Monday 10 December 2001

Santa's Grotto @ The Drop Inn /01

Once again we were asked to host Santa’s grotto for the town of Belper. A full story around this is to be released involving a 6’ tree and rock salt!!

Thursday 20 September 2001

Civic Impact Award

We were nominated and awarded the Belper Civic Impact Award for services to young people and the community of Belper.

Friday 22 June 2001

1st Birthday

The Drop Inn hosted its 1st year birthday celebration, attended by council officials, members of the public, supporters and young people. Barrie Whittaker from Amber Valley Sports and Leisure presented us with a camera.

Tuesday 15 May 2001

First Pool tournament against the Police

The Drop Inn held its first pool tournament against the local police helping to break down barriers. There was much cheating – that was just the police!! We lost 8 – 6. The police provided a shield which they had engraved – they were to keep it for the first year of winning.

Friday 20 April 2001

Rotary donate £500

The Rotary showed support for the centre by making a donation of £500. This is a partnership which will grow over the future.

Monday 12 March 2001

Derbyshire Building Society Donation

Derbyshire Building Society made a donation of £850 to pay the rent for a year.
The Drop Inn became a registered charity. We set up a board of Trustees and with the help of Amber Valley Borough Council wrote our Constitution,

Wednesday 10 January 2001

Little Brother contest

We organised a Little Brother challenge, this consisted of 2 teams, a 12 hour lock in, with team challenges every 2 hours and a vote to evict a member of the opposing team as well as a member of their own team. Points were awarded on behaviour as well as completion of the tasks. The first person was chosen for eviction by both teams for eating all the biscuits. It proved very successful and all enjoyed it. The Mayor Randal Sanders presented a prize to the winner.

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