Hi all. My pet pigeon Spoon went missing on Sunday morning after a camping trip in Ashbourne, Derbyshire and she flew away there as we were packing up to come home. We had to come home hoping she would’ve found her way back to Crosby Liverpool where we live but there is no sign of her. She was raised by us from a baby so she has no survival skills. Please call the number on her leg tag if you find her we will pay a reward and we just really really want her home safe she is very loved and we are worried sick. She’s a blue check and has 1 pure white feather on her right wing and has a pink leg ring with her name and my phone number.
She likes to land on heads and her favourite food is sunflower seeds. She’s very friendly.
Please also if anyone can share in any groups they’re in that may be helpful or if you can let me know of groups around the area to join so that I can post in them.
Give me a message if you have any info that could help find her!
Instagram & TikTok: @smidgeonofpigeon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BLGrq9k1n/?mibextid=wwXIfr
I just really want to find her 💔
Thanks,
Sophie

Hi, I’m looking for advice about a private rented student HMO in Derby.

I recently moved into a room in a shared house and noticed a strong urine-like smell coming from the bedroom carpet almost immediately after moving in. I reported it to the landlord/letting agent, along with some other condition issues in the room.

The landlord arranged carpet shampooing, which improved some of the visible issues, but the urine smell remained (it was actually made worse from the liquid reactivating the urine!). They then arranged an enzyme treatment and said it would need time to work before being vacuumed. However, after the waiting period, the smell is still very noticeable (the urine likely seeped below the carpet).

The odour has been affecting my ability to use the room normally:

• I am struggling to sleep unless I keep the window open.
• I avoid eating in the room.
• I have cancelled having friends over because of the smell.
• Clothes left near the floor can pick up the smell.
• I have experienced chest irritation and discomfort while in the room, which improves when I leave.

The landlord seemed irritated and said they cannot smell it themselves, but it is very obvious to me. I understand smell sensitivity varies, but it is strong enough that it is affecting my day-to-day life.

I have tried giving the landlord the opportunity to resolve it, but I am concerned that repeated cleaning attempts are not fixing the underlying issue (it has been going on for over 2 weeks)

I’m considering contacting the council’s private housing/environmental health team and have also sought housing advice.

I would appreciate advice from anyone who has experienced something similar:

1. Would the council consider this worth reporting if the main issue is persistent odour/possible contamination?
2. Is there anything else I should ask the landlord to do before escalating?
3. Could this potentially be grounds to negotiate leaving the tenancy early?

Hi all,

I am home from university for the summer and would love to get fitter during this time. Cycling has caught my eye, especially gravel bikes. I was wondering if anyone was selling/getting rid of their gravel bikes? I am a large/ frame size 56. Thank you.

So we have purchased the tickets that allow the slightly better camping, however family members are in the campervan area.

Does anyone know if we're allowed to visit them at this site? Would be nice to pinch some cooked breakfasts from them during our time at the festival.

TIA! 😄

Hi, i moved to derby recently and i find it quiet dead and don’t know what activities or clubs to join I like playing badminton but haven’t played after my injury but i m back at it and i wanna be more active but hardly finding anything to do . any suggestions?

Just thought I'd put this out there in case anyone is looking for a new opportunity or knows someone who might be.

I work as a Partnership Manager for an education recruitment agency, and I'm currently looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant to support a school in DE56, Derbyshire, starting this September.

An Enhanced DBS (the Update Service) is needed, and any previous SEN experience would be a real bonus.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, or if you know someone who would be a good fit, feel free to drop me a message. I'd be happy to have a chat and share a few more details.

Thanks so much, and I'd really appreciate any shares!

It has been over 10 months now since he went missing.
Missing from Allenton, Derby (DE24 8EZ).

We will not stop looking for him.

Somebody has to know something, to have seen a glimpse of him somewhere. He has to be SOMEWHERE. 😭 If you think you've seen him, please contact us, and take a photo or a video if you can.

To everyone who has messaged, called, shared his photo, and sent us photos of cats that you think may be him, thank you so much for thinking of him and us. Please continue to share his post far and wide, and make sure his sweet face keeps getting noticed and remembered. All it takes is ONE person to have some information to help get him home.

He is neutered.
He is microchipped.
He is loved.

Thank you 💕

Just curious what the people on here have to say- particularly for younger people early 20’s. Would you recommend Derby if you had a job here or would you recommend living in Nottingham and commuting? Also if anyone does commute either way how is this? Also any nice areas or areas to avoid ? TIA

Looking to go out to eat for my birthday this Friday and would like recommendations on good restaurants.
My boyfriend and I have lived in derby for 8 years this year and I feel like good, reasonably priced restaurants are few and far between. Everything’s either disappeared, changed or doesn’t exist. I’m always on the lookout for a good, authentic Italian or Greek restaurants but feel the city centre has none to offer. Used to love a good steakhouse (the forge, carnivore- both now gone) and I looked at Emily’s steakhouse menu but at £40 a steak by the time you include the price of a sauce it’s a stretch.

So any recommendations welcome! Can also drive to restaurants outside of the city centre.

I’m looking at some apartments in Derby shortly, potentially moving from down South (Oxfordshire).

What is the city like? Its a broad question i’m aware but just generally.

For context, i’m a single male, aged 31 and I work remotely or on any one of my projects which could be based anywhere in the UK.

My work has an office around Derby hence the potential move.

My hobbies include hiking, gym, live music, the odd pub quiz.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Unless I’ve missed something what’s up with the church bells!! They’ve been on all day (new to area!!)

I have never been to Derby but i really really would love to hear other people’s thoughts on Derby? To me Derby looks awesome.

Speculative post but I work at a non-profit organisation that has two laser engravers

These are pretty spectacular devices that can produce really stunning creations but are by no means cheap

What I'm interested in knowing is if there is a computer-literate artist - cos this IS an artist's tool above all else - who would benefit from access to the device, free of charge, for their own education, growth etc

If it proves helpful, all I'd be looking for in return, for ongoing access to the machine, is fulfilling various requests we have from other charities for customised batched items, for example place mats printed on slate or personalised kitchen woodwork (we make the woodwork here)

If this sounds even vaguely coherent or preferably of interest feel free to drop me a DM

Dear people of Derby.

Where can I watch the football match with my 13 years son, in a place appropriate for his age and with no smoking.

We watched previous matches at home, but I like him to watch it in a more lively atmosphere, 

We are new to the UK, so I like him to have an experience of the culture heee 

Thanks

Where in Derby is dog friendly that will be showing the F1? Or usually shows the F1 - either outside or inside and if they did a Sunday roast even better

So, the Assembly Rooms could FINALLY be getting knocked down and replaced https://stuckinthemiddle.co.uk/derby-assembly-rooms-demolition-approved/

Hi everyone!

My friend is playing a gig at Dubrek Studios on the 31st, thought id post it here in case anyone is interested!

Ive seen a few posts lately from people looking for more community events so, two birds with one stone! :)

hi, i'm in and out of derby but i'd love to make some friends to hang out with because adulthood gets so lonely and so stressful. i'm 19 so i'd like the group chat to be from ages 18-22, maybe 23/24 if people are okay with that too.

i've always found it best to make a group chat and start from there so if anyone is interested, dm me your instagram! and i'll make it when there's enough people

+ even if you're in surrounding areas, that works too :)

Large spare bedroom available to rent on the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire border, in Pinxton NG16, a few minutes away from Junction 28 on the M1.
Would prefer short-term (2-6 months) but open to longer arrangements.
Single applicants or couples only, no families. Any gender or age. No pets and non smokers only.
DM for further details.

Can anyone recommend decent training rooms in Derby or it's suburbs/outskirts?

I’m looking for somewhere suitable for a one-day classroom course

Main requirements:

• Parking on site, or easy on-street parking nearby
• Outside the main centre/commercial zones
• Room for up to 10 people
• Tables/chairs, screen/projector if possible
• Tea/coffee/lunch options would be a bonus, like an onsite cafe - doesn't have to be a buffet

Hotels/conference centres don't usually work for us because they want minimum numbers for buffets/day delegate rate. Elsewhere we use sports clubs, golf clubs, business centres etc., was previously using a venue in Shardlow but it's not ideal/no aircon. I’ve found a few options online, but local knowledge is usually much better than Google for this sort of thing.

Any recommendations appreciated.

Hi, I am 25M, I have been growing my hair out over the last couple of years so it's my first time with long hair. It needs to be tidied up with some layers, so I am looking for a unisex salon in Derby (or Nottingham).

I have only ever been to barbers in the past, so I would also appreciate some salon etiquette advice (no matter how simple).