Retired DBT member Stephen Bryan, now paralegal, has returned to offer insights into his own post-force life with a number of tidbits intended to help any current member looking forward to their own life beyond the force. You can read Stephen’s latest piece for the Trust in full here.
Following the news that some breakdown cover providers are introducing new policies restricting access to their services we would like to clarify the DBT’s breakdown cover offer. Some breakdown covers are now stating that there is a mileage restriction on recovery if the vehicle does not have a spare tyre or an inflator kit, or…
Your eyes are not decieving you, we are indeed sharing a body-warming recipe perfect for the winter months. A classic Korean bibimbap. This recipe has is over on our freshly launched ‘Healthy Lifestyles & Wellbeing’ pages which are open to all members right now! This is the perfect recipe to use up leftovers and get…
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%…