Derbyshire Times news bulletin with editor Phil Bramley
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00:00Here's today's Derbyshire Times video bulletin.
00:03A new bar inspired by the famous Chesterfield nightclub,
00:07The Aquarius, has welcomed its first customers.
00:10Aquarius Bar took over the premises
00:12previously occupied by the Hot Blant Pub
00:14at the Batch House on Sheffield Road
00:16and offers a wide selection of drinks,
00:18including draft beers, cider, cascades and cocktails.
00:22But what makes the bar truly unique
00:24is a special memory wall,
00:26which features photos and memorabilia
00:27from yesteryear's Aquarius nights.
00:30Nostalgic visitors can also enjoy a selection of photos,
00:33which were originally displayed in the Aquarius nightclub.
00:36The official launch night,
00:38which is set to take place tonight at 6 p.m.
00:40on Friday, February 7th,
00:42will feature live music,
00:43including popular 70s and 80s songs,
00:46as well as a special performance by Bernie Clifton,
00:48a local legend who started his career
00:50as competent in the Aquarius club in 1972.
00:54The bar has plans for weekly
00:56Rewind the Clock nights on Fridays,
00:58which will see sounds of the Aquarius days all night long,
01:01as well as videos of cabaret acts
01:03that once graced the famous stage.
01:07A community champion is appealing
01:09for Tea Party hosts and drivers
01:11to help make a difference to the lives of lonely
01:13and isolated elderly people.
01:15Tom Oxley is a volunteer Tea Party coordinator
01:19for charity Re-Engage,
01:21which supports senior citizens
01:22who are more than 75 years old.
01:25He said,
01:26we have one driver and there are a few hosts
01:28going through the onboarding process.
01:30We have a list of guests who are ready and waiting.
01:32We just need more volunteers.
01:34To find out more about this story and how you can help,
01:37see the article on the Derbyshire Times website.