One of the impacts of Covid is the change to how many organisations are handling their recruitment processes. In many cases, this means a move to online interviews via Teams or Zoom for example rather than face to face. This can be quite an uncomfortable or nerve-wracking experience, particularly if you haven’t had many interviews…
Long time partners of Derbyshire Benevolent Trust, Elliot Mather Solicitors, offer a range of services to our members. Among them are their Will writing service and support when it comes to appointing a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). The importance of both these offerings is consistantly rising with each year and can provide you with…
We know that personal and career development is an important aspect that many of our members care deeply about. Over the past seven months, the delivery of the Life’s for Learning project has been hampered by greater world events. Andy Brickles, who delivers the Life’s for Learning project for the DBT, has been liaising with…
Although there’s no action on the ice right now, there’s no stopping the Sheffield Steelers as they prepare for the delayed Elite Ice Hockey League season to commence. The Steelers are stepping up their preparations for the new 2020/21 season by announcing the return of key players including Marco Vallerand, Brendan Connolly and Marek Troncinsky.…
As the country remains occupied with a worldwide pandemic the upcoming deadlines revolving around Brexit and our future relationship with the European Union has slipped away from our focus. But with just four months remaining for a deal to be struck between the UK and EU, the prospect of a no-deal departure is creeping closer…
Swanwick Men’s Shed is to begin a re-opening the shed on a limited basis with a view of returning to normal operations if the trial goes well. The initial opening date is currently scheduled for August 5 and any members wishing to take part should get in touch with management to register their interest where…
If you are struggling to get a good night’s sleep right now you are far from alone. With every day worries suddenly compounded by a global pandemic and national lockdown it is no surprise that rest is hard to come by with our minds overloaded. A study conducted by King’s College London has revealed 63%…
Since this news item was published Millstream Underwriting has issued a bulletin of general advice and answers to common questions. You can view this bulletin here. Travelling right now is in a state of flux, as such the advice and guidance to our members is always subject to change. A few weeks ago we…
Finances over the past three months have been at the forefront of all of our minds, from the Government to the everyday citizen. It has been a tough period for all. Due to restrictions imposed during the necessary pandemic lockdown a number of DBT users may have had their retirement seminars with trust partner Belmayne…
Sometimes we can be stood in history without even realising it. As happened to Derbyshire Benevolent Trust manager Ian Godfrey on a recent break to Hudswell village in the Yorkshire Dales National Park who stumbled across a remarkable story of a local charity. By appearances it is a simple, small village. Home to just over…