Words such as unprecedented, pivot, the new normal, recovery and WFH (working from home) have all become words that have formed part of the everyday vocabulary it seems as we navigate our way through these times due to the effects of the coronavirus.

As the UK begins to slowly ease its way out of lockdown over the coming weeks, we wanted to let you know that you are not alone and we at Mainframe are here to support or signpost you to the relevant help that is required.

Below is a round-up of some of the support/useful information that we have come across and thought might be of use.

A Derby based Creative and Digital Marketing agency have scooped not one, but two, awards that recognise the talent and effort of the best web designers, developers and agencies in the world based on their first submission.

Honest Communications turned one in November - a cause for celebration that I’d got to this milestone. The agency’s first birthday was also a good moment to step back and take stock of everything I’ve learned in the first 365 days of running a business.

We are pleased to announce our latest Mainframe venture - CoWorking Wednesday's.

We know that many of our community are lone workers, freelancers, flexible workers or based outside of the city. We wanted to offer a space for our community to get together, work, collaborate and be creative.

Join us for a celebration of Derbyshires local craft talent at our seasonal make & trade event. Pick up some last minute gifts and treats and get into the Christmas spirit.

Open between 11am and 3pm there is plenty of time to brows the stalls then pop to a cinema showing or enjoy lunch and a hot chocolate in the cafe.

Making our world happy is really important, so when creating CRZyBest creations I try my best to look after our planet too.

By Aaron Itzerott

As attractive as the low price and convenience of the big online stores can be, we all know that buying locally and supporting the local economyhas never been more important.