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- 1. Telephone:01530813101email:editor@swadlincotetimes.com reception@swadlincotetimes.com advertising@swadlincotetimes.com TIMES POSTBOX PAGE 16 LEISURE TIMES PAGES 19-26 TIMES SPORT PAGES 35-40 Community stalwartsare recognised Friday, October 10, 2014 No. 2784 EST: 1893 PRICE: 51p An edition of the Coalville Times Swadlincote Times COMMUNITY Stalwarts, Eileen Banton and Graham Nutt were presented with the Councils Order of Merit in recognition of their years of community contribution. Councillor Pat Murray, chairman of South Derbyshire District Council and Chief Executive Frank McArdle presented the awards at the full council meeting held at the civic offices in Swadlincote. Cllr Murray, said: "It gave me great pleasure to present both Graham Nutt and Eileen Banton with their Orders of Merit. "The work of Graham in the Magic Attic is fantastic and shows a long history of Swadlincote and South Derbyshire and it is the first port of call for anyone who wishes to find out more about the area. "The Magic Attic is his legacy and will continue long into the future. "Eileen was one of the first peo- ple I met when I came to South Derbyshire and she assisted me in setting up the Neighbourhood Watch for Midway, which is still going strong." Mrs Banton, who is retiring after 36 years with Derbyshire Police, said: "I feel very proud to think that the council wants to honour me for my work in the area. "In my time with the force I worked closely with the council and struck up a great working relation- ship. "I have always had an affinity with South Derbyshire. "I started my service there and finished it there and I could not have planned it any better. Mr Nutt is being honoured for his role in protecting, preserving and presenting the history of the area via his work at the Magic Attic. Since 1987, the historian has overseen work at the site, which houses an archive of photographs, newspapers and artefacts from yes- teryear. Mr Nutt said: I was little sur- prised but very proud to receive the Order of Merit. "I have worked closely with the council over the years and it is a great honour. I am also very proud of the vol- unteers who have supported the Magic Attic from the beginning. "I am incredibly grateful for their support and dedication. MORE than 40 small businesses across Derbyshire and South Derbyshire have been awarded grants of up to 贈75,000 through the Global Derbyshire Small Business Support Programme. Derbyshire Economic Partnership, backed by Derbyshire County Council, secured 贈3m for small busi- nesses from the Government's Regional Growth Fund. Around 贈728,000 has already been awarded to small firms in and around Swadlincote and South Derbyshire to help boost the econo- my and generate jobs. Two businesses in Swadlincote and one in Melbourne have received a combined total of 贈54,059. Councillor Joan Dixon, Derbyshire County Council cabinet member for jobs, economy and transport, said: We know times are tough for small businesses and understand they may think twice about committing the necessary investment to grow. "But the match funding available through this project might just give them the help needed to take the next step towards job creation. So if you run a small business then what are you waiting for? "Your company could be eligible for a grant of up to 贈75,000, so get in touch." Specialist lighting manufacturers Daray and Shepshed Glazing have received 贈20,251 and 贈13,079 respec- tively. MAE Trading, based in Melbourne, has also gained 贈20,729. Gary Musson, chairman of Swadlincote's Chamber of Trade, is delighted with the news. He said: "Any support beit finan- cial, advisory or other, is much need- ed for all businesses and obviously I am very pleased that they are going to businesses in Swadlincote and South Derbyshire. "We are holding our own (in Swadlincote and South Derbyshire) but it is still a difficult trading envi- ronment and anything that helps businesses stand fast or even grow is very much appreciated." Richard Horsley, Chairman of the Derbyshire Economic Partnership, said: The aim is to champion the needs of business, promote growth across our great county and ensure all the key movers and shakers in Derbyshire are focused on delivering jobs and prosperity. "Global Derbyshire demonstrates our commitment to this aim but the funding is time limited. I would urge all businesses with eligible projects to contact us." For more information visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/globalderbys hire, email: globalder- byshire@derbyshire.gov.uk or tele- phone: 01629 539325 or 01629 538245. 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