| On November 20, 2018, The Countess of Wessex made a working visit to Derbyshire. The Countess firstly visited Fairfields School in Northampton to mark its 80th anniversary. Fairfields School is a Community Special School for pupils between the ages of 3 and 11. The Countess later opened a new school - The David Nieper Academy (formerly Mortimer Wilson School) in Alfreton. The Countess also visited the David Nieper fashion house. During the tour, the Countess visited the Sewing Academy to meet with trainees on the course, which teaches traditional dressmaking skills. |
