industry great. Every year this celebration helps us to inspire our catering and hospitality students and apprentices to become future award winners. Their involvement in competing for young chef of the year or cooking and serving guests at the event allows them to showcase what they are capable of to the best employers in the area.”

Organiser of the awards Dominic Stevens, Destination Chesterfield Manager, said: “Once again the Food and Drink Awards were a runaway success. This year we had more nominations than previous years and also more businesses put forward for the awards, which is testament to Chesterfield’s food and drink scene.  The support across Chesterfield has been phenomenal, with people keen to see the town, and the businesses and people working within its hospitality sector succeed and grow.”

 Check out the full list of winners

Casa Hotel

 

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Mayor and Mayoress lead a procession of Chesterfield College University Centre Graduates through the town centre.

The mayor of Chesterfield, Councillor Steve Brunt and the mayoress, Mrs Jill Mannion-Brunt led a procession of proud Chesterfield College University Centre graduates from the town hall to the Crooked Spire today. A special ceremony took place at the iconic venue to mark the academic achievements of the graduates as proud family and friends watched on.

Just over 300 people graduated this year with a range of qualifications from Higher National Diplomas to degrees in a variety of subjects ranging from criminal justice to computing; engineering to education and human resources to health and fitness.

Joining the graduates in the procession were representatives from awarding body universities including Staffordshire University, Sheffield Hallam University and University of Derby as well as the Principal of Chesterfield College, Stuart Cutforth and Chair of the College Corporation, Frank Smith and course leaders.

Stuart Cutforth, Principal at Chesterfield College said: “It is an honour to be part of the graduation ceremony today and celebrate with all of these people who have chosen university level courses as a way to enhance their careers or follow a new career path. I am proud that we can offer students the choice of a university on their doorstep as I know that makes a big difference to many who try to fit studying around other commitments or feel more confident in the smaller, supportive and friendly environment we provide.”

First Class Health Related Exercise and Fitness graduate and ex-Mr Universe, Rob Worthington delivered an inspirational speech at the ceremony. Rob has devoted his life to health and fitness which has taken him to far off places and earned him many accolades along the way. His degree is the latest success in a long line of achievements which he feels has opened up new career opportunities and given him the confidence to study further.

He said: “I’d thought about returning to studying for years so started to look around for courses. The degree Chesterfield College offered was a good match with the job I was doing and how I wanted to develop. It was really convenient for me to study around work commitments and coming to a place that offered smaller groups and supportive tutors was perfect for someone like me returning to study.”

Chesterfield College Graduation 2016

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Chamber winners scoop regional business accolades

Hot on the heels of their success in the East Midlands Chamber’s 2016 business awards, six Chamber members have gone on to win regional awards from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

Chesterfield-based Cathelco won the Excellence in International Trade accolade at East Midlands Chamber’s Derbyshire Business Awards on Friday night (16 September). It has also scooped the regional Export Business of the Year accolade in the BCC awards.

And Penny Hydraulics, also of Chesterfield, which won the Best Improvement through Technology award and was joint winner of East Midlands Chamber’s Business of the Year for Derbyshire has scooped the BCC’s Best Use of Technology prize.

The regional winners were all chosen from businesses which won awards in the East Midlands Chamber’s awards in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. There are other contenders from sister Chambers in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

The winners are being invited to collect their winner’s certificates at the annual general meeting of East Midlands Chamber, at Derby’s iPro stadium, on 3 November.

They will go on to represent the region at the BCC’s national awards, the winners of which will be announced on 24 November.

Scott Knowles, East Midlands Chamber’s Chief Executive, said:-

“Congratulations to all of the winners for going on to achieve further success in the BCC’s regional awards.

“Our three counties always gets a good showing at the BCC’s Awards because there are a lot of companies located here which are highly innovative and help to drive the regional and national economies.

“The Chamber awards are the only business awards in the region delivered purely by business for business and are also the only awards which offer the winners the chance to share their stories on the national stage.

“We wish all our winners the best of luck for as they go on to represent the East Midlands at the national awards.”

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