A lifelong donor from Ockbrook who has the NEO blood that can help critically ill babies is urging more people to give blood and says “there is no easier way to save a life”. Nigel Vaughan, 70, is preparing to make his milestone 250th donation in April and is proud [...]

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Ockbrook-based children’s charity Over The Wall Camp is appealing to the local community for vital donations to ensure children and young people living with serious illnesses and disabilities can experience the magic and mischief of a life-changing residential camp this summer. The national charity is transforming its new forever home [...]

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UK children’s charity Over The Wall Camp is seeking professional photographers to volunteer just a few hours this summer to help capture the magic and mischief of camp. The charity provides free residential camps for children and young people living with serious health conditions, their siblings and families. The residential [...]

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The US-born Deputy Mayor of Erewash Borough Council has been using a holiday in his home town of Pittsburgh to champion the borough as a great place to do business. Cllr Greg Maskalick – who became a UK citizen in 2014 – posted an online picture of himself with the [...]

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Derby College Group (DCG) is proud to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting a meaningful new partnership with Over The Wall Camp, a UK children’s charity supporting young people living with serious health challenges. During the week commencing 9th February, 40 Derby College apprentices were onsite at Over The Wall [...]

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By Helen Purcell for Erewash Sound Brave Susie Lambart has been celebrated among other locals for her dedication to the borough after overcoming brain injury. A woman who has overcome a life-changing brain injury to selflessly help others was among the stars of an awards night staged by Erewash Borough [...]

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A woman who has overcome a life-changing brain injury to selflessly help others was among the stars of an awards night staged by Erewash Borough Council to salute local people who inspire fellow citizens to get fit and healthy. Susie Lambert was honoured by the Mayor in the 2026 Active [...]

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A children’s charity headquartered in Erewash has welcomed a new Chief Executive, ahead of an exciting year as it opens up transformative camps locally. Over The Wall Camp based in Ockbrook, is now led by Alex Copeland. Prior to joining, Alex was Chief Executive at homeless charity, Northampton Hope Centre [...]

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