The course is also available and proven beneficial for carers of someone living with a long term condition.  The course is designed to help participants cope with their health condition and improve their quality of life.

LWLTC is a free 6-week course that can help a person to take more control of their health by learning new skills and strategies to manage their condition on a daily basis. The course focuses on what a person can do, rather than what they can’t.  Each session is one day a week and lasts two and a half hours. Refreshments are provided.

Topics covered include:

• Dealing with symptoms like pain and tiredness
• Coping with depression or feeling low
• Relaxation techniques
• Physical activity
• Healthy eating
• Communicating with family, friends and health professionals
• Planning for the future
• Setting realistic goals and pacing yourself

The course is run by two trained tutors who themselves live with long-term conditions. They can give practical advice based on their own life experiences.

www.citizensadvicesouthderbyshireandcity.org/living-with-long-term-health-conditions

The training covers webcam sex tourism, online grooming, sexting, sexual bullying and harassment online and so-called ‘revenge porn’. 

There are still limited places on this course in Manchester on 10 October at £126 + VAT.

safeandsoundgroup.org.uk/course/exploring-responding-to-digital-sexual-violence/

The event,is staged by COLOURS on Thursday 21 September 7 for 7.30pm. Ladies will be able to 'try before they buy' the new range of clothes, which are all by well known High Street names.

Tickets cost £7 and the counterfoil is also a free raffle ticket.

sigbi.org/buxton-and-district/

Are you 16 - 30?  Looking for work?  Meet new people and learn new skills as well as gaining work experience. We’ll also help you with your CV.  Not only will it boost your confidence and employability, but you’ll also have the chance to benefit from the support of one our mentors to help you uncover your next steps. 

30 October – 8 December 2017, Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Taster Day 13 October 2017

* All training provided and a guaranteed interview for entry level jobs at the end of the programme

*  Travel expenses paid on programme

*  Doesn't affect your benefits

*  Boost employability skills and gain a nationally recognised care certificate

*  Up to 6 months mentoring support

www.princes-trust.org.uk
E mail rosemary.reeschilds@princes-trust.org.uk
Call or Text  to 07436 797253
Call for free on 0800 842 842

FareShare Foodcloud connects your charity or community group to a local Tesco store so that you can access the surplus food they have left at the end of each day, for free! FareShare FoodCloud is designed to be as simple as possible for you so works via text message. On an allocated evening of the week, Tesco will let you know what surplus food is available. All you then need to do is text back to confirm you’d like the food and Tesco will get it ready for you to collect. 

More...

www.charityfilmawards.com

Closes on 30 Sep

More information...

www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk

The Derbyshire Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse Service will be holding their AGM on Thursday 28 September  12.00pm - 2.00pm, at St Thomas Church in Brampton, Chesterfield. Lunch will be provided.

For more information please contact brittany.liszka@ddvsas.org.uk

Guest Speaker – Sarah Stainthorpe from Foundation Derbyshire.  She will give a brief talk about Foundation Derbyshire and the grants available at the moment. There will be an opportunity, after the AGM, to speak to both Sarah and Liz Fletcher about the suitability of the grants available for your group.  

If you are interested in attending our AGM contact Jackie jackie@highpeakcvs.org.uk 

Aims of the Training:

• To gain a greater understanding of different Eating Disorder types, including signs, symptoms and possible causes
• To gain a greater understanding of what recovery means with regards to Eating Disorders
• To gain an insight into support tools used with Eating Disorder clients

Training is delivered at the main office in Derby City Centre. All First Steps training courses are delivered by expert trainers specialising in eating disorder management. Training is ideal for qualified counsellors and therapists. First Steps Derbyshire can also provide support materials in formats to suit all forms of learning styles.

Confirmed dates for 2017 are: 30 September and 25 November (First Steps Volunteers only)

Workshops will run from 10.00am-4.00pm with time allowed for coffee breaks and lunch [not included] and cost £99 per person

For more information or to book a place on a workshop please contact Natalie at First Steps, natalie@firststepsderbyshire.co.uk, visit the website www.firststepsderbyshire.co.uk or contact First Steps on 01332 367571.

• Preventing Suicide
• Funding
• Events
• Resources
• News

www.derby.anglican.org/en/publications/find-newsletter.html

• Class 1 ..... Best any variety puppy (under 12 months)
• Class 2 ..... Best any variety dog (1 – 6 years old)
• Class 3a ... Best veteran dog (7  - 10years)
• Class 3b ... Best vintage dog (11+ years)
• Class 4 ..... Most obedient dog any age              
• Class 5 ..... Dog with the waggiest tail
• Class 6 ..... Scruffiest Pooch
• Class 7 ..... Best dressed Pooch – Fancy Dress
• Class 8 ..... Dog that looks most like its owner 
• Class 9 ..... Dog judge would most like to take home.   Free
• Class 10 ... Best in Show (open to all class winners) Free

Rosettes for 1st – 3rd placings.

To Enter – see Susanne at Info tent on field by 2.30pm at the latest.  You will be given a number and a list of the classes you have entered.  Children under 11 to be accompanied by adult (over 18).  Show to start at 4pm (approx) and will be announced over PA.  Poo bags/bin and water bowls provided.  Entry at owner’s risk. 

Please return all entrant numbers to judge/steward.  Contact 01663 744764

Tony Webster (Jim Broadbent), divorced and retired, leads a reclusive and relatively quiet life. One day, he learns that the mother of his university girlfriend, Veronica (Freya Mavor), left in her will a diary kept by his best friend who dated Veronica after she and Tony parted ways. Tony’s quest to recover the diary, now in the possession of an older but equally as mysterious Veronica (Charlotte Rampling), forces him to revisit his flawed recollections of his friends and of his younger self. As he digs deeper into his past, it all starts to come back; the first love, the broken heart, the deceit, the regrets, the guilt... Can Tony bear to face the truth and take responsibility for the devastating consequences of actions he took so long ago?

Afternoon Matinee - doors open at 2pm; Film Run including prefilm items from 2.30pm.  Interval with hot drinks, ice creams fresh fruit and confectionery sales.  Suggested admission contribution £2 per adult 

Evening Showing - doors open at 7pm.  Pre-film Item 7.30pm, Main film approx 8pm. Interval with hot drinks, ice creams, chocolate, fresh fruit etc.  Suggested Entrance contribution £3.00 adult £2.50 concessions.  Bar open throughout in the evening. 

Hearing Loop area.   Full accessible areas and toilets.  Tel : 01663 744764

furnessclub.co.uk/Furness-Films.html

If you'd like to get online, set up an email address or type a letter, we can help on our computers.  If you have a laptop or tablet you would like some help with bring it along!  And all over a nice cuppa too!

This is a free and informal event. For more information ask at the library or call 01629 533195

Wonders of the Peak − a journey through time and place − houses the museum's collection of 1,200 Peak District artefacts collected over 125 years. The Wonders of the Peak website  allows people to explore the collection digitally while visiting the Peak District, or from the comfort of their own home, or the library, using their smartphone, tablet or computer.

More than 75 volunteers were instrumental in the project. Their contribution included testing the digital content, collecting oral histories, laying out new displays and conserving and documenting artefacts.

The Aviva Community Fund offers you the chance to get funding from £1,000 up to £25,000 for an important cause in your community.

All you have to do is enter a project for your community organisation – even if you took part previously – and tell us what a difference these much-needed funds could make.

www.aviva.co.uk/good-thinking/community-fund/

They also want to go out on sensory stimulating local trips to enhance social inclusion, challenge perceived limitations and raise confidence and independence.  

Voting is open in Tesco stores throughout September and October. Customers will cast their vote using a token given to them at the check-out in store each time they shop at Glossop, Hyde, Stalybridge, Denton, Hattersley, Ashton, Hadfield.. 

Funding is available to community groups and charities looking to fund local projects that bring benefits to communities. Anyone can nominate a project and organisations can apply online. To find out more visit www.tesco.com/bagsofhelp

The information and data gathered from this survey will, in turn, inform the commissioning of services to support those affected by hate crime and allow Derbyshire Police to do what they can to encourage people to report hate crime.

www.derbyshire-pcc.gov.uk/HateCrime

DCC website

We should be advancing and making sure everyone has equal opportunities to be independent. This would not only benefit those who need extra support but families with pushchairs and those reliant on other forms of help like a walking frame.

It should be easy for everyone to get around, no matter who you are!  Please sign and support this petition to create wheelchair friendly routes available on Google Maps.  

www.change.org/p/google-maps-create-wheelchair-friendly-routes

Chris made a significant contribution to local groups within the High Peak including High Peak CVS. Chris had the unique ability to get to the nub of an issue, cut through to what is important and succinctly lay out the way forward. He was always dedicated, responsive, supportive and jovial. When he passed away, the High Peak voluntary sector lost one of its strongest advocates and supporters.

Through this award, High Peak CVS wants to celebrate and commemorate not only Chris’s contribution, but also his insight into the potential of voluntary activity for personal and community growth.  

The award will offer local groups the opportunity to raise their profile and gain recognition for the work they do. Our key assessment criteria will be around acknowledging your achievements and progress. Examples of the types of changes we are looking for maybe around revitalising your group, attracting new members, attracting new funding, developing a new project and or making a significant impact in your local community.  

Please note well will give priority to voluntary led community groups making a local impact with limited resources. 

You can apply on behalf of your group, you can be nominated by or nominate another group. A small panel will make the decision. 

High Peak CVS will present the Award, a commemorative plaque, framed certificate and cheque for £100 for the group, at its Annual General Meeting in October. The Award is open to all groups, however small or large, newly formed or long established and we encourage everyone to apply.  There is a simple application form which groups are asked to complete and return to: Jackie Donnelly, High Peak CVS, Dunbar House, 105 Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak SK23 7HX 

Email:  jackie@highpeakcvs.org.uk Tel: 01663 736436

Closing date for applications is Friday 20 October 2017

This opportunity is available and suitable to anyone in receipt of state benefits, over 19 who has either UK or European Citizenship, but is also open to citizens outside the UK and Europe with Home Office Documentation. 

Attendees could also be reimbursed for travel up to £15 a week and food can be included. Local transport may be available within a 10 mile radius of the farm. General support is included at the Farm and 1:1 care is also available provided by the Community Care Farm’s fully qualified and trained staff team or clients can bring along their own support if they wish to do so. 

Attendees will also gain vocational accredited training in maths, English and there are opportunities to do further accredited and recognised training in woodwork ,health and safety and animal care. This fantastic opportunity will not have an impact on any benefit claims and is a great chance to come mix with peers, have lots of fun and gain qualifications, ALL for FREE.

chesterfieldcommunitycarefarm.co.uk

12 September  -  Working with High Risk Drinkers

19 September  -  Alcohol Awareness and Brief  Interventions.

26 September  -  Working with Families Affected by Substance Misuse

10 October       -  Substance Misuse and Brief Interventions 

17 October       -  Alcohol Awareness and Brief Interventions 

These courses are FREE to people working with individuals and communities in Derbyshire and are based In Chesterfield - Derbyshire Alcohol Advice Service, First Floor, Dents Chambers, 81 New Square.

Tel: 01246 206514    Email: training@daas.uk.com

To book.visit www.alcohol-advice.co.uk/training/

It is a great place to spend a couple of hours helping keep a much needed local facility PO, shop and cafe open in the village. At times they struggle with staffing due to holidays, family commitments, hospital appointments etc, and need a few people they can call on in times of need, maybe just for an isolated shifts or even half a shift.  The shop is open on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 1.30 - 4.30pm.

Contact susanne.lomas@gmail.com if you are interested.

Their role would be to facilitate communication, to ensure that the interview procedure is conducted fairly, that the vulnerable person understands what is happening at the police station, and that their rights are met. They would NOT be providing legal advice.

Volunteers would have a choice of attending St. Mary's Wharf, Chesterfield and Buxton Police Stations to perform this role.

If you would like to know more about this interesting volunteering opportunity contact Debbie Washington on 07483 973675 

www.charityfilmawards.com

The conference is aimed at anyone with an interest in health and greenspace, those working in local authorities, CCGs, primary care, social care, NHS providers, the voluntary sector, health development workers, children’s services, schools, outdoor educators, planners, etc

Flyer

The project is :

• Developing a cycle tourism toolkit for businesses
• Developing a local Cyclists Welcome accreditation
• Launching a £150k small grants scheme to enable businesses to offer good quality experiences
• Delivering workshops and events to enable businesses to understand the cycling market and to maximise benefits 
• Promoting cycle loops and itineraries for residents and visitors around the four cluster areas 

So if you are a local business with less than 250 employees who could be interested in applying for a grant to boost your business please contact Carol Parsons, Pedal Peak Business Officer carol.parsons@peakdistrict.gov.uk 01629 816297

6 week course Thursday's 14, 21, 28 September, 5, 12, 19 October 2017 10.00 - 12.00 at Amber Trust, 1a hardwick Mount, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6PP

Contact Tracy Litchfield on 01773 742051 or email Tracy.litchfield@ambertrust.co.uk

NCVO’s Know How Non Profit website has a helpful list of the policies and procedures that you need, or should consider having.

knowhownonprofit.org/people/employment-law-and-hr/law-and-hr-basics/policies

These include a Small Charities Counter Fraud Checklist and a Small Charities Guide to Preventing Fraud.

A good proactive approach is putting in place the right counter-fraud measures to minimise the risk of fraud occurring in the first place.

smallcharityfinance.org.uk/resources/

Every organisation that processes personal data must be compliant with the new GDPR and this includes charities and voluntary organisations.

Getting to grips with GDPR can be daunting and it can be difficult to know where to start so NCVO has written a 12 point plan for voluntary organisations and charities, adapted from the Information Commissioners Officer guidance.  

knowhownonprofit.org/how-to/how-to-prepare-for-gdpr-and-data-protection-reform 

They want you to read this and give your views and comments on what is in it. You can do this online at

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/have_your_say/

Hear about Healthwatch Derbyshire work with people who have learning disabilities, their family carers and professionals.

RSVP by 22 Sep to Tel: 01773 880786, Email: tammi@healthwatchderbyshire.co.uk

Break down the barriers and stigma surrounding mental health!  Express how you feel, your experiences and how you feel you have been treated.

Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 entries at a presentation event at the Swadlincote Hub on Thursday 17 August from 10 - 1pm

Closing date for entry is 3pm on Thursday 10 August 17

Post entries to P3, 12 Hill Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 8HL or Email: lucy.mole@p3charity.org

The latest issue of the Institute of Mental Health newsletter is out now on their  website at www.institutemh.org.uk/images/IMH_newsletter_Aug_2017_v1.0.pdf

Celebrations kick off with an Inaugural football match at 10.30am. Furness Vets v Whaley Vets!

Then from 12 noon enjoy

• Live Music with popular local bands
• BBQ, Tea Stall and Bar
• Dog Show from 4pm
• Children’s entertainment including

Fairground rides, face painting, Mr Bubbles, Mosaic trail, organised games and, not least, a beautiful yurt where they can explore their creativity

The field is now drained, and landscaped with paths, flowerbeds, picnic tables, outdoor gym equipment, and a wild-flower meadow.

It was created in 2002 to celebrate the anniversary of The Queen's coronation. It is the MBE for volunteer groups.

qavs.direct.gov.uk

Afternoon Matinee and Evening. Doors open 2pm for 2.30pm programme and 7.00 pm for 7.30pm programme

• August 18 – Time of their lives
• September 15 – The Sense of an Ending
• October 20 – Their Finest
• November 17 – Churchill
• December 15 – My Cousin Rachel

Refreshments Interval, Accessible toilets, hearing loop. Everyone welcome. No entrance charge, but suggested donation of £3.00 or £2.50 for concessions to help towards future funding of the project.

furnessclub.co.uk/Furness-Films.html

Home Start High Peak is delighted that BBC Children in Need has awarded a grant of £98,642 over 3 years. This grant will fund the FRED Project and will help make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people here in the High Peak.

Home Start High Peak are looking for:

• New Trustees, who will help guide and contribute to leadership and direction of the charity.
• An Administrator to support the busy charity office in Buxton.
• New family support volunteers to join the team of volunteers.

Contact Anthea Murfin Lone coordinator:  Telephone: 01298 72777, Mobile: 07971957668.

www.homestarthighpeak.org.uk

• Casablanca, Monday 4 September 2017
• Carousel, Monday 30 October 2017
• White Christmas, Monday 18 December 2017

matineederbyshire.org.uk/towns/buxton/

They have a wide range of volunteer opportunities currently available at Blythe House and in two of their four charity shops in New Mills and Buxton.  If you can spare a morning or afternoon to help at the hospice they are particularly looking for extra help in the following areas:

• Serving light refreshments to patient,  staff and volunteers 
• Assisting in the creative art group to help patients enjoy all types of craft and painting mediums
• Drivers to bring patients to the hospice in the morning and to take them home again mid-afternoon.

To enquire about these or any other volunteer opportunities contact 01298 815388 and ask for Nicki or email  info@blythehouse.co.uk

www.blythehousehospice.org.uk/careers/volunteering-vacancies.php

1) Families Fund – This item includes some key points about this new Sport England fund, including a summary of the assessment criteria.  

2) Co-op Funding for Good Causes – This fund is open to CASCs, charities and scouts or guides groups.  Members vote for projects to have a share of the funding. The deadline for applications is 8 August 2017.

3) Central England Co-op Fund – next deadline 28 July 2017.  Not to be confused with the fund detailed above, although this is another membership scheme, with grants up to £5K available.  There are Central England Co-ops right across the county 

4) EON’s Energising Communities Fund – This fund can support energy efficiency projects which can include appliances and insulation.  Grants from £50 up to £2,000 are available.  The deadline is Monday 7 August.

All the news items above are detailed in the attached word document if you have difficulties opening up the content of this email.

For further details - www.derbyshiresport.co.uk/funding-news

The shop is open Tuesday to Friday 10am - 4.30pm and Saturday 10am - 4pm, selling good quality furniture and furniture that has been made or restored in their workshop. 

You can donate any unwanted furniture in good condition, which can be collected from your home. Upholstered furniture must comply with fire regulations.  Electrical goods in good working order are also accepted, but not washing machines, tumble driers, cookers or dishwashers.

www.glossopdalefurnitureproject.co.uk

25 July 9.30-4pm – Substance Misuse.
8 August 9.30-4pm – Alcohol Awareness and Brief Interventions.
22 August 9.30-4pm – Substance Misuse.

Both these courses are FREE to people working with individuals and communities in Derbyshire and are based In Chesterfield - Derbyshire Alcohol Advice Service, First Floor, Dents Chambers, 81 New Square.

Tel: 01246 206514    Email: training@daas.uk.com

To book.visit www.alcohol-advice.co.uk/training/

As Small Charities Week focuses attention on the excellent work of small charities, CFG launches its Counter Fraud Campaign and has produced a free guide and checklist for you to protect your charity and it's assets from fraud.

The Small Charities Guide to Preventing Fraud will help small charities to outline the steps you need to take to protect yourselves against fraud, highlight what tell-tale signs to look out for, know what to do once you have detected fraud and where to report the fraud to. 

To compliment The Small Charities Guide to Preventing Fraud, CFG has also produced a Counter Fraud Checklist. This checklist is designed to help charities to establish or strengthen their counter-fraud policy. The checklist asks ten essential questions that all charities should be thinking about when working to tackle fraud.

They are looking for supporters to join their supporters group. On the supporters group, they will post what they are looking for support with, so you can choose what you want to support. 

Supporters group link: www.facebook.com/groups/285715645234691/ 

Website: www.lifeyouchoose.org 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/lifeyouchoose/  

Email: lifeyouchoose@hotmail.com

This is the biggest moorland conservation project in Europe (they're the ones with helicopters delivering lime and seeds to the uplands), and has an amazing impact  on the health of the local peat blanket.

Entitled 'Carbon, Climate, Water and Wildlife - the Scientific Work to combat the Catastrophe of Bare Peat', the talk will provide illustrations of the vital importance of our local peat bogs - which store the bulk of the UK's land-based carbon - and whose steady degradation over 200 years has meant increased carbon emissions, reduced water retention, increased risk of flooding, and diminished wildlife. This is all being reversed by this inspirational project.

www.northderbyshireccg.nhs.uk/

After you have completed your distance they will send you a lovely shiny medal to say a big well done!   £6 entry fee.

How will you complete your distance?  For more information contact the fundraising team on 01298 815388 or email fundraising@blythehouse.co.uk.

Himalayan Balsam is an imported annual plant that grows and spreads rapidly, overwhelming native plants and establishing a monoculture. Biological diversity declines, and when the plant dies back in winter the bare soil is liable to erosion, particularly on riverbanks. 

The plant is easy to identify and pull up, and there has been a noticeable impact where it has been tackled over the last 4 years or so in New Mills at Mousley bottom nature reserve, The Torrs park, and the area of land known as the Picker..

Transition New Mills are keen to identify groups who could help in this task, and also get benefits for themselves.  The activity is great light-moderate exercise, and gets people in and amongst nature. 

Transition New Mills can look to arrange suitable events for your group, and have arranged public liability insurance for their events, which have been risk assessed, and led by a knowledgeable leader with a first aid kit on hand. They would choose appropriate lower risk sites to tackle if appropriate with some groups. 

Contact transition.newmills@gmail.com for more information.

transitionnewmills.org

Funded by the Henry Smith Charity, grants can cover up to two-thirds of the cost of a holiday or trip lasting one to seven days. To be eligible in this round, trips must be taken before the end of August 2017. Deadline 21 July.

www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk

This is funding from Derbyshire County Council Public Health.

There are two opportunities to apply: in July and November 2017. 

First deadline is July 14 2017

Who can apply to this fund? - Small to medium High Peak organisations with an annual turnover of £50,000 or less.

You can apply for a maximum of £2,000 for any voluntary and community project that addresses the ‘5 ways to wellbeing’; particularly for people with a higher risk of experiencing mental health and wellbeing problems.

To get your application form and full criteria email: jackie@highpeakcvs.org.uk or telephone: 01663 735350 or download:

5 Ways to Wellbeing Information Guide

5 Ways to Wellbeing Application Form

Public Health have published two reports which look at the scale and nature of alcohol hospital admissions, self-harm amongst children and young people in Derbyshire.

This report looks at hospital admissions as a result of self-harm for 10-24 year olds living in Derbyshire.

This report looks at alcohol specific hospital admissions amongst children under 18 years old living in Derbyshire. 

People receiving the service are supported by an enablement worker, who will help them to develop confidence in daily living tasks, such as shopping, travelling, cooking, cleaning and managing their finances. People may also be supported to join education or training classes, to find suitable paid or voluntary employment or to join community social groups.

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The events will take place in Swadlincote, Burton-on-Trent and Chesterfield and will give people the opportunity to have a chat with our adult care staff and have any questions answered.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk

firststepsderbyshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Newsletter-June-2017.pdf

Training sessions are taking place in:

• Long Eaton on Wednesday 5 July
• Bakewell on Tuesday 11 July
• Bolsover on Wednesday 12 July
• Ripley on Wednesday 19 July. 

Further sessions will run throughout 2017.

There are three sessions throughout the day:

•  Dementia Friends Information Session (9.30 to 10.15am) – learn more about dementia and how you can help to create dementia friendly communities

•  Befriending Champions training session (10.30am to 1pm)– find out what it is to be a Befriending Champion, the skills needed and how to carry out the role

•  Microgrant funding information/workshop session (1.30 to 3.15pm) – support to develop project ideas that reduce isolation and loneliness in Derbyshire, how to apply for the microgrant, and help to access other sources of local funding

The day runs from 9.30am to 3.15pm. People can attend one, two or all three sessions. Lunch is provided.

To attend the training or for more information please contact Richard Murrell, Derbyshire Befriending Champion Co-ordinator, on 01283 219761 or email champions@sdcvs.org.uk.

SGP View from the Peak 39 Summer 2017

Contents:

• Community Organising Green Space (COGS) Furness Vale
• Friends of Conduit Street Playing Fields
• Buxton and Beyond Macular Support
• Share memories of Whaley Bridge
• Glossop Men’s Gang
• High Peak Single Parent Network
• 5 ways to wellbeing small grants scheme
• Good mental health in Glossop

Popular orchestral arrangements including theme tunes from Star Trek, Pirates of the Caribbean, Super Mario Brothers, Apollo 13 and much more...

Young musicians perform this orchestral concert in one of UK’s biggest caves. Helping tackle homelessness - supporting work with rough sleepers in Sheffield.

Tickets from www.peakcavern.co.uk or at the door. Seated: £5 adults / £3 concessions.  Standing: £3 adults / £1 concessions

For information call 0115 947 6202 or visit www.nottinghammusichub.org.uk

They help people throughout Derbyshire to maintain their accommodation, and in other aspects of daily life, including budgeting, improving daily living skills, accessing specialist services, and developing supportive local networks.

For those with their own accommodation, they can offer support to remain living well in their own homes via our Hub sessions in Buxton and Glossop.  Telephone 01298 214379 to make an appointment.

www.idecidederbyshire.org

In recent years the four Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and Derbyshire County Council (DCC) have provided financial support to a number of organisations that provide services in the community.  The CCG's and DCC have been jointly reviewing grant funded arrangements for mental health over the past year.

As part of the continuing review of mental health voluntary sector funding, the CCGs and DCC would like to hear your views on proposals to make changes to the Rethink Focusline service.  The consultation will be open for six weeks, starting Wednesday 14 June and during this time you will be able to give your views via an online survey or by coming along to one of two events where you can hear about the proposed changes and have the opportunity to ask questions and tell commissioners what you think. The events will be held on Thursday 13 July at the Function Room, Winding Wheel, Chesterfield S41 7SA and Wednesday 19 July at Ripley Leisure Centre, Derby Road, Ripley DE5 3HR.  To book a place contact NDVA on 01246 555908 or by email at info@ndva.org.uk. 

You can complete the online survey at www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Focusline

Please read the related Focusline Consultation document which contains more details about the proposals before completing the survey.

The consultation period will end on 26 July 2017, following which a report using the information gathered during the consultation will be prepared to enable CCG Governing Bodies and DCC Cabinet to make an informed decision about the Rethink Focusline funding.

High Peak Nightstop is appealing to all its friends, supporters and service users to vote online to help them receive a £25,000 Community Award from the Freemasons.

As part of Freemasonry’s 300th anniversary celebrations, the Masonic Charitable Foundation is distributing three million pounds to 300 charities across the country, and High Peak Nightstop is one of those selected.

Each of the nominated charities will receive a grant, but the public vote will determine how much they receive, ranging from £4,000 to £25,000. Those who want to vote should visit the MCF website www.mcf.org.uk/vote select the Derbyshire page and vote for the charity of their choice. The voting period is from Monday 12 June until Monday 31 July.

mcf.org.uk/vote

Inviting the people of Glossop and surrounding areas to share ideas about how we can help the people of Glossop with their mental health.

10.0am Registration and Welcome.  Coffee/ tea.
10.05am  An Introduction to Diabetes
11.10am  Diagnostic Dogs
12 noon Discussion
12.30pm Lunch
1.30pm  Wellbeing, Volunteering, Caring
2.0pm   Mental Health In Diabetes
3.0pm Coffee/tea
3.15pm Genetics of Diabetes
4.0pm Plenary session and overview
4.20pm Presentation of certificates
4.30pm Close

If you require any further information, phone 10298 871644 between 9am and 6pm or email sooby@rocketmail.com

This is funding from Derbyshire County Council Public Health.

There are two opportunities to apply: in July and November 2017. 

First deadline is July 14 2017

Who can apply to this fund?

Small to medium organisations with an annual turnover of £50,000 or less.

You can apply for a maximum of £2,000 for any voluntary and community project that addresses the ‘5 ways to wellbeing’; particularly for people with a higher risk of experiencing mental health and wellbeing problems.

For further information or to get your application form email jackie@highpeakcvs.org.uk or telephone 01663 735350

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news_events/news-updates/2017/june/news_items/driver_training_for_older_motorists.asp

Volunteers are needed to sit on a grant panel and make decisions about applications to the SWP Community Grants Scheme.

www.southwestpeak.co.uk/how-to-get-involved/jobs-and-volunteering/ 

Goods range from cleaning products, toiletries, clothes, toys and a range of other items that can be used to:

• Give to people you support 
• Clean and maintain facilities
• Fill goody bags for events

Items are all new and good quality but may be short dated, have slight defects in the packaging or branding.  Charities register online, for free, and order products via an online catalogue. 

Although not a traditional funder, In Kind Direct helps charities to save money on everyday essential items. Charities can then use the money they save for other more important projects/outgoings.

Charities pay a small handling charge for the service. This helps contribute towards the costs of running a warehouse, staff, packaging and delivery. There is no extra charge for delivery. Registration is free!

www.inkinddirect.org

Organisations interested can apply for a grant (up to a maximum of £40,000) to deliver substance misuse recovery outcomes in Derbyshire (usually aimed at people who are exiting drug and alcohol treatment services).

They will  have 4 weeks to complete the application form in full and return it - the deadline will be Friday 30 June 2017 at midday.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/community/

Sight Support Derbyshire (formerly Derbyshire Action for Blind) is a charity, dedicated to giving advice and support to people in Derbyshire, who suffer from sight loss. They offer Low Vision Aids, Home Support Aids and a Rehabilitation Service.

They work alongside other partner organisations such as, The Royal National Institute for the Blind, Library Services, Talking Books and Newspapers, The Macula Society and many others.

They invite partner organisations to have a table at the event, so that they can meet visually impaired people and their families.  The aim is to give people as much information, help and advice in one place.

For more information contact 01332 292262.

Everyone who is affected by dementia is invited from 2 - 4pm every other Wednesday at the Community Centre, Lower Lane, Chinley.  June 7  and 21, July 5 and 19 - further dates to follow.

Contact Victoria on 0779 454 5195  vic_kayee@hotmail.co.uk

This year, the Summer Fair and Charity Bazaar has a ‘Celebrating Summer’ theme with local charities, support groups, and voluntary bodies decorating their stalls accordingly.

Their goods and games are being complemented by entertainments, other attractions, and music both inside and outside the Gardens Marquee e.g. samba and brass bands. There's also the Grand Draw (50p/ticket). That’s your chance to win £100, goods donated by local businesses and other cash prizes totalling £150. The Mayor arrives at noon to judge the stalls and award prizes for children’s competitions - and there’s lots more going on. This promises to be a fun family day out, with something for everyone.

INSIDE THE GARDENS MARQUEE

Stalls & Goods: Toys; Accessories & 'Make Your Own'; Bric-a-Brac; Games of Chance; Cakes; Handmade Crafts; Jams; Chutneys; Plants Crafts (various); Fancy Goods; 'Good as New'; Handmade Cards; Artworks (various); Jewellery, Scarves, Handbags; Charity Merchandise; Books; Bunting …

Attractions & Entertainments: Story Teller; Colouring Competition; Rec Youth Theatre Workshop; Making Pottery etc for kids; Spiral Wishing Well; Splat The Rat; Face Painting; Have A Go Puppets; Games and Quizzes; Shadow Puppet Making; Chocolate Tombola (and others); Children’s Hand Writing & Picture Competitions Exhibits; Hook-a-Duck; Magician & Bending Balloons … 

OUTSIDE AND IN THE GARDENS

Food Stalls; Model Boats on Lake; Donkey Rides; Samba Band; Soap Bubbles Display; Brass Bands; Inflatable Slides; Bouncy Castle; Erin Hounds Treasure Trail; Games of Skill; Sandy Beach; Space Hopper Races; Roundabout; Trampoline … and more weather permitting. 

GLOBAL SLACKLINE CHALLENGE

Buxton Record Attempt. Can you stay on a slackline for 10 seconds? How many people can we count do it throughout the day? Organised by University of Derby students.

Finally, help Rotary Club of Buxton's Registered Charity by bringing along any old mobile phones for recycling.

www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=620336&ClubID=272

DCC are piloting a service that enables people who use British Sign Language (BSL) to use an online interpreter and set up a three-way conversation with their staff.

Called SignLive, it connects people who are deaf or hard of hearing with a SignLive interpreter via video, who then rings us on a special number and assists in the conversation. The service is available from Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.

This means that deaf and hard of hearing people in Derbyshire can now contact DCC and seek assistance without the need to pre-book an interpreter.

To use the service, you will need:

• A PC or Mac that runs Windows and has a webcam
• A modern browser, such as Google Chrome or Safari. Windows version 8 or 9 can be used but will need a plug-in
• Bandwidth of at least 256Kbps upload and download (384Kbps recommended).

www.derbyshire.gov.uk

www.togmind.org/get-involved/working-for-us/

● Specialist fitness and flexibility activity for mature adults.

● Specialist in personal training for 50 to 90 year olds.

● Virtually anyone can benefit including anyone with mild to moderate mobility, cardiac or respiratory issues.

Sessions include Nordic Walking - very safe but incredibly effective. Invented in the 1940’s now in over 40 countries and millions of participants worldwide.

Contact Phill 07484868949   peakfit2@gmail.com

If you are interested in a pitch to sell at this event or a mooring email carlirobinson@yahoo.co.uk for more information

canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/events/2017-07-08-bugsworth-basin-fun-day

Bugsworth Basin Fun Dog Show - classes include: 

• Best trick
• Dog judge would like to take home 
• Agility course 
• Best OAP 
• Best under two years 
• Best rescue 
• Best fancy dress 

www.actionfraud.police.uk/news/alert-microsoft-tech-support-scammers-using-wannacry-attack-to-lure-victims-may17

The event will take place on both campuses – Devonshire Dome, Buxton and Stockwell Street, Leek. 

There will be activities for all the family to enjoy from face painting to virtual reality demonstrations to taster classes!

There will be competitions to win throughout the day. This includes prom packages, spa vouchers and a meal for 4 at the Dome. 

For more information about the event contact Alex Fisher a.fisher@blc.ac.uk

As a Befriending Champion you will receive:

• Free training to give you the skills and knowledge to become a Befriending Champion - lunch provided!

• The chance to be part of a network of other likeminded Befriending Champions.

• Support to help you or people you help to develop ideas for projects that reduce isolation and loneliness.

• The chance to apply for a microgrant to make project or activity ideas become a reality.

• Other training opportunities – such as becoming a Dementia Friend .

Bookings ar being taken for training sessions across Derbyshire during July 2017.

To find out more about being a Befriending Champion and the microgrant scheme, contact: Richard Murrell, Befriending Champion Co-ordinator, Tel: 01283 219761 Email: champions@sdcvs.org.uk

A wide range of voluntary and statutory organisations have contributed to developing what promises to be an exciting week.

Events include

• Dementia Friends sessions
• Information Stands
• Matinee Dementia Friendly screening of Show Boat
• Memory and activity groups
• Tea parties /picnics
• Memory marketplace event 
• Launch of dementia friendly swimming sessions
• Launch of dementia friendly Alfreton Town Market Place

Mon 15 May at Buxton Library, Kent Banks Road - 3 options: 09:45, 11:00 & 12:15pm - Dementia Friends Session open for all members of the community throughout the day. Venue is wheelchair accessible.

Tue 16 May at Buxton Morrisons, Bakewell Road - 2 options: 10:30 & 13:30pm - Dementia Friends Session open for all members of the community. Venue is not wheelchair accessible.

Wed 17 May Derbyshire Police launch the Herbert Protocol.- a national scheme which encourages people with dementia, family, friends and carers to put together useful information on a simple form which can then be used if a person with dementia goes missing. See Derbyshire Police website for more details.

Wed 17 May at Buxton Morrisons, Bakewell Road - 2 options: 10:00 & 14:00pm -  Dementia Friends Session open for all members of the community. Venue is not wheelchair accessible.

Covering important topics such as inheritance issues, long term care fees and how to protect your home and savings, inheritance tax, lasting power of attorney and of course the toy boy situation.

If you think your group could benefit from this free session please contact Debbie Beatson on 0800 110 5221 or debbie.beatson@coop.co.uk

Find out more about local services for people with sight loss.  See the range of equipment and aids.

They will be joined by: Age UK, Dolphin, Glaucoma Society, Blind Veterans, Calibre, Audio Library, Wireless for the Blind.

www.sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk

For more information contact 01332 292262.

Among the stalls will be information on Breast Awareness, including "The Lemon Campaign”, exercise for health, and complementary therapies. There will also be representatives from Blythe House services including the Children and Young People’s service, the newly developed Lymphoedema Service, the Macmillan Information and Support Centre and there will be also be opportunities to speak to a secondary breast cancer nurse specialist.

For more information contact Claire or Liza on 01298 815388

Blythe House Hospice, Eccles Fold, Chapel-en-le-Frith, SK23 9TJ

It is a basic level introductory course aimed at people who have no previous mental health training or who are non-mental health workers whose work or volunteering brings them into contact with people with mental health problems.

Suitable for a wide variety of job roles for example receptionists, physical health workers, librarians, support workers.

To register your interest visit www.dmhf.org.uk/MHAtraining.htm or email MHA@dmhf.org.uk

Friday 19 May Buxton Library 9.30am-4.30pm
Tuesday 25 July Buxton Library 9.30am-4.30pm

Covering important topics such as inheritance issues, long term care fees and how to protect your home and savings, inheritance tax, lasting power of attorney and of course the toy boy situation.

If you think your group could benefit from this free session please contact Debbie Beatson on 0800 110 5221 or debbie.beatson@coop.co.uk

Events include:

I Love Small Charities Day: Three social media competitions to win funds for your charity.

Big Advice Day: Free advice on any charity topic of your choosing from experts across the sector and business leaders.

Policy Day: Local and national events will be held to support engagement between small charities and policy makers and influencers.

Fundraising Day: Take part in free competitions and initiatives to raise vital funds for your small charity and join events to improve your knowledge on fundraising topics.

Small Charity Big Impact Day: Showcase your small charity and the fantastic impact it makes by applying for the FSI’s Small Charity Big Impact Awards.

Celebration Day: Get involved and run an event to help raise awareness of and celebrate your amazing work.

Check the website now as some deadlines are fast approaching.

See www.smallcharityweek.com for more information and follow @SCWeek2017 for breaking news.

Many groups and venues are putting on special showcase events and workshops and inviting members of their local community to join them while other groups have listed their regular meet-up as part of the Festival to encourage new members to come along and find out what's happening. See the website to list your own event, access tools to help promote your event or find an event happening near you.

On Friday 5 May, Voluntary Arts Festival supporters and creative groups across the country will help to launch the Festival with a Thunderclap on social media accounts.

Sign up at: www.thunderclap.it/projects/54381-volartsfest-2017-launch

Ashford War Memorial Institute on Tuesday 9 May 10.00 am – 1.00 pm.  

Barrow on Trent Village Hall on Tuesday 16 May 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm.

Managing trustees of village halls have a duty under Charity Law to insure the Charity’s assets and liabilities and may be personally liable if they fail to do so.

Both sessions will include:

• What is Underinsurance?
• How secure is your hall?
• Confused about Trustee Liability Insurance?
• How to minimise risk
• Questions and answers session

There will also be the opportunity to provide individual hall premium indications and/or quotations if requested at the end of each event.

Delegates will also get FREE copies of the ACRE Information Sheets on insurance cover (usual cost £10 each).

For further information about these events or for any other village and community building enquiry contact Helena Stubbs on 0845 3138800 or 01629 592973 or email: h.stubbs@ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk

Assistance for groups with IT grants, UK-wide for the provision of PC's, laptops, smartboards, projectors and networks.

Most mainstream capital IT is eligible.

Net Solutions Wales have been assisting the Third Sector for over 20 years and work on the basis of supplying the awarded Kit (at no cost to your organisation or ongoing commitment).

Any UK NFP group or charity with UK beneficiaries is eligible.

• One application per year.
• Grant - 100% Aid
• Spend within One Year
• Grant Aid to UK Voluntary groups / Charities
• The Grant's are for IT - Full Support

www.netsolutionswales.co.uk/e-nsw-2/grants.html

Applicants to email: claudio@netsolutionswales.co.uk

Find out more about this new service, to be delivered by Healthwatch Derbyshire from the 1 July 2017.

The aim of the project is to involve mental health service receivers and carers in the design and delivery of health and social care services in Derbyshire, including Derby city.

Meeting agenda:

• Outline the proposed model of delivery for the project
• Begin discussions to set up the project steering group
• Learn more about the existing network that supports mental health service receivers and carers, and how we can work in partnership
• Give people the opportunity to ask questions and input ideas.

If you would like to attend please contact Tammi Wright: tammi@healthwatchderbyshire.co.uk, 01773 880786 to book a place.

National Grid has supplied DFRS with over a thousand carbon monoxide alarms, 500 smoke alarm testing sticks and information leaflets for Community Safety Officers and Firefighters to give out during Safe and Well visits. Safe and Well visits see Community Safety Officers and Firefighters give fire prevention advice to residents. The visits target those most at risk, including elderly people and families with young children.

www.derbys-fire.gov.uk/news/news-items/derbyshire-fire-rescue-service-and-national-grid-raising-awareness-of-the-dangers-of-carbon-monoxide-gas-poisioning/

Are you 16-25? Looking for work? Not only will it boost your confidence and employability, but you’ll also have the chance to benefit from the support of one our mentors to help you uncover your next steps.

Taster Day 28 April 2017

• All training provided and a guaranteed interview for entry level jobs at the end of the programme
• Travel expenses paid on programme
• Doesn't affect your benefits
• Boost employability skills and gain a nationally recognised care certificate
• Up to 6 months mentoring support

To join the course or find out more search ‘Prince’s Trust’

Email rosemary.reeschilds@princes-trust.org.uk

Call or Text to 07436 797253

Call for free on 0800 842 842

There will be a cash bar.  There is ample parking at the club.  Seating is limited to ninety people, so book early to avoid disappointment.

www.ticketsource.co.uk/chapelarts

Derbyshire Carers have over 28 years of experience providing support to carers and over the next few weeks, they will be working with statutory, voluntary and independent sector agencies to raise awareness of the new Carers Service.

For further information contact Derbyshire Carers on tel: 01773 743355.

www.carersinderbyshire.org.uk

What the service offers:

  •  Help to match you to the job that’s right for you

  •  Help to find work experience and voluntary work

  •  Make sure you find out about job vacancies

  •  Help to sell yourself with application forms and CV

  •  Help you to prepare for interviews

  •  Advise you about support in the workplace, such as equipment or other support you may need

The service works with anyone living in Derbyshire who has a disability.

Email: disabilityemploymentservice@derbyshire.g ...

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/dep

An eight-week course taking place on Tuesday evenings, 6 - 8pm, on the following dates: 28 March, 4, 11, 18 April, 2, 9, 16, 30 May

This course can help you to

• take better care of yourself and others by developing your selfawareness
• improve your ability to manage difficult situations in life, thus reducing your stress levels
• notice and appreciate the good things in life more
• have a better understanding of your mind, body, thoughts, feelings and emotions and how this may impact on those around you and the world you live in.

Formal and informal meditation practices will be developed from week to week to enable you to develop a greater insight and experience of mindful compassion in your everyday life.

Places are limited to 15 and the group format allows for sharing of practice, discussion and exploration of experiences to complement learning. Suggestions for home practice opportunities will be offered at each session and complemented by a programme pack and meditation CDs given at key points throughout the programme.

Facilitator: David Oldham, highly-experienced Mindful Compassion Teacher, Practitioner and Counsellor

Course cost £160, payable on booking with all profits to Blythe House Hospice.

New venue but the same great films!

Join them for the relaunch at the Railway Pub, Whaley Bridge, Thursday 6 April 2017 at 7.30pm

Film screeening, fun and cakes.

Whaleyfilms@hotmail.co.uk   Phone: 07531 982995

What the service offers:

  •  Help to match you to the job that’s right for you

  •  Help to find work experience and voluntary work

  •  Make sure you find out about job vacancies

  •  Help to sell yourself with application forms and CV

  •  Help you to prepare for interviews

  •  Advise you about support in the workplace, such as equipment or other support you may need.

The service works with anyone living in Derbyshire who has a disability.

For more information contact the office on 01629 532441, Tom Winlow, Derbyshire Dales Officer: 07976 445905

Email: disabilityemploymentservice@derbyshire.gov.uk

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/dep

The Committee were delighted to welcome so many residents and visitors to the consultation event. They knew it would be busy because the public engagement with this project has been excellent from the very start, but even so couldn't have predicted that so many people would turn out in support. It just goes to show how important a new playground is to this Village.

They showed people 5 competing designs and asked them to pick their top 3 ranked in order of preference. They also invited written comments on any aspect of the designs or the project in general.

It is too early to say which design or designs came out on top, but all of the public votes and comments will be taken in to account in the final phase. It is hoped that a winning bid and finalised design will be selected by the end of the month and construction started soon after.  All being well the works will be finished by mid-July in time for the School summer holidays.

Make a glass coaster with Kay Stowell 
27 March  2-4pm £10 including materials 
Booking essential: 07860 940740 

Make a felt pod with the Fiddly Felter
Monday 10 April 2-4pm  £8 including materials 
Book your place via:  val_vernon@yahoo.co.uk 

Make a cushion cover with Judi Bostin
Saturday 22 April 2-4pm  £8 
Book your place via: nicjubos@hotmail.co.uk 

The workshops are very popular and numbers are limited so book early.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a truly low energy house? Or how you’d go about making your home more environmentally secure, without spending the earth? Maybe you’re a property development professional, or are interested in ‘self-build’ or, like most of us, have a home you’d like to improve yourself.

Colin has been involved for many years in the design and construction of houses which are economic to build, very cheap to run and don’t hurt the planet. He was profiled recently in The Guardian for his work, which includes his own family home in Merseyside. Colin is also a source of much useful information about how to make changes to existing homes to ensure they have a low(er) energy and carbon footprint, and are economical to run and comfortable to live in.   

Colin is aiming to provide plenty of advice about what’s best to do, and in what order, whether you’re looking to spend £500 or £500,000. He will set out the key things to consider, but is keen also to answer questions his audience might have.

For more information, contact Laurie James 07867 578326 or John McCall 01663 742199, Sustainable Hayfield 

Let Healthwatch Derbyshire know by leaving a review via their online Patient Feedback Centre www.healthwatchderbyshire.co.uk/give-feedback/

The information we be used to highlight areas in which care homes are doing well, as well as identifying areas in which improvements could be made. 

Afternoon Matinee and Evening. Doors open 2pm for 2.30pm programme and 7.00 pm for 7.30pm programme

• March 31 - The Girl on the Train
• April 21 - A Street Cat Named Bob
• May 19 - A United Kingdom
• June 16 - I, Daniel Blake
• July 21 - LA,LA LAND

Refreshments Interval, Accessible toilets, hearing loop. Everyone welcome.

furnessclub.co.uk/Furness-Films.html

13.30pm Welcome and Introductions, Purpose of meeting

13.45pm Matters arising and recap of previous meeting

14.00pm What is a Dementia Action Alliance (DAA)
*Why do DAA’s exist
*Joining a local DAA
*Current work of DAA’s in the region

14.20pm Derbyshire Dementia Action Alliance (DDAA)
*Experience in chairing
*Progress within DDAA

14.40pm Dementia Friendly Community project-North Derbyshire

15.00pm Discussion and next steps to become HPDAA

15.20pm AOB

• Eating Disorders Awareness Week
• Body Awareness Therapy BAT5
• Befriending
• Arts Psychotherapy - Dramatherapy
• CPD Training
• Research Project
• Emotional Eating One-to-one Support Sessions for All Ages
• Awareness Raising
• Animal Magic!
• Student Placement

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Morning 9.30am to 12.30pm (Registration 9.00am)

Afternoon 1.30 to 4.30pm (Registration 1.00pm)

17 March 2017 at Holiday Inn Express Derby

For more information about this course contact 01332 362 120. 

safeandsoundgroup.org.uk/course/free-training-child-sexual-exploitation-recognising-responding-reporting/

Once again, on Bank Holiday Monday 1 May, 10am-5pm, Buxton Town Centre will be full of life - music and dancing, stalls selling food, gifts and artefacts, activities for adults and children alike. Buxton residents will turn out in their thousands, visitors will flock from far and wide. This is your opportunity to advertise whatever you do to the widest possible audience.

If you want a pitch somewhere at the fair, to trade, to recruit new members, to campaign or to entertain or if you have premises in the fair area and want to extend your frontage, download the guidance and application forms from:

buxtontownteam.org/working-on/buxton-spring-fair2017/

The closing date for applications is 13 April 2017.

To book a slot to perform at one of the Performance Venues please wait a little while longer...

The playground project has gone out to tender and all the bids that meet the criteria will be on display in the School Hall for Public Consultation.

Come along on Wednesday the 8 March from 3-7pm where you can view all the design proposals and speak to representatives from the Friends Group and High Peak Borough Council about the Project.

Everyone welcome.

The group has been set up in the understanding of how hard it may be for carers to find time to leave the person they look after.    

They want to offer a luncheon club where carers and those they care for eat, have fun and get support in the company of like-minded people.

The Together group will run from 12 till 2pm.

For more information contact Helen Bollard at New Mills and District Volunteer Centre, 01663 744196.

The online public consultation will run up to the 13 March and will be available at: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/sexualhealth

The services currently on offer are:

• Contraception services
• Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• Sexual health promotion and HIV prevention

Plan the future of Grapevine - make your voice heard.

Tea and cake - and your ideas, with a bit of fun.

Expert training courses will help you make your business and services more accessible and enable your deaf colleagues to reach their potential.

You will learn about

• the types of deafness and Deaf culture
• practical ways to support deaf customers and colleagues
• ways to communicate with deaf people

24 March 2017 9.30am-12.30pm, £55 per place.

For information, bookings or to arrange a course in your workplace phone 0115 970 0516 or email training@nottsdeaf.org.uk

You will gain skills in:

• meeting and greeting
• fingerspelling
• asking questions
• using numbers and time

Thurs 23 March 2017 9.30am-12.30pm, £45 per place

For information, bookings, or to arrange a course in your workplace phone 0115 970 0516, or email training@nottsdeaf.org.uk

Admission: £12 per person – includes hot food, cakes and a quiz entry as well as local comedian Graham Elliott’s sensational stand up.  

Teams of three to six people.  If you haven’t got a team, they will find you one.  

All proceeds to Crossroads Derbyshire and Home Start High Peak 

To reserve your place email admin@crossroadsderbyshire.org  

Book your place at www.dsc.org.uk/event/dscandiofnw/

Everyone you work with has an impact on your organisation and beneficiaries. Directory of Social Change is working together with Institute of Fundraising North West and bringing you 15 practical and inspiring sessions, to help you work together with others.

15 workshop sessions covering marketing and promotion, fundraising and managing yourself and others.

• A conversation with Debra Allcock Tyler about women and leadership

• Fundraising regulations

• 10 fundraising gaffs and how to avoid them

• Writing for impact - get it read not binned

• Learn to love change

• Love your donors to death

• Make colleagues friends of fundraising

• Big marketing ideas for small organisations

• Tackling Trustees

• The pleasure and pain of working with people

• Attracting Major Donors: from pipeline to principal gifts

• Digital email campaigns - what does success look like?

• Making social media work for you

• Diversifying your income stream

• Presentations with punch

Speakers include Debra Allcock Tyler, Chief Executive of Directory of Social Change and Peter Lewis, Chief Executive of Institute of Fundraising.

IoF North West members can attend for only £95 for the whole day. Plus, the first 50 non-IoF members to book can also attend for this day rate of £95.

Training sessions are taking place in:

• Ripley on Wednesday 8 March
• Bolsover on Tuesday 14 March
• Long Eaton on Wednesday 22 March
• Ashbourne on Tuesday 28 March and
• Glossop on Wednesday 29 March. 

Further sessions will run throughout 2017.

There are three sessions throughout the day:

•  Dementia Friends Information Session (9.30 to 10.15am) – learn more about dementia and how you can help to create dementia friendly communities

•   Befriending Champions training session (10.30am to 1pm)– find out what it is to be a Befriending Champion, the skills needed and how to carry out the role

•   Microgrant funding information/workshop session (1.30 to 3.15pm) – support to develop project ideas that reduce isolation and loneliness in Derbyshire, how to apply for the microgrant, and help to access other sources of local funding.

The day runs from 9.30am to 3.15pm. People can attend one, two or all three sessions. Lunch is provided.

To attend the training or for more information please contact Richard Murrell, Derbyshire Befriending Champion Co-ordinator, on 01283 219761 or email champions@sdcvs.org.uk.

Maybe your charity or local community group has just the right opportunity for their employees?  Historically they have undertaken a good deal of conservation work but the teams are keen to explore any ideas you might have.

Rolls-Royce teams usually range from ten to forty people and can sometimes offer a budget to pay for materials and resources to help deliver the project.

For Rolls-Royce to work with an organisation they must have their own expertise in being able to lead the project and facilitate the Rolls-Royce team which includes providing them with a risk assessment.  They must also be able to provide any tools that the teams are required to use. 

Any interested organisations should contact Debbie Duro, Community Investment Manager via email Debbie.Duro@rolls-royce.com by 24 March giving details of their project. 

A glorious and evocative melting pot of 600 years of Western music from the Middle Ages to the 20th century: an evening of huge entertainment peppered with wit, period finery and earthy olde worlde instrumentation.

Two skilled historical music performers bring to life half a millennium of music with warmth and wit: 30 instruments, plentiful costume changes and 600 years of music in 90 minutes.

Featuring long forgotten songs and tunes (not to mention jokes) GreenMatthews paint a vibrant and vivid picture of our musical DNA, mixing the familiar and the obscure, the raucous and the reflective and the courtly and the commonplace.

Combining the vigour of the medieval period, the musical intricacy of the Renaissance, the grandeur of the Baroque, the pomp and bombast of Victoriana and the barbed wit of 'Blackadder' and '1066 And All That', the stage is set for a veritable musical feast.

Founded in 2011 by Chris Green and Sophie Matthews, GreenMatthews have swiftly earned themselves an enviable reputation for presenting the sights and sounds of the past in a way that is witty, engaging and accessible.

Running time 90 mins + interval. Audience Type: Adults/Family. Age Range: 8+.  Licenced bar open from 7pm.

Tickets £10.00 Standard / £8.00 Over 60 / £8.00 Under 18 from Spring Bank Arts, High Street Books New Mills, and online at www.wegottickets.com

The Fund has recently supported projects ranging from a mental health help-line for young people in Chesterfield and Matlock to a scheme in Buxton which will give adults a second chance at learning to read.

The Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health, Buxton Rotary Club’s Youth Leader Award scheme, Buxton-based Bright Opportunities’ adult literacy scheme and puppet company Funny Wonders all received grants from the Fund in the last round.

The Community Fund is one way in which the University hopes to give back to local people through grants to inspiring projects that seek to benefit the community. 

Community groups throughout Derby and Derbyshire will be able to bid for their share of £15,000 over the next 12 months. There will be three rounds of funding in 2016/17, with £5,000 available in each round.

The Fund is now accepting applications for the next round of awards. To apply, go to www.derby.ac.uk/about/community/fund/

Carla Nitti, Access and Inclusion Librarian, will be sharing short readings and poems which are aimed at encouraging people to reminisce about their memories and join in with the discussion. There will be free refreshments.

The event is open to all, including people with dementia and their carers.  The organiser is used to doing sessions with people with dementia who might go off topic, or need to get up, or who might be very quiet and find it difficult to join in, so if people are interested in bringing a loved one but are worried about anything like that you can reassure them.

If you have any enquiries contact Carla 01629 533454.

Drop in and join us to have a go at making some simple crafts using recycled books. Suitable for complete beginners! Free refreshments will be provided.

For more information ask staff or call Chapel Library on 01629 533962.

Calling voluntary organisations and charities in the Buxton area! Make sure you book your table(s) for the Rotary Club of Buxton's Summer Fair and Charity Bazaar on Sat. 3 June 2017 in The Gardens Marqueé, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton.

The Fair provides an ideal fundraising opportunity and showcase for local charitable organisations as well as the many and various voluntary organisations, (e.g. PTAs, Church Groups, Sporting Organisations etc.)

Space is limited in the Marquee and tables are allocated on a first come, first served basis with Charities/ Voluntary Organisations given priority.

Booking form www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=620336&ClubID=272

If you have a medical diagnosis of living with Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease (COPD) for 12 months or more, are aged 55+, and live in the Buxton or surrounding areas in the High Peak, Derbyshire, you could volunteer to be interviewed face to face and voice recorded as part of a research study. 

Karen Wild is a PhD student at Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG and is researching the experience of living with COPD and the ways in which men living with COPD look after their health.    She would like to interview you for approximately one hour using an audio voice recorder 

Your details are kept strictly confidential.  
Contact k.r.wild@keele.ac.uk  Mobile: 07598765927.

Come along to a fun and informal event for a cuppa and a piece of cake. Guest Stephen Flinders will bring a selection of old objects - join in as people try to guess what they could be! 

Free accessible transport may be available.  For more information call Carla on 01629 533454.

Participants are encouraged to wear Neon/ Bright Colours and glow sticks etc. 

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Part of the service involves an ongoing brief questionnaire. If your organisation has contact with survivors of abuse of any kind then Goddards would appreciate it if you could share the survey.

If you have any queries please contact Serena Bradshaw on 07804 686089

Survey - www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3BWMXDK

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This FREE meeting take place at 7pm Monday 20 February, and everyone is welcome.  

As usual, information leaflets etc will be available to take away.

Book your place at www.dsc.org.uk/event/dscandiofnw/

Everyone you work with has an impact on your organisation and beneficiaries. Directory of Social Change is working together with Institute of Fundraising North West and bringing you 15 practical and inspiring sessions, to help you work together with others.

15 workshop sessions covering marketing and promotion, fundraising and managing yourself and others.

• A conversation with Debra Allcock Tyler about women and leadership

• Fundraising regulations

• 10 fundraising gaffs and how to avoid them

• Writing for impact - get it read not binned

• Learn to love change

• Love your donors to death

• Make colleagues friends of fundraising

• Big marketing ideas for small organisations

• Tackling Trustees

• The pleasure and pain of working with people

• Attracting Major Donors: from pipeline to principal gifts

• Digital email campaigns - what does success look like?

• Making social media work for you

• Diversifying your income stream

• Presentations with punch

Speakers include Debra Allcock Tyler, Chief Executive of Directory of Social Change and Peter Lewis, Chief Executive of Institute of Fundraising.

IoF North West members can attend for only £95 for the whole day. Plus, the first 50 non-IoF members to book can also attend for this day rate of £95.

Every Wednesday 1 –3pm at New Mills Volunteer Centre.

For details contact: 01663 744196 or E-MAIL:helen@nmvc.org

Are you 16-25? Want to learn new skills?

• Learn the basics about web design and how to create and develop your own blog
• Learn about the different areas involved in web design including editorial, copywriting, basic coding and social media
• Enjoy a fun and rewarding week improving your teamwork, communication skills, and confidence
• Receive three months support after the programme to help you move into education, training or employment
• Help with travel costs and lunch provided every day

Taster day: 7 March Course:13 -17 March 2017, Nottingham City Centre

Don’t miss out! Call or text ‘call me’ to: 07436797253

Alternatively call the Prince’s Trust Office on 0115 8456495 or email rosemary.reeschilds@princes-trust.org.uk

Matinee and Evening for each film - doors open 2pm for 2.30pm programme and 7.00 pm for 7.30pm.

February 17th – Bridget Jones Baby

March 17th – Girl on the Train

April 21st – A Street Cat Named Bob

Refreshments available. Bar open throughout til 12.30 No entrance charge but suggested donation of £3.00 or £2.50 for concessions to help towards future funding of the project.

Inform Susanne Lomas or Frances Footitt if you would like to be on an email list for monthly reminders and information - susanne.lomas@gmail.com

The role is to help support local, "disadvantaged" young people at their creative workshops between 3.15pm-5.15pm (or at least until 3.45pm if you aren't available for the whole workshop), term-time Tuesdays and some Saturdays at the Green Man Gallery, Hardwick Hall in Buxton. The project runs from mid-February to December but you don't need to commit to every workshop. 

Volunteers should be kind, patient and up for a spot of creative mayhem! Workshops will focus on puppetry, music and multimedia arts. Training will be provided. This is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to work with young people, help and support others or to just get involved in a vibrant community arts group. "We have lots going on this year, we just need more people!"

For more information about the role or about getting involved with Funny Wonders generally email hello@funnywonders.org.uk or go to their website www.funnywonders.org.uk

Swim for half-an-hour and raise money for your cause or charity and theirs!

The money your sponsorship raises is split equally between your cause and equipping a school classroom in Neema School, Kenya. The primary school, which now has five classrooms and 250 pupils, was built by the determined efforts since 2001, of Geoff and Margaret Trimby of Hadfield, who set up the Neema School Kenya Trust.

More information, entry, sponsorship and parental consent forms (for those under 18 on 11 March) is on the club's website, or by you can email f.kardahji@gmail.com or call in to Buxton Podiatry Practice, 1A The Savoy, Hall Bank, Buxton, SK17 6EW (01298 23715). Team entries must be in by 3 March latest.

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There are two main ways Wheels to Work can help residents of Derbyshire:

• Moped Loan Scheme 
• Bicycle to Work

www.wheelstowork.org

The Alexi project is currently running a short series of one-day free training sessions across Derbyshire for volunteers and voluntary sector practitioners who are currently working with children and young people in charities, not-for-profit organisations or community groups in Derby or Derbyshire.

Safe and Sound's Alexi project aims to extend strategically the capacity and reach of our child sexual exploitation (CSE) services by offering a free advisory, training and support service to workers initially in Derbyshire and extending into Staffordshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

The aim is to support those working with children and young people in the Derbyshire Voluntary Sector - including those from charities, children’s centres, church groups, youth clubs and after school services (where these are run by volunteers or on a not-for-profit basis)  - is equipped and skilled to recognise and respond effectively to child sexual exploitation. 

Click on a date below to find out what is included in the training and to book your free place. 

Derby – March 6 2017, 9-4.30pm

Chesterfield – May 10 2010, 9-4.30pm

They can only accept 3 delegates per organisation on any one date or spread across the three dates and strictly only those from the voluntary and not-for-profit sector based in Derby or Derbyshire. Those working for the public sector including local authorities, schools and NHS will not be eligible for this course. Bookings by those who are not eligible will be cancelled.

Edwina Archer, Derbyshire Sport will be in Bakewell on Tuesday 24 January 12:00 – 16:00 at  Derbyshire Dales CVS Offices, Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell.

If you would like advice on funding and grants for your Sports Club you can book a half-hour one-to-one advice session with Edwina Archer.

Sessions are free to all participants. 

Priority to Derbyshire Dales based Sports Clubs as Edwina is running session in other parts of the County.

Book your place: Email enquiries@ddcvs.org.uk or Tel 01629 812154

• Do you work or volunteer in a role that brings you into contact with the public?
• Do you want to help people in Derbyshire who are lonely or isolated?
• Are you part of a local group which supports people who are lonely or isolated?
• Do you have an idea that could help reduce loneliness or isolation in your area?

As a Befriending Champion you will receive:

• Free training to give you the skills and knowledge to become a Befriending Champion - lunch provided!
• The chance to be part of a network of other likeminded Befriending Champions
• Support to help you or people you help to develop ideas for projects that reduce isolation and loneliness
• The chance to apply for a microgrant to make project or activity ideas become a reality
• Other training opportunities – such as becoming a Dementia Friend

The next Befriending Champions Training Sessions will be held in:

• Chesterfield on Tuesday 24th January 2017
• Swadlincote on Wednesday 25th January 2017
• Ashbourne on Tuesday 31st January 2017 and
• Whaley Bridge on Wednesday 8th February 2017.

All sessions run from 9.30am until 3.15pm

To find out more about being a Befriending Champion and the microgrant scheme, please contact Richard Murrell, Befriending Champion Co-ordinator:
Tel: 01283 219761 Email: champions@sdcvs.org.uk

A professional office team provides practical support and advice by helping volunteers to choose shows, and by co-ordinating the bookings, subsidising performances and helping them to attract an audience. The scheme is made possible by funding from local authorities and the Arts Council England but happens because of an investment of time, enthusiasm and commitment by local volunteers and their communities.

If you live in Derbyshire, are part of a voluntary group and have access to a venue and would like to know more about being a Live and Local promoter then contact the local Fieldworker France Newbury at: frances@liveandlocal.org.uk   or mob. 07971354610 (Mon, Tues and Fridays) or contact the Live and Local head office on 01926 402173 or email:   admin@liveandlocal.org.uk

www.liveandlocal.org.uk/AboutLiveAndLocal.htm

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To make referrals please ring 08000 198 668. If you require more information please contact 01246 540464

She says: "Lots of my work colleagues, friends and family already understand, but perhaps it will help others see that just having a disability doesn't limit our motivation, determination and creativity etc – many of those characteristics most desirable in an employee.

At the end of the day, its better to make decisions based on real capabilities rather than sometimes vague concepts of "disability”: see the person, not the condition."

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• Do you work or volunteer in a role that brings you into contact with the public?

• Do you want to help people in Derbyshire who are  lonely or isolated?

• Are you part of a local group which supports  people who are lonely or isolated?

• Do you have an idea that could help reduce  loneliness or isolation in your area? 

As a Befriending Champion you will receive:

• Free training to give you the skills and knowledge to  become a Befriending Champion - lunch provided!

• The chance to be part of a network of other like-minded Befriending Champions

• Support to help you or people you help to develop  ideas for projects that reduce isolation and loneliness

• The chance to apply for a microgrant to make project  or activity ideas become a reality

• Other training opportunities – such as becoming a  Dementia Friend

To find out more about being a Befriending Champion and the microgrant scheme, please contact Richard Murrell, Befriending Champion Co-ordinator Tel: 01283 219761 Email: champions@sdcvs.org.uk

1. Check your indoor and outdoor Christmas lights conform to British Safety Standards.
2. Check the battery in your smoke alarms every week. Only working smoke alarms can save lives.
3. Decorations can burn easily.  Keep them away from heaters and lights.
4. Make sure you, your family and any visitors know what to do in an emergency and know your escape plan/route.
5. Never overload your electrical sockets.
6. Most fires start in the kitchen. Never leave cooking unattended.  The risk of accidents in the kitchen is greater after alcohol is consumed.
7. If you have an open fire, use a fire guard and do not store fuel next to the fire.
8. Take the time to check on elderly relatives and neighbours this Christmas. Check their smoke alarms as well as their general health and wellbeing.
9. Make sure cigarettes are completely extinguished before going to bed and never let ashtrays overflow.
10. Never place candles near your Christmas tree or furnishings. Battery powered candles are much safer.
11. Always switch Christmas lights off and unplug them before bed.
12. If planning to celebrate with fireworks - always follow the fireworks code.

www.derbys-fire.gov.uk/news/news-items/12-top-tips-for-staying-safe-this-christmas/

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The Weston Charity Awards celebrate and support excellent charities working in the fields of Youth, Welfare and Community. This year, the awards will support 18 charities across the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Midlands.

Weston Award winners will receive £6,500 unrestricted grant funding alongside business mentoring support from capacity-building charity Pilotlight. The purpose of the award is to support ambitious charities personally and financially so you can achieve your goals.

For more information or to apply for the Weston Charity Awards 2017, please visit www.westoncharityawards.org or call us on 020 7283 7022. Applications open on Monday 5 December 2016 and close on Friday 13 January 2017.

The cafe makes a real difference to residents in the community.

They do have some reserves who can be called on when helpers can't attend, but need another permanent person to make the rota work. 

If you or anyone you know can help with this commitment phone 01663 744764 or email susanne.lomas@gmail.com 

Do you struggle with poor Mental Health resulting in isolation and low self-esteem?

Do you live in the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales area?

The above event is funded by CCG Mental Health Commissioners and will highlight Self-Help groups available to you and your families and carers.

All are welcome to attend the Event! If you are coming please contact Tim Westwood 01629 733915 or Julie Dadson on 01298 72965. Assistance with travel to the Event may be available.

SGP View from the Peak 38 Winter 2016

Contents:

• Celebrating Friends of Conduit Street Playing Fields
• Happy Birthday Fibro
• High Peak Self Help
• Glossop VIP Support Group
• Opportunity to Speak Film
• The Wellbeing Group
• Funding Opportunity for Buxton Groups

The estimated number of young people aged 5 to 16 in Derbyshire with a mental health disorder is 10,100. The Anti stigma strategy wants to remove barriers and make it easier for young people to ask for help.

They would like to hear your thoughts on how they can best do this, how you'd like to hear from them and what's important to you.

If you would complete and forward the link below to young people, professionals, parents and carers to complete. The survey will be online for completion for the next week.

www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=147931069137

At the recent committee meeting the HPCVS Celebrating People Award trophy and certificate were officially presented to the committee. Everyone is thrilled and expresses heartfelt thanks to all at the CVS for all they have done. The trophy is going to be presented again to the children of Tintwisle School in recognition of the help they have given, and it will then go on display in the school for a period of time.

United Utilities have donated a magnificent 12ft tree to be the centrepiece of the Christmas event and the Council is to dig a permanent hole to mount it in that can be used again and again in subsequent years.

The new Facebook address is www.facebook.com/friendsofconduitstreet/ 

The Friends of Conduit Street Playing Fields would like to invite you to join us on the Park for some festive fun on the 10 December from 5pm-7pm.

There will be mince pies and other goodies on sale from Tintwistle Honesty Box as well as Mulled Wine and Hot Vimto. Arnfield Brass Band will be playing Carols and the children of the Village school will be decorating the tree with baubles they have made themselves. Glossop Mountain Rescue will also be in attendance and they might just bring a special guest with them…..hohoho! There will also be a raffle and the first prize is £50 worth of Marks & Spencer Vouchers. A donation from any profits will be made to Glossop Mountain Rescue to support the vital work they do.

High Peak CVS has been restructuring its services to accommodate the harsher financial climate we are working in. The aim is to ensure the CVS continues to provide essential support services to the Voluntary Sector in High Peak for the foreseeable future.

As part of the concentration on our core development and representation services, it has been decided that we can no longer offer a community print service and the service will close on 30 November 2016.  

We very much regret any inconvenience this causes groups, particularly our regular users, but hope that you will be able to find alternatives with other local printers or online print services.

If you have any queries please contact either Jackie on jackie@highpeakcvs.org.uk or Nigel on nigel@highpeakcvs.org.uk

The club enables children to have fun in a safe and stimulating environment and runs from 9-30 to 12.30 every weekday. 

They begin meeting in the New Year and meet approximately 6 times before the club starts with members doing a variety of activities to ensure the club is successful. This would be an opportunity for new trustees to do something worthwhile which will benefit 30+ children and also give families a much needed break.

If you are interested or want more information contact Sue Howard on 01663 735211 or email suehoward1406@gmail.com

Remedi are a charity funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner as part of Victim Services to support victims of any crime.

The week commencing 21 November is International Restorative Justice Week and Remedi are looking to promote their service to as many people in the community as possible. 

Remedi are a free and confidential service who can also signpost onto specialist agencies if required.  Anyone can contact them at any time and they will do what they can to help.

Contact Remedi at katrina.wood@remediuk.org or on their office mobile 07747 347815.

You can find more information about Remedi and Restorative Justice at www.remediuk.org or www.restorativejustice.org.uk

Try your hand at this great craft activity which is suitable for beginners.

For more information or to book a free place ask staff or call New Mills Library 01629 533195.

Committee Members / Trustees Roles and Responsibilities - Wed 23 Nov 2016

Food Safety - Tue 24 Jan 2017

What Every Chair Should Know - Wed 22 Feb 2017

Emergency First Aid at Work - Wed 1 March 2017

In January 2016 the guidance around recommended limits of alcohol was updated. The new guidance states that the limits for both men and women are the same – which is to not drink more than 14 units a week, and spreading these units evenly over 3 or more days.

The theme of Alcohol Awareness Week 2016 will look focus on alcohol and health, and knowing the risks associated with alcohol. They have information on their website which is free to download www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/factsheets

They created the video with different perspectives on what eating disorders mean to people as individuals, and to help break some stereotypes.

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If you are helping women who are

• Asylum seekers or refugees
• Homeless (or previously homeless)
• Survivors of trafficking or domestic abuse
• Survivors of substance abuse
• Out of prison
• Have any other issues leading them to work with a support agency

You can now access subsidised EU training tailored to your needs.

The EMPOWER (Educational Materials for Practitioners providing Opportunities for vulnerable Women’s Employability and Resilience) course aims to:

• Help you develop your own skills and confidence as a Volunteer/paid Support Worker to support vulnerable women gain valuable soft skills
• Help you develop the skills needed to support vulnerable women to gain employment or start their own business
• Exchange knowledge and learn from other Support Workers in a supportive group environment via a strengths-based training and group coaching programme

There is also subsidised  training available for the women you support in 2017. If any of the women you support would benefit from having training in employment skills, please do get in touch. 

There is an information session on 23 November 2016, between 1:30-3:30 pm at the Quaker Meeting House, Sheffield to tell you more about the training and give you the opportunity to sign up for training.

To reserve your place please go this link on Eventbrite bit.ly/2dY3twg

If you can't attend but would like to apply for the training see bit.ly/2eM83jZ

One of the 7 categories is Improving Impact for organisations with 3 or less staff, to encourage entries from smaller charities. They will also cover the train fares of any small charities that are short-listed to attend the awards event.

They feel local  small charities could have good but untold governance stories, and the awards could help them be told. 

The deadline for the awards is Friday 13 January.

www.charitygovernanceawards.co.uk

You can book a one-to-one slot with Sarah Stainthorpe to find out if your group is eligible for a small grant. One of their schemes, Embrace Derbyshire, offers grants up to £1000 for any activity or group that has a community benefit to people in any part of county.

If you would like to book a slot please contact Sarah Stainthorpe on 01773 525860 or email hello@foundationderbyshire.org

To find out more about the work of Foundation Derbyshire please visit the website www.foundationderbyshire.org

This comedy drama celebrates the human spirit, the power of music and the passion of amateurs everywhere.

Afternoon Matinee - doors open at 2pm,  Film Run including pre-film items from 2.30pm. Interval with ice creams and confectionery sales. Suggested admission contribution £2 per adult 

Evening Showing - doors open at 7pm, pre-film Item 7.30pm,  Main film approx 8pm. Interval with sandwiches, hot drinks, ice creams. Suggested Entrance contribution £3.00 adult £2.50 concessions.

Bar open throughout. Hearing Loop area. Full accessible areas and toilets. 

Also coming up at the Club.

Saturday 19 November - Buzz Comedy Night - COGS fundraiser tickets £10 from the shop or the bar.

Sunday 4 December 1-4pm - Christmas Fayre  (rent a stall £5)

Research from the British Dental Journal in 2015 shows that drinkers receiving a brief intervention were twice as likely to reduce their drinking over 6-12 months compared to those who received no intervention 

DAAS are running free training courses on:

• Alcohol Awareness & Brief Interventions 
• Working with Families Affected by Substance Misuse 
• Working with High Risk Drinkers
• Substance Misuse Awareness

See details at alcohol-advice.co.uk/training

If you, anyone in your organisation or any community groups that you know of would like more information on smart meters please contact them. They are happy to bring people together to offer free training and/or further information.

The priority is to promote the benefits of smart meters to the community oil-buying scheme customers. They can also provide information and raise awareness of smart meters to off-gas communities in rural Derbyshire.Although most homes in UK will have gas and electricity meters, as RAD are targeting off-gas communities they are concentrating on electricity meters.

Smart meters are the new generation of gas and electricity meters which will replace the traditional meters in our homes. Every home in England, Scotland and Wales will be offered a smart meter by their energy supplier, at no extra cost, between now and 2020. Your supplier will be in touch to arrange an appointment when they are ready to install yours.

Smart meters will enable you to see exactly how much energy you’re using as you use it, and what it is costing in pounds and pence. They take regular readings and share these directly with your energy supplier through a secure wireless network, putting an end to estimated bills and manual meter readings.

Smart Energy GB is the voice of the smart meter rollout. 

For more information about smart meters and how they can help you visit ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/smart-meters or www.smartenergygb.org/en/faqs

Contact Community Oil Buying Project Officer and RAD Administrator Emma Simpson directly if you would like her to provide direct training or information - E.Simpson@ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk

Alongside their daily drop-in service, they offer a series of Self-Help groups run by volunteers in a therapeutic setting.

They are currently looking for the following facilitators to run:

• a weekly support group for individuals and families living with autism / aspergers syndrome.
• a fortnightly basic computer course / fun session.

Although they cannot pay tutor fees, they are able to offer expenses.

If you have the time to offer your services to worthy recipients contact:  
Julie Dadson  (Manager) 01298 72965,  email: office@grapevinebuxton.org.uk

The Light up a Life appeal at Blythe house Hospice provides a poignant and beautiful opportunity for you to remember and reflect upon the life of someone important to you by dedicating a light in their memory.  It is also an opportunity to celebrate something joyful such as a wedding a anniversary, significant birthday or birth of a child.

Katie Holt and her daughter Scarlett dedicated a light and lit a candle at last year’s festival "We dedicated our light in memory of our special friends and family who are longer with us.  This light will shine bright just like they did".

The starry white lights, which adorn the hospice building and garden, shine daily for nearly two months.  They represent not only celebrated lives and events, but also the vital work of Blythe House Hospice, which each and every dedication supports.

The Light up a Life appeal - supported by Tarmac, will launch with a celebration on Sunday 20 November from 3.00pm.  The switch-on will be accompanied at 3.45pm by performances from Tideswell Male Voice Choir and a short service led by the Rev Richard Mottershead.  There will be opportunities to dedicate lights and buy Christmas cards and gifts.

Families and friends are welcome to visit Blythe house before, during and after the festival to reflect and write messages in the Light up a Life book at the hospice.  The lights themselves will continue shining in and around the hospice between 3.30pm and 11pm every evening throughout the festive period. 

Dedicate a light with the Light up a Life form at www.blythehousehospice.org.uk

Further information is also available by contacting Blythe House Hospice on 01298 815388.

Join the FREE five-day development programme in Chesterfield

• Work with professional artists  to learn new skills and produce your own art work
• Gain a Bronze Arts Award qualification
• Enjoy a fun and rewarding week improving your teamwork, communication skills, and confidence
• Receive three months supportafter the programme to help you move into education, training or employment

There is help with travel costs and lunch will be provided every day.

The course will take place from  12-16 December2016, celebration event 16 Decemberat  DCAS, Chesterfield, S40 1NL. The taster day will be held on Thursday 6 December.

To register your interest or to find out more please contact 0800 842 842; Text: ‘Call me ’ to  0 7983385418 and they will call you back   

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Light refreshments of tea, coffee, biscuits and cakes will be served from 12.45pm. The AGM will be from 1.15pm - 3.15pm at Whaley Bridge Uniting Church, 35a Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge SK23 7HT

Your group / organisation will need to be a member of High Peak CVS to vote at our AGM. Contact Jackie on 01663 736436 or email jackie@highpeakcvs’org.uk to check membership status.

Guest Speaker - Our main speaker this year is Niall Cooper who is the Director of Church Action in Poverty who is leading the End Hunger UK campaign team. This campaign is about tackling food poverty together and working for a UK where everyone has access to good food and no one goes to bed hungry. We are also pleased to say that Paul Bohan Co-coordinator of the High Peak Foodbank will also present a local perspective on the issues around food poverty.

Celebrating People Award - Once again, High Peak CVS is inviting nominations for its ‘Celebrating People Award’. Last year’s winners were G52. This year’s winning group will receive the Award, a framed certificate and £100.  The deadline for submission of applications is Monday 24 Oct.

Board of Directors - There are vacancies on the Board of Directors; if you are interested in representing members on the Board, contact Joy Brown, High Peak CVS Chair on 01663 719386, or by emailing mail@joybrown.plus.com.

AGM 2016 Agenda

AGM 2015 Minutes

HPCVS Annual Report 2016 - Resources for Stronger Communities

Annual Accounts 2016

AGM 2016 Members Letter

Celebrating People Award Letter 2016

Celebrating People Award Application Form 2016

We are excited to let people know that our main speaker is Niall Cooper, Director of Church Action on Poverty, who will be speaking on the national campaign to Tackle Food Poverty Together, which is backed by a number of leading national charities such as Child Poverty Action Group, Fare Share, sustain etc.

The campaign is calling for an urgent national conversation about what needs to be done, by the Government and others, to ensure that children get the food they need to give them the best start in life, and that nobody in the UK needs to go hungry.

A recent report from the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation suggested that as many as 8.4 million people in the UK struggle to put enough food on the table. The work of local Foodbanks confirms there is a need in High Peak.

Everyone is welcome to attend the AGM, which runs from 1.15 to 3.15pm, with Niall speaking shortly after 2pm, followed by a local perspective on the issue from Paul Bohan of High Peak Foodbank.

For more information contact Nigel Caldwell at High Peak CVS nigel@highpeakcvs.org.uk  or ring 01663 736423. Also see the website www.endhungeruk.org

>> Full details of the HPCVS AGM

Opportunity for your hall or centre to become registered as a potential venue for hire by Derbyshire County Council – act now to be on the list of suppliers!

Officers at Derbyshire County Council can only hire external venues for their meetings, training, events, etc. that are registered on their list of approved suppliers. It makes sense therefore that if you want to attract more bookings, and your hall has some spare capacity, to register before the deadline of 11.00am on 18 November 2016.

If venues/halls aren't on the External Venue Hire list, then DCC staff won`t be able to hire them with the loss of potential bookings for your hall.

If you are interested, read the following details on how to register your organisation:

TENDER OPPORTUNITY: CTP763 External Venue Hire

The Corporate Procurement team at DCC currently have a tender out for External Venue Hire.

They are trying to attract as many venues to this opportunity as possible, including Hotels, Village Halls, Parish Councils, Community Centres, Sports Facilities etc. for meetings, conferences or other DCC business.

No venue is too big or too small, or is required to have specific facilities or equipment, They simply want to know what each venue has to offer. Derbyshire County Council will only be able to hire venues and meeting rooms from the suppliers that are registered before the deadline.

Suppliers can access the documents in 1 of 3 ways:

1.    Register your organisation with the East Midlands Tendering Portal at www.eastmidstenders.org , once registered you can express an interest in the opportunity and download the tender documents.

2.    Download the documents from Source Derbyshire at www.sourcederbyshire.co.uk/contracts/show/id/14634

3.    Email stuart.etchells@derbyshire.gov.uk or joanne.platts@derbyshire.gov.uk

The deadline for responses to this opportunity is 11am on the 18 November 2016.  

If you require any further details, please email Stuart Etchells or Joanne Platts (email contacts above).

Life You Choose is an arts and multimedia group for adults with learning difficulties. Their audio drama has been shortlisted by Audio Verse Awards, and international competition. They are up against professionals in this field, and are so excited to have been chosen by the judges. They now need your vote and support for the public vote.

Voting ends 5 November - 'Who's Johnny Long Arms?' www.facebook.com/events/1301482523195940/ 

With a technique that is similar to the upper body action of classic cross country skiing, Nordic Walking becomes a genuinely whole body exercise that can be enjoyed at many levels, from walking for health to athletic Nordic Running. More than 10 million people globally enjoy this outdoor activity all year round.

How will it benefit my body? Nordic Walking combines the simplicity and accessibility of walking with simultaneous core and upper body conditioning similar to Nordic Skiing. The result is a full body workout, which means that you:

● burn up to 46% more calories compared to walking without poles

● improve overall fitness

● release tension in the neck and shoulders

● improve your posture and gait

● strengthen your back and abdominal muscles

● reduce the impact on the joints

And because Nordic Walking doesn’t feel like hard work you’ll be happy to walk further and for longer.

Is it for me? Nordic Walking is a very accessible activity and something that can be shared by people of different fitness levels. It’s an ideal activity for people who haven’t exercised for a while or who dislike traditional sports or gym activities. An injured person can use the poles to support and guide, working to improve fitness as part of their rehabilitation. Athletes can use Nordic Walking for cross training and incorporate Nordic Running. Community groups find it a sociable way to keep fit.

Phill Alcock - International Nordic Walking Federation Instructor
07484868949 peakfit2@gmail.com

This is a great opportunity to focus on community shares and how this type of positive investment is being used by community groups and community businesses to create what they want to see in their communities. There has been significant growth and interest in community shares and over the past few years over 400 community businesses have raised over £100 million from community share offers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to network and learn about the latest trends and market data.

Jamie Hartzell, chair and founder of the positive investment and savings platform, Ethex, will talk about the findings of their landmark survey on "Understanding the positive investor”. This could help people thinking about community shares to be able to better reach out to people who want to support great work in their communities and encourage them to invest in projects and community businesses.

Please register your free place by 13 November at www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-make-the-most-of-community-shares-tickets-28607165803

Spaces are very limited so only book if you are able to attend. Refreshments will be provided. If you are unable to attend in person you can join in remotely from your computer, tablet or smartphone at global.gotomeeting.com/join/261877589 

You can also dial in using your phone United Kingdom +44 (0) 20 3535 0621  Access Code: 261-877-589 

Customers will vote in store to decide which project gets the top award. This project aims to fund, design and deliver a brand new children's playground and public greenspace that all the residents and visitors to Tintwistle can enjoy and be proud of.

The park is the only dedicated children's space in the Village and has fallen into a poor state of repair with a chronic lack of funding and investment. A grant of £12000 would represent a fifth of the total we need to rebuild the forgotten community resource - a huge step towards the end goal.

Tintwistle is blighted by the Woodhead pass and the associated traffic congestion so a bright and inviting new park is desperately needed. Please consider voting for this project when you shop in your local Tesco.

Ashover Parish Hall on Thur 17 November 2.00  -  4.30pm at Milken Lane, Ashover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 0BA

Duffield Parish Hall on Thur 24 November 2.00 – 4.30pm at St Alkmund’s Parish Church, Church Drive, Duffield, Derbyshire, DE56 4BA

Delegate fee - £40

Successful marketing leads to increased bookings, increased interest and more volunteers; ultimately, towards a thriving village hall. These training session consider the charitable objects of village and community halls; who its customers are and what they might need or want.  It covers marketing principles, gives guidance on developing a marketing strategy and explores different ways of promoting a village or community hall.

For the benefit of managers of all types of community buildings – not just charitable halls.

The sessions include:

• Understanding your hall’s charitable objectives
• Marketing principles
• Developing a marketing strategy
• Knowing your market – real and potential users of the hall
• How to identify and capitalise on your ‘unique selling point’ (USP)
• Different ways to promote your hall
• How Social Media can be used to promote activities in your hall
• Community Directory Derbyshire 

For more information and booking form:
www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/village-halls-training.html

Grants of between £2,000 and £50,000 are available for projects that can demonstrate how they fall into Object D of the Landfill Communities Fund. Object D shows commitment to the protection of the environment, and the provision, maintenance or improvement of a public park or another public amenity. WREN’s definition of an amenity is something that a community will have access to and be able to use for leisure or recreation purposes.

Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to:

• Replacement doors and windows for village halls and community centres.
• Provision of children’s play equipment in open public spaces.
• Construction of footpaths and cycleways in public parks.
• The provision of all-weather play surfaces for MUGA multi use games areas.
• The provision of skate parks.
• Dipping platform and all weather paths at local nature reserves.

To be eligible a project also needs to be situated within the vicinity of a landfill site – see details and eligibility checker on website below.

Although match funding is not a specified requirement, the Waste Recycling Group (as a condition of providing WREN with the Landfill Tax Credits) require project applicants to secure the help of eligible 'Third Parties' who will reimburse them with an amount equal to 10.75% of any grant committed. Third Party funders cannot, however, gain any unique benefit from the project put forward for funding.

Applications will be accepted from the following types of organisations:

• Registered charities which operate a community facility.
• Churches or Parochial Church Councils.
• Parish or Town Councils or Management Committees or User Associations acting on behalf of Parish or Town Councils.
• Local Authorities.
• CASC Registered Sports Clubs.

Other organisations may still be able to apply for funding if they apply as a secondary applicant with a Parish Council, Local Authority or charity which has an involvement in their project site.

The deadline for applications is 22 February 2017 (5pm)

Further details here: www.wren.org.uk/apply/wren-grant-scheme

Come and hear about the progress of the work on the field.  Give your feedback and ideas.  Help plan for the future. Maybe you would like to get involved.with a friendly group always keen to attract new members and volunteers.

www.derbyshire-pcc.gov.uk/Taking-Part/Consultation-and-Community-Engagement/Consultation-and-Community-Engagement-2016/Listening-To-You-2016.aspx

To book a session or for more information ask staff or call Whaley Bridge Library 01663 732480.

Opportunity and Change works with people who have experience of substance misuse, repeat offending, mental ill health, domestic violence or homelessness. Participants in the scheme have a full assessment of their needs before being assigned a personal Navigator to provide personalised advice and support.

As one of the local partners of the Derbyshire and Nottingham programme, Derventio will provide support to people in Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash and High Peak in Derbyshire.

For more information or to make a referral contact Julie Howells on 01159 443 865 or julie.howells@derventiohousing.com

www.derventiohousing.com

Come and hear about the achievements and find out about exciting plans for the coming year.

Light Refreshments will be provided and an opportunity to network with members of staff, Board Members, Volunteers and other supporters of Crossroads Derbyshire (formerly High Peak Women’s Aid)

RSVP - Julie on 01457 856675 or email: admin@crossroadsderbyshire.org by Friday 11 November.

The courses are funded by Derbyshire Public Health and the CCGs and are part of an ongoing programme of training aimed at the voluntary and statutory sector.

Interest in these free courses is very strong so places are limited to five people per organisation per course. Early booking is advised. All courses run from 9.30-4.30. Lunch is not provided but hot drinks will be available (either free or to purchase) on the day. 

Booking Form

MHA25  Fri 25 Nov 2016 at Bradbury House in Glossop

MHA28 Tue 10 Jan 2017 at St Oswalds in Ashbourne

MHA29 Thu 26 Jan 3017 at Chesterfield FC

Other Venues

There are three FREE sessions throughout the day:

 Dementia Friends Information Session –  learn more about dementia and how you can help to create dementia friendly communities;

 Befriending Champions training session – find out what it is to be a Befriending Champion, the skills needed and how to carry out the role;

 Microgrant funding information/workshop session – support to develop project ideas that reduce isolation and loneliness in Derbyshire, how to apply for the microgrant, and help to access other sources of local funding.

The sessions are for anyone active in their local area, whether an employee or a volunteer, who wants to help tackle isolation and loneliness in Derbyshire.  Sessions will be delivered by Richard Murrell, Befriending Champion Co-ordinator for Derbyshire based at South Derbyshire CVS.

Book by Monday 10 October 2016. Places are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Further details on the Booking Form

Help and advice from:

• Adult Care 
• Age UK
• Derbyshire Fire and Rescue
• Derbyshire Libraries
• Glossop Volunteer Centre
• Live Life Better Derbyshire 
• Well Fit
• Welfare Rights advice

Plus:

• Basic help with mobile phones
• Help to get the most out of your tablet
• Free refreshments 
• Dementia Friends Information Session 11.00 – 12.00

There is a choice of two half-day ‘Fire Safety in Village Halls’ training seminars:

Baslow Village Hall on Wed 2 Nov 2pm  -  4.30pm (Nether End, Baslow, Nr Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1SR) Delegate fee £40

Hulland Ward Millennium Hall on Tue 8 Nov 2pm – 4.30pm (Dog Lane, Hulland Ward, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 3EG) Delegate fee £40

The current fire safety law in England and Wales is covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. It applies to general fire precautions and other fire safety duties in non-domestic property, which includes community buildings. Helping village and community hall management committees understand their legal responsibilities.

The sessions will include:

• The need to appoint a 'competent person (s)'
• How to carry out a ‘fire safety risk assessment’
• What fire safety precautions to use - where it is reasonable & practical to do so
• Useful tips for village hall committees
• The need for a Fire Safety Policy

www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/fire-safety-training-for-village-halls.html

In the past a candlelit vigil has been held to remember that two women are killed each week in domestic abuse incidents. However, this year High Peak and Derbyshire Dales Domestic Abuse and Sexual Abuse Action Group would like you, your friends and family to join them on a short walk as part of the ‘Derbyshire Day to Remember Victims’.

Help raise awareness of domestic abuse, remember the victims and learn about the support available. The aim is to make this year’s free event more inclusive and family friendly, so it will include a short guided walk, with a quiz on route, refreshments and light lunch to finish the event.  

The event will have a variety of food, arts, retail and craft stalls along with fun activities for all the family, so come along and support this inspiring local organisation.

thomastheyerfoundation.org.uk/event/buxton-fair-2016-devonshire-dome

• Fundraising for Beginners – Wed 5 Oct
• Writing a Press Release - Mon 10 Oct
• Health Safety for Volunteers and Community Groups – Fri 21 Oct
• Making the Most of Gift Aid – Thu 10 Nov
• Manual Handling – Tue 15 Nov
• Emergency First Aid at Work - Tue 22 Nov
• Trustees Roles and Responsibilities - Wed 23 Nov

See the HPCVS website for full details

The subsidy provides support towards the cost of the equipment and installation of a satellite or wireless broadband service, up to the value of £350.

www.digitalderbyshire.org.uk/better_broadband_subsidy_scheme/default.asp

The Social Value Act 2012 came into force on 31 January 2013. The act places a requirement on commissioners (and procurement officers) to consider the economic, environmental and social benefits of their approaches to the procurement of public services.

A group comprising representatives from departments has been established to support the development of Social Value across the council. The group has produced a draft Social Value Strategy, which sets out the aims, priorities and key actions required to develop Social Value.  

The consultation process is important in ensuring that the voluntary and community sector and suppliers are able to input their views.

The consultation is aimed at:

• Contracted service providers (and those hoping to win contracts)
• Service users
• Voluntary and community organisations

You can take part by filling in an online questionnaire - the consultation is open until 20 November 2016.

Chris made a significant contribution to local groups within the High Peak including High Peak CVS. Chris had the unique ability to get to the nub of an issue, cut through to what is important and succinctly lay out the way forward. He was always dedicated, responsive, supportive and jovial. When he passed away, the High Peak voluntary sector lost one of its strongest advocates and supporters.

Through this award, High Peak CVS wants to celebrate and commemorate not only Chris’s contribution, but also his insight into the potential of voluntary activity for personal and community growth.

The award will offer local groups the opportunity to raise their profile and gain recognition for the work they do. Our key assessment criteria will be around acknowledging your achievements and progress. Examples of the types of changes we are looking for maybe around revitalising your group, attracting new members, attracting new funding, developing a new project and or making a significant impact in your local community.

You can apply on behalf of your group, you can be nominated by or nominate another group. A small panel will make the decision.

High Peak CVS will present the Award, a commemorative plaque, framed certificate and cheque for £100 for the group, at its Annual General Meeting in November. The Award is open to all groups, however small or large, newly formed or long established and we encourage everyone to apply. 

There is a simple application form which groups are asked to complete and return to: Jackie Donnelly, High Peak CVS, Dunbar House, 105 Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak SK23 7HX. or Email: jackie@highpeakcvs.org.uk or Tel: 01663 736436 

The closing date for applications is Monday 24 October 2016.

The website is constantly updated and there are full and part time opportunities. All vacancies are advertised on DDCIL’s website www.dcil.org.uk/PA

You can download job descriptions and application forms directly and you can register to receive updates in your local area as they arise. If you are looking to recruit PAs they may be able to offer their services to you also;

Contact DDCIL Park Rd Ripley DE5 3EF 01773740246

The course runs from Monday 24 October to 2 December, and will begin with a training week, where candidates gain on the job experience.  In the following five week work placement they will work towards a nationally recognised care certificate training which will help progress them into a career of their choice.

Information Flyer

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The consultation is around better joined up care closer to home.

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They are starting to introduce the special add-ons to the Saturday markets - Craft, Quirky and Vintage on the first Saturday each month, Food & Drink on the third. They will also be having a special Christmas Market on Saturday 3 December, and will stay open till 8pm, which will coincide with a Christmas Carnival Parade through the town and other seasonal festivities.

Thanks to support from the Bingham Trust charities, community groups and other not-for-profit organisations can take a stall for free. They do restrict this offer to two markets per year for each organisation. Obviously you can have stalls more frequently if you pay the standard market rate for them.

Normally they also have a restriction of only one free charity stall on each market, but in the run up to Christmas, on the 'Special add-on' market days, they are relaxing this. So if you'd like a stall to promote your organisation between now and the end of the year get in touch - admin@buxtonmarkets.co.uk

The seminars are supported by funding from Public Health at Derbyshire County Council and are free to those living or working in the county.

Seminar dates from October 2016 to June 2017 Seminars run from 9.30am to 1.00pm

• Tuesday 18 October 2016 Bakewell
• Friday 18 November 2016 Chesterfield
• Tuesday 6 December 2016 Swadlincote
• Thursday 19 January 2017 Alfreton
• Tuesday 21 February 2017 Chesterfield
• Wednesday 15 March 2017 Long Eaton
• Thursday 6 April 2017 Markham Vale
• Thursday 11 May 2017 Wirksworth
• Monday 5 June 2017 Buxton

To secure your place on this popular course book at www.eventbrite.co.uk and search for ‘Suicide Awareness Seminar’

For more information contact the Suicide Awareness Training Project Officer by emailing sat@ruralac7onderbyshire.org.uk 

Admission is £10 per person for hot food, cakes, entertainment by Glossop Ukulele Band and quiz entry. Any size teams from 3 to 6. If you haven’t got a team they will find you one.

To reserve your place(s) and pay on the door email wynnemoran@btinternet.com or admin@crossroadsderbyshire.org 

Since 2007, Rotary Club of Buxton has supported the annual Christmas Pudding Appeal organised by Cwmbran Vale Rotary Club. The 2015 Appeal was for the Stroke Association; participating Rotary Clubs raised £10,000. The 2016 Appeal is for 'Meningitis Now'.

All profit from purchases of the 908g (2lb), serves eight, light, sweet (but not too sweet), luxuriously delicious, award-winning Ultimate Christmas Pudding - price still only £10 - goes to 'Meningitis Now'.

Post or deliver your order for a 2016 Appeal Christmas Pudding to Buxton Podiatry Practice, 1A The Savoy, Hall Bank, Buxton, SK17 6EW by 28 October latest. Make cheques payable to ‘Rotary Club of Buxton’ and include your telephone number and email and postal addresses. Puddings will be delivered to Buxton, Dove Holes, Chapel-en-le-Frith and Earl Sterndale addresses by early December; arrangements will be made with those outside these areas to collect their orders.

Contact: rotarypuds@gmail.com, 01298 26406

Allergens: contains egg, wheat, nuts, soya; may contain mustard; may also contain fragments of shell or kernel or small stones. Full list of ingredients (and order form if you wish) at www.buxtonrotaryishere.co.uk

Sunday 2 Oct 12 noon to 8pm at Grafton Centre, Grafton St, Hyde.

Free health checks, free pamper, live music, activities.

Find out more about this FREE Derbyshire County Council Course.

Adult Passport course 6 October to 10 November 2016 at Glossop Adult Education Centre on Talbot Road,  6-9pm each Thursday evening.

6 October: Equality, diversity and inclusion
13 October: Keeping yourself and others safe
20 October: First Aid
Half term
3 November: Health and safety
10 November: Person centre approach

For more information contact Janice Imrie at Volunteer Centre Glossop 01457 865722 janice@vcglossop.org.uk

All the money raised is from the 5p carrier bag levy and Tesco stores are being used to fund thousands of community projects across the UK. The projects must meet the criteria of promoting community participation in the development of outdoor spaces. 

The project has altered slightly since the last round and as of September 2016 three projects in each region will be shortlisted to go forward to a public vote in each of the Tesco regions every month. 

The projects will be awarded a grant based upon the number of votes received: first place receives up to £5,000, second place up to £2,000 and third place up to £1,000. 

All projects  must deliver a physical environmental improvement and/or encourage use and long term sustainability of outdoor spaces. 

Grants will be awarded to voluntary or community organisations (including registered charities/ companies), schools, health bodies, Parish/Town Councils, local authorities and social housing providers - this list in not exhaustive and many other types of organisations may be funded. 

For more information www.groundwork.org.uk/Sites/tescocommunityscheme 

Or contact Sophie Easdon (Marketing, Community and Support Officer) 01246 570977   Mob: 07971 107694.

Supporting mental health through learning something new. Develop confidence in a friendly environment.

These FREE courses are available for anyone experiencing mental health difficulties, or emotional or psychological distress. One in four of us go through this at some time in our lives. People can join Bright Side as an individual or through a support group.

The Bright Side courses are normally 12 hours long, spread over several weeks. They deliver a rich variety of practical and hands-on skills, such as outdoor and creative activities, cookery and relaxation, all in a friendly setting.

Each programme will be adapted to the interests of each group and can offer a stepping stone onto other activities.

People with understanding and experience of mental health issues are helping to design the Bright Side project because they know how learning new skills can help. Additional support will be provided to help people to join in, enjoy themselves and move on.

For more information about this exciting new project contact brightside@derbyshire.gov.uk 01629 536569

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation

Do you enjoy a glass of wine?  Do you know your Chardonnay from your Sauvignon Blanc or your Old World from your New World?  Come and learn more about wine and the different grape varieties and wine regions of the world as well as learning how to taste wine like a professional.  Glasses and food provided.

Tickets on sale from the Volunteer Centre 33/35 Union Road, New Mills - 01663 744196.

First Wednesday of each month at Methodist Church, Market Place, Buxton 11.30am to 1.30pm

This is a drop in session, no booking required. Refreshments and relaxing treatments from a qualified therapists are provided free of charge. You will be able to meet other Carers, and share experiences

A representative from Think Carer attends each session, and is available for support and advice

For information, please contact Helen (01298 938 552) or Linda (01298 23980)

Part of North Derbyshire Mental Health Carers Forum www.ngmhcarers.org / info@ndmhcarers.org

Free event at The Green Man Galley, Hardwick Hall, Hardwick Square South, Buxton SK17 6PY on Wednesday 21 September 2016 2pm-3.30pm

Join us for nibbles and drinks to celebrate our work.

For more information 07426071966.

Glossop Library - Wednesday 21 September 1.30 - 3.00pm

Hadfield Library - Wednesday 21 September 10 - 11am
Become a Dementia Friend - To book a place please ask staff or ring on 01457 852589

Gamesley Library - Thursday 22 September 10.30 to 12.30
Glossop Library - Thursday 22 September 2.00 to 3.30
Sight and Hearing Cafés - to find out about services, equipment and support available to people with visual or hearing impairments. 

Buxton Library - Wednesday 28 September
Memories of Buxton Coffee Morning - drop in and browse our fantastic resources and chat about bygone Buxton over a cuppa - 01629 533460

Glossop Library - Wednesday 5 October
Needle Felting - drop in and try your hand at this great craft activity which is suitable for beginners - 01629 531199.

At a special general meeting on Friday the 26 August the group committee and members formally voted to rename the group HEADS together. A further change to our constitution was also discussed and approved, they are now also open to members with experience of stroke as well as those with experience of head injury. This meeting was supported by High Peak CVS and representatives of the Methodist Church where we will continue to meet weekly.  

Meeting times remain the same, each Friday from 11am – 2pm at the church.    

The group hope they can rely on your continued support as they work to meet some of the social and support needs for head injury, stroke, carer’s and families in the High Peak.

The Anglers Rest in Bamford, the first community owned pub in Derbyshire, which also houses the village Post Office and a daytime cafe, is delighted to have been shortlisted for this year's M&S Community energy fund. 

To vote for them, please go to:
www.mandsenergyfund.com/projects/power-to-the-anglers

If you know of any local volunteers or clubs/groups that would be suitable to nominate then use the link below to nominate or encourage someone from within the club or a friend of the individual to nominate.

www.derbyshiresport.co.uk/derbyshire-sports-awards

More than 59,000 households in Derbyshire live in fuel poverty… many more are living on the brink. Cold and damp homes can have a significant impact on people’s health and increased pressure on health and social services.  

Now Citizens Advice Derbyshire Districts is hosting a unique day conference to develop an energy resilience network of advice and support across Derbyshire. On Thursday 1 September the ‘Warmer, Brighter, Safer’ event in Matlock will bring a range of frontline workers, charities and organisations together with energy companies in interactive workshops and discussion.  A networking lunch is also included.  

If you work, support or volunteer with people who are struggling with keeping their homes warm and meeting energy costs, if you offer energy saving solutions, access to services for individuals, families and communities then we’d love for you to join us. Together we can make a difference.  

To book your place at the event in Matlock please contact Kelly Jones.  email kelly.jones@ddcab.org.uk  phone 01629 832365 

Come along to the library and enjoy listening to some readings about food and drink and joining in the discussion. We’ll cover everything from traditional Sunday Dinners to baking disasters as we reminisce together over a cup of tea.

This is an informal event aimed at older people including those with dementia and their carers. People can come along and enjoy readings that might bring back some memories and join in with the discussion and reminisce. There will be free refreshments.

For more information please ask library staff or call us on 01629 531199.

The Community Fund will award one-off grants of up to £1,000 to local charities, businesses and schools.  The Fund will award grants to support initiatives that will deliver a real impact by improving the environment and helping people appreciate the benefits of nature to the health and wellbeing of local communities and business. The grants should be used as part of the total budget of a project.

Applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts which includes Nestlé Waters, Andrew Bingham MP and Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, and they will be assessed on the extent to which they support each of the stated aims and objectives of the Get Better with Nature campaign:

• To raise awareness of the value of nature to our society, health and wellbeing;
• To empower people to enjoy nature’s benefits;
• To encourage and inspire people to "get better with nature” by making a small investment in their local environment – whether it’s in their community, local green space, wildlife or waterways.

The closing date for entries is 16 September 2016, and any activities must be underway by the end of 2016 and completed by 31 May 2017.

If you are interested in applying or would like further information about Get Better with Nature, the Community Fund and last year’s grant winners, please visit their Community Fund page where you will also find detailed guidance on how to apply and a Community Fund Application Form.

If you have any other questions, feel free to get in touch with them at enquiries@getbetterwithnature.co.uk.

In conjunction with Financial Action and Advice Derbyshire (FAAD), Derbyshire County Council Welfare Rights Service is running a series of FREE Universal Credit Seminars across the County, aimed at Health & Care professionals.

You are invited to attend one of the FREE seminars:

High Peak: Friday 21 October 2016 at Buxton Methodist Church (1.00pm – 4.00pm)

The aim of the seminar is to develop your knowledge of what Universal Credit is and how it will affect your Service Users. By the end of the seminar, attendees will:

• Have increased confidence about how to deal with UC matters
• Be able to explain the rules about Alternative Payment Arrangements
• Be able to explain to service users how the rollout of UC may affect them

The seminar includes a workshop about how to prepare your Service Users for UC. Attendees will receive a comprehensive advice and information pack.

To book a place on this free seminar, please email: welfarebenefits@derbyshire.gov.uk

Please use UC Seminar High Peak as the subject and include your: full name, email address, contact telephone number, name and address of your organisation, any special access requirements.

We have recently launched a JustGiving page which is generating additional funds and we had a successful stall at the recent Children’s Gala (the highlight of Tintwistle’s social calendar) which raised valuable extra revenue.

Applications have been made to the Tesco Carrier Bag Fund and Veolia Environmental Trust Grant, both of which have been successful at the first stage. We are now applying for the second stage which will hopefully result in some funding. If successful, we stand to raise £8-12k from the Tesco fund and £40k from Veolia. We realise the competition for these grants will be tough but success at the initial application stage has given us confidence. We are currently seeking letters of support from other local organisations to support the second Veolia bid.

Our Surveymonkey Survey has now closed after attracting 103 responses, the analysis of which is being used to support the grant bids.

Our next full committee meeting will be in mid-September and we will be considering future events. 

Why not pop in to our Sight and Hearing Cafés on Thursday 22 September at Gamesley library between 10.30 and 12.30 and at Glossop Library between 2.00 and 3.30.

There was a competitive tone to the treasure hunt itself, with good-hearted banter such as definitions of bridges and viaducts and discussion on whether a grange really is the gentleman farmers' buildings where he keeps cattle. !!

The winners received handmade biscuits and sweets, while at the bottom of the league table, the entrants had a lollipop each. A raffle raised £173 for Soroptimist Charities and a good evening was enjoyed by members and friends, including members from Stockport Soroptimists, who beat some of our Buxton members, who ended up in Dove Holes !

The Soroptimists raise funds for many charities, local, national and international, as well as carrying out local events such as the party for Child Carers.

sigbi.org/buxton-and-district

Kathryn Rogers, of Fork Provoking, spoke about nutrition and phytonutrients which can help everyone stay healthy, especially people with diabetes.

This year the group celebrated 30 years of help for people in High Peak and Derbyshire Dales. Many  friendships have developed over he years,and it is hoped that this will be a reunion for some . The party will be held at the Old Hall Hotel in Buxton on 24 October.

The fund is structured around 6 key themes:

• drug and alcohol dependency
• children’s services
• early years
• young people
• older people’s services
• healthy lives

Applications for proposals focused on children’s services and tackling drug and alcohol dependency are now open, to be followed by the other themes over the next 12 months.

The Blavatnik School of Government at Oxford University has also launched the Government Outcomes Lab (GO Lab), a partnership with the Cabinet Office, to establish an independent centre of academic excellence for the commissioning of public services.

The GO Lab will deepen understanding of outcomes-based commissioning, including social impact bonds, by researching new ways for the public sector to commission services.

It will provide independent support, data and evidence on what works, and what doesn’t, making it equally beneficial for local authorities, social investors and charities. This will help to improve the delivery of public services through a more outcomes focused and evidence-based approach.

Expressions of interest for funding from the Life Chances Fund for children’s services and drug and alcohol dependency projects are due by 30 September 2016. The other themes will be open to applications over the course of 2017. Further details can be found on the Gov.uk website www.gov.uk/government/publications/life-chances-fund

Whether you’re an amateur, a professional, a volunteer or paid, you’re invited to:

• Learn about two new ways of getting help to protect and share our
• sporting heritage
• Hear some examples of successful sports heritage projects
• Meet other people interested in sports heritage.

There will be two events. One at 2pm to 4.30pm and the second at 6pm to 8pm. The programme for each will be largely the same so you can choose to attend which is most convenient for you.

Through the open grant programmes, HLF can offer awards of £3,000 to £100,000. The Sporting Lives campaign recognises the region’s proud and diverse sporting history. They have supported a broad range of projects around the theme of sport in the East Midlands and we want to fund more. Through the open grant programmes, they can offer awards of £3,000 to £100,000. This is a great opportunity to try your hand at heritage projects and reach new audiences, young and old alike.

The event will also launch the Sport in Museums regional network. Sport in Museums (formerly known as the Sports Heritage Network) is a national organisation that promotes the collection, preservation and access to sporting heritage. Funded by Arts Council England, they are now creating a regional network to support sports and heritage organisations in developing, caring for and sharing the sporting heritage of the East Midlands.

Email the East Midlands development team if you would like to receive updates on the campaign.

The Big Lottery Fund is calling on local groups and organisations of all shapes and sizes to apply for funding, between £300 and £10,000, to hold events or activities that will bring people together and celebrate what makes their local community special.

This opportunity comes as a survey by the Big Lottery Fund found that given the& chance, more than 40 per cent would like to celebrate their local history, and more than two fifths (43 per cent) of those aged 16 to 24 would celebrate their local culture, art or music. The research also revealed that more than half (63 per cent) of people asked reported that they have never or cannot remember ever coming together to celebrate with their local neighbourhood.

In response to these findings the Big Lottery Fund is putting people in the lead to come up with their own ideas on what they would like to celebrate, and what kinds of events they could host to bring all corners of their community together.

The Celebrate programme is the perfect opportunity for people to showcase and enjoy something important to their community, be it an iconic building, a precious landscape, a unique service or a community hero. There will be £5 million available in total across ;the UK.

To be eligible, applicants must be part of a constituted group which has its own bank account. The Big Lottery Fund welcomes applications from voluntary or community organisations, schools and statutory bodies, particularly those who have never considered the Big Lottery Fund as a potential source of funding. Organisations are encouraged to submit their applications early to avoid disappointment as once funds have been allocated, Celebrate will close to new applications.

For more information or to apply for a Celebrate grant visit www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/celebrateengland

GSK’s IMPACT Awards reward charities that are doing excellent work to improve people’s health. Organisations must be at least three years old, working in a healthrelated field in the UK, with income between £25,000 and £2 million. Up to 20 awards will be made ranging from £3,000 to £40,000 plus free training valued at up to £6,000.

Organisations will also have a film made, receive help with press and publicity and be given a set of promotional materials.

To apply or to view winners’ films go to: www.kingsfund.org.uk/gskimpactawards

Hear from this year’s winners about applying and the benefits of winning an award: vimeo.com/171400225

Closing date: 21 September 2016

The Community Fund will award one-off grants of up to £1,000 to local charities, businesses and schools.  The Fund will award grants to support initiatives that will deliver a real impact by improving the environment and helping people appreciate the benefits of nature to the health and wellbeing of local communities and business. The grants should be used as part of the total budget of a project.

Applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts which includes Nestlé Waters, Andrew Bingham MP and Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, and they will be assessed on the extent to which they support each of the stated aims and objectives of the Get Better with Nature campaign:

• To raise awareness of the value of nature to our society, health and wellbeing;
• To empower people to enjoy nature’s benefits;
• To encourage and inspire people to "get better with nature” by making a small investment in their local environment – whether it’s in their community, local green space, wildlife or waterways.

The closing date for entries is 16 September 2016, and any activities must be underway by the end of 2016 and completed by 31 May 2017.

If you are interested in applying or would like further information about Get Better with Nature, the Community Fund and last year’s grant winners, visit the Community Fund page where you will also find detailed guidance on how to apply and a Community Fund Application Form.

If you have any other questions, feel free to get in touch with us at enquiries@getbetterwithnature.co.uk.

www.nestle.co.uk/media/pressreleases/get-better-with-nature-community-grant

Knowledge and experience of using the latest trends in website design and social media is needed plus the spare time to help us on an occasional, voluntary basis with page design and content management. 

Would suit

• Student seeking work experience – job reference letter could be written by us to acknowledge help
• Someone with time to contribute to a worthwhile community project in and around thePeak District
• Someone with interest in railway history or the countryside and able to offer IT skills to complement your hobbies.

The HPHVCRP is a partnership of local authorities, Northern Trains, community groups and businesses which share the common aims of promoting and enhancing rail transport services in the Hope Valley and High Peak. Much of our area lies within the wonderful Peak 

District National Park.  We work closely with station friends volunteer groups at many local stations and support a programme of Folk Trains and Guided Walks on the Hope Valley, Glossop and Buxton railway lines.

Contact Andrew Walker, the Community Rail Partnership Officer, for an informal discussion and more information. Email: andrew.walker@derbyshire.gov.uk Tel: 01629 538093.

National Mind recommend employers adopt a three-pronged strategy that:

1. Promotes wellbeing for all staff

2. Tackles the causes of work-related mental health problems

3. Supports staff who are experiencing mental health problems.

The Mental Health First Aid courses address all of these issues.  They also offer bespoke training on mental health awareness and training for managers.  Contact them for a free quote based on your training needs.

These are the latest Mental Health First Aid course dates:

22 September Derby Mental Health First Aid Lite course in Derby

26 and 27 September Mental Health First Aid Standard course in Chesterfield

9 and 16 November Mental Health First Aid Standard course in Belper

Read more about or courses and book at www.derbyshiremind.org.uk/training-2/

Take part in the National Employee Mental Wellbeing Survey before the closing date of July 29.  This has been launched by Business in the Community (BITC).

Come and support COGS - Community Organising Green Space.

Coffee, Cakes, Tombola, Raffle.

Derbyshire County Council is providing funding until December 2017 to recruit, train and support community Befriending Champions across Derbyshire and to provide a microgrant to support local groups/individuals to develop small scale local projects that reduce loneliness and isolation.

Richard Murrell, the Befriending Champion Co-ordinator who is based at South Derbyshire CVS, said "Befriending Champions play a key role as the eyes and ears of the local community helping to identify and support/signpost lonely or isolated people to sources of longer-term assistance, such as befriending services.  We want to encourage people in the local community to attend the training to become a Befriending Champion and to come with ideas to develop small scale projects that can be assisted by the microgrant.  These ideas may include setting up a good neighbour initiative or a social group, or maybe getting a self-help group off the ground.”

The half-day Befriending Champions training is free to anyone active in their local area, whether an employee or a volunteer, and includes information on what it is to be a Befriending Champion, the skills needed and how to carry out the role.  The session also provides support to develop project ideas that reduce isolation and loneliness, helps with applying for the microgrant, and gives information on other sources of local funding.  There is also the opportunity to attend a one-hour Dementia Friends awareness session.  Four training sessions are planned across the County during the Autumn – dates and venues to follow soon!

To find out more please contact Richard on01283 2197 or email  richm@sdcvs.org.uk

Whether you are a hairdresser, an architect or employ a personal care assistant, if you employ at least one person you are an employer and you have certain legal duties. This applies to you if you run a small voluntary organisation or charity that employs someone.

Tuesday 26 July 10.00 – 11.30 at the Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell, DE45 1AH.

John Carter from ProAktive will be giving a presentation on automatic enrolment and there will be a discussion on the planning, implementation and ongoing administration requirements of automatic enrolment. In addition, you can find out if your existing pension scheme complies with automatic enrolment.

This is a free session and should last no longer than 90 minutes, refreshments from 9.45, opportunity to network or ask other advice from 11.30.

To book a place contact Janet Smith at Derbyshire Dales CVS on 01629 812154 or email enquiries@ddcvs.org.uk

• The show is open to all artists in the area

• Artists may enter up to 3 pieces of original work, size restriction max A2 or 3D equivalent

• Art work can include drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, textiles and jewellery

• Cost of entry is £4 per art work pre-booked before the 9th September 2016 or £5 on the day

Please note that it cannot be guaranteed that work not pre-booked will be hung, a full refund will be made if work is not hung.

Artists can download an entry form at chapelarts.org.uk/event/chapel-open-arts-show

Entry forms must be submitted by 9 September 2016 to chapelvisualarts@gmail.com or Mustard Seed Café, 118 Market St. Chapel-en-le-Frith

Wellbeing Hub in the Darley Dale office and the Buxton office

DFMH are looking for volunteers to assist with the running of wellbeing drop-in sessions for adults, in both our Darley Dale Hub and our Buxton Hub. The Wellbeing Hubs offers a friendly, relaxed and supportive setting for people living with or recovering from mental ill health.

The activities on offer link to the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Connect – Be Active – Take Notice – Keep Learning – Give.

Flower in the Field Project

DFMH are looking for volunteers to assist with the running of our community garden project – the Flower in the Field. This is in Darley Dale on Church Street. If you have an interest in gardening and the outdoors and would like to help people to regain their confidence in social situations, then make contact. 

www.dfmh.co.uk/work-for-us-join-us/becoming-a-volunteer/

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, contact Tim in the Darley Dale office on 01629 733915.

SGP View from the Peak 38 Summer 2016

Contents:

• High Peak Access Reaching Out Project
• Happy Birthday GLOSS
• Tea and Talk
• Peak VIP
• News
• Lifefit

Costs for members per day are as follows:

• Digital projector £15
• Portable OHP £7
• Portable OHP screen £5
• Portable Hearing Loop £10
• A1 flipchart stand £7
• PA system £15

We have 4 sets of display boards:

• 1 x 2 panels (table top)
• 2 x 3 panels (table top)
• 1 x 6 panels (free standing)

Cost per set is £5

Note: Cost for display boards is per hire whether its for a day or 2 weeks 

To check availability or book equipment contact Jackie on 01663 736436 or 
jackie@highpeakcvs.org.uk

The Direct Payment and Support Planning Team are as busy as ever helping Derbyshire County Council Direct Payment recipients to calculate the most effective use of budgets and to offer support and advice on all aspects of employing and recruiting personal staff, including finding managed bank and payroll services.

They also offer brokerage information on services, activities and other support in the community.

The Advocacy and Counselling Team are also making best use of their time, offering peer counselling and support, advocacy with other agencies and coordinating volunteer led Depression and Anxiety groups.

The Volunteer Coordinator, meanwhile, is supporting disabled people to find volunteer opportunities to play a full role in the community.

Disability Derbyshire Coalition are all fully committed to providing quality services throughout Derbyshire and will not even let the grim July weather dampen their spirits.

The social enterprise PAN (Peoples Ability Network) support DDC with a fully accessible taxi service and managed bank and payroll services.

Can they help you? Call to find out more 01773740246

They can give advice in the following areas:

• Community care
• Debt
• Discrimination
• Employment
• Homelessness
• Housing
• Immigration
• Preventing mortgage repossession

They can also advise on: 

• Preventing eviction and homelessness for tenants and mortgagees
• Housing-related issues e.g. overcrowding, getting repairs done
• Preventing hospital/care homes admissions through gaining care packages/equipment in own homes
• Managing or writing off debts
• Tackling discrimination
• Enforcing employment rights
• Recovering unpaid wages, holiday or notice pay.
• Immigration issues for e.g. reuniting families from overseas, staying in UK

They take referrals from individuals, advisers, professional workers and organisations.

For more information whether to refer or not, telephone 01246 550674 or email: dlc@derbyshirelawcentre.org.uk

derbyshirelawcentre.org.uk

Wednesday 3 August 2016 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm at Strutts Community Centre, Belper, DE56 1UU. Delegate fee £95 (normally £144 inc. VAT)

For the first time, RAD is pleased to be offering PAT Testing training to village and community halls or to any other organisation that is required to carry out PAT testing If demand for the training is high, RAD may be able to run another session in the morning of the 3 August.

If you require any further information about this event, contact Helena Stubbs (Community Buildings Officer)  Email  h.stubbs@ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk  Tel: 0845 3138800.

www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/pat-testing-training.html

Tai Chi Session Tuesday 5 July 3.40 - 4.40pm.  Main Hall, Buxton Methodist Church. Free. All Welcome.

Picnic in the Park Friday 15 July 1.00 - 15:30pm. Refreshments provided. Meet at the Methodist Church side door downstairs, then stroll to the park.  Live music, games and fun. All Welcome.

Peaks & Dales Advocacy, Derbyshire Mental Health Federation and Grapevine

The fund will invest in local community groups and local charities tackling mental health concerns, whether that is through counselling, emotional and practical support or family support and intervention – the goal is to reduce the sense of isolation young people and children feel and set them on a positive path into adulthood.

The fund is looking to either expand an existing project’s reach, to bring down the time frames young people have to wait to obtain support or to prevent a service from being mothballed or rolled back due to funding cuts. There is also interest in exploring new innovative approaches to support children and young people facing mental health issues.

A fund of £10,000 has been set aside to fund projects here in Derby and Derbyshire that can make a positive impact on local lives.

Applications for this fund can be submitted to Foundation Derbyshire now but, all bids must be received before Friday 19 August 2016.

www.foundationderbyshire.org/funds/rolls-royce-fund-2015/

The Skills Exchange Project, which is being led by the Office for Civil Society within the Cabinet Office, aims to connect charities and business and raise the awareness of the benefits of skilled volunteering for both the charity and business sectors. They hope to maximise cross sector skilled volunteering, whilst preparing the groundwork for any ​future employee volunteering entitlement​.

To help them achieve their aims, it’s very important for them to understand the views of the charity sector in relation to cross sector skills based volunteering. Could you spare 15 minutes to complete this short survey. This is your chance to shape the campaign and the future of skills based volunteering.

Every survey submitted by a unique individual will be entered into a draw with a chance to win one of three £2,500 grants to your voluntary organisation from the Zurich Community Trust.

They look forward to receiving your views to help shape this project by 31 July​ and winners of the three grant awards will be notified by the end of August​.

www.surveymonkey.com/r/7P26WND

Schools, youth groups and not for profit organisations can apply for grants towards holidays or outings within the UK for children aged 13 and under who are from deprived areas or have a disability. Applications can be considered for holidays or outings that have the objective of providing children with a break they would not otherwise have the opportunity to experience.

The maximum grant is usually £2,500 for any one trip. Grants are normally limited to a maximum of two-thirds of the total cost of a trip as the charity would expect some local partnership funding to be in place. Activities will need to take place between 1 September and 31 December 2016.

Recently funded projects include:

All Saints CE (Aided) Primary School which received grant of £980 towards the cost of a four-night residential trip to an adventure centre in Shropshire for a group of school children from a deprived area of Wokingham and

Baysgarth School which received a grant of £1,000 towards a three-day trip to an adventure activity centre for a group of disadvantaged children from Lincolnshire.

The closing date for applications will be the 18 November 2016.

www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk/holiday-grants-for-children.html

A panel of different professionals including doctors, nurses and occupational therapists trained in dementia care will be available to answer questions and provide advice.

For further information, please contact Rachel Chambers on 0300 123 3374.

Saturday 11 June 

1.30 pm. Published authors Margaret Holbrook and Pamela Turton will read from their work and have dialogue with audience. Books available to purchase.

12-4 pm. Reading Matters pop-up bookshop. Browse from a wide variety of books, focus on local authors and maps of the area.

Sunday 12 June

11.30 am. High Peak Writers, known locally as Writewits, will launch their first collaborative work Dark Notes from the High Peak, inspired by local legend and dialect. Collection of tales for sale.

1.30 pm. Published authors Margaret Holbrook and Pamela Turton will read from their work and have dialogue with audience. Books available to purchase.

12-4 pm. Reading Matters pop-up bookshop. Browse from a wide variety of books, focus on local authors and maps of the area.

In the Transhipment Warehouse at Peak Forest Canal, Whaley Bridge.

• Quilting exhibition
• Primary schools displays
• Local photos past and present.

For sale - handmade jewellery and scarves, crafts, local artists cards and paintings, jams and plants.

Refreshments served in church all day: Tea, Coffee and soft drinks; Homemade cakes and scones; Ham and cheese rolls.

4.30pm - Moomins on the Riviera (U) 2014 74mins

7.30pm - The Lady in the Van (12) 2015 100mins

All welcome, no bookings needed, free entry - donations welcome.

The charity is particular keen to support smaller organisations which might otherwise find it difficult to gain funding.

Concertina has made grants to a wide range of charitable organisations nationwide in England and Wales. These include funds to many care homes for the elderly to provide musical entertainment for their residents.

www.concertinamusic.org.uk/Grants.php

It could be conservation, wellbeing programmes, youth work or anything that benefits the community - whatever you decide to do, University of Derby could help!

Community groups will be able to bid for their share of £10,000. There will be four rounds of funding in 2015/16, with £2,500 available for bids in each round. To be eligible for funding applicants must be based in one of the following geographical areas: Derby, Derbyshire, Burton, Leek, Macclesfield, Mansfield, Uttoxeter.

Round 4 - Opens 1 June 2016, closes 30 June 2016. Winners announced in July.

To check eligibility and details on how to apply visit: www.derby.ac.uk/about/community/fund/

The training room is equipped with: 

• An interactive white board 
• Digital projector 
• Wall mounted TV 
• Video 
• DVD player 
• Computer  
• Hearing loop
• Free WiFi internet access 
• Flipchart

The room can be set up in 4 different ways and will seat up to the following number of people, according to layout:

• Board room     16 
• Theatre           20
• Horseshoe      10 
• Café                16

Voluntary sector member £10 per hour / £50 per full day
Statutory sector members  £15 per hour / £80 per full day 

For more information or to book a room contact Jackie Donnelly on  01663 736436 or jackie@highpeakcvs.org.uk 

Invitation to the launch of Cherish Family Support on Wednesday 29 June 8.00pm at Trinity Church, Hardwick Mount, Buxton, SK17 6PR. Cakes and refreshments will be served from 7.45pm.

Cherish Family Support current projects include:

a) Choices Counselling Service, providing counselling for perinatal anxiety and depression, parenting difficulties, miscarriage, stillbirth or termination.

b) Little Blessings maternity and children's store in Buxton - a nursery store enabling the local community to recycle and resell good quality baby equipment.

c) Cherish Family Support Fund - providing free baby clothes and equipment to parents in financial hardship.

Dr Graham Todd is the new Chairman of the charity and a new management team led by Jo Parsons will take over from Heather Woodward, founder and current manager, who is leaving in July after 11 years running the charity.  Jo Parsons brings a wealth of expertise to Cherish from her 12 years experience running a charitable organisation in Kenya.  She will speak about the new vision for Cherish at the launch event.

Potential referrers can also book a guided visit to Cherish premises at The Source and Little Blessings on Monday 27 June or Friday 1 July (between 10am - 3pm) to find out more about Cherish Family Support.  Contact Heather or Jo on 07851 284575 to arrange a visit.

New website: www.cherishfamilysupport.org.uk
New facebook page: www.facebook.com/cherishfamilysupport/  in addition to the existing little blessings Facebook page www.facebook.com/LittleBlessingsShop/

The Big Difference Scheme is funded by Severn Trent and offers significantly reduced water rates to customers with a monthly disposable income below £120. Awards will vary but low income families are most likely to meet the criteria and could be eligible for a reduction of 10 to 90 % off their water bills for a full twelve months.

The scheme is designed to help those customers who are struggling to pay their bills, whether they are reliant on income from benefits or in work. It can be applied for alongside the Severn Trent Trust Fund which can help clear any arrears the client may have. 

For the purposes of these funds, the Severn Trent area includes around half of the High Peak, including Buxton, Chapel en le Frith, Dove Holes, Chinley, Hayfield (including Little Hayfield) and the Hope Valley.

Derbyshire Districts Citizens Advice are offering a free assessment service. An adviser will complete a quick assessment and will submit the application on the clients behalf making it a quick and simple process. The assessment can be requested  by phoning Paula Marek-Roe on 07730 089665, mailing to cia@ddcab.org.uk or by visiting Buxton or New Mills Citizens Advice.

Research from the British Dental Journal in 2015 shows that drinkers receiving a brief intervention were twice as likely to reduce their drinking over 6-12 months compared to those who received no intervention

Find out more about the new unit guidelines and why these have been changed for the first time since 1995.

The one day course covers:

• Facts about alcohol, myths, units and safe limits
• The physical effects of alcohol both short term and long term
• Definitions such as binge drinking, high risk and dependency
• Brief Interventions
• Support available and how to refer

Dates available:

• 19 July 2016
• 9 August 2016
• 20 September 2016

Click the dates above to book your place via the website. All held at First Floor Dents Chambers, 81 New Square in Chesterfield Town Centre. Registration at 9:15am for a 9:30am start - 4:00pm finish.

The 'YOUTHINC, We Grant' scheme, was devised with the help of Derbyshire Youth Council and will award grants of up to £1,500 to develop youth activities in Derbyshire which deliver the youth councillor's priorities each year.

The funding could support traditional activities and projects such as youth clubs, sports, music and games clubs, media workshops, such as dance, drama or art sessions but can also support innovative projects too.

Members of the youth council will help decide how the money is given out and will consider:

• if the project or campaign is accessible to all young people
• how many young people will benefit
• how long the project will run
• whether it is value for money
• the long-term impact of the funding
• what the money will be spent on.

The closing date for applications is Friday 1 July 2016.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk

www.derbyshire.gov.uk

There is still time to fill in the questionnaire. 
Consultation closing date is 24 July.

High Peak CVS urges anyone who is affected by potential cuts in voluntary sector services to access the short questionnaire and record your views to let DCC know the impact cuts in voluntary sector services will have. 

High Peak CVS Members will receive separate notice of the consultation in the next few weeks. We encourage our Members to give feedback to Derbyshire County Council about the proposals and highlight the valuable work of the voluntary and community sector in the High Peak.

It is unclear at this stage what cut High Peak CVS will experience, but anticipate we will have a reduction in funding which will inevitably affect the level of services we can continue to offer.

Contact High Peak CVS for further information.

The event takes place during Volunteer Week in the School Library on Friday 10 June 2016 from 2pm - 4pm.

Ed Mountifield, Centre Manager of NM&DVC, said "This is our first joint event with New Mills School and we are delighted to have their support. We both feel strongly that showing young people the benefits of volunteering at a young age is the first step in them giving time to their community in the future."

Debbie Enever, a Governor at New Mills School, said "Knowing about volunteering and what it entails will help our students become more rounded individuals. Volunteers already give 17,000 hours of their time every year at the volunteer centre and we need this to continue for the good of our community." 

If you would like to join us at this event please Email:
adele@nmvc.org or jbull@newmillsschool.co.uk

An active life with regular engagement in physical activity, sport, volunteering or coaching can have a hugely beneficial impact on people's lives, local communities and Derbyshire as a whole.

Towards an Active Derbyshire seeks to achieve the vision of more people in Derbyshire engaged in physical activity and sport, with the ambition of engaging an additional 50,000 people in active lives by 2021.

They are seeking a cultural transformation to 'turn the tide' of inactivity by providing choice, motivation and support in a co-ordinated way to change the behaviour of inactive groups by engaging them in physical activity and sport.

Derbyshire Sport are currently in the process of finalising the strategy and welcome contributions from all parties who wish to input.

To participate in the consultation process and make your comments using the online questionnaire by midday on Monday 20 June go to:

www.derbyshiresport.co.uk/derbyshire-physical-activity-plan

The advice  covers best value contracts for mobiles and utilities, prioritising bills, finding good deals and bargains, customer rights, pensions and insurance.

They also offer money saving advice regarding changing gas/electric suppliers or tariffs, accessing the Warm Home Discount scheme to reduce electric bills and reducing  water bills through the Big Difference Scheme.

Clients say that they have learnt new skills and gained confidence to make the financial choices that are right for them, saved themselves money which in turn helped them avoid crises.

If you would like to talk to an adviser about how you can save money contact Paula Marek-Roe at Citizens Advice Derbyshire Districts:
Mobile: 07730 089665
Email: cia@ddcab.org.uk

The Trust Deed sometimes including a Lease, Articles of Association for village halls wanting to incorporate as a company limited by guarantee and more recently a model constitution for halls that decide to use the new Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) structure. A few village halls have taken the Community Interest Company (CIC) structure.

In the current move towards social enterprise and social investment and away from reliance on grant funding ACRE needs to consider what legal structure would be appropriate for charitable village halls looking at alternative forms of fundraising and investment. As such, ACRE has put forward a discussion paper that outlines the proposal for village halls to operate as Community Benefit Societies which would enable them to raise share capital from the wider community.

ACRE & RAD are not advocating that existing village halls all convert to this new structure, but rather will welcome your comments on this issue in principle and the merits of using this governance as a preferred option for the future.

This discussion paper is being circulated to the ACRE village halls network and village hall associations and to a number of national organisations and government officials that have shown an interest. This is an important discussion because it proposes a move for village hall charities away from the traditional legal and operational structure that has been embedded since the 1930s.

If you would like to comment, please feedback by 22nd June 2016 to h.stubbs@ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk. 

www.bcvs.org.uk/latest-news/item/village-halls-and-the-community-benefit-society-a-discussion-paper

Each Councillor has £750 to support projects in their ward relating to:

• Small scale environmental improvements
• Community safety issues
• Beneficial community based projects

Please refer to www.highpeak.gov.uk for further information.

The event will be held at the Council Offices, Sexton Street, Tintwistle from 2-4pm. Tickets are £4 for adults and £2 for children. The WI will kindly make a donation from the profits to the Conduit Street Playing Fields renovation project.

There will be refreshments, live music and lots of family friendly activities.

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This new resource has been produced specifically to encourage care, nursing home and day care centre staff to undertake sessions of gentle exercise to background music from well known musicals coupled with reminiscence for frail older people in their care. Many other groups or individuals may find the CD useful too. It is hoped that the familiar tunes will provoke memories and stimulate conversation.

Copies of "Yet More Music to Move" are available from the First Taste Office, c/o Ladygrove Mill, Two Dales, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2FH  (tel: 01629 733849 Email: firsttaste@btinternet.com)) at £8 per copy (P & P inclusive)  All orders need to be accompanied by a cheque for £8 made payable to First Taste.

The New Mills One World Festival was established in 1990 and is now recognised as the region’s annual free open air festival celebrating themes of peace, the environment, cultural diversity, community, and world development. This year the theme is UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development.

OWF are inviting charities, campaign groups, other non-commercial organisations, and representatives from the local business community. They will also be having a ‘Conversation Tent’ and you are invited to book a slot if you want to give a short talk or demonstration to a small group of people.

It would be good if you could think of an activity for your stall, perhaps linked to the UN Global Goals, that would engage with festival goers.  OWF will share ideas to reduce duplication.  One idea is to have a scavenger hunt involving people finding links to different goals on different stalls, if you would like to be involved in this please let them know.

As the festival is free to the public and funded entirely by fund raising activities, grants and donations, they ask all stall holders to make a contribution, collected on the day, towards the One World Festival's costs. Organisations run entirely by volunteers usually contribute at least £5 and those with paid staff upwards of £10.

If you have any queries please contact:  Barbara Walmsley barbarawalmsley81@yahoo.com 01663 746106 / 07908186852

www.oneworldfestival.org

Achievements so far include:

• Removed restrictions preventing us improving the field
• Registered as a Charity
• Gained QE2 status to ensure our field is protected for recreational activities
• Carried out two consultations to get the views of the community
• Negotiated with the local authority to address obstacles preventing us taking on the lease

Going forward.....

COGS have a lot to celebrate now.  They have taken on the lease from HPBC which allows them to begin to transform the boggy, uneven ground into a useful open space with the leisure and sporting facilities that Furness Vale deserves.

Fundraising successes

COGS continue to raise valuable funds from an Annual Field Day, Comedy Nights, Coffee Mornings, etc.  and can now also report the following major funding achievements:

SPORT ENGLAND  £60,632 for drainage and landscaping and providing specialised surface for the football pitch.

BERNARD SUNLEY £5000 and FIELDS IN TRUST  £1250 to contribute to the drainage and landscaping costs.

WREN  £47,035 to provide a perimeter path, benches and outdoor gym equipment.

TESCO  £12,000 for picnic tables, flower beds, meadow area, fencing & hedging, and ornamental features.

By next year’s Field Day COGS hope to have all the above installed.   A big thank you to everyone who has helped and supported them through the years.

The Care Act 2014 is the most significant reform of social care legislation in more than 65 years, putting people and their carer’s in control of their care and support.

The new duties and responsibilities took effect in April 2015. Derby City Council is working with the NHS Derbyshire Local Education and Training Board to deliver development opportunities to different roles across the Health and Social Care communities of Derbyshire and Derby City to embed the Care Act 2014. 

We are offering free briefing sessions which are available toa wide variety of staff and people to provide an overview of the Act and the new regulations.

Session Overview:

• An introduction and overview of the Care Act.
• The new duties and responsibilities for local authorities.
• The wellbeing principle.
• New rights for people and carers.

Contact Chyna Burton to book your place on the workshop by telephone 01332 642771 or email chyna.burton@derby.gov.uk

• Suitable for adults whose first language is not English 
• Taught by experienced, well-qualified teachers 
• Classes will be held during school term time 

You are welcome to come along whatever your level of English.

To enrol:
Email  chatterbox4english@gmail.com   
Mobile078 456 49046 
Facebook chatterbox4english 

The charity has a clear vision, to fund the little things that can make a big difference to older people’s lives.

Groups, organisations and charities across the UK who work with the elderly can apply for a donation to fund an event, activity or pastime that will make their members smile.

For more information call 01925 730273 or email bringjoy@homestead.co.uk or visit www.bringjoyfoundation.org

As part of changes to the General Medical Services contract in England for 2015/16, GP practices are required to expand and improve the provision of online services for patients.  They are also required to promote the online services they provide, which should include:

• Appointment bookings
• Ordering repeat prescriptions
• Amending personal details
• Access to summary information held in patient’s records

A national GP patient survey carried out in England in 2014 found that 34% of patients said their preferred method of booking a GP appointment would be online. However, just a year on, the same survey found that only 6% of patients had booked a GP appointment online.

This questionnaire aims to gain an understanding as to what extent Derbyshire residents are aware of the on-line GP services that are available to them and to find out if people are actually using them.   The results will be analysed to identify possible causes of low-level engagement with online GP services, as well as to identify any potential barriers to accessing them. 

Survey - www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GP-ONLINE-SERVICES

Held at Glossop Volunteer Centre on Friday 10 June to 8 July 6-9pm.

The sessions covers:
Session 1   Equality, diversity and inclusion
Session 2   First Aid
Session 3   Keeping yourself safe
Session 4   Health and safety
Session 5   Person centred approach

For more information contact the Glossop Volunteer Centre on 01457 865722 or email Janice@vcglossop.org.uk  

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/passport

Friday 20 May 13:00 – 15:30 at Buxton Methodist Church.

All Welcome. Chill out chat, meet your friends and make new ones.
Refreshments provided.

Forthcoming dates for 2016: 17 June, 15 July, 19 August, 16 September.

Over the last 3 years, Grassroots Giving has donated £241,500 to 483 clubs and groups.  Looking back at previous winners this has included cricket, football, hockey, swimming, triathlon, tennis, archery, athletics and cross country, sailing, netball, running, boxing, table tennis, rowing, roller hockey, croquet, rugby, Korfball, Disability Athletics… 

www.derbyshiresport.co.uk/news/2016/05/the-skipton-building-societys-grassroots-giving-scheme-is-back

Other recent Derbyshire Sport funding news items include:

• The M&S Energy Fund
• The Peoples Postcode Trust
• The Bring Joy Foundation
• Sporting Heritage funding

www.derbyshiresport.co.uk/funding-news

• Help raise awareness of dementia and make Derbyshire more dementia-friendly 
• Attend your local event
• Learn more about dementia
• Find out about local dementia services
• Find out how you can join your local Dementia Action Alliance

Events will be held all over Derbyshire:  

High Peak event: Wednesday 18 May (10am- 12noon), Dementia Friends Roadshow, Buxton Library, Buxton, SK17 9HW

Derbyshire Dales: Wednesday 18 May (1.30- 3.30pm). Dementia Friends Roadshow, Ashbourne Library, Ashbourne, DE6 1DA

For more information or to confirm your attendance for an event please contact Paul Miles by email paul.miles@derbyshire.gov.uk or phone 07966 993 596

To qualify for an award the applicant must be able to demonstrate that any funding from the Town Council will benefit the Parish, or residents of the Parish.

Applications can be downloaded from the Town Council's website in the Document Archive or from the Town Council Office, Spring Bank, New Mills, SK22 4AT

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 25 May 2016.

We can print the following:

• A5 flyers, A4 and A3 posters
• Newsletters, Booklets / Annual Reports - A5 or A4
• Information leaflets - A4 or A5 two fold
• Certificates, tickets, bookmarks etc on card

The photocopier folds and staples booklets of up to 15 sheets of 90g paper.

All can be done in either black and white, colour or a mixture of both.

Our members’ rate for printing is:

Black & white per sheet
A4 single sided 5p
A4 double sided 7p
A3 single sided 9p
A3 double sided 14p

Colour
A4 single sided 20p
A4 double sided 30p
A3 single sided 35p
A3 double sided 60p 

Please note: 10% discount on printing 200+ copies

We regularly print double sided A5 booklets in black and white.

• 100 A5 booklets consisting of 6 A4 sheets would be £42
• 200 booklets with a 10% discount would cost £75.60
• 100 A4 double sided newsletters in black and white consisting of 2 double sided A3 sheets will cost £28
• 200 newsletters with a 10% discount will cost £50.40.

To ask for an estimate or arrange printing contact Jackie on 01663 736436 or jackie@highpeakcvs.org.uk

Applicants must have identified specific organisational development, have a clear plan of activities and an idea of what they hope to achieve. They must also meet one or more of the outcomes.

Applications may now be submitted at any time.

www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk/our-programmes/enable

Grants are available for between £10,000 and £25,000 per year for two or three years, with the opportunity for continuation funding for a further period of up to six years in total.

Round 3 is open to applications with a deadline of 27 May 2016 (5pm).

www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk/our-programmes/invest

The Postcode Community Trust's Community Grants scheme has opened to applications from registered charities and community groups in England, Scotland and Wales for projects that advance community development.

The Postcode Community Trust provides short-term, designated funding to good causes in Great Britain that promote community development and demonstrate positive change through access and engagement.

The Trust seeks to help groups participate more fully in activities within their community, especially for those who may feel isolated through disability or age. The Trust wants to help them overcome these barriers in creative and sustainable ways. Projects should help people gain better access to community facilities, community activities and strengthen communities in ways that are different, sustainable and reach a wide number of people.

Funding is available for activities that:

• Work in innovative ways to relieve older people's isolation.
• Support people looking after others.
• Enhance volunteering opportunities.
• Promote community arts projects.
• Promote team/group sports and activities that benefit communities.
• Provide/enhance places for sport and recreation.
• Promote interaction of different generations.
• Promote a community's social history.

Grassroots organisations, local charities and non-profit community businesses that are seeking to effect positive change within their local area in England, Scotland and Wales are eligible to apply.

Grants range from £500 to £20,000 for those in Scotland and England and up to £10,000 for those in Wales.

The deadline for applications to Round 2 is 31 May 2016.

www.postcodecommunitytrust.org.uk/applying-for-a-grant

Grants of up to £500 for projects costing at most £5,000 for projects or activities that address at least one of the following themes:

• Help to reduce anti-social behaviour and other causes of crime within your community​
• Support vulnerable young people who are either at risk of committing crime or becoming the victims of crime
• Promote personal and/or community safety
• Help to improve your local community either through an activity that bring everybody in the community together or through improving the community physically (renovating a building or creating a new community space).

No fixed closing dates

www.foundationderbyshire.org/funds/the-police-and-crime-commissioner-for-derbyshire-fund-pccd

Grants of up to £2,000 are available for work that helps prevent homelessness – tackling the root causes & stopping vulnerable individuals spiralling into a situation where they may become homeless. This could include supporting individuals with mental health problems, addictions, debt problems, dealing with domestic abuse and a range of other issues.

The fund also recognises the need for reactionary work – providing support for people who are currently homeless whether this be the basic provision of shelter and food or more long-term support to re-gain tenancies, education etc.

No fixed closing dates.

www.foundationderbyshire.org/funds/jefford-weller-fund

For details of all grants programmes currently available from Foundation Derbyshire see www.foundationderbyshire.org

Grants of up to £1,000 for equipment or small scale building work to assist groups that are working to

• Promote the advancement of health and well being
• Prevent or relieve poverty
• Support the most vulnerable in our communities such as children and young people, the elderly and isolated or individuals with mental health problems or disabilities
• Enhance the quality of life for people living in our local communities

There are no fixed closing dates

www.foundationderbyshire.org/funds/freemasons-of-derbyshire-grassroots-fund

This role involves:

• Being the main point of contact for all volunteers within the network
• Identify which postions need to be filled within the network's sports
• Maintaining a list of contacts in the local area to contact for support when needed

The role is for a year initially and will take on overage an hour a week of the volunteer's time.

For full details of the role and how to apply, visit www.derbyshiresport.co.uk/workforce/opportunities/506

Alternatively, contact Rachael Dyer: rachael.dyer@derbyshire.gov.uk or 07807 089845