Marketing Derby Bondholder Derby City Council has selected Mace to project-manage the design of Derby’s £20 million multi-purpose arena.

It will include a velodrome and 12 courts suitable for a variety of sports, including basketball and netball, as well as being able to be transformed into a concert and conference centre for up to 4,000 people.

Mace, who are also working on the Council House refurbishment, is bringing together experts from various fields to create the designs for the building which will be located on the park-and-ride land at Pride Park.

Paul Robinson, strategic director for neighbourhoods at Derby City Council said, "There was strong competition for this contract and we had nine very good bids. In terms of quality and costs they were all very close. But Mace have really gone to town thinking about what Derby wanted".

A planning decision is expected in February or March and the chosen contractor would then be expected to start on site in June. It will take around 18 months to construct the arena.

New Marketing Derby Bondholders Young Ideas, are set to hold a fashion show on Sunday 25th September, showcasing women’s designer brands in their Autumn/Winter collection.

The event, which will be held at Bennett’s on Irongate, will start at 2pm, with doors opening at 12:30. Tickets are priced at £5 each with all proceeds going to the Derbyshire Community Fund.

Young Ideas specialise in designer clothing and a personal wardrobe service for all customers. After being based at Ashbourne since 1965, this year, the company decided to become the latest addition to the Cathedral Quarter and open a second premises.

To book tickets for the Fashion Show, please click on the following link: http://www.youngideasfashion.com/news/86/Young-Ideas-Fashion-Show-September-25th

A public meeting to help save UK train manufacturing is being held at Landau Forte College, Fox Street, Derby from 7.30pm on Thursday 1st September.

The meeting, which has been organised by Derby Climate Coalition and Together for Transport, is aimed to reiterate to the Government the importance of train manufacturing in the UK, as well as calling for a review on the Thameslink contract.  

Speakers at the event include:
• MPs Chris Williamson and Margaret Beckett
• George Cowcher, Chief Executive of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce
• Mark Young of union Unite
• Michelle Craven of the Derby and Derbyshire Rail Forum
• Richard Morgan of union GMB
• Gerry Doherty, General Secretary at TSSA
• Alex Gordon, President at RMT
• John Stewart, climate change campaigner.

The online petition to call for the government to review the Thameslink decision is still active and can be signed by clicking on the following link: http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/202

Marketing Derby Bondholders Innes England, have completed a letting to enable the expansion of long established family business, GP Motors Ltd, to the city centre.

The relocation sees the business move from Darley Abbey Mills to a prominent site on Mansfield Road in the city, close to the junction with Stores Road.

GP Motors has operated motor vehicle maintenance and repair services in Derby for 30 years.  Patrick Weekes from the company said: “The move will greatly benefit our expansion plans as we’ve been limited by the space and access available to us at Darley Mills.”

“The move to Mansfield Road will greatly improve our ability to offer our customers easier access and improved security for their vehicles.” 

Tim Richardson from Innes England said: “The size, location and layout of the building are all ideal for GP Motors.  It gives them high visibility and profile to a busy road network”.

Marketing Derby Bondholder, Irongate Group, is hosting a major exhibition on Thursday 6th October.

The Office Productivity Show 2011 is taking place from 9.30am to 3.30pm in the Pedigree Suite at Pride Park Stadium, home of Marketing Derby Bondholders Derby County Football Club.

Irongate Group marketing manager, Debbie Hunt said, “We are extending an open invitation to anyone involved with purchasing business supplies and services to come along and discover new products and services, get practical tips on how their business can reduce costs and improve its productivity.”

Irongate are bringing together the UK’s biggest brands for a unique showcase of the latest office products and services including stationery, desktop accessories, office machines, IT consumables, health & safety products, catering & hygiene supplies, security, mailroom, workwear, shredding, office furniture, promotional merchandise and print and marketing services.

The event is free of charge and there will be plenty of free samples to take away.

• Company Name: Armsons
• Web Address: www.armsons.com
• Tel No: 01332 558935
• Email address: admin@armsons.com
• Location: Darley Abbey, Derby
• What do you do/ what is your mission statement? We are a progressive independent firm of Chartered Quantity Surveyors, Construction Cost Consultants, Building Surveyors and Project Managers.  Our objective is to provide a team based approach to enable our clients to benefit from a wide range of skills, together with personal attributes and experience, from a single practice.
• How many employees do you have? 9
• When did your business start? In 1972 by Mr Michael Armson who is still an active Director with the company.
• Why have you become a Bondholder?  To become actively involved in the further development of Derby and to contribute to its success as a growing commercial hub.
• What do you think of the scheme? It is a very innovative idea and helps keep member companies up to date with what is happening in terms of business development in Derby and the surrounding area, in addition to providing an excellent networking opportunity for everyone involved.
• How do you see business shaping Derby's future?  Derby needs to continue to attract businesses that not only tap into its traditional engineering skills base but also help to expand its growing reputation as a high tech centre.  Attracting some high profile companies will in turn raise Derby’s profile.
• What are your favourite things about Derby? Our city has a wonderful heritage with long established companies such as Rolls Royce and Royal Crown Derby together with more recent arrivals such as Toyota.  It is a fairly compact city located right in the centre of the country and with the Peak District on its doorstep.  All in all, a city we are proud to be part of.