Tonight in Derby, temperatures may not look extreme on paper, but many residents will be noticing that it feels much colder, with chilly winds, darker evenings and autumn conditions firmly taking hold. Current weather data shows conditions feeling as low as 3°C overnight.



Over September, Derby and the Midlands experienced a relatively warm month, with temperatures across the region running above average for the time of year. The Midlands recorded an average maximum temperature of around 20.3°C during September, with generally drier conditions than normal.

Just a few weeks ago, Derby saw days reaching the low-20s Celsius. Historical records show temperatures around 24°C in early September.



The message is simple:



As autumn settles across the Northern Hemisphere, many households are facing increasing pressure from rising living costs, housing insecurity and the need for warmer clothing.

At Derby.Support, we're exploring how communities, local government, national government, charities, innovators and manufacturers can work together to ensure everyone can access approved, affordable, sustainable coats and winter clothing.

Imagine:

🏠 Andy Burnham has consistently highlighted the importance of supporting people facing homelessness and rough sleeping. That conversation matters everywhere, including Derby. A warm coat alone will not solve homelessness, but warmth, dignity, shelter, employment and community support are all connected parts of the same challenge.

Our Community Developer Team believes the next generation of solutions will come from people who are willing to build, create, design and innovate together.



✅ Wear warm layers.

✅ Check on elderly neighbours, vulnerable people and anyone sleeping rough.

✅ Support local charities and community projects.

✅ Encourage sustainable clothing and repair schemes.

✅ Join the creators, innovators and community builders helping shape better solutions.

The seasons are changing.

The weather is changing.

Our response should change too.

Stay safe, Derby. Stay warm. Nobody should be left out in the cold.

#DerbySupport #Derby #StaySafe #Autumn2026 #WarmthForAll #AffordableCoats #SustainableDesign #CommunityDevelopers #InnovationForGood #AndyBurnham #HomelessnessAwareness #StepUp #BeWarm #NorthernHemisphereAutumn

🇬🇧 WHAT IF 30,000 PEOPLE HELPED FUND WHAT BRITAIN BUILDS NEXT?

TXTWRK Annual 2026: Feedback
📍 Pride Park, Derby

🎟️ 30,000 × £100 tickets
💷 = £3,000,000

Our ambition is to explore how that scale of participation could help create something bigger than an event:

£3m of potential community funding supporting ideas, startups, innovators and communities.

Britain has extraordinary people building things every day.

Founders. Teachers. Engineers. Tradespeople. Designers. Researchers. Students. Creators. Community leaders. Technologists. Manufacturers. Volunteers.

What happens when we start connecting them?

TXTWRK Annual 2026 is about finding out.

💬 FEEDBACK

What should Britain be building?

Which problems should innovators be solving?

Which ideas deserve an opportunity?

What should community funding support?

Who should be on the stage — and who isn’t being heard today?

🙋 VOLUNTEERING

We also want people who want to help us build it.

Not just event professionals.

Students. Businesses. Communities. Creators. Organisers. Educators. Technologists. Retired professionals. First-time volunteers.

People who simply think:

“I could contribute something.”

🏟️ 2026: FEEDBACK
Pride Park, Derby
30,000 ambition

🇬🇧 2027: UNITY
250,000 participation ambition
Communities across Britain

2026 is where we listen.

And Derby is where we start.

TXTWRK.com × TheUKparty.com × Derby.support

👇 What would YOU do with £3 million of community funding?

#UnitedKingdom #TXTWRK #PridePark #Derby #Innovation #Startups #Community

🚀 UK Startup Scene in 2025

• UK startups raised £4.1 billion in H1 2025, cementing Britain’s role as Europe’s top tech hub.

• Investors are buzzing, with AI and green tech startups driving massive funding rounds.

• Tech Nation hails founders revolutionizing AI, fintech, and sustainable innovation.

• Climate-focused startups are surging, securing big investments for eco-friendly solutions.

• Sifted’s data ranks the UK as Europe’s funding leader, outshining competitors.

• Bold founders and fresh ideas keep the UK’s startup ecosystem thriving.


✅ Your 2025 Business Tasks:

• Follow Tech Nation’s Rising Stars competition for emerging talent.

• Pitch your ideas at London Startup Week to connect with investors.

• Apply for Innovate UK grants to fund your innovative projects.

• Network with UK founders on LinkedIn to build valuable connections.

• Watch Dragons’ Den for inspiration and pitching techniques.

• Explore Sifted’s startup data for market insights and trends.

• Try a co-working space trial to collaborate in your local startup hub.

• Join Women of Silicon Roundabout to empower diversity in tech.

• Check Slush Helsinki’s speaker lineup for global startup inspiration.

• Share your founder story online to boost visibility and engagement.

🎯 Upcoming Events (Jul–Dec 2025):

• London Startup Week, UK (October 2025) – A hub for pitches and networking.

• Tech Nation Rising Stars Finals, UK (November 2025) – Showcasing top new talent.

• Entrepreneurs Expo UK, UK (November 2025) – Connecting founders and investors.

• Web Summit, Lisbon (November 2025) – A global tech and startup conference.

• Startup Grind Global, US (September 2025) – Inspiring entrepreneurial growth.

• Slush, Helsinki (November 2025) – A leading global startup event.

• Hong Kong Startup Festival (December 2025) – Celebrating APAC innovation.

• Women of Silicon Roundabout, London (September 2025) – Championing women in tech.

• Innovate UK Showcase, UK (November 2025) – Highlighting funded innovations.

• Future of Funding Summit, Dubai (December 2025) – Exploring global investment trends.

#TXTWRKBusiness #Startups #UKTech #Entrepreneurs #Innovation #Funding #BusinessGrowth #GlobalStartups #PitchNight #PositiveBusiness

To answer all critiques of @TXTWRK, yes there will be changes to our existing platform in development and people will be able to shape that experience through @TXTWRK:Checklists! for the entire future, as cultures develop.

#Work #Smart #Innovation #5MillionNewGBStartups