Derby Evening Telegraph

I Could Write a Book About This Wonderful Life-Saver

Reading Ivy Ryalls' memories of Derbyshire Royal Infirmary got me thinking how much time I have spent there over the years. It made me realise how much the changes taking place at the old hospital will mean to me.

This Was Derbyshire

Dad's Play Days

In the photograph printed in Bygones on April 25 of the LMS body shop coach builders football team from about 1950, the chap third from left on the front is my dad, George Gregory. He was about 16. He remembers Roy Poulter, who sent the picture in. Dad now lives in Cyprus.

Footballing Lads Named

Thanks for using the photos which we thought were of Allenton Youth Club football teams in Bygones (April 28). We had a good response to the appeal for names.

1969

Local: A mystery disease was wiping out thousands of fish in the River Derwent and anglers were being urged to stay away until the cause was discovered. Owen Handley, secretary of Derbyshire County Council Angling Club, said so many dead fish were falling over Ambergate Weir they looked like a curtain. SPORT: A record number of clubs entered Burton and District Sunday League during the season just ending, the most successful in the history of the league.

1979

Local: So many people turned up to Derbyshire County Council's planning committee to hear discussions on the controversial issues of gravel working in the Trent Valley and industrial development at Barlborough that the meeting had to move from its usual room to the council chamber. SPORT: Derby County officials were refusing to comment on reports they were about to sack manager Tommy Docherty and approach Alan Durban to take over the role.

1989

Local: South Derbyshire MP Edwina Currie visited William Allitt School at Newhall to support pupils taking part in a sponsored fast. Thirteen children aged between 12 and 16 were fasting for 24 hours to raise money for famine relief. SPORT: Discussions between Derby County and Steve Cross, whose contract was due to expire during the summer, were continuing to see whether he would stay with the Rams or be put up for sale.

Challenge of Getting That Eva Moment Just Right

The Evita audience may be waiting with bated breath for the musical's show-stopping number Don't Cry For Me Argentina but the latest stage star to take on the role of Eva Peron, and that enormous song, has a confession to make. "It's my least favourite moment," says West End regular Rachael Wooding.

School's Out for Song and Dance

High School MUSICAL WHERE: Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham.

Opera Producer Leaves On a High Note

With stage impresario Ellen Kent ending her regional opera and ballet tours, there will be a cultural gap to plug for Derby Assembly Rooms after her farewell production this week. Ellen has been taking opera and ballet to parts of the country where other companies fear to tread for 17 years but is on her last season after deciding to move into new ventures.

Chamber Hails Failure of Talks On Hours

Business leaders in Derbyshire are claiming victory after talks over the EU Working Time Directive broke down without agreement. But Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber warned it may not be the end of the matter.

Three Star Rating for Burton Nursing Home

A Nursing home has received three stars after a visit by an environmental health inspector. The inspector from East Staffordshire Borough Council found incorrectly labelled meat in a freezer at Poplars Nursing Home, in Rolleston Road, Burton, .

Derbyshire Teachers' Chance to Travel to India

There is still time for teachers from Derbyshire to sign up for a summer teaching programme in India and Nepal. Travel specialist GapGuru is looking for 30 teachers to travel to the countries as part of its Travelling to Teach scheme.

Hospital's Heartfelt Thanks

A Hospital department for critically ill patients has its own heart ultrasound machine for the first time - thanks to donations from people in Derbyshire. The machine, which cost pounds39,971, was paid for by the British Heart Foundation and charities connected to Derby hospitals.

Advancing in Style

Renault's new Laguna Coupe offers further proof that style remains high on the agenda of the French car maker. The coupe has got to be the most stylish new arrival of the year so far and looks destined to be on the wish list of many.

You've Got to Hand It to Autoglym

The new Perfect Palm from Autoglym is such a simple idea that you wonder why nobody has thought of it before. The Perfect Palm grips fingers and stays put no matter how vigorous are your actions while making cleaning or polishing awkward areas a lot easier.

Garages Poll Is Revealing

Money-conscious motorists are increasingly turning to independent specialist garages. A survey of motorists visiting www.goodgaragescheme.com, which receives more than 40,000 postcode searches a month, revealed drivers of BMWs topped the table of motorists looking for specialist independent garages to look after their vehicles.

Seven-Up Suv with Style

It took Volvo a surprisingly long time to drive a large 4x4 into the market - but it didn't take long for the XC90 to be widely accepted. The high-riding sport utility vehicle quickly became the firm's best-seller around the world and continues to be in pole position six years on from its launch.

Billy's Bitter a Drink to Trust

The Beer HUNTER with Colston Crawford

Stopped in Our Tracks and It Proves Full-Filling Experience

With the spring sunshine burning brightly, the hills were calling your spy, so Secret Service followed the masses into the Peak District in search of scenery, exercise and a sumptuous lunch. With Dovedale as the destination, the scenery was assured but with the Derbyshire tourist honeypot likely to be bursting to the seams with picnickers, Secret Service decided to enjoy a leisurely pub lunch and head for the sparkling waters of the beauty spot after most people had gone home.