News & Developments

Sat 1 February 2020, 10am – 2pm - Independent Advice Agencies, 1 Rose Hill East, Chesterfield, S40 1NU. 

Refreshments, BSL interpreters, electronic notetakers and personal loop systems will be available on the day. 

Come along for free legal advice and information on:

• Divorce
• Contact with Children & Maintenance
• Making Wills & Inheritance and Probate
• Debt 
• Benefits Advice
• Discrimination and Personal injury
• Dismissals & Redundancy
• Employment
• Housing & Homelessness
• Conveyancing 
• Immigration

Blythe House Hospicecare is on the lookout for volunteers from all walks of life, to help provide care and services to local patients who have life-limiting illnesses including cancer, COPD, heart failure, and neurological conditions such as motor neurone disease, as well as their family members and carers. 

Anyone over the age of 16 can volunteer at Blythe House, supporting the hospice in three key areas: patient services, retail and fundraising. Roles include befriending, catering assistant, fundraising and events support, gardener, reception cover, retail assistant, counsellor and driver. 

Alistair Rogerson, Volunteer and Support Services Manager, said: ‘Without our dedicated team of over 270 volunteers, Blythe House simply could not open its doors every day. We are incredibly grateful to the friendly and committed bunch, who collectively give almost 600 hours of their time to the hospice every single week. Support from our volunteers means that we can spend the maximum amount of money directly on care and services for local patients and their families.’ 

To find out more about volunteering opportunities at Blythe House: 

 Visit  blythehousehospice.org.uk/volunteer-for-us/

 Drop into the hospice anytime between 11am and 1pm on the second Monday of every month. Upcoming dates for the start of 

 Email  volunteering@blythehouse.co.uk

 Call 01298 815 388 

• Promote Healthwatch Derbyshire (HWD) through the circulation of leaflets, posters and information within their local community; community centres, libraries, church halls, shops, at local events etc.
• Ensure that HWD literature, including newsletters, are available in local health and social care settings, e.g. GP surgeries, dentists, opticians etc., and in any other identified public places, e.g. libraries.
• Maintain a record as to how many leaflets have been distributed and where to.
• Provide information to HWD about health and social care activities and events in their local area.
• Tell people about HWD and encourage them to get involved.
• Promote HWD events and projects to local people and/or people with a common service/need interest.
• Encourage organisations and individuals to sign up as participants of HWD

Blythe House Hospicecare is launching #GoBlueForBlytheHouse to encourage members of the community to wear blue clothing or fancy dress and donate money to support patient care and services. 

The hospice, based in Chapel-en-le-Frith, offers outreach services to anyone affected by life-limiting illnesses across the High Peak, Hope Valley and parts of the Derbyshire Dales, Staffordshire Moorlands and Cheshire. 

The new #GoBlueForBlytheHouse initiative is open to everyone including schoolchildren, students, work colleagues, and members of the public, who can choose any day throughout March 2020 to wear blue and donate to Blythe House. 

As well as dressing up in blue, local businesses and other organisations might like to get involved by decorating shop windows or office space. People may also have bigger ideas to organise an event like a blue coffee morning or blue-themed party!  

#GoBlueForBlytheHouse fundraising packs are available from the hospice – crammed full of helpful information and inspiring ideas about going blue throughout March. To request a pack email fundraising@blythehouse.co.uk

Strength and Support Beyond the Pain - This event is for anyone living with Fibromyalgia, CFS or ME and their immediate family members for doctors, nurses and carers; and for those wanting to learn more about invisible illnesses.

Speaker Angela Williamson - an inspirational coach, guest speaker and storyteller with a passion for helping those who are feeling stuck, looking to make a change or to better understand themselves. She also lives with an invisible illness. 

Supported by High Peak CVS.

Funny Wonders is a community art organisation based in Buxton which focuses on puppetry, music and participation. The Changing Faces project involves weekly, after-school creative workshops on Tuesdays at the Green Man Gallery in Buxton for 11-18 year olds who face difficulties and are in need of additional support.

Both paid and voluntary roles are available. It is a great opportunity for those wanting experience working with young people or just looking to build relationships in their area, those wanting to get involved in community arts and those looking for some creative fun - "you never know what you might end up doing with Funny Wonders".

Those interested, please email hello@funnywonders.org.uk and Project Manager Ali will get in touch to provide further information and arrange a chat.

www.funnywonders.org.uk

HPCVS Annual Report 2019 - At the Heart of the Community

Videos from 2019 AGM

Gardening - Shopping - Computer Skills - Music Lessons - Lifts - Decorating - Visiting People - Community Projects - Sewing - and Much more.

To find out more Tel: 01629 532049 email timeswap@derbyshire.gov.uk

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/timeswap

Are you finding midlife hard? Are you struggling with the many roles and responsibility's midlife can bring? This course is aimed at individuals aged between 35-55 years who would like to gain skills and tools to both deepen their awareness around the impact that midlife is having on their lives and begin to use them within their everyday life.

Covering topics that impact on our midlife years such as stress and relationships. Providing resources and techniques for finding the right balance and mindfully mastering life. The course aims to provide skills and information needed to help reduce feelings of stress, anxiety and low mood to enable you to feel more confident and pro-active within this stage of your life.

Wednesday’s at 1pm—3pm January 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th February 5th and 12th

Venue : The Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health Wellbeing Hub Unit 7 Lime Tree Business Park DE4 3EJ

Spaces are limited.

For more information/to book a place - contact Emma on 01629 733915 or EmmaDaniels@dfmh.co.uk

Blythe House Hospicecare is teaming up with fashion retailer New Look this Christmas to offer Buxton shoppers an extra big thank you for supporting the charity.

Following a successful pilot in the summer, New Look is launching a new customer discount initiative to support hospice care, by encouraging more people to donate goods to their local hospice shops. 

The high street store will be offering a 20 per cent discount voucher to anyone who drops in a full bag of donations at Blythe House’s shop on Eagle Parade before the end of January 2020. The shop is one of over 200 taking part in the programme across the UK. 

Under the scheme, running in partnership with national hospice and end of life care charity Hospice UK, donors will receive a voucher which they will be able to spend at New Look’s store in the Springs Shopping Centre, which is only a short walk from the hospice shop.

Blythe House’s retail sector – including four charity shops across the High Peak, and two online eBay sites – brings in almost half of the funding needed to keep care and services free for local patients, carers and their families. The NHS provides just 21% of the hospice’s resources.

People can get involved on social media by using the hashtag #ForTheLoveOfGivingBack. 

Learn more about the campaign: www.newlook.com/uk/hospiceuk 

Find out about Blythe House’s charity shops including opening times: blythehousehospice.org.uk/our-shops/ 

The Foundation’s Derbyshire Flood Relief Fund began making emergency grants of £200 to eligible households on 16th November. It has now launched Phase Two, which will award larger grants to assist people whose homes or premises were damaged by flooding, community and voluntary groups, and charities.

For more information on who is eligible for support and what they can apply for, please visit their website. 

The Flood Relief Fund was established by donations made in response to the Derbyshire Flood Relief Appeal, following the sudden and unexpected flooding and rain water run-off that hit communities in the Derwent Valley, the City of Derby and other dales in the north of the County in November 2019.

www.foundationderbyshire.org

Each delegate will receive a certificate of attendance, and will count towards CPD.

Lunch provided at approximately £10, price dependant on numbers .

Provisional programme for 2020

January 20th "Home from Hospital”

February 17th General meeting and discussion

March 16th  Nutrition with Kathryn Rogers

April 20th Continuing First Aid with Brenda Stafford

May 18thGeneral meeting and discussion

June 15th "Changing Faces” with Debbie Lees

July 20th TRAINING DAY

August 17th Diabetic Research & Wellbeing Foundation – Talk

September 21st General meeting and discussion

October 19th General meeting and discussion

November 16th Annual General Meeting

December 21st Christmas meeting

For further information phone Hon. Sec. Sue Barber on 01298 871644 between 9.0am and 6.0pm and leave a message or via Email :  sooby@rocketmail.com

They will be visiting communities and attending groups, meetings, workshops and events to speak to people about their experiences of healthcare and to carry out some fun and informal activities.

If you would like them to come and speak to your group, or if there is a topic your group would like some information about (such as self-care, NHS 111, or urgent care centres), let the them know and they will be happy to come and attend a meeting or session and tailor it to your needs so it is meaningful for you.  

If you would like them to come to you in the new year, or if you’d like any more information, email ddccg.urgentcare@nhs.net to talk about it in more detail. 

Money donated will be used to support individuals, families and communities that have been affected.

www.justgiving.com/campaign/derbyshirefloodrelief

Everyone Welcome. Public Participation invited.

Report of the past year’s activities; Financial Report and Funding position; Election of Committee - New Committee members needed 

If you are aged 16-25 and unemployed you can apply to join the programme, where you will:

• Learn coaching and leadership skills from a professional club
• Gain a Level 1 Junior Football Leadership qualification
• Enjoy a fun and rewarding week improving your teamwork,

communication skills and confidence.

• Gain certificates and references upon completion
• Receive three months support after the programme to help you move into education, training or employment.

Lunch and travel expenses will be provided every day

Taster session: 20th November 2019
The programme runs from 25th November 2019 – 29th November 2019

To join the course or to find out more:
Call: Tania Brown : 07483 431624
email: tania.brown@princes-trust.org.uk
Search: ‘Prince’s Trust’ for more information
Or call for free: 0800 842 842

A mum from Dove Holes is urging local people to support their local hospice this Christmas, to help keep families like hers together over the festive period.

A few weeks before Christmas last year, Rebecca Tollerton’s husband, Mark discovered that his lung cancer had spread to his brain and that there was no cure. 

The family sought help from Blythe House Hospicecare; including accessing its 24/7 Hospice at Home service where dedicated healthcare assistants provided day and night-time ‘sits’ to fit around life with children, Amelia, 8, and George, 6.  

Rebecca explained: ‘Although we knew his lung cancer was advanced, nothing could have prepared us for such news.  Up until that point, we had tried to keep life as normal as possible, for the sake of Amelia and George. At that moment, I felt very alone and extremely overwhelmed. It was at that point, in my absolute hour of need that Blythe House came into our lives.’ 

Alongside hospice care in the comfort of the family home, Blythe House was also able to provide volunteer support with shopping and gardening, as well as counselling services to help Rebecca and the children to come to terms with Mark’s prognosis. 

Rebecca added: ‘Perhaps most importantly for the children, Blythe House gave us one last Christmas at home, as a family of four. Thanks to the care and support they provided, Mark was able to stay at home with us and that meant we could spend a very special Christmas together, creating important memories. That is something that my children will never forget – and I know it meant the absolute world to Mark too.

‘Mark died on 30th June this year and the loss we feel is immeasurable.  But I am comforted to know that Mark received the best care, and his last Christmas was in his own home, surrounded by the people he adored.’ 

Since Hospice at Home started in 2016, the service has enabled over 450 people to die at home with their families and friends by their side. Providing over 33,000 hours of home care throughout the day and night across the High Peak and Hope Valley, is more than double what was originally planned because the demand for the service is so great. 

Your donation this Christmas will make a huge difference to families in your local area. A donation of £50 could pay for a qualified healthcare professional from Blythe House Hospice to visit a patient at home for three hours, providing specialist medical care.

blythehousehospice.org.uk/keeping-families-together-at-christmas/ 

There will be light refreshments (teas, coffees, juice, biscuits and cake) from 12.30pm.  The AGM will start at 1pm and run until 3pm.

Our Guest Speaker is Sarah Stainthorpe from Derbyshire Community Foundation, talking about funding opportunities in the High Peak.

Crompton and Woodcock Award – This year’s winning group will receive the Award, a framed certificate and £100. 

AGM 2019 Agenda

AGM 2018 Minutes

Annual Accounts 2019

Covering topics that impact on our midlife years such as stress and relationships. Providing resources and techniques for finding the right balance and mindfully mastering life. The course aims to provide skills and information needed to help reduce feelings of stress, anxiety and low mood to enable you to feel more confident and pro-active within this stage of your life.

Wednesday’s 1pm—3pm at The Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health Wellbeing Hub, 5 Market Street, Buxton on Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4 and 11.

Contact Emma 01629 733915 or EmmaDaniels@dfmh.co.uk

You'll help choose the projects, which may include textile collage, 3D modelling, felt work and painting and drawing.  Run by a qualified experienced Art Teacher and volunteer.

6-weeks Wednesdays 6th /13th/20th/ 27th Nov /4th/ 11th Dec  1.00 – 3.30pm at Victoria Hall (old library) Talbot Street, Glossop SK13 7DQ.

www.facebook.com/GlossopArtsProject

Sonja@GlossopArtsProject.org   07855320179

The hospice team is keen to hear from people who’d be interested in learning more about retail or transport volunteering roles:

•  Drivers provide transport to and from Blythe House for our patients to ensure they are able to access free care and services here at the hospice building. 

•  Retail volunteers have varied roles including sorting, pricing and displaying donated stock, serving customers, and other aspects of the day-to-day running of the hospice’s four shops in the High Peak. 

•  Online retail volunteers support the hospice’s two dedicated eBay sites, selling higher value or vintage items. Volunteers should have an interest in collectables, and be confident using a computer. 

blythehousehospice.org.uk/volunteer-for-us/ 

Call 01298 815388, Email volunteering@blythehouse.co.uk   or speak to a member of the team from 11am to 1pm on the second Monday of every month.

The High Peak Children and Young People’s Well Being Network exists to bring together individuals who support children and young people in the High Peak to share skills, information, experiences, good practice and resources. 

• Provide a platform for individuals to share the work they are delivering
• Enable the sharing of information and good practice. 
• Sharing information from the meeting with other colleagues/individuals 
• Provide and disseminate information 
• Improve the shared understanding of each other’s work and projects
• Identify gaps and duplication in services
• Identify issues affecting the delivery of services and how these may be addressed collectively
• Creating a collaborative approach to promoting projects in the High Peak

Dates to be confirmed. To book your place contact James Bromley at High Peak CVS - Email james@highpeakcvs.org.uk 

Help Prostate Cancer Charities by buying this year's Christmas Pudding via Rotary Club of Buxton (RCB).

Order your 908g (2 lb), serves eight, Christmas Pudding, fully cooked just needs reheating, price still £10, by posting/delivering your order, along with a cheque payable to ‘Rotary Club of Buxton’, to be with Rotarian Andy Collier, 93 Green Lane, Buxton, SK17 9DJ, by 30 November. Include your telephone number and email and postal addresses, which will be held securely. Instructions on how to order and pay by BACS (and a downloadable order form if you have a printer) are on the RCB webpage below.

Orders from Buxton addresses will be delivered in time for Christmas; customers outside Buxton will be asked to collect their puddings in Buxton by arrangement.

Puddings may contain mustard and fragments of nutshell, kernel or small stones. Main allergens are egg, wheat (gluten), nuts, sulphites, sulphur dioxide, but do check at rotaryxmaspuddings.co.uk, where a unit case of 12 puddings can also be bought online for £120, including free courier delivery. 

RCB contact details for the Appeal are: e: rotarypuds@gmail.com, t: 01298 23161.

www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=781155&ClubID=272

How much can you apply for?

Up to £2000.   

Deadline?

5pm on 22nd November 2019

Who can apply?

Applications are welcome from voluntary, community or faith groups / organisations delivering services in High Peak who have:

• A constitution or set of working rules which clearly states the aims of the group / organisation.
• A management committee comprising of at least 3 unrelated people.
• A bank account in the name of the group with at least 2 unrelated signatories. 
• Appropriate safeguarding policies and procedures (for projects involving vulnerable adults, children or young people).

The Five Ways to Wellbeing are a set of national evidence-based actions (developed by the New Economics Foundation) which promote people’s wellbeing. They are Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning and Give.  These activities are simple things individuals can do in their everyday lives which have been proven to help improve people’s mental wellbeing.

So if your group / organisation helps people at higher risk of mental ill health meet the following (do not be put of applying if you are finding it difficult to meet all Five Ways to Wellbeing, let us know, we can help), then you may consider applying for a grant:

Connect

• with the people around them, with family, friends, colleagues or neighbours
• at home, work, school or in their community
• help people to think of these as cornerstones of their life and invest time in developing them
• building these connections will support and enrich people every day

Be Active

• go for a walk or run, cycle, dance
• step outside 
• play a game
• garden
• exercising makes people feel good
• discover a physical activity they enjoy and that suits their level of mobility and fitness

Take Notice

• be curious; ‘catch sight of the beautiful’ or ‘remark on the unusual’
• savour the moment, whether they are walking or at work, eating lunch or talking to friends
• help people to be aware of the world around them and what they are feeling; reflecting in their experiences will help people to appreciate what matters to them

Keep Learning

• try something new
• rediscover an old interest
• learn to play an instrument, or how to cook a favourite food
• set a challenge they will enjoy achieving
• learning new things will make people more confident as well as being fun

Give

• Do something nice for a friend, or a stranger
• Volunteer or give their time to a community activity

NB: These examples are not exhaustive and you may have many other ideas for helping people to Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning and Give. 

Design your project / activity to include all 5 elements of the Five Ways to Wellbeing.  

The grant scheme will be administered by High Peak CVS.

Applications should be returned by 22nd November 2019 to: Donna Wren at High Peak CVS, using email: donna@highpeakcvs.org.uk  Or post to Donna Wren, High Peak CVS, Dunbar House, 105 Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge High Peak SK23 7HX

5 Ways to Wellbeing Application Form 2019-20 

5 Ways to Wellbeing Guidance Notes 2019-20

How much can you apply for?

Up to £2000.   

Deadline?

5pm on 22nd November 2019

Who can apply?

Any voluntary/community groups or local people within the High Peak area (see map in Guidance Notes), who come together to support the health and wellbeing of their community are eligible to apply for funding.

For example, your group might be a luncheon club, a social group, a self-help group or another type of community group that provides help and support.  You might want to set up a new group to meet a local need that’s currently not being addressed.

We want to hear from people who’d like to make a difference to their community.  .    

Projects should aim to meet the following criteria:

• Promote health and wellbeing
• Be delivered in and support the residents of the High Peak area
• Seek to continue after the funded period
• Link to at least one of the priorities of the High Peak Health and Wellbeing Partnership.

The grant scheme will be administered by High Peak CVS.

Applications should be returned by 22nd November 2019 to: Donna Wren at High Peak CVS, using email : donna@highpeakcvs.org.uk  Or post to Donna Wren, High Peak CVS, Dunbar House, 105 Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge High Peak SK23 7HX

High Peak Health and Wellbeing Small Grants Application Form 2019-20

High Peak Health and Wellbeing Small Grants Guidance Notes 2019-20

If you are 65 or over and find time drags on Sunday afternoons without company, or know someone who might be in that position, the monthly ‘Sunday Club’, 2pm-4pm, at St Anne’s Community Centre, Hardwick Square West, Buxton SK17 6PX  offers interesting diversion. Besides time to chat over tea/coffee and biscuits, there’s a presentation or activity, free raffle entry and New Age Kurling and board games to try, activity permitting.

Remaining 2019 dates are:

17 November 2019: Activity: ‘Paper Crafts’. Making a seasonal decoration to hang in the window.

8 December 2019: Music Quiz: ‘Ripley’s Ridiculous Rhythmic Rendezvous’. Paul will challenge your musical knowledge!

Please let Caroline Higgins (t: 01298 27638; e: sundayclubgo@gmail.com) know if you intend to come so helpers and refreshments can be organised in accord. There is a requested £3 donation towards costs and you need to arrange your own transport.

buxton.inuklocal.co.uk/Community/st-annes-community-centre-sunday-club-b-190404

A team of volunteer repairers will be in the Lower Hall at the Methodist Church on Buxton Market Place from 11am to 3pm on the 4th Saturday of the month.  You are invited to bring along your item(s) and the repairers will work with you to try to fix your item to help it last a bit longer.  

There is no charge for the service to ensure that it is accessible to all, but donations are requested to ensure the Repair Cafe can continue to operate.  Transition Buxton are very grateful to the Bingham Trust for a small grant to help get the Repair Cafe up and running.  

So, if your change is falling through a hole in your trouser pocket, or your toaster only toasts on one side, bring it along to the Repair Café and see if the volunteers can save you having to replace it. 

Any questions contact repaircafe@transitionbuxton.co.uk 

Take your seats on Monday 2 December. Doors open with a warm welcome at 1pm, and the film starts at 1.30pm. You'll be provided with tea and coffee on arrival, and then again - with cake and mince pies - in the interval. 

matineederbyshire.org.uk

In memory of previous chairpersons Chris Woodcock and Mike Crompton, 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 achievements and progress. Examples of the types of changes we are looking for might be around revitalising a group, attracting new members, attracting new funding, developing a new project and or making a significant impact in the local community.  

We 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 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: Jane Corke, High Peak CVS, 105 Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak SK23 7HX . Email:  jane@highpeakcvs.org.uk Tel: 01663 735350

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 12 November 2019

Application forms are available from Jane or download...

The conference is on Friday 8 November 2019 at The Post Mill Centre in South Normanton, minutes from Junction 28 of the M1 and runs from 9.15am until 3.45pm. The RAD AGM will follow at 4pm if anyone would like to stay on for that too. 

Village halls are often the community hub, the place where people get together for family celebrations, exercise classes or a regular meetings of groups or societies. 

Not only do halls have to maintain the physical building and comply with a whole range of legislation, they also need know the best ways to take advantage of their hall for the benefit of the community. 

The conference is being opened by David Emerson CBE, Chair of ACRE. He was the Chief Executive of the Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) and now works freelance advising charitable foundations.

There will be four presentations in the morning:

• Improving long-term sustainability - Sally Soady, Community Business Adviser from Plunkett Foundation
• Investment for your village or community hall - Rachel Veitch-Straw, Investment Manager & Adrian Bean, Lead Investment Manager - Midlands, Key Fund
• Communication, marketing and community engagement - Shamshad Walker, Shamshad Walker Marketing 
• Planning, funding and building a new village hall - Kyran Farrell (Chair of Repton Village Hall) 

The afternoon is made up of workshops, two sessions of 45 minutes with each delegate choosing one from each session: 

Session one:

• 1 Income generation & fundraising 
• 2 Planning for sustainable halls - it's always good to know where you're going and how you plan to get there
• 3 Online Booking Systems - what you need to know

Session two:

• 4 Using digital to promote your hall, engage with your community and support your users
• 5 Recruiting and retaining volunteers - how to get more people involved
• 6 Broadband and the internet - why it’s important, how to optimise it and how to find funding

Tickets are available through the Rural Action Derbyshire website at a cost of £35 + VAT (£45). 

There will also be a number of exhibitors at the conference all relevant to halls from insurance and booking systems to furniture and funding.

For more information email office@ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk or call 01629 592970. Details and tickets can be found on the RAD website www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/Event/conference081119

Saturday 19 October 7.30pm - Sunjay in Concert at the Town Hall. Talented young singer-songwriter. Tickets are still available from the Town Hall office weekday mornings or from www.ticketsource.co.uk/chapelarts.

Film Festival - With films being shown on Wednesday afternoon and evening, Friday and Saturday evenings there is a variety of films to suit all tastes. Email chapelfilm@google.com for a flyer with all the details.

Annual Open Art Show - opening Friday evening and then open through Saturday morning and afternoon and again on Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Church, the Annual Open Art Show features the work of talented local artists and photographers.  Entry is free. 

Annual Short Story Competition - a reminder that Chapel Arts are running their Annual Short Story Competition with a closing date of 14 February 2020. 

Kate has a substantial experience of charity communications, most notably as Head of Communications for Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity for nine years. She also led on the publicity for the £300 million Healthy Living Centre programme delivered by the then New Opportunities Fund (now Big Lottery). Kate founded Well Read PR in 2014 to provide communications consultancy to charities and the third sector. She lives in Chesterfield and spends a great deal of time exploring the Peak District with her dog.

"I am pleased to be joining High Peak CVS at this exciting time as it embarks on a number of exciting initiatives that will build capacity in the local voluntary sector and improve the health and wellbeing of residents in the areas of most need,” said Kate. 

James Bromley, CEO at High Peak CVS, added: "I am delighted to welcome Kate onto our Board and I have no doubt she will offer expertise and knowledge across PR and Communications that can only benefit the work we do across the High Peak”.  

For more information about our Board of Trustees or learn more about how you can get involved please contact us at: hello@highpeakcvs.org.uk 

Contact Gillian Boardman - gill@a4sc.org

Download Blythe House Hospice Review

They run 8-week course on Thursdays through each school term (11am-2pm, lunch provided) where you will receive friendly practical help in a relaxed environment.

Chance to meet other jobseekers and open to all.

Contact Mark Wilbourne: 07401 947609 markwilbourne@capuk.org or Freephone: 0800 328 0006

capuk.org/i-want-help/our-services/cap-job-clubs/introduction

Local people are being invited to run, walk, dance, prance, jog and jingle to help raise funds for hospice care in the High Peak. 

Blythe House Hospicecare’s second annual Jingle Bell Jog is back by popular demand at Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens on Sunday 1st December 2019.

The Jingle Bell Jog offers a 5k route around the idyllic grounds, alongside a 700m Children’s Fun Run for participants under 12 years of age.  

Registration for the 2019 event has a special early bird registration offer of just £10 for the 5k route with Santa suit and goody bag included, and £2 for the children’s fun run complete with Santa hat.

Find out more and sign up online: www.jinglebelljog.org.uk

Cyber security is an important issue for all charities and voluntary organisations using IT because they generally hold sensitive personal data on donors, volunteers or service users. 

These events are for any group using online processes to administer their organisation. There are lots of simple steps you can take to improve your online safety and reduce your risk of becoming a victim of cybercrime.

RAD is hosting three events around Derbyshire; each event will cover: 

• Why Cyber Security is important - Tracy Coates, Senior Community Safety Officer, Derbyshire County Council 
• How to protect your group online – Jodie Nevin, Cyber Protect Officer, Derbyshire Constabulary 
• Digital Marketing - Emma Simpson, Marketing & Communications Officer, RAD  
• Online Data Protection (GDPR) - Helena Stubbs, Community Buildings Officer, RAD 

Cyber security is any strategy, processes, practices or technologies that organisations have in place to secure their networks, computers or other devices, and the data they hold, from damage, attack or unauthorised access.

Stretton Village Hall (Nr Alfreton) -  Wednesday 9 October  9.30am -  12.30pm

Hulland Ward Millennium Hall - Monday 14 October             9.30am – 12.30pm 

www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/Event/cyber-security-091019

Repair cafes are monthly meeting places that are all about repairing things together, Valuable practical knowledge can be passed on and repair experiences shared. No repair too small. We repair small electrical and household appliances, bikes, toys, furniture, ceramics, clothes and textiles. Free advice and guidance for larger repairs.

Tea, coffee and cake available. Donations welcome.

An introductory and practical workshop into graphic memoir / comics about the everyday hosted by Louise Crosby, from the Laydeez do Comics Team (LDC). No drawing experience or knowledge of comics is required.

The workshop is aimed at adults of any gender aged 14+ and they’re not just for people who already know they like comics/graphic novels but could also be of interest to people who like writing, poetry or are interested in writing their own memoir.

It’s also about comics/graphic novels that are about ordinary people – not super heroes!  It includes the kind of graphic novel that covers autobiography, people living with health conditions or overcoming adverse situations. 

Tickets £3.20. Refreshments are included.

Tel: 01629 533400

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-life-story-in-comicstickets-64728334190

Leaders-Unlocked are currently looking for young people to join MH:2K – a youth-led project addressing mental health. MH:2K empowers 14-25 year olds to:

• Identify the mental health issues that they see as most important;
• Engage their peers in discussing and exploring these topics;
• Work with key local decision-makers to make recommendations for change.

MH:2K is delivered by Leaders Unlocked in association with Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, and NHS Derby and Derbyshire CCGs. The project is an integral part of the ongoing work to improve children’s emotional and mental health in the region. Please visit: www.leaders-unlocked.org

MH:2K is aimed at young people aged 14-25, with an interest in mental health who want to make a difference to their community.  They are seeking a diverse group of young people with different life experiences to take part, including those who have personal experience of mental health. We are particularly keen to encourage participation from harder-to-reach and underrepresented groups. 

This is a brilliant opportunity for young people to gain new knowledge, skills and experience. Those who join the MH:2K team will play an important role as ‘Citizen Researchers’ in helping to design and run workshops to engage other young people.

All are welcome to apply. Please feel free to contact if you have questions about the application process. We would very much appreciate it if you could encourage any young person who you feel would benefit from this experience to apply, and support them to fill out the application if needed.

All application documents attached. Please email the form to anna@leaders-unlocked.org by Monday 14 October 2019.

Rebecca Hinchcliffe is working towards setting up a new group in the Peak District which aims to collaborate/network with mental health professionals, outdoor/sports leaders and conservationists, to advance the amateur sport, outdoor recreational activities and provide ecotherapy for young adults in the Peak District. However, this idea will only be successful with trustees and board members.

The trustee role involves helping set up the group, this includes researching, revising the aim and advertising for other founding members. Alongside having a say in the structure, status and constitution of the organisation. As a committee member you will be expected to attend meetings and play an active role in decision making.

If you are interested in the role or have any questions email Rebecca at r.hinchcliffe@outlook.com

A new "Warmer Derby & Derbyshire" free phone line has been launched to give impartial advice on how to stay warm at home and cut their energy bills, energy efficiency and financial help. We will accept referrals from carers and support workers, too.

You can call for advice about:

• energy bills
• switching tariff
• how to make their homes more energy efficient
• how to apply for grants for heating systems and insulation

Free home visits and energy-saving measures are also available, giving practical assistance, free of charge, to be ready for winter.

Ring tel: 0800 677 1332 and you won't be charged a penny for the call.

www.mea.org.uk/our-work/energy-advice-at-home/

Music, refreshments, home produce - admission free.

These CORE services include support for general victims, young people, domestic abuse victims and serious sexual assault victims. In addition to these services, there is also dedicated support for victims of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and a restorative justice support service. 

There is an event on Norfolk Square, Glossop, SK13 8PN on Friday 16 August from 10am until 2pm. 

www.core-derbyshire.com

The young people (13-21yrs old) will:

• Develop their research and facilitation skills
• Give other children and young people a voice 
• Explore their own and others’ experiences of public services
• Work with a panel of experts to create proposals for change that are as rigorous as possible and as radical as necessary
• Become, if they choose, active campaigners for the vision they create

Leaders Unlocked are very keen to make sure the project involves young people from different backgrounds and a wide range of life experiences. They want to hear from young people who have been affected by different issues and challenges – including (but not limited to) care experience, migration, poverty, experience of hospital stays, being a carer, living in different forms of housing, alternative education, special educational needs and disabilities.

www.childrenengland.org.uk/childfairstate-youngleaders

Cyber security is an important issue for all charities and voluntary organisations using IT because they generally hold sensitive personal data on donors, volunteers or service users. 

These events are for any group using online processes to administer their organisation. There are lots of simple steps you can take to improve your online safety and reduce your risk of becoming a victim of cybercrime.

RAD is hosting three events around Derbyshire; each event will cover: 

Why Cyber Security is important - Tracy Coates, Senior Community Safety Officer, Derbyshire County Council 

How to protect your group online – Jodie Nevin, Cyber Protect Officer, Derbyshire Constabulary 

Digital Marketing - Emma Simpson, Marketing & Communications Officer, RAD  

Online Data Protection (GDPR) - Helena Stubbs, Community Buildings Officer, RAD 

Cyber security is any strategy, processes, practices or technologies that organisations have in place to secure their networks, computers or other devices, and the data they hold, from damage, attack or unauthorised access. 

Hathersage Memorial Hall - Thur 19 Sep          9.30am – 12.30pm

Stretton Village Hall (Nr Alfreton) -  Wed 9 Oct 9.30am -  12.30pm

Hulland Ward Millennium Hall - Mon 14 Oct             9.30am – 12.30pm  

www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/Event/cyber-security-190919

We are recruiting for:

Administrator - 21 hours per week

Funding Officer - 8 hours per week.

Both these roles will be essential in helping us develop and support even more community and voluntary groups. Details below.

Deadline: Monday 19 August 2019

Members of the public are invited to come along for all or part of the meeting:

• 12.30pm: arrival and an opportunity to chat informally with the trust’s board members
• 1pm: presentation about NHS services in the Buxton area. Questions will be invited from the public
• 1.30pm: Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust hosts its July board meeting in public, open to observers with an opportunity for asking questions at the end of the meeting.

www.dchs.nhs.uk/home/news/public-invited-to-nhs-health-meeting-in-buxton/

The art sale and auction raises money for Macmillan Cancer Support and the Rural Agricultural Benevolent Institute (RABI).  These two charities were chosen as they had supported a local family who had sadly lost a much loved wife and mum to cancer. The Derbyshire Agricultural Chaplaincy organised the successful first event which is now in its third year.

The two featured artists this year are Lesley Griggs and Felicity Jackson, both local Derbyshire artists who are delighted to support this great event.

A painting from Lesley Griggs is being auctioned to the highest bidder. Silent bids are now being taken, so if you would like to buy this beautiful, original painting of Milldale please contact Alan Griggs on 07710 088972 or by email a.griggs@ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk.  Bids must be received by 2.00pm on the day of the auction. The painting will be on display at the event, along with many other paintings and cards from the featured artists.

www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/Event/charity-art-sale-29719

Supporting practitioners since 2006, the Art Prize is hosted by the international art and culture publication, Aesthetica Magazine. It invites both emerging and established artists and photographers from around the world to submit their artwork. 

Through the Prize, participants can reach new collectors, curators and gallerists from institutions including; Tate Modern, Sotheby’s, Creative Review, Magnum Photos and Getty Images.

Awards include £5,000 for the Main Prize Winner, £1,000 for the Emerging Prize Winner, as well as publication within the Future Now: 100 Contemporary Artists Anthology, and a chance to participate in the annual Art Prize Exhibition which will run for 12-weeks.

www.aestheticamagazine.com/artprize/

The focus for the day is on being able to identify when something isn’t right with a pet and being able to act accordingly in an emergency situation before you get to the vet.  It also takes a look at how you can prevent some emergencies from occurring in the first place.  Delegates will leave with knowledge on how to prevent, identify and take the appropriate action in the case of an emergency.

It is delivered by our Community and Education Veterinary Nurses through a mixture of:

• Facilitator led theory work
• Group discussion
• Case studies
• Video examples
• Practical exercises

The full course covers:

• Heatstroke
• Bandaging
• Bloat
• Poisoning
• Seizures
• Choking
• Resuscitation

At the end of the course you will be able to test your knowledge on what you’ve learnt by completing an online quiz.  You have 7 days and 3 attempts to pass the quiz.  To enable this you will have to register online.

NO PETS ALLOWED.  

Other courses delivered are the Animal Heroes, Be Petwise, Dog Safety workshop. 

Jones.Kylie@pdsa.org.uk

It means they will be hosting a singing workshop on the afternoon of Friday 19 July at Whaley Bridge Uniting Church. The small charge is to cover the cost of hiring the venue.

If you would be interested in participating please book a place through Val (val_vernon@yahoo.co.uk).

• Live Bands throughout the afternoon - Eric and the Frantics, Northern Lights, Rock 'n' Roses, Hypno Jenks
• BBQ and Beer Tent
• Traditional Afternoon Teas (with Ukelele Band)
• COGS Information Tent 
• Family games (PAS) at 12.30pm
• Bubble Man
• Zoppi Children’s entertainments 
• Dog Show  - 3pm
• Mega Raffle

Celebrating on the refurbished Community Football Pitch and Community Green Space.  Music, fun, games and information.  Please visit team in Info Tent to register your interest /get involved. Photos will be taken, if you have objection please see a Committee Member on arrival (Info Tent)    

COGS (Community Organising Green Space) Furness Vale  Registered Charity No 1154212

STALLS - £5 private, £10 trader (all must be reserved)

To Hire a Stall contact S Lomas - susanne.lomas@gmail.com with your contact details for confirmation and cost. 01663 744764

First Steps have brought together the UK's leading authors on Compassionate Focused Therapy, Eating Disorders, Health Humanities, Mental Health and Wellbeing.

www.firststepsed.co.uk/2019-east-midlands-mental-health-conference

If you are 65 or over and find time drags on a Sunday afternoon without company, why not come along to the monthly 'Sunday Club' (2pm-4pm) at St Anne's Community Centre, Hardwick Square West, Buxton, SK17 6PX?

The 14 July meeting will have a talk by Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Karen Green, 'My Role as a PCSO', as well as the Club's regular activities (New Age Kurling to try, board games, time to chat over tea/coffee & biscuits and a raffle). If coming, please telephone Caroline, 01298 27638, or email sundayclubgo@gmail.com so helpers and refreshments can be arranged according to numbers.

There is a proposed £3 minimum donation towards costs e.g. hall hire, refreshments, and you must organise your own transport. By supplying your contact details, you agree to them being kept securely under GDPR for informing you about future 'Sunday Club' meetings and social events at St Anne's Community Centre.

Thanks are due to Foundation Derbyshire and High Peak Health and Wellbeing Partnership Small Grants Scheme for start-up funding.

buxton.inuklocal.co.uk/st-annes-community-centre-sunday-club-b-190404

Half-day training suitable for anyone in a public facing or community representative role in Derbyshire, of particular interest to those whose voluntary or paid work may bring them into contact with people at greater risk of suicide and self-harm.

The seminars are supported by funding from Public Health at Derbyshire County Council. Please note we can not offer free places on these courses to people living and working outside Derbyshire.

Seminar dates from September to October 2019

• Friday 13 September 2019, 2.00pm to 5.30pm Chesterfield
• Thursday 26 September 2019, 9.30am to 1.00pm Swadlincote, South Derbyshire
• Tuesday 1 October, 9.30am to 1.00pm Doe Lea, North East Derbyshire
• Monday 7 October, 9.30am to 1.00pm New Mills, High Peak
• Monday 21 October, 1.00pm to 4.30pm Crich, Amber Valley

For more information and to secure your place on this popular course, visit the booking site at www.eventbrite.co.uk and search for ‘Suicide Awareness’ in ‘Derbyshire’.

Demand for places is often high. If you do not manage to secure a place on the dates above, please be aware that more dates will be made available in due course. To request a place on our waiting list for future dates, or for any other enquiries email SAT@ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk

In partnership with the National #iwill campaign, the Police and Crime Commissioner has offered match funding to ensure Derbyshire young people get a slice of the action. 

A grant programme has been launched across Derby City and Derbyshire county to encourage young people to take action and volunteer in their community. The UK-wide #iwill campaign aims to get six out of ten young people involved in social action by 2020 and is being fully supported by Derbyshire's Police and Crime Commissioner.

The Commissioner, Hardyal Dhindsa, said: "We are very pleased to be able to secure additional funds to help our young people make a positive social impact. These grants aim to increase youth volunteering, develop skills and confidence and increase community safety.  We wanted to fund enjoyable projects that demonstrate a positive impact on the wider community as well as improving social cohesion and crime prevention."

The Big Lottery Fund and Department of Culture, Media & Sport are each investing £20 million seed funding over four years to create the #iwill fund.  Nottinghamshire Community Foundation are acting as administrators and are awarding grants on behalf of the #iwill fund across both Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Grants are open to apply for now - to see guidance criteria and apply for a grant for your group please go to www.nottscf.org.uk/grants/iwill-fund/ or email; enquiries@nottscf.org.uk, or telephone 01623 620202.

Workforce Solutions 

• Educator Empowerment – Build STEM teaching skills, create leadership and career development programs, and involve students in hands-on activities.
• Classroom to Career – Ignite interest and enhance preparedness for students in STEM fields through events, projects and competitions that lead to STEM career decisions; develop skilled trades programs, and promote a variety of workforce opportunities.

Community Solutions  -  Community well-being – Enable economic and environmental development, support for the disadvantaged in a community and health education programs. 

All proposals must align to the above alongside additional opportunities for employee volunteerism that embraces community and educational collaboration.

What We Support

Applicants must adhere to the company’s non-discrimination policy and be a charitable or non-profit organisation or eligible government or school with required tax documentation.  Note – faith-based organisations may qualify, provided their proposed project is for the benefit of the community as a whole rather than just the members of the congregation.

Organisations who serve and are based in communities where Dow employees live and work. 

Examples of charitable organisations and/or activities that would NOT qualify for funding include: Proposals submitted by for-profit businesses, religious organisations for the sole benefit of the organisation, individual sports teams, political organisations or candidates, labour unions, homeowners' associations, or individuals. Operating expenses, personal computers, travel expenses, conferences, advertising, fundraising events, walks or runs, giveaways or prizes, individual scholarships, dues and memberships, lobbying expenses or capital campaigns.

The deadline for submitting suggestions for Dow UKI Global Citizenship Donations for the first half of 2019 has just been extended to 31 August 2019.  

CMEvans@dow.com

Write a short piece titled ‘Looking Back/Looking Forwards’ about…

• Your experiences of mental illness, substance misuse, learning disabilities or any of the wider specialist services provided by the Trust
• A story of recovery through NHS services, challenge or hope for the future
• The experience of children and/or families through our children’s services.

Everyone is welcome to participate and share their experiences.

The Trust and its Council of Governors hope that this competition will challenge the stigma around mental ill health, substance misuse, learning disabilities and wider services provided by the Trust, and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion by giving entrants the opportunity to explore these topics.

The competition is open to service users, carers, Trust members, Trust staff, stakeholders, partner organisations and the voluntary sector. If you would like to find out more or request an entry form and guidance email dhcft.membership@nhs.net or telephone 01332 623723.

Winning entries will be announced at the Trust’s Annual Members’ Meeting on 11 September 2019 at Kingsway Hospital in Derby.

You can send a poem, short story, letter, diary entry or blog post (maximum 500 words). Closing date: Friday 19 July 2019

Neighbourly connect companies with local charities and community projects who can benefit from their support, from volunteering to fundraising to in-kind donations.

They are working with ALDI in 2019 on their surplus food redistribution program and flowers and are currently gathering expressions of interest to collect surplus food in the local area from 10 June 2019. 

This is a list with ALDI stores in the local area and the available collection days. 

ALDI Store,   Post Code,  Collection Days available

STOCKPORT  SK1 2NA   Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri

POYNTON  SK12 1NJ    Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri

GLOSSOP  SK13 7AB   Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri

HYDE   SK14 1BW   Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri

STALYBRIDGE   SK15 1SD   Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri

BUXTON   SK17 6AQ   Mon, Thurs

OFFERTON   SK2 5RH  Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri

CHAPEL EN LE FRITH   SK23 0RB   Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri 

CHEADLE HEATH  SK3 OLX   Mon, Tues, Fri

ROMILEY   SK6 3NA   Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri

STOCKPORT - HAZEL GROVE   SK7 4AA   Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri

The food types available on the scheme are fruit and vegetables, bakery goods and non-perishable food items (ambient, tins, packages) sometimes even flowers. The collection time will be locally arranged with the store manager - wherever possible, the store teams are keen that collections take place before noon.

If your organisation would benefit from ALDI food surplus donations, please email aldi@neighbourly.com expressing which of the available days you would like to collect and from which store(s).

If it's possible logistically, they would recommend registering for more than one collection day per week, purely because as surplus levels fluctuate in stores, there may not necessarily be surplus available every week on a particular day. However, not to worry if more than one collection per week would prove a challenge.  

There are many reasons that may motivate people to quit smoking for good. From saving money to breathing more easily, reducing the impacts of passive smoking to having more energy.

Smoking poses a serious health risk and can lead to cancer, strokes, heart attacks and other potentially fatal conditions but it’s also an expensive habit with people spending on average around £250 every month.

Why not stub out and see what you can save – whether that’s money, your health or your quality of life.

Live Life Better Derbyshire offers a free, 12 week, stop smoking support service. It’s open to all Derbyshire residents and offers one-to-one and group support at venues across the county.

The service offers:

• Free NRT including patches, lozenges and gum
• Access to prescription only medications
• One to one support across the county
• Telephone support
• Advice, information and quit tips

To find out more call 0800 085 2299 or visit www.livelifebetterderbyshire.org.uk

The workshop is also beneficial for deaf women to learn how to: 

• manage diabetes, 
• lower cholesterol, 
• manage high blood pressure and 
• manage our weight. 

Lunch, goodies, BSL interpreters, electronic notetaking and loop system will be available on the day.

www.deafinitelywomen.org.uk/event/healthy-cooking-and-eating/

SGP View from the Peak 42 Summer 2019

Contents:

• James Bromley our new Chief Executive
• Celebrating Peak VIP Group
• High Peak and Hope Valley Community Rail Partnership
• Positive Image Foundation
• High Peak Access Group
• Tea and Chat-Chapel
• Farewell to Nigel– CVS General Manager
• Bereavement and Loss Glossop Support Group

These Events have been organised for Children and Young People aged 11yrs+ who may have or are experiencing mental health issues and would like a safe space to explore and chat to professionals in confidence.

The event will be filled with exciting things to do such as workshops, guest speakers and stalls so get involved and come along. Everyone is welcome so bring your family and friends.

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This is an amazing opportunity for young people aged 16-25 to learn new skills and confidence whilst having fun.  The taster session for the TEAM programme will take place on Wednesday 19 June 2019 from 12.00 – 14.00

The keys elements of the TEAM programme are:

• Meeting New People
• Residential activity week (02nd - 05th July 2019)
• Fundraising
• Community Project
• Two week work placement
• Employability week
• Workshops (First aid, Food hygiene, Health & Safety)
• Mental health resilience
• 2 x Qualifications

Programme Monday 24 June 2019 – Thursday 12 September 2019

If you would like further information or would like to refer a young person onto the programme contact 07958 005988 or email rschamberlain@wcg.ac.uk

Voluntary work with EMAS is a great way of gaining experience in preparation for a career in health and social care. It’s also a great way of giving something back to your local community. Volunteering is completely flexible and can be fit around existing commitments such as study, work or family.

The Volunteer Car Service is an integral part of PTS, providing a valuable service to the community for patients with a medical need for transport, and who would otherwise be unable to get to their appointments. 

Basic requirements:

• Be able to provide regular availability to volunteer 

• Have access to a car with valid MOT, in a good clean condition

• Be covered by fully-comprehensive insurance

• Have a current driving licence (no more than 3 points)

Expenses - drivers are reimbursed monthly, in arrears for their out-of-pocket expenses and mileage allowance, following submission of a claims expense form. Mileage is reviewed periodically.

EMAS will provide a uniform and the necessary equipment to undertake the role. Full training will be given.

For more information and an application form please contact Debra: debra.dudley@emas.nhs.uk   Tel 07501 248 299

Free Walking for Health organised group walks are available all over Derbyshire this Spring and Summer. Most groups are regular (e.g weekly, fortnightly or monthly) and are led by qualified leaders and supported by volunteers. 

Walking for Health groups include wheelchair accessible, beginner and dementia friendly walking groups that anyone can enjoy. 

www.carersinderbyshire.org.uk/walking-for-health-carers-blog

The next film for people in the High Peak living with dementia and memory challenges. A warm welcome will be ready at Trinity Church, Buxton on Monday 3 June, for the showing of Carmen Jones, with Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte - Bizet's opera Carmen updated to a World War II-era African-American setting.  

The doors open at 1pm and the film starts at 1.30pm. There is an interval with tea/coffee and cake.

matineederbyshire.org.uk/event/carmen-jones-u/

Volunteer roles involve placing an application, having an informal chat, and then carrying out an induction and shadowing. Roles involve a variety of skills but are great for CV building and social opportunities, and up to £8 round trip in travel expenses for registered volunteers.

• Thursday Room Guide (6 June to 29 August)
• Dressing Room volunteer
• Fast Track volunteer

Tel: 01663 762023

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lyme

Events:

Pro-Aging: Cooking for Good Menopausal Health – Wed 29 May 2019 – Derby – 10am – 12noon (afternoon session is fully booked)

Cooking and Eating Healthily – Friday 21 June 2019 – Alfreton – 10am – 3.30pm

Cooking on a Budget – Friday 12 July 2019 – Alfreton – 10am – 3.30pm

Abuse – What is it? An Educational Workshop – Thurs 27 June 2019 – Matlock – 9am – 3pm. Free afternoon tea.

Book you places by emailing janet@deafinitelywomen.org.uk

www.deafinitelywomen.org.uk

Ranging from an art exhibition to engaging and informative talks, a Q&A session to a Death Café, a graffiti board on the Prom to fun family activities and much more, there is something for everyone. 

Running this year from 11-14 May 2019, Dying Awareness Week is supported by the Dying Matters Coalition to encourage people to talk openly about something we will all face – dying, death and bereavement.

Every minute someone in the UK dies, but many of us still do not feel comfortable talking about dying. Talking more openly about death and dying can help us make the most of our lives and to support friends and family.

Minister of Providence Church Alison Termie says "Traditionally, the church has had a lot to say about what happens after death, but there is simply much we do not know and it is a difficult topic for people to talk about. We’ve planned this series of events, not to offer answers, but simply to offer a safe space where people open up conversations about something which we all face.”

Community volunteer Sue Rodrigues says "Whether it’s because of fear or simply not wanting to ‘go there’, in the UK, we seem to have a problem with talking about dying. These events are aimed at breaking down barriers and busting the myths that surround death so that we are able to talk in open and healthy ways about death and dying.”

The full programme of events and activities follows. For more information see www.providencechurch.co.uk/upcoming-events 

Contact, Sue Rodrigues   01663 747841      suecounsellor@gmail.com 

These Events have been organised for Children and Young People aged 11yrs+ who may have or are experiencing mental health issues and would like a safe space to explore and chat to professionals in confidence.

Both days will be filled with exciting things to do such as workshops, guest speakers and stalls so get involved and come along. Everyone is welcome so bring your family and friends.

There is something for everyone so please pop along and don't forget to share this with your friends or anyone you think might be interested.

www.fair-play.co.uk/get-involved/events/

These courses are very popular and with limited spaces available, it's the best time to secure any first aid training requirements you need as soon as possible.

✔ With over 300 centres, you can access training locally or we'll come to you

✔ ALL courses meet required HSE Standard

✔ Courses also include: Sports First Aid | Baby & Child First Aid | AED Training & more.

First Aid training is available from just £29.99/person for a limited time only

www.localfirstaidcourses.co.uk/ml_lfac/oct18/index.php

LEVEL is a contemporary arts centre providing opportunities for people to discover, experience and be inspired by cutting edge art, ideas and culture in rural Derbyshire.

For 30 years LEVEL has pioneered in the power of arts and creativity to change the lives of people with learning disabilities. Based in Derbyshire, the charity’s work has a growing national and international impact.

LEVEL is seeking to appoint board members who will lead on our strategic planning and help maintain their National Portfolio status from Arts Council England. You will join a committed and experienced team keen to make sure LEVEL can really make a difference.

Further information and application details can be found at: levelcentre.com/about/opportunities/ or phone 01629 734848 

This half-day training is suitable for anyone in a public facing or community representative role in Derbyshire (excluding Derby City), and would be of particular interest to those whose voluntary or paid work may bring them into contact with people at greater risk of suicide and self-harm.

Seminar dates from June to July 2019

Wednesday 5 June 2019, 1.30pm to 5.00pm Chesterfield

Tuesday 25 June 2019, 9.30am to 1.00pm Swadlincote

Wednesday 3 July 2019, 9.30am to 1.00pm High Peak

For more information and to secure your place on this popular course, visit our booking site at www.eventbrite.co.uk and search for ‘Suicide Awareness’.

Demand for places is often high. If you do not manage to secure a place on the dates above, please be aware that more dates will be made available in due course. To request a place on our waiting list for future dates, or for any other enquiries email SAT@ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk

James comes from a diverse charitable background and will be working on the future strategy and operational development of High Peak CVS. 

"Firstly I’d like to say thank you to everyone that I have already met in my first few weeks in this role. The positive stories I have heard about the community of High Peak and the work we have done together has been fantastic and I look forward to working with you all in the coming months.

High Peak CVS is primarily an infrastructure organisation aimed at supporting community and voluntary groups and services across the district. Whether it’s helping set up a group, developing the service they provide, offering training or the various other work we do, I’m immensely proud to be part  of the team and I would love to hear from you about ways in which we can support you and, most importantly, the local community.

Our links across the High Peak are unique and substantial and we will be looking to develop these further by working with all community and voluntary groups as well as local authorities, businesses and funders. High Peak CVS is YOUR support network and your input is vital to how we deliver our service. Shortly we will be offering a chance for all members, partners and supporters to feedback your thoughts on how we work and how best we can serve you and the information we receive will help us shape our plans for the future.

Finally I’d like to say a huge well done for the amazing work you all do to make the local community a more inclusive and supportive place to work and live. Working together I hope we can continue to develop these opportunities for local people and if we can support you with this in any way or you would simply like to hear more about what we can do please get in touch”. 

If you have any queries regarding this please contact us: hello@highpeakcvs.org.uk 

It is for anyone who is already involved with, or thinking about becoming involved with Patient, Participation and Involvement in Healthcare. 

Wednesday 15 May 2019 – 10.00 to 16.00  at The Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Derby. DE24 8UX.   Registration from 9.15 am – Refreshments and lunch provided.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-derbyshire-patient-carer-and-citizen-networking-event-tickets-59386681162

April 25:Introduction/Taster session

May 2:Steps to Employment Session 1:Finding Your Motivation

May 9:Steps to Employment Session 2:Overcoming the Obstacles 

May 16:Steps to Employment Session 3:Discovering Your Strengths

May 23:Steps to Employment Session 4:Getting to Know Employers

May 30:Half Term

June 6 Drop-in / Mid-point Review Building Better Opportunities & The Bureau - Suzanne Fernley & Graham Morgan

June 13:Steps to Employment Session5:Writing CV’s & Applications 

June 20:Steps to Employment Session 6:Succeeding in Interviews

June 27:Steps to Employment Session 7:Getting Ready for Work

July 4:Awards CelebrationClient Event - BBQ

Timetable:

• 11.00-11.15 Tea/Coffee
• 11.15-12.15 Course Session
• 12.15-13.00 Lunch
• 13.00-14.00 Other Activities

Please Note: On 25 April and 30th May: 11.15-12.15 will be other activities instead of course session.  On 4 July: 11.15-12.15 will be awards and celebration followed by a BBQ. 

Contact  Job Club Manager Mark Wilbourne -   markwilbourne@capuk.org 

Carmen Jones, with Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte - Bizet's opera Carmen updated to a World War II-era African-American setting.  

The doors open at 1pm with a warm welcome, and the film starts at 1.30pm. 

There is an interval with tea/coffee and cake.

matineederbyshire.org.uk/event/carmen-jones-u/

5 Sessions starts on Monday 13 May  2-4pm every Monday except May Day Bank Holiday at The Bureau, Bank House, Glossop. 

Contact Veronica Hyde 07530516800 veronicahyde@hotmail.co.uk

The grant aims to help fund the updating and refurbishment of village halls so that they are fit for purpose and provide activities which seek to achieve one or more of the following outcomes for their communities:

• Improved health and wellbeing/reduction in loneliness
• Demonstrates a positive impact on the environment Supports the local rural economy 
• There will be greater emphasis given to applications who have already secured most of the funding

www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/village-hall-improvement-grant-fund

Rural Action Derbyshire have an experienced adviser who specialises in village hall and community buildings support. 

Alongside the already launched Primary Care Access Service (PCAS) this will provide an enhanced offer for people with a condition that needs prompt medical help to avoid it deteriorating, but is not life-threatening. 

Following the consultation and analysis of a range of information – including feedback from the public and patients – a decision was made in March 2018 by the Tameside & Glossop Strategic Commissioning Board to proceed with Option 2 which included a new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC). 

www.tamesideandglossopccg.org/local-services/urgent-treatment-(incl-walk-in)

Have fun in getting fit. Classes are FREE! One to one support can be given upon request.

www.deafinitelywomen.org.uk/event/dance-your-way-to-fitness/

The group is for people who are suffering the effects of bereavement, who may benefit from some support from others in the same boat - over tea and biscuits. 

The meetings are safe, friendly, welcoming and confidential. They offer a chance to share experiences and feelings, to swap useful information and, above all, to be there for each other. 

Contact Liz Fletcher (High Peak Community& Voluntary Support) 01663 736426 or Helen Sharples (Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS) 07323 315709.

Applications are open for 2019 until 6 May.

www.keepbritaintidy.org/news/got-what-it-takes-be-litterheroes-ambassador

The Be Cancer Safe project has come to an end and the team would like to thank you for your support over the last year. There are over 4000 champions helping to spread important messages about early signs of cancer and over 170 organisations on board.

They want you to take the campaign forward and have uploaded resources on our website to help you.

www.becancersafe-nd.org/cancer-awareness-resources

By winning the 'Peoples Projects', they can get some of their volunteers/service users back into regular work, through setting up a Garden Maintenance Team.  

You will need to choose Rhubarb Farm and then confirm your vote via email – this needs to be done by 12pm on 15 April 2019.

www.thepeoplesprojects.org.uk/projects/view/rhubarb-farm-changing-lives

Tickets will be available to purchase from all local primary and secondary schools, and New Mills FC,  priced at £3 under 16s – £5 Adult. 

• Live Bands inc Blank Cheque
• Charity Football Match
• Food inc Bull Shed catering
• Make believe glitter and much more…

www.facebook.com/events/new-mills-afc/family-fun-day/511874235945838/

Morning - presentation / Afternoon - cookery. Trainer: Yvonne Cobb -Director/teacher of Yumma Food, Food Vlogger and BBC See Hear Presenter.  Refreshments, BSL interpreters, electronic notetakers and loop system are available on the day.

Coming soon ‘How to use Communication Support Services’ on 17 April.

www.deafinitelywomen.org.uk/events-workshops/

By dorothy’s dear friends Janet & Richard Simpson, professional classical musicians.

Saturday 13 April at 7pm in St James’ church, Taxal, Whaley Bridge

Tickets: £5, including refreshments. For tickets please phone Jim on 01663 733224 or Beryl on 01663 732612.

Ilkeston Team 3 starting on Monday 8 April 2019 - Taster Day on Wed 3 April

Chesterfield Team 1 starting on Tuesday 28 May 2019 - Taster Day on Tue 21 May 

Location and contact details:

• Derby City: Rikki Chamberlain, Team Leader – 07958005988  
• Ilkeston: Jane Sandall, Team Leader – 07825380623
• Chesterfield: Ashleigh Shearsby, Team Leader – 07858300247   

They would be happy to give a talk and meet with clients / staff / young people if you think that would be useful for those that would benefit from it. 

Saturday 6 July 2019 from 14:00-18:00 pin at Glossop Central Methodist Church, Chapel Street, SK13 8AT Glossop

The libraries and local bookshops welcome the prospect of meeting more creative artists.

There will be a variety of activities and workshops throughout the afternoon. 

The organisers also want to encourage children’s interest in books, so there will be a children’s section and also activities for children to enjoy.

The Bookfest will be what participants make it. The organisers want you to take control, to make the event diverse and appealing to everyone.

• Would you like a stall to exhibit your work?
• Would you like run a workshop or activity?
• Would you like to promote your writing group, if you’re a member of one?

Get in touch through captaincuthbertandscatthecat@hotmail.com 

Details on booking a stall, activity or workshop will be available soon.

www.facebook.com/events/2134397643524529/

Futures have been selected by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) to administer the Community Grants Fund across the D2N2 area.

Jointly funded by the SFA and the European Social Fund, Community Grants give small voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of less than £300,000 an opportunity to access funds to deliver projects that help engage and progress ‘hard to reach’ individuals towards the labour market. The grants will support participants’ progression so that they are confident in their ability to move into employment.

mailchi.mp/451ea0a0fffa/grants-available-for-community-groups-to-support-locals-into-jobs-and-training-3542553

Healthwatch Derbyshire is the independent health and care champion. Through ‘What would you do?’ they will seek to reach as many people, groups, and communities as possible to get feedback on how local NHS services should change.

The Government is investing £20 billion a year in the NHS as part of the NHS Long Term Plan. Local organisations have now been asked to work together to develop their own plans, which will set out how the national plan will work across local areas.

The public are being asked for their views on how support for long term conditions could be improved. 

www.healthwatch.co.uk/tell-us-what-would-you-do

First, for helpers at workshops for the Buxton flowerpot people project. Help them 'Fill Buxton with Flowerpots' this July. The workshops are 1 or 2hrs with local groups and organisations or drop-in workshops at local community events mostly during May. You wouldn't have to make any flowerpot people (although they are simple to make - just knots in string) but help give out pots, decoration materials and help others to make their own. Helpers are also wanted to promote the project around the town and give out leaflets. Perfect for those wanting to support community arts and bring a smile to locals and visitors to the town. 

Secondly, they are looking for volunteers for their 'Changing Faces' project which is continuing in the summer term leading up to Buxton Carnival. This project involves working with disadvantaged young people aged 11-18yrs on Tuesdays after school. The role involves helping support the workshop leaders and helping participants with their creative tasks. It is perfect for those wanting to build community relationships with young people in the town and those wanting to get involved in creative activities. Training is provided and an Enhanced DBS check is required. 

Please get in touch with Ali at hello@funnywonders.org.uk for more information on either project or visit their website www.funnywonders.org.uk

The group met at Buxton Fire Station, for their March get-together and discussed eye problems, weight loss, diet and other concerns. 

At the April meeting Ruth Moore will continue her series of talks about Competence and Power of Attorney.

There is no fee, and information books, leaflets and brochures are always available,. There is an opportunity for members to discuss issues in a group, or to have private discussions, if needed, in privacy. Sometimes the person who needs the help is the parent of a diabetic child, sometimes, an adult caring for any elderly relative. Whatever the need, we are here to help.

highpeakdiabeticgroup.org.uk

Nordic Walking is recommended as a safe exercise by both the NHS and Public Health England.

It is easy on the joints and can be enjoyed by virtually anyone even those with mild to moderate mobility issues. The trainer is Phill Alcock a member of British Nordic Walking, an International Nordic Walking Federation Certificated Instructor, a Walking for Health Leader and member of the International Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Society.

An article published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) ( 18 October, 2017) presents evidence showing that regular exercise can allow an older person to, in the words of the report, "drop a decade”. That is they can slow the aging process.

The report goes on to say :-"It reinforces the message that frailty, dementia and disability are not inevitable consequences of ageing”. Our specialised Nordic Walking for Seniors is a safe and easy exercise programme.

Peakfit intends to offer these benefits to everyone for free but we need grants aid to do so. Before we can apply for such aid we must prove there is a demand. If you would like to take part in the Nordic Walking 4 Seniors, free of charge, please email your support to Peakfit.

Just email " I live in...state the area...and would like to take part in the Nordic Walking for Seniors programme. Email this to peakfit2@gmail.com

We will not share your email address with anyone and we will not contact you again unless you state in the email you wish us to contact you when the programme starts.

Tues 26 Mar Derbyshire Scamwatch awareness talk at Chesterfield

Tues 9 Apr Derbyshire Scamwatch drop in session at Glossop

Thur 25 Apr Derbyshire Scamwatch awareness/information event at Bolsover

For details - www.facebook.com/events/293131568034432/

The public library service strategy Libraries for Derbyshire was approved by Cabinet on 20th December 2018. Part of this strategy is to transfer 20 Derbyshire libraries, to community management. 

Gamesley library’s open day Tuesday 16 April 12 noon – 6.00pm.

Whaley Bridge library’s open day Wednesday 17 April 12 noon – 6.00pm.

Information, packs and other resources are available on the dedicated Libraries for Derbyshire website: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/librariesforderbyshire                    

To find out more, or to register your interest in coming to the open day, email community.libraries@derbyshire.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can telephone the call back number on 01629 536166. 

Learn to cook old favourites and exciting new dishes in our friendly group at the Fairfield Adult education centre, Victoria park road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK177PE.

Thursday afternoons at 1-3 pm for 6 weeks starting on 9 May 2019.

To book a place call 01629 533381 or email Brightside.Mailbox@derbyshire.gov.uk

Co-operative and Social Enterprise Development Agency (CASE) is a social enterprise and co-operative that supports co-operatives and social enterprises to develop and grow and it promotes co-operative ways of working.

CASE has been awarded a small grant from the Connect Fund to raise awareness about social investment, support groups to develop social enterprise business models and scale up through accessing social investment. The project started in January 2019 and finishes in June 2020. 

If you have a good idea or proposal, or you are already a social enterprise and you want to develop and grow, then get in touch with CASE to discuss your needs. Tel: 0116 222 5010, Email: enquiries@case.coop

case.coop

The public library service strategy Libraries for Derbyshire was approved by Cabinet on 20th December 2018. Part of this strategy is to transfer 20 Derbyshire libraries, including Hayfield Library, to community management. 

Information, packs and other resources are available on the dedicated Libraries for Derbyshire website: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/librariesforderbyshire                    

To find out more, or to register your interest in coming to the open day, email community.libraries@derbyshire.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can telephone the call back number on 01629 536166. 

There will be information about the support and initiatives available in Derbyshire for older people.  

• P3 Charity
• Derbyshire Police
• Alzheimer’s Society
• Derbyshire Voluntary Action
• Chesterfield Borough Council
• Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner
• Derbyshire County Council Adult Care
• Citizens Advice Bureau
• Community Safety
• Derbyshire Scam Watch and Trading Standards

In the run-up to the event details will be posted on social media via Twitter (@DerbyshireSAB) and Facebook (@DerbyshireSAB).

Come and hear about the types of scams operating right now in your neighbourhood and how to avoid them.  Pop in for a chat over a cup of tea. Share with us your experience of attempted scams and learn how you might protect yourself and your family. 

derbyshirescamwatch.org.uk

Post Office offers most normal PO services. All areas are accessible, including toilet facilities. Bus stops and station very close to the Centre. Knit and Natter on the Tuesday.

This month's film on Friday 15 Mar (matinee and evening showing) is 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.

Deaf-initely Women brings Deaf and hard of hearing women together. Getting together helps us to grow in confidence and we gain support from each other.

Improve the wellbeing of Deaf women

Deaf-initely Women aims to improve the well-being of Deaf and hard of hearing women through health education and raising awareness. They want Deaf and hard of hearing women to become emotionally and financially strong and able to cope within their personal, working and family lives.

Challenge discrimination

Deaf-initely Women effectively challenge discrimination together and support agencies to learn and improve the way they serve and employ Deaf and hard of hearing women. They aim to empower women who have experienced discrimination due to hearing loss.

Build the confidence of Deaf women

Their aim is to improve the confidence of Deaf and hard of hearing women through socialising and trying new experiences.

Deaf-initely Women have a range of events and courses - Learn Basic British Sign, Making Crafty Cards, Get the best out of your Sewing Machine - see their website:

www.deafinitelywomen.org.uk

Vijay Kumari will be coming to the Imperial Rooms in Matlock and will be talking about the various funds available from the National Lottery Community Fund and how to apply.

The National Lottery Awards for All scheme offers funding from £300 to £10,000 to support what matters to people and communities.

Reaching Communities offers grants of over £10,000 to support single organisations with great ideas that enable communities to thrive.

Partnerships funding provides grants of over £10,000 for groups or organisations who have great ideas to do amazing things together.

We are expecting this session in March to be a popular one so please book your slot early as there are limited places available. Tel 01629 812154.

ddcvs.org.uk/events/the-big-lottery-fund-comes-to-matlock/

Come and enjoy a selection of sandwiches  cakes and scones with clotted cream and jam.   £6.00 or include a glass of Prosecco £8.00.

Tickets on sale at Furness Club behind the bar or Furness Post Office (Tuesday and Thursday afternoon).

For further information email cl_watson@hotmail.com

FREE Team Entry. Put a team of up to 6 swimmers together and contact Rotarian David Hopkins (T: 01298 23359; E: djhvet@uwclub.net) to enter. Closing date for entry is 10 March.

What you raise is ahared equally between your cause and Disaster Aid UK & Ireland (via a Charitable Trust Fund). Please encourage your team members to get as much sponsorship as possible. If your cause is not a charity, please still ask your sponsors to Gift Aid as the Rotary Club can claim that on their share. 

www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=740984&ClubID=272

Seeking to work together to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Tameside and Glossop.

Research highlights that as little as 10% of the things that keep us healthy and well are related to the health and care system.  Where we live, the connections we have, our economic status and our lifestyles have a far greater influence on how healthy we are.  In addition to this we know that a growing population of people with long term conditions means that a small percentage of the population are accounting for a significant percentage of health and care activity.  To tackle these issues, a modern health and care system must work collaboratively with people and communities to improve wellbeing, with each recognising and harnessing the other’s strengths – this event will showcase some of the work currently taking place across Tameside and Glossop as well as provide inspiration for some of the ways we can change the way we work.  

The event will focus on:

• Social movement and working differently with people and communities – what happens when health becomes people powered?
• How supporting around the wider determinants of health can improve outcomes and reduce activity across the health and care system; 
• The importance of supporting people to manage their long term conditions and how we can embed this as central to the way we work.

This event is for people working within health and care, the voluntary and community sector, the wider public sector, commercial organisations and members of the public.  

We will learn about some of the amazing work taking place across Tameside and Glossop as well as take inspiration, and contribute to how these approaches can continue to become a bedrock of the way we work.  

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/people-and-community-powered-health-tickets-55410626676

The 2019 season of dementia friendly films in Buxton kicks off with the tale of the great big band leader, Glenn Miller. The film  traces Miller's rise from pit-orchestra trombone player to leader of a successful big band.

The doors open at 1pm, and the film starts at 1.30pm, and the show should be over by 4pm.  Trinity Church Hall, Hardwick Mount, Buxton.

matineederbyshire.org.uk/events/buxton/

This half-day training is suitable for anyone in a public facing or community representative role in Derbyshire (excluding Derby City), and would be of particular interest to those whose voluntary or paid work may bring them into contact with people at greater risk of suicide and self-harm. The seminars are supported by funding from Public Health at Derbyshire County Council 

Seminar dates from February 2019 to March 2019 Seminars run from 9.30am to 1.00pm

Tuesday 12 February 2019 in Doe Lea

Friday 22 March 2019 in Darley Dale

www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/suicide-awareness

There will be a market place where local organisations will be giving information about the services and support they can offer carers, including health and wellbeing advice. The event also offers the opportunity for carers to meet other family carers living in High Peak.

The High Peak Place Alliance partners want to use the event to speak to carers and ask them what they think about the support available to them in the High Peak.

Speakers/demonstrations will include:

• Welfare Rights Service - talking about benefits that carers can claim
• East Midlands Ambulance Service - giving a First Aid demonstration
• Derbyshire Carers Association - talking about how they can support carers
• Derbyshire County Council - talking about the services they commission and provide for carers, plus where carers can find information online.

www.carersinderbyshire.org.uk/high-peak-carers-event

How much can you apply for?

Up to £1000.   

Who can apply?

Any voluntary/community groups or local people within the High Peak area (see map in Guidance Notes), who come together to support the health and wellbeing of their community are eligible to apply for funding.

For example, your group might be a luncheon club, a social group, a self-help group or another type of community group that provides help and support.  You might want to set up a new group to meet a local need that’s currently not being addressed.

We want to hear from people who’d like to make a difference to their community.  .    

Projects should aim to meet the following criteria:

• Promote health and wellbeing
• Be delivered in and support the residents of the High Peak area
• Seek to continue after the funded period
• Link to at least one of the priorities of the High Peak Health and Wellbeing Partnership.

The grant scheme will be administered by High Peak CVS.

Applications should be returned by 11 February  2019 to: Liz Fletcher at High Peak CVS, using email : lizsgp@highpeakcvs.org.uk  Or post to Liz Fletcher, High Peak CVS, Dunbar House, 105 Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge High Peak SK23 7HX 

High Peak Health and Wellbeing Small Grants - Application Form

High Peak Health and Wellbeing Small Grants - Guidance Notes

1) Film Night -  next three showings are Upstairs at Rems on January 16, February 20 and March 20 at 7.30pm. To find out the films being shown and to book places email: chapelfilm@gmail.com

2) The Fourth Chapel Arts' Short Story Competition doesn't close to entries until 1st February so you still have time. Details of the competition can be found in the Document Library on the website in Literary Arts.

3) Not to be missed - the next Live and Local Show - "The Beginnings of Fairport Convention" featuring founder member and folk-rock legend Ashley Hutchings with folk artist Becky Mills. 7.30 pm Saturday 2 March, Chapel Town Hall. Full details www.chapelarts.org.uk/Home.php

4) Chapel Arts Open Mic Session - Upstairs at Rems 7.30pm Wednesday 30 January - Come along and share your own stories, poems etc. or a favourite piece by another author. More details here.

Blackbrook Arts to advertise their next Live and Local Show featuring "Noble Jacks" on Sunday 3 February 7:00 pm at the Chinley Community Center.   "With the fiddle leading the charge, Noble Jacks are out to take no prisoners as they come on with their high energy, foot-stomping, rhythms which have taken crowds by storm across the UK."

Funding has been provided by energy companies as part of their commitment to help with energy bills and usage.

Applications can only be made online. Individuals should visit  fund.lets-talk.online  to complete a short application form. Please encourage all applicants to upload evidence once their application has been submitted, in order to speed up the assessment process.

To be eligible for assistance from the Let’s Talk Energy Fund you must be in receipt of one of the following:

• Pension Credit (guarantee or savings)
• Child Tax Credit
• Working Tax Credit
• Income Support
• Income-based Job Seeker’s Allowance
• Income-related Employment Support Allowance
• Universal Credit, or
• Have a gross annual household income (before tax and deductions) of less than £16,190.

Applicants will also have a chance to apply for a Let’s Talk LED Smart Bulb, which stays on when the power goes off!

A meeting is being held at St Anne’s Community Centre, Hardwick Square West, Buxton SK17 6PX on Sunday 13 January at 2 pm to explore the possibility of having monthly Sunday afternoon get-togethers in the Centre for those aged 65 and over who are on their own and find Sunday afternoons rather bleak without company.

If this describes your circumstances and you can get to the Centre, then please come along to share your thoughts on what a ‘Sunday Club’ should provide for participants: talks, indoor activities, music, events?

If you can, please email sundayclubgo@gmail.com about attending as tea and biscuits will be provided. If this is not for you but you know a neighbour or someone who might be in this category, please tell them about the meeting. Also, please ask them if they are going to attend, to email that they will be coming, if possible. 

Half-day course for anyone with an interest in mental health from workplaces, community venues and organisations to provide practical skills to promote key mental health messages through, for example, displays, awareness, events and conversations and to promote anti-stigma messages within a community or workplace.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-training/mental-health-training.aspx

Christmas closure Monday 24 December 2018  – Tuesday 1 January 2019

Beat the Winter Blues at Glossop Adult Education Centre starts 22nd January

Dry Stone Walling at Beardwood Natural Living Project, Furness Vale, starts 18th February

Herbs for Health, at Grapevine Wellbeing Café, Buxton, starts 28th February

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/education/adult-education/course-listings/adult-education-course-listings.aspx

Stay Hydrated - Stay Well flyer

The Alzheimer's Society works across the UK to support families with dementia, and to research the causes of this condition which affects so many. Christmas can be a stressful time for sufferers, because routines are turned upside down, which may feel threatening or distressing to them. Alzheimer's Society need funds to continue their valuable work. 

At the event there will be opportunities to hold little furry animals... or for the braver customers, a chance to hold a snake.

All day there will be something different happening..

There will be a tombola competition for young and old to take part in, with some lovely prizes.

Regular customers will not be neglected... there will be staff at hand to serve them too, with some great bargains.

The week between Christmas and New Year, usually a low point, will be turned into a high point on the calendar. Please come along and support the Charity Open Day at the Jungle.

The Foundation is looking for applications that "make a difference to the lives of people in need in the heart of Greggs’ local communities”.  All projects must support a community of interest, ie people who are:

  •  Disabled or suffering chronic illness

  •  Living in poverty

  •  Voluntary carers

  •  Homeless people

  •  Isolated older people

  •  Other demonstrable significant need

www.greggsfoundation.org.uk/grants/local-community-projects-fund

Together, the Strategic Commission is responsible for a huge range of services, from schools to GP surgeries, street lights to looking after those in need. Overall the total amount of money we spend annually is £900 million.

In recent years, this figure has decreased significantly due to cuts from central government and with each budget, we are tasked with coming up with innovative ways to deliver our services and make savings. 

The Budget Conversation aims to explain where the money we spend comes from and how we spend it. We are inviting people’s thoughts on two key issues:

• What should be the spending priorities for 2019/20 and future years and;
• Ideas or suggestions as to how we might deliver services more efficiently, save money or raise revenue.

You can participate in the Budget Conversation by visiting the dedicated web page and completing the online survey - www.tameside.gov.uk/tbc/budgetconversation2019-20

Alternatively comments can be e-mailed to bigconversation@tameside.gov.uk. 

The conversation will run until Tuesday 29 January 2019.

Nigel has been with the CVS since early 2006 and was in fact a member of the steering group that set up High Peak and Derbyshire Dales CVS at the start of the millennium.

Nigel said that it has been a very rewarding  experience working for the High Peak CVS and being able to offer support to some of the fantastic work that is done by local voluntary groups across the High Peak communities.

Nigel’s last day will be 31 January 2019.

A new Chief Officer is being recruited: highpeakcvs.org.uk/jobs.asp?ID=279

This lists all the films showing in Belper, Matlock, Buxton, Derby, Long Eaton, Swadlincote, Shirebrook, Chesterfield and Dronfield in the new year.

matineederbyshire.org.uk/2018/11/26/2019-calendar-of-matinee-films-in-derbyshire/

Sterndale Moor remembered those who fell in WW1 on Sunday 11th November with a day full of respects.

We paid respects at our war memorial at Brandside at 2pm, a 2 minute silence was upheld.

At 3.30 we were back at Sterndale Moor where we had a game of football, reminiscent of the Christmas ceasefire in 1914-the event was well attended and afterwards we retired to the village function room for tea and cake. The function room was decorated with Union Jack flags and bunting and local people bought along their wartime memorabilia to show during the whole event.

On the evening we lit our beacon at 7pm whilst listening to wartime music over loud speakers.

At 7.54pm we started our firework display to wartime music which lit up the silent soldiers that were hand made.   See www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv_c8yMnuOA

After 5 minutes of amazing fireworks the poem "Ode to Remembrance” was played over the loud speakers, which was recited by people of the village and played over a filmed visual of a silent unknown soldier-this was followed by a live bugler playing the last post. A two minute silence was then observed.

Back in the village function room, we held a raffle with lots of prizes gifted from generous local companies.

The evening was a huge success and we plan to make this our annual event as lots of people have asked to see it all again.

Residents will be asked for their views on plans to change who is eligible to receive community alarms and telecare services. Around 5,000 older and vulnerable people currently use the technology funded by Derbyshire County Council which provides 24-hour monitoring.

Members of the county council’s Cabinet approved the launch of a 10-week consultation which opened on Monday 19 November. Letters will be sent to everyone who currently receives community alarms or telecare services with a questionnaire which they will be invited to fill it in. Residents will also be able to complete it online at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/communityalarms

Events will also be held around the county for residents, families and carers to ask questions and give feedback. These will be held between 10.30am and noon on:

Monday 26 November – Buxton Methodist Church, Chapel Street
Tuesday 4 December – St Thomas Centre, Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield
Friday 7 December – Room 10, Strutt Centre, Derby Road, Belper
Monday 10 December - Lady Whitworth Room, Whitworth Centre, Darley Dale
Tuesday 11 December – Ilkeston Library, Market Place
Wednesday 12 December – Oaklands Village, Hall Farm Road, Swadlincote
Friday 14 December – Clay Cross Social Centre, Market Street, Clay Cross
Monday 17 December – Assembly Hall Community Centre, Hilltop, Bolsover

People will need to book their place by contacting the county council on 01629 531307 or email telladultcare@derbyshire.gov.uk

Tuesday 4 December 10am – 2pm at Fairfield Adult Education Centre, Victoria Park, Buxton.

Lunch -  Refreshments -  Art Therapy -  Christmas Crafts -  Pampering -  Information -  Friendly chats -  ‘Me’Time

If you are a parent/carer of a child or young person with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability and would like to attend this event,  visit the website and book through the link on Eventbrite. Or telephone to request a booking. Places are limited so don’t leave it too late to book your place.

derbyshireparentforums.co.uk/forumdates/

They can provide information and support across a range of issues

• Understanding dementia
• How to get help locally
• Maintaining independence
• Financial and legal matters
• Caring for people with dementia
• Changes in relationships and behaviour
• Community care
• Long-stay care

They support both you and your family members/carers through the different stages of dementia.

Derbyshire Dementia Support Service deliver a range of groups for people affected by memory loss or dementia where you can meet other people who have similar circumstances to you 

• Memory Cafes 
• Carers Groups 
• Singing for the Brain 

You don’t need an official diagnosis of dementia or be of a certain age to get advice and support from the service. 

To find out more about services in your area contact Derbyshire Dementia Support Service on 01332 208845 or email derbyshire@alzheimers.org.uk 

SGP View from the Peak 41 Autumn 2018

Contents:

• This Years Super Stars
• Sterndale Moor Task Force
• Glossop Blind Social Club
• Gamesley Youth Gatherings
• People of Whitfield
• 5 Ways to Wellbeing Grant

All delegates will receive an information pack, lunch and refreshments.

Cost to include registration and certificate are £10 per person, payable on booking. 

All enquiries to Sue Barber sooby@rocketmail.com

Refreshments will be available from 7.30pm.   There will be an update on all he recent improvements carried out at the community field and the future plans, together with the opportunity to ask questions and get involved.   Everyone is very welcome.

www.derbyshire-pcc.gov.uk/Finance-and-Grants/Grants/Crime-Prevention-Grants.aspx

The Christmas Crafts group will make cards, festive decorations for home and small gift boxes to help learners save money.

Bright Side courses are free and open to local people with mild to moderate mental health issues, who are experiencing low mood, emotional difficulties, anxiety or who are socially isolated.

Contact the Amber Trust, Buxton on 01298 214 379 or email Stephanie on Stephanie.chant@ambertrust.co.uk - only a few spaces left!

At a Death Cafe people, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. 

A Death Cafe is a small group discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes.  It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.

Free event +18 for more information and to book your place go to deathcafe.com

Questions about the event: jane.butler@ageukdd.org.uk Mobile 07421 227078

HPCVS Annual Report 2018 - Supporting Social Action

A Parlour Concert with Mister Keith & His Orchestra at Chapel Town Hall on Sat 3 Nov 2018.

Enjoy a wonderful evening of music and fun with the ultra-cool Mister Keith and his mini-orchestra of multi-instrumentalists. Experience gently quirky, expertly crafted quintessentially English songs and stories of life, love faith and hope songs by the self-professed originator of 'Victorian Pop'.

With song styles varying from jaunty showground to slow lament, all carried forward by lilting melodies and warm vocals, expect to find Mister Keith singing amongst the audience, conducting you as a choir or writing impromptu songs on the spot!

Advance Tickets: Adults £9; 16 and under £7.50 from: Chapel-en-le-Frith Town Hall Office Mon - Fri 9.00am-12.30pm; or online from Ticket Source; or phone 03336663366

On the Door: Adults £10; 16 and under £8.50

Doors Open: 7.00 pm

Cash bar before performance and during the interval.

Home-Start High Peak provides a unique service for families – recruiting and training volunteers to support parents with young children at home.

Home Start High Peak are looking for a couple of Trustees to join their existing dedicated trustees.  They have also have secured some funding to train additional home visiting volunteers. They hope to run a volunteer preparation course before Christmas, so they are ready to volunteer from January.

Trustees Needed

www.homestarthighpeak.org.uk/how-you-can-help/trustees-needed/

Volunteers Needed

www.homestarthighpeak.org.uk/how-you-can-help/volunteers-needed/

The report contains the findings, recommendations and pledged responses from commissioners.

>> View Report

 Sat 6 April, 2019 7.30pm  £15

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The aim of the fund is to improve the mental wellbeing of people living in Derbyshire by providing community based activities and services that help people to access the "Five Ways to Wellbeing” - a set of national evidence-based actions which promote people’s wellbeing.  They are Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning and Give.

• Grants are up to £1000
• Applications are invited from voluntary, community or faith groups active in High Peak.
• Closing Date 30 November 2018
• We are particularly looking to fund new projects or activities that take an asset-based approach. This means building on or developing the skills, knowledge and capabilities of local residents within your project.

For more information and an application form email nigel@highpeakcvs.org.uk

Help by buying a 908g (2 lb), serves eight, Christmas Pudding, price still £10; it is fully cooked and just needs reheating. Post/deliver your order, along with a cheque payable to ‘Rotary Club of Buxton’, to be with Rotarian Andy Collier, 93 Green Lane, Buxton, SK17 9DJ, by 30 Nov latest (date we place our bulk order). Include your telephone number and email and postal addresses, which will be held securely.

Instructions on how to order and pay by BACS and a downloadable order form if you have a printer, are on the website link below. Orders from Buxton addresses will be delivered by early December; customers outside Buxton will be asked to collect their puddings by arrangement.

Pudding Appeal contact details are: e: rotarypuds@gmail.com, t: 01298 23161.

Puddings may contain mustard and fragments of nutshell, kernel or small stones. Main allergens are egg, wheat (gluten), nuts, sulphites, sulphur dioxide, but do check via our website or at rotaryxmaspuddings.co.uk, where a unit case of 12 puddings can be bought online for £120 including free delivery. Rotary Club of Buxton have been supporting Cwmbran Vale Rotary's Christmas Pudding Appeal since 2007, selling 1,776 puddings to date.

www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=725817&ClubID=272

You can apply for a grant of between £300 and £2,000 for activities to mark the centenary in your community. Small Grants are available for grassroots projects to run small-scale events and activities to celebrate the centenary of women gaining the vote. There have previously been two bidding rounds in 2018, this is now the third and final bidding round. 

www.womensvotecentenaryfund.co.uk

Help by buying a 908g (2 lb), serves eight, Christmas Pudding, price still £10; it is fully cooked and just needs reheating. Post/deliver your order, along with a cheque payable to ‘Rotary Club of Buxton’, to be with Rotarian Andy Collier, 93 Green Lane, Buxton, SK17 9DJ, by 31 October latest (date we place our bulk order). Include your telephone number and email and postal addresses, which will be held securely.

Instructions on how to order and pay by BACS and a downloadable order form if you have a printer, are on the website link below. Orders from Buxton addresses will be delivered by early December; customers outside Buxton will be asked to collect their puddings by arrangement.

Pudding Appeal contact details are: e: rotarypuds@gmail.com, t: 01298 23161.

Puddings may contain mustard and fragments of nutshell, kernel or small stones. Main allergens are egg, wheat (gluten), nuts, sulphites, sulphur dioxide, but do check via our website or at rotaryxmaspuddings.co.uk, where a unit case of 12 puddings can be bought online for £120 including free delivery. Rotary Club of Buxton have been supporting Cwmbran Vale Rotary's Christmas Pudding Appeal since 2007, selling 1,776 puddings to date.

www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=725817&ClubID=272

• Thurs 11 Oct   Substance Misuse and Brief Interventions
• Tues 16 Oct    Working with Families Affected  Substance Misuse
• Tues 30 Oct    Alcohol Awareness and Brief Interventions
• Tues 6 Nov     Working with High Risk Drinkers 
• Thurs 15 Nov  Substance Misuse and Brief Interventions

These course are all FREE to eligible staff, held at our base in Chesterfield and can be booked at www.daas.uk.com/training

Rural Action Derbyshire (RAD) is delighted to join forces with Rural Community Action Nottinghamshire (RCAN) to present an informative and interactive event with top speakers, case studies and a networking lunch, specifically for managers of village halls and community buildings.This first cross-county conference dedicated to community buildings, it is an ideal opportunity for anyone with an interest in or involved with managing a community facility, to learn how to become more sustainable and ‘fit for the future’.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:  Professor Katharine Willis (Associate Professor, University of Plymouth)  The Digital Venue Toolkit and digital inclusion – a guide to getting your village or community venue online

The conference will run from 9.45 to 3.15pm, with coffee/tea available from 9.15am. 

Take advantage of the early bird booking fee to reserve your place:
EARLY BIRD by 26 October - £25 + VAT
BOOKINGS up to 21 November - £30 + VAT

www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/Event/community-buildings-conference

Meetings are informal and safe, friendly, welcoming and confidential - a chance to share experiences and feelings, to swap useful information. 

Please join if you have suffered a recent bereavement and are struggling to find local support or if you were bereaved some time ago and still feel stuck. And if you feel you have managed to come through and are ready and able to help others.

Meetings are every second Wednesday 12-2pm at Glossop Labour Club, Chapel Street, Glossop

For more information please contact Liz (HPCVS) 01663 736426, or Debbie  01457 852059. 

There will be light refreshments (teas, coffees, juice, biscuits and cake) from 12.45pm.  The AGM will start at 1.15pm and run until 3.20 pm.

AGM 2018 Agenda

Annual Accounts 2018

Trustee Nomination Form

AGM 2017 Minutes

Our Guest Speaker is Jess Myers - Funding Officer from the Big Lottery.  Jess covers North Derbyshire and will give an update on current Lottery funding.

Celebrating People Award – High Peak CVS is inviting nominations for its Celebrating People Award.  Last year’s winners were Furness COGS (Community Organising Green Space).  This year’s winning group will receive the Award, a framed certificate and £100. Please download an application form from www.highpeakcvs.org.uk or contact Jane at jane@highpeakcvs.org.uk; Tel: 01663 735350. The deadline for submission of applications is Wednesday 10 October 2018.

Board of Directors - there are  vacancies on the Board of Directors; if you are interested in representing members on the Board, contact Nigel Caldwell, High Peak CVS General Manager on 07889 703531, or by emailing nigel@highpeakcvs.org.uk.

The Annual Report will be available on our website by Friday 19 October 2018.  The audited accounts are available on our website.  If you have any financial questions, please submit them by Wednesday 17 October 2018.

We hope you can attend the AGM and look forward to receiving your reply slip by Wednesday 17 October 2018.

The AGM will be combined with a Networking Event for local voluntary organisations, community groups and statutory partners, where you can meet other local organisations, and promote your own organisation and its services. 

ddcvs.org.uk

matineederbyshire.org.uk/event/brief-encounter-pg/

www.facebook.com/pg/foxhillforum/jobs/

Run, walk, dance, prance, jog or jingle your way around Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens to raise funds for Blythe House Hospicecare! 

The High Peak hospice is holding the 5km Jingle Bell Jog on Sunday 2 December 2018 in Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens. Registration is now open, and the early bird fee of £10 is available until 31 October. Registration includes your Santa suit so you can truly get into the festive spirit! 

For children under 12 the event includes a 700 meter Reindeer Run. Registration for the Reindeer Run is £2 until 31 October. Included is a pair of reindeer antlers to be worn on the day. 

Becca Gregory from Blythe House Hospicecare said ‘We are so excited to be bringing the Jingle Bell Jog to Buxton!’

1 in 3 people are touched by hospice care and the services at Blythe House remain completely free of charge to those that need them. By taking part in the event you will be helping your local hospice provide support for those in the High Peak community affected by cancer, life-limiting illness or bereavement. 

‘We look forward to seeing hundreds of Santa’s on 2nd December, joining in the fun whilst raising vital funds for the Hospice’.

Visit www.jinglebelljog.org.uk or call 01298 875 089.

#Derbyshire Online Supporting the Voluntary Sector in the Digital Age - Friday 2 November 2018 9.30am – 4.00pm  at The Post Mill Centre, South Normanton

An informative conference designed to bring together charities and voluntary organisations to highlight the everyday cyber risks that your organisation faces and provide advice to protect your organisation’s funds, personal data and other information that is attractive to cyber criminals.   Throughout the day, experts from industry and the police demonstrate the simple steps you can take to protect your charity and yourselves online.

• Appreciate how technology can promote and support the work of your charity
• Understand the threat of cybercrime to the voluntary sector
• Know how to improve your cyber security in order to protect your charity’s data, assets and reputation
• Learn basic online safety practices that will help protect yourself, your staff, your volunteers, your trustees and your service users

This event is aimed at Trustees, Managers and Team Leaders within charities and voluntary organisations in Derbyshire.  A maximum of two places are available per organisation. 

Bookings are via the online booking system at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/derbyshireonline-supporting-the-voluntary-sector-in-the-digital-age-tickets-49210627311

The final closing date is Friday 19 October 2018.

If you have any questions about the event contact Tracey.Barks.4608@Derbyshire.PNN.Police.UK  

www.foundationderbyshire.org

The project, supported by Children in Need, involves weekly, after-school, creative workshops for young people aged 11-18yrs who face difficulties.

They are looking for participants, referred by care teams, teachers, parents or the young people themselves, and volunteers to help support the participants.

The workshops run on Tuesdays at the Green Man Gallery in Buxton until 5pm. If anyone would like to get involved, please contact hello@funnywonders.org.uk.

www.funnywonders.org.uk

The session aims to raise awareness of the early signs of mental health distress and an improved knowledge of when and how to signpost to appropriate local mental health support services.

Also aimed at voluntary and community groups working with 5-18 year olds, High Peak CVS is running another Mental Health Forum on 25 September 6.30 – 8.30pm at the same address. This is an opportunity to share issues and good practice that arise from work with children and young people  and there will be a presentation on how to introduce elements of the 5 ways to wellbeing into your work to help support young people’s wellbeing

Wellbeing Workshops at Blythe House on Saturday 22 September  10am – 4pm. Cost is £45 and places are limited, so early booking is recommended. The day includes workshops, therapy taster sessions and fabulous demonstrations and samples of  Neil’s Yard Remedies and  Forever Living products.

For more details or to book your place ring 01298 815388 or email Joanne Barber at  Info@blythehouse.co.uk

Retreats: 

Saturday 29 September  10am - 5pm – Touching Peace
Saturday 1 December 10am – 5pm – Letting Go and New Beginnings

Cost is £65 including light refreshments and a vegetarian based lunch. Email Nicki Theaker at Info@blythehouse.co.uk

www.blythehousehospice.org.uk/health-professionals/training.php

NHS England needs expert Patient and Public Voice (PPV) partners who have an understanding of the health and care system nationally, regionally and locally, for a variety of advisory groups.  The roles will help ensure that patients’ views are heard within these groups by constructively challenging as well as offering insight and views from a patient/citizen perspective. 

For an application pack in other formats contact england.digitalhealth@nhs.net

Closing date: Monday 3 September 2018 (midnight).

Saturday 29 September  10am - 5pm – Touching Peace

Saturday 1 December 10am – 5pm – Letting Go and New Beginnings

Cost is £65 including light refreshments and a vegetarian based lunch.

Email Nicki Theaker at Info@blythehouse.co.uk

www.blythehousehospice.org.uk/health-professionals/training.php

Grief affects us all in different ways. The death of someone we care about can be one of life’s most difficult experiences. We often get the help and support we need from family, friends, colleagues, GPs or other professionals, but sometimes we may have no one to talk to or feel able to share our feelings

This will be a six week programme (weekly for 4 weeks and the 2 fortnightly sessions) and will be run bi-annually.  Attendance will be by appointment only. Contact Blythe House on 01298 815388

The dates for these groups are:-

Autumn group – October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, November 9th, and 23rd. Time 2-3.30pm

2019 Spring group – April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and May 8th and 22nd . Time 5.30pm-7pm

www.blythehousehospice.org.uk

You are invited to this annual members' meeting to see the exciting new community health facilities in Heanor and hear about building a legacy for communities in Derbyshire - the history of health care in Heanor

Hear from the directors and staff. Find out more about the challenges faeed and take the opportunity to ask some questions.

Refreshments and limited free parking will be available at Heanor Memorial Health Centre. Please take every opportunity to travel together or parking is available at the pay and display areas which are approximately 10 minutes' walk.

Contact the membership team on 01773 525065 or email DCHST.members@nhs.net

There is a total of £50k available, with each applicant able to apply for funds of up to £5k to support their project. Since the TransPennine Express rail franchise began in 2016 they have invested over £100k already, helping 24 projects spread across the North of England and Scotland with woodland developments, employability sessions and music therapy groups being just some of the types supported.

Applications can be made online at www.tpexpress.co.uk/about-us/community/transform-grants where you can also find a scheme overview setting out the requirements for projects. As well as addressing one or more of the criteria themes, consideration is given to the sustainability of the project, the proximity to the railway and the value for money this presents.

Applications close on 21 September 2018.

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 we 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: Jane Corke, High Peak CVS, Dunbar House, 105 Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak SK23 7HX 

Email:  jane@highpeakcvs.org.uk Tel: 01663 735350

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 10 October 2018

Blythe House Hospice in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Care is introducing an exciting and innovative project that provides a unique opportunity to volunteer in the community.  Share your skills and learn new ones as you are trained to be one of the first to volunteer alongside their Hospice at Home team of professionals, helping care for patients who wish to be supported in the comfort of their own home.  

To find out more Blythe House Hospice invites you to an Open Day on Friday 17 August 2018.  Breakfast from 7:30 am – 9:00 am. and Coffee from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. Or call 01298 815388 and speak to Vicci or Julie.

www.blythehousehospice.co.uk

They want to find out what works well, and where things could be improved, so that patients can be part of the design and delivery of services to meet their needs.

The closing date is Sunday 2 September 2018.

Individuals who complete the survey can enter our prize draw for a £30.00 Marks & Spencer gift voucher.

www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/cataract-survey.

There will be light refreshments (teas, coffees, juice, biscuits and cake) from 12.45pm. 

Further details to follow in due course regarding speaker etc, check our website for details.

As part of the Future in Mind project High Peak CVS is offering a second free introductory workshop for voluntary organisations, community groups and clubs working with 5 -18 year olds. 

This session will increase your awareness and understanding of child and adolescent mental health and help you to become more aware of early signs of distress in young people that you are working with.

Trainer: Debra Nash (Dip. Couns. Registered member MBACP)

The workshop will cover:

• Mental health: protective factors and risk factors
• Societal influences/lifestyles and the pressures they bring
• Common mental health problems in children and young people
• Spotting the signs of deteriorating mental health
• Supporting children and young people at risk of deteriorating mental health
• Where to go for help

For general enquiries about the course  or to book a place on the workshop, contact us at  High Peak CVS on 01663 735350 or email nigel@highpeakcvs.org.uk”

Lip Reading & Support with Hearing Loss – Starts Friday 3 August 9.30am 

Sewing (for Basic repairs and for fun) – Starts Friday 14 September 12.30pm

Gardening (Outdoors) – Starts Friday 14 September at 10am

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.

Contact Rachel Harman at New Mills Adult Education Centre on 01629 535 020 or Email rachel.harman@derbyshire.gov.uk

When you care for a vulnerable person, such as someone living with dementia or autism, you may need extra safeguarding in place. A locking cooker valve can help someone stay safe in their own home. The valve can easily be turned off and on and locked by the carer, enabling the person you care for to continue to use their gas cooker safely. When the valve is locked, the gas supply is isolated which means if the cooker is unintentionally turned on or left on when you are out of the room, there is no risk of gas escaping.

cadentgas.com/emergencies-safety/safeguarding/locking-cooker-valves

Thursday 18 October 2018 12:30pm – 4:00pm at St Thomas Centre, Chatsworth Road Brampton Chesterfield S40 3AW.  

Public welcome.  Places need to be booked due to the provision of a traditional afternoon tea.

healthwatchderbyshire.co.uk

Now in its second year, the Groundwork Community Awards honour the small local community groups making a big difference to everyone’s quality of life where they live but often get little recognition and support.

The awards are simple to enter via an online system where community groups can highlight their own achievements – or can be nominated to receive an award in one of 10 categories that reflect the huge diversity of projects and services being delivered by community volunteers.  

Shortlisted projects will also be entered into a special People’s Choice Award, with the winner being chosen by a public vote.  

Nominate a community group by using the link:
www.groundwork.org.uk/Sites/communityawards/Pages/nominate-a-project-aw

• Best community group contribution to health and wellbeing
• Best community group contribution to environmental sustainability
• Best community group contribution to community cohesion
• Best community group contribution to education or employment
• Best community project on a social housing estate
• Best community partnership with business
• Best community garden or green space
• Community leader of the year
• Young community leader of the year
• Community group of the year – all round achievement award

The deadline for nominations is 22 July.  Shortlisted community groups will be invited to attend a national awards ceremony at the House of Commons on the evening of 19 November.  

Having originally booked 2 June and been cancelled, this is a further cancellation, . Apologies again to all stallholders, food providers and entertainers affected, who have been very understanding.

The painting competition at Buxton Junior School will still go ahead with prizes by Rymans, but the childrens' handwriting competitions have been cancelled.

The Summer Fair & Charity Bazaar Draw on 28 July will go ahead at a stall on Buxton Market, as generating income for good causes is an  important part of the Summer Fair. There are cash prizes totalling £250 and other prizes supplied by local organisations. Tickets are 50p fom any Buxton Rotarian, or at the market stall on the day.

Any enquires to buxtonrotary@gmail.com.

With The Women Asylum Seeker Together choir, Disley Community choir, Disley Children’s choir and some Indian Bhangra dancing to join in.

You can see and make craft items: brooches, purses, origami, bookmarks, knitting squares for premature babies, Lego, face painting and henna tattoos.

If you're interested in getting involved and want to find out how, then join your local focus group? You'll be able to give your views, discuss the practicalities and challenges and decide if you want to take your interest further.

Local focus groups:

• Whaley Bridge Primary School: Monday 9 July. 6pm-8pm
• Bishop Geoffrey Allen Church & Community Centre: Tuesday 17 July. 6.30pm-8.30pm
• Hadfield Library: Monday 23 July. 6pm-8pm
• Hayfield Primary School: Wednesday 25 July. 6pm-8pm

Booking is essential:
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/librariesforderbyshire

The aim is to offer an opportunity to learn more about the history of this ancient market town.

Events include:

• Exhibition at the Playhouse from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 July 2018:
• Tours of St Thomas Becket Church
• Film Show of Chapel Past and Present: Saturday 7 July from 1.30pm – 5pm at the Town Hall
• Sunday 8 July from 11am – 4pm Upstairs at Rems Café Bar, Market Street
• Trail of local shops and hostelries
• Quiz

The first deadline is 30 June 2018, so groups hoping to get funding for schemes in the school summer holidays are advised to apply before that date.

More information and application pack can be found at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news-events/news-updates/news/new-grants-scheme-for-community-groups-goes-live.aspx

Nigel Caldwell General Manager of High Peak CVS wants to bring everyone up to date with the position regarding the proposed merger discussions that have been taking place between High Peak CVS and the Bureau over the past few months.

The two charities have, as you will be aware, been considering merger. However, after a number of meetings and in-depth discussions we have jointly concluded that alternative options for cooperation, short of full merger, are in the better interests of both organisations and the communities they support.  

High Peak CVS remains committed to providing high quality support to the voluntary and community sector in High Peak now and in the future. We are continuing to review the most effective way of delivering that support and will be mindful of the needs of the sector in these more challenging times.

The Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation support four main categories:

• Jewish Life and Learning
• Performing Arts (excluding music)
• Music
• Medical Research Travel Grant

www.wingatefoundation.org.uk/

The Foundation supports projects working under the general headings of; Community Support; Arts, Heritage and Education; Disability and Healthcare. The Foundation offers the following levels of support:

Small Grants: of between £1,000 and £6,000.
Standard Grants: of between £6,001 and £12,000.
Large Grants: of between £10,000 and £45,000 for capital projects only.

trusthousecharitablefoundation.org.uk/grants/

The Music in the Community grants programme is administered by Music for All, which is the charity of the UK musical instrument industry, and is also supported by the NAMM Foundation in the US and endorsed by a number of musical celebrities.  Grants are typically around £2,500.

The grants programme is intended to act as a helping hand to projects and initiatives across the UK that seek to bring music to their community. The funding is aimed at groups that need assistance to fulfil their potential in developing truly sustainable music programmes.

Funding is available for musical instrument costs, using music to break down barriers, providing a variety of educational opportunities as well as helping to find ways to integrate many diverse and minority groups positively into society.

www.musicforall.org.uk/apply-for-funding/

To celebrate its anniversary and the vital role of volunteers and community charities, the Foundation has created an additional fund that is aimed at small charities and community organisations across the UK. The Foundation is offering grants to provide new or improve existing community facilities.

The Foundation, one of the UK’s largest charitable institutions, is warning that small community organisations, which provide many vital services in local areas, are at risk if they do not receive more support.

The Weston Anniversary Fund will provide capital grants of between £30,000 and £150,000 to UK registered charities, CIOs, places of worship and state schools to support capital projects that make a difference to local communities across the UK. Applicants must have a total income of less than £3 million and the total project cost must not exceed £300,000. Grants will need to be spent and projects fully completed by the end of 2020.

anniversary.garfieldweston.org/weston-anniversary-fund/about-the-fund/

Organisations interested in applying for a grant (up to a maximum of £40,000) to deliver substance misuse recovery outcomes in Derbyshire can do so via the Funding and Grants section of the Derbyshire County Council website  www.derbyshire.gov.uk/community/lottery-funding/funding-and-grants.aspx

On the following dates at the Glossop Adult Education Centre.  

Friday 3 August 9.30am – 12noon
Friday 10 August 9.30am – 12noon 
Friday 31 August 9.30am – 12noon (this date tbc)
Friday 7 September 9.30am – 12noon 
Friday 14 September 9.30am – 11.30am 
Friday 21 September – reserve date if session on 31st does not go ahead

The course is free and gives learners helpful techniques, skills and strategies when they are losing their hearing, in a supportive and friendly group, with others who are experiencing similar issues.  It is open to absolute beginners in lip reading or more experienced/confident learners.

Find out what advice and support is available for older people in Derbyshire:

• Leaflets and resources
• Free refreshments
• Signposting and information

It is hoped to be able to speak to members of the public and provide lots of information around the variety of support and initiatives available for older people to access in Derbyshire. We are focussing on all safeguarding issues that may affect older people but in particular financial abuse as it is also Scams Awareness Month in June.  Staff supporting the event will be wearing something purple as this is the colour theme chosen by the Charity ‘Action for Elder Abuse’ as it reflects royalty; how elderly people should be treated.

• Learn how to bring a garden back to life when the weeds have taken over! 
• Learn how to spot which plants are weeds and get rid of them, dig over a bed, make choices about what crops to plant, and to make slate signage. 
• A trip is planned to an established community garden or garden centre 
• The course finishes with a pizza-making party using the fantastic clay outdoor Pizza oven

The course is free to anyone who is experiencing emotional difficulties, psychological issues or mental health issues or who is socially isolated as part of DCC’s Bright Side programme.  Adult Education are planning to run accredited gardening qualifications from their Adult Education site in future, so Bright Side learners could gain the confidence and be able to progress to a hobby or future career 

For more information contact Rachel Harman (Rachel.harman@derbyshire.gov.uk) 

A pilot group is planned, and then see where to go from there. Maybe a regular meeting for peer support, a drop in, several groups setting up around particular kinds of loss….. ? Sharing useful information and being there for each other? All ideas welcome. 

Wednesday 13 June 12-2pm at the Glossop Labour Club (upstairs room) Chapel Street, Glossop.

This meeting is for people with bereavement issues and will be safe, confidential, friendly and welcoming. We will hopefully planning ongoing sessions.  

Please join us if you have suffered a recent bereavement and are struggling to find local support, if you were bereaved sometime ago and feel a bit stuck or still feel the need for some support from others like you. Please also join us if you feel you have managed to come through and are able and ready to help others.

For more information please contact Liz (HPCVS) 01663 736426, Or Debbie & Andy (Glossop Carriage Company / Co-op) 01457 852059. You can just turn up to the meeting if you prefer and feel free to bring somebody along if that’s helpful too.   

These will incorporate the QE2 plaques.   Children from Furness Vale Primary School will be invited to follow the new mosaic trail which is strategically sited in various locations all over the field.  

Both of these installations have been kindly created by the volunteers of High Peak Community Arts, led by their skilled artists and funded by the Lottery through HPCA’s Project eARTh.

COGS will be delighted if you are able to join them to celebrate this latest feature at their field.

Viva Las Vegas [U] - Monday 18 June 2018

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers [U] - Monday 23 July 2018

Doors open 1pm. Films start 1.30pm. Finish 4pm. Cost £4 (incl. tea, coffee, biscuits, cake). Tea & cake. Fun activities, chat & reminiscence.

Patrons with dementia may bring one carer, family member or friend for free.

Tel: 07449 732322 Email: booking@matineederbyshire.org.uk

This event is wheelchair accessible. Spaces are limited, please book in advance. Call in advance if you have transport needs. Some financial support is available for individuals using local community transport schemes.

www.matineederbyshire.org.uk

The themes of the grants are:

• Youth activity
• Community safety
• Community activity
• Physical activity and sport

If a group's planned project is based on any of those themes, the online application pack will let you know what you can and can't apply for.  Decisions on grant applications will be made after regular application round deadlines. The first deadline is 30 June 2018.

Derbyshire County Council is also inviting applications for a limited number of medium grants of up to £5,000 and larger grants of up to £10,000 for projects which can have clear local support and will provide a lasting benefit for a Derbyshire community. The full criteria for these grants is also in the application pack. Applications for medium and larger grants will be considered annually, with the first deadline also 30 June 2018.

The Action Grants scheme will run until 31 May 2020.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/community/lottery-funding/action-grants/action-grants-programme/action-grants-programme.aspx

Download the Small Grant application form and guidance notes

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/libraries/libraries-for-derbyshire/libraries-for-derbyshire.aspx

Due to our Rotary Summer Fair & Charity Bazaar now being on July 28 and in the Octagon, there is still time for local charities and voluntary organisations to book stalls by agreeing to sell £20 of our Grand Draw tickets (or by paying £20).

Following last year’s success, the 2018 Summer Fair will again have a ‘Celebrating Summer’ theme for stalls’ decoration, with the best-themed stall as judged by the Mayor receiving £50.

To book a stall, contact either Alan Thompson (alanonthego@outlook.com; 07795 440893) or Andy Collier (andyjam@fastmail.fm; t: 01298 23161).

www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=678945&ClubID=272

Calamity Jane - Dementia-Friendly Film Screening at QUAD, Derby on Tuesday 22 May at 1pm   www.derbyquad.co.uk

Dementia friendly walk around Eastwood Park, Hasland, Chesterfield on Wednesday 23 May – along with some fun activities in the village hall afterwards.  Event is free.  The walk is wheelchair accessible.  Contact Tina Hensey, Community Lifestyles Officer 01246 345669 tina.hensey@chesterfield.gov.uk or Wendy Blunt, Health and Wellbeing Officer 01246 345344 wendy.blunt@chesterfield.gov.uk

At Derby Theatre the summer family show Holiday will have a dementia friendly performance on Sat 4 August. www.derbytheatre.co.uk/holiday

Christmas show Hansel and Gretel on Fri 28 December.  www.derbytheatre.co.uk/hansel-and-gretel

Meanwhile, over at the Royal Centre in Nottingham at the end of the year, relaxed performances of:

Gangsta Granny: www.trch.co.uk/whats-on/gangsta-granny

Peter Pan: www.trch.co.uk/whats-on/peter-pan-2

These relaxed performances see slight changes to the show that may make people feel more at ease. These include reducing noise levels and excluding any flashing light or loud bangs, keeping the house lights on and doors open for people to move around as they need to. 

From this date, rules around the collection, processing and storing of personal data will be far stricter than they have been to date. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will be serving fines to businesses and charities found to be breaching the new laws.

There is a lot of free information, resources and help available to charities of all sizes. This FAQ resource produced by the ICO outlines the fundamental principles of the GDPR, plus it includes useful guidance specifically for small and micro charities. The Charity Finance Group has also produced this helpful guide for charities.

Don’t get caught out, take action now to comply with the GDPR.

Blythe House Hospice would like to make things a little easier to improve end of life care for everyone in our community.  

We know that we will have to face it one day, but we put that ‘‘difficult’’ conversation off until tomorrow. Less fear and taboo and more knowledge and conversation can make a huge difference. 

That’s why Blythe House Hospice  are hosting their event ‘Thinking Outside the Box’.  There will be a range of information, a variety of local representatives, i.e. Funeral Directors, representatives of different faiths and no faith, art and crafts , information about benefits, Will Writing and Estate planning, funeral choices and customs, and of course, plenty of tea, coffee and cake. 

Come along, all welcome. 

To find out more about Blythe House services, volunteering or fundraising contact the Hospice at Eccles Fold Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, SK23 9TJ. Tel: 01298 815388.  Email: info@blythehouse.co.uk. 

www.blythehousehospice.co.uk

Free 6 week course, Tuesdays 10-12pm on 5, 12, 19, 26 June, 3, 10 July 2018

At amber Trust, 1a Hardwick Mount, Buxton.

Tel: 01298 214379 or email tracy.litchfield@ambertrust.co.uk to book your place

Needle Felting - Saturday 19 May - Learn how to embellish and sculpt with  wool. Create flowers, an animal or whatever your imagination lets you!

Dye to Drop Spindle - Saturday 23 June - Card Peak District wool with hand carders and drum carders, and learn how to dye carded and uncarded wool.

Sunday 24 June - Spin hand dyed wool using a drop spindle. Create some experimental yarns. Take home a skein of wool and a drop spindle.

All workshops take place at High Lea Hall, New Mills, and run from 10am-4pm.

Courses cost £65 per day (price includes refreshments, lunch and all materials.) Discounts available if you book 3 days or more.

10% discount on course prices for Friends of High Peak Community Arts.

For more information, visit www.highpeakarts.org or email Caroline on caroline@highpeakarts.org.

The closing date for these vacancies is on Tuesday 8 May at 5pm.

www.firststepsed.co.uk/vacancies

www.dsc.org.uk/content/data-protection-roundup-april-2018/

We specifically want to fund activities that will reduce demand on statutory health and social care services.

The grant is designed to support projects that reduce dependency on social care and health services such as GPs, A and E and in-patient settings. 

This means that the funding can be used to help create new self-care services such as peer support, social connections and physical activities where there is a local gap; or build the capacity of existing self-care services experiencing high levels of demand from health services, social care or the new Community Navigation service run by The Bureau 

The deadline for Round 2 is Wednesday 20 June at 4pm.

To find out more about the grants and how to apply you could also attend one of our information workshops on: Tuesday 15 May 2pm – 3.30pm or 6pm-7.30pm. If you would like to book a place please email: Rebecca@the-bureau.org.uk

Alternatively, if you are ready to apply and want some advice on how to present your activities in the best possible way please contact Liz Fletcher at High Peak CVS: lizsgp@highpeakcvs.org.uk telephone 01663 736426

full information at the-bureau.org.uk/our-services/self-care-grants/

The Trail consists of over 20 gardens which will be open to the public. Costing £5 for a map, the Trail covers two days. Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th June 10.0am to 5.0pm on each day.

Funds raised will support Blythe House Hospice, Dementia Care and Befriending Group.

The maps may be purchased at Poole's Cavern Visitor Centre, the Green Man Gallery and the Information Centre at the Pavilion gardens. To find out more call 07968 004543 or visit the website www.buxtongardentrail.co.uk

This is our opportunity to present P3's revamped Personal Budget service drop in to the launch. Meet the teams, speak to our clients and find out more about the service provided.

If you would like any further information, email bewell@p3charity.org or call 01773 742051.

A pilot group is planned, and then see where to go from there. Maybe a regular meeting for peer support, a drop in, several groups setting up around particular kinds of loss….. ? Sharing useful information and being there for each other? All ideas welcome. 

Wednesday 2 May 1-3pm at the Glossop Labour Club (upstairs room) Chapel Street, Glossop.

These meetings are for people with bereavement issues and will be safe, confidential, friendly and welcoming. Feel free to come to one or both meetings as we will hopefully planning ongoing sessions.  

Please join us if you have suffered a recent bereavement and are struggling to find local support, if you were bereaved sometime ago and feel a bit stuck or still feel the need for some support from others like you. Please also join us if you feel you have managed to come through and are able and ready to help others.

For more information contact Liz (HPCVS) 01663 736426, or Debbie (GCC / Co-op) 01457 852059. You can just turn up to the meetings if you prefer and please feel free to bring somebody along if that’s helpful too.  

ACE has launched Developing your Creative Practice, a new £14.4m fund specifically designed to support independent creative practitioners. The programme is unlike any other current Arts Council fund, because it will give practitioners time to work on ambitious and innovative projects, without the immediate pressure of showing their work publicly. Recipients will be able to use the funding to support periods of research, to develop new work and ideas, work internationally, and for training, networking or mentoring.

£3.6 million will be available annually for four years for Developing your Creative Practice. Applicants will be able to apply for grants from £2, 000 to £10,000 from 12 April 2018.

www.artscouncil.org.uk/DYCP?mc_cid=acae8b6a99&mc_eid=4ee6605d92

As a governor you will:

• Represent the interests and views of local members
• Attend the Council of Governors meetings
• Act as an ambassador for the Trust
• Hold non-executive directors to account for the Trust’s performance.

You must be a member of Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and be over the age of 16. A governor information pack is available from the Communications & Involvement Office: call 01332 623723 or email membership@derbyshcft.nhs.uk

Alternatively you can request a nomination form from Ciara Norris at Electoral Reform Services on 020 8829 8456 or ciara.norris@electoralreform.co.uk

Nominations close on 19 April.

You can download the application forms and guidance notes from www.facebook.com/buxtonspringfair/

This half-day training seminar is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their understanding of the subject, and would be of particular interest to those whose work may bring them into contact with people at greater risk of suicide and self-harm. The seminars are free and available only to those living and working in Derbyshire. 

Seminar dates from April 2018 to June 2018 Seminars run from 9.30am to 1.00pm

Wednesday 18 April 2018 Belper

Monday 21 May 2018 Long Eaton

Tuesday 12 June 2018 Buxton

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buxton-suicide-awareness-training-tickets-43549570939

Genevieve [U] - Monday 14 May 2018

Viva Las Vegas [U] - Monday 18 June 2018

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers [U] - Monday 23 July 2018

Doors open 1pm. Films start 1.30pm. Finish 4pm. Cost £4 (incl. tea, coffee, biscuits, cake). Tea & cake. Fun activities, chat & reminiscence.

Patrons with dementia may bring one carer, family member or friend for free.

Tel: 07449 732322 Email: booking@matineederbyshire.org.uk

This event is wheelchair accessible. Spaces are limited, please book in advance. Call in advance if you have transport needs. Some financial support is available for individuals using local community transport schemes.

www.matineederbyshire.org.uk

A pilot group is planned, and then see where to go from there. Maybe a regular meeting for peer support, a drop in, several groups setting up around particular kinds of loss….. ? Sharing useful information and being there for each other? All ideas welcome. 

Wednesday 18 of April 1-3pm & Wednesday 2 of May 1-3pm at the Glossop Carriage Company  (Howard Street, Glossop)  

These meetings are for people with bereavement issues and will be safe, confidential, friendly and welcoming. Feel free to come to one or both meetings as we will hopefully planning ongoing sessions.  

Please join us if you have suffered a recent bereavement and are struggling to find local support, if you were bereaved sometime ago and feel a bit stuck or still feel the need for some support from others like you. Please also join us if you feel you have managed to come through and are able and ready to help others.

For more information contact Liz (HPCVS) 01663 736426, or Debbie (GCC / Co-op) 01457 852059. You can just turn up to the meetings if you prefer and please feel free to bring somebody along if that’s helpful too.  

Lloyds Bank Foundation will be opening their Invest grants round once more on 8 April. 

The Lloyds Bank Foundation invests in charities supporting people to break out of disadvantage at critical points in their lives, and promote practical approaches to lasting change. To apply you need to be registered as a Charity or a CIO and have income between £25,000 and £1 million in your previous accounts.

Support can be provided through our two grants programmes Enable and Invest, along with an optional support programme (Enhance) for successful applicants. These programmes demonstrate the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to support charities that have the greatest impact upon the lives of disadvantaged people and their communities.

INVEST 

The Invest programme is a flexible, long term core funding programme for organisations delivering clear, targeted outcomes for disadvantaged people. These are typically around £25k p.a. with the potential to fund for up to six years. This programme is open for applications between 9 April & 18 May 2018 with grants being made in November 2018. 

ENABLE 

A grants programme for organisations that have identified clear development needs in areas such as governance, planning, evidencing need, monitoring, communications, pilot work etc. Grants of up to £15k are available for you to develop your organisation. A rolling programme, apply anytime;

All grantees will be eligible for additional support through our ENHANCE programme –providing an option of tailored in-kind support to strengthen and develop charities. If you are successful in applying for an Enable or Invest grant, we will work with you to identify whether support under the Enhance programme is right for you.

How to apply

There is an online application process and encourage applicants to find further information on the programmes and strategy at:

www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk

It is always wise to have an informal chat first. If you wish to do so then please contact Gary Beharrell at  gbeharrell@lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk or phone 07734 973060

Derbyshire County Council are offering a variety of free courses to people who have mental health issues or who are experiencing emotional or psychological distress.  The courses are designed to support wellbeing and recovery by supporting people to engage in interesting, fun and new activities in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. 

The following courses are running in April:

An Introduction to Dry Stone Walling – Chinley Park, Starts Monday 23rd April 1pm – 4pm (4 weeks)

Spring into Life Allotment Group – Glossop Community Allotments, Starts Tuesday 24th April 10am – 1pm (4 weeks)

3D Felting – Glossop Adult Education Centre, Starts Friday 27th April 12.30pm – 2.30pm (6 weeks)

Time to Relax (Mindfulness, breathing exercises and stress reduction) – Fairfield Adult Education Centre, Buxton, Starts Monday 30th April 12.30pm – 2.30pm (6 weeks)

If you would like more information, please email Rachel.harman@derbyshire.gov.uk or leave a message at the New Mills Adult Education Centre on 01629 535020/535019

If your charity or voluntary organisation is seeking to raise funds or you just want to increase your profile, then book a stall at 2018 Rotary Club of Buxton Summer Fair & Charity Bazaar. 

The 2017 ‘Celebrating Summer’ Fair was a great success, attracting close to a thousand visitors. For 2018, the fair is back in the Octagon, Pavilion Gardens.

Stall bookings charge is as last year: £20 for the first table, £10 for an additional table. Pay by selling the equivalent amount of our 50p raffle tickets or by straight payment. Selling raffle tickets helps publicise the Fair, and if you buy them, you have a chance of winning £100, £50 or other great prizes.

Stalls are allocated on a first come first served basis with Charities/Voluntary Organisations having priority.  The stall best illustrating the ‘Celebrating Summer’ theme as judged by the Mayor, will receive £50.

Booking details www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=678945&ClubID=272

This course is run to support the Thriving Communities Project in Gamesley.

This training is full day and covers alcohol awareness, health risks, addiction, referral pathways and brief introductions and is perfect for anyone working within the field of health, social care, support and employment. There are also a limited number of spaces for volunteers who are active within their community.

To book go to www.daas.uk.com/training or email ross@daas.uk.com

Programme to include music by J.S. Bach, Malcolm Arnold and Karl Jenkins Performed by Hallé Brass. Tickets: £14.

www.springbankarts.org.uk/events/1st-coffee-concert-featuring-members-of-the-halle/

Befriending Champions Microgrants are for projects or activities anywhere in Derbyshire (excluding Derby City) that help people to be less lonely and isolated.  Projects might include, for example, setting up or developing a good neighbour initiative, a social group, befriending or other activities that bring adults of any age together to reduce social isolation.  Successful applicants will be expected to attend (or have attended) a one-day Befriending Champion training session.  Grants of up to £1,000 are available.  

For this final round of Befriending Champions Microgrant funding we will prioritise funding for projects or activities in Derbyshire Dales, Erewash and Bolsover as those areas have had fewer grants.  

sdcvs.org.uk/community/funding-advice

Is your charity ready for the changes? 

Check whether any of your existing trustees and senior managers will become disqualified under the new rules. If so, they will need to cease having that role or apply to the Charity Commission for a waiver if they want to be allowed to continue;

Make sure you have processes in place to check whether a person is disqualified, before appointing them to a trustee or senior manager role, and periodically to check that individuals in these roles have not become disqualified.

What is changing?

Under existing law, there already are a number of circumstances which automatically disqualify a person from being a trustee of a charity, including bankruptcy and unspent convictions for dishonesty and deception and disqualification from being a company director. For as long as the condition applies, an individual is disqualified unless the Charity Commission gives them a waiver. Acting in the position while disqualified is normally a criminal offence.

From 1 August 2018:- 

• The list of circumstances which mean someone is automatically disqualified from being a charity trustee* will be extended. The new list of reasons for disqualification includes unspent convictions for bribery, terrorism and money laundering, misconduct in public office, perjury or perverting the course of justice and certain other circumstances such as being on the sex offenders register; 
• A person disqualified from being charity trustee will also be automatically disqualified from being a senior manager** in a charity. The definition of senior manager** covers (paid or unpaid) roles which have (i) responsibility for overall management of the charity (so chief executive/director or equivalent role), and; (ii) overall control over finance (chief finance officer/finance director or equivalent).  

Individuals who are not currently disqualified, but who will be affected after 1 August (either because of the new triggering circumstances or because they are a senior manager), can apply to the Charity Commission for a waiver from disqualification. They can do this in advance from 1 February 2018.

The automatic disqualification rules do not disqualify people from all involvement with charities. There are other ways in which a disqualified person can be involved with charities, such employment in appropriate non-senior manager positions, volunteering, or in advisory roles.

More information

Read more in this longer article on NCVO’s knowhownonprofit website: knowhownonprofit.org/governance/improving-your-governance-practice/trustee-recruitment-and-induction/trustee-disqualification

Detailed guidance for charities from the Charity Commission on the new rules - and what charities need to know, consider and do – can be found at: www.gov.uk/guidance/automatic-disqualification-rule-changes-guidance-for-charities

Guidance for individuals can be found at: www.gov.uk/guidance/automatic-disqualification-rules-for-charity-trustees-and-charity-senior-positions

* A full list of the reasons for disqualification can be found here
** Specific guidance on what constitutes a senior manager can be found here

Tameside Council, Tameside and Glossop Clinical Commissioning Group and Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust are committed to working in partnership with the public, stakeholders, partners and organisations in the voluntary, community and faith sectors.

The Partnership Engagement Network enables everyone to play an active role in developing the approaches that we take in the delivery and commissioning of services.

The next Partnership Engagement Network Conference will cover:

• Presentations from key speakers, including the first joint Engagement and Consultation Strategy for Tameside and Glossop
• Workshops on specific local programmes and developments

Wednesday 28 February 2018 9.15am – 1.45pm Jubilee Hall, Dukinfield Town Hall, King St, Dukinfield, SK16 4LA

Lunch will be provided at 12.45pm.

Book in advance - spaces are initially limited to two per organisation. Register by 14 Februar, at which point they will start to allocate any remaining places. You can book a place via the following link:

partnership-engagement-network-conference.eventbrite.co.uk

If you would like to request to book additional places, send details to deborah.roberts@tgh.nhs.uk to be added your details to a waiting list.

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Spiltmilk Dance will be doing their performance called The Little Love Cabaret. This is a great event and one Spring Bank Arts are excited to be hosting. The event is helped organised by Live and Local.

www.springbankarts.org.uk

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

FREE Team Entry (4 members). You keep half the sponsorship you raise for your cause/charity, the other half goes to the Rotary Club Charitable Trust Fund to help build Sand Dams in South-east Kenya to provide clean water and other local benefits.

Entry, sponsorship, and parent consent forms (for those under 18 on 10 March) can be downloaded via the link below, where there is more information, or obtained by contacting organiser Rotarian David Hopkins (t: 01298 23359; djhvet@aol.com) or by collecting them from Buxton Podiatry Practice, 1 A Hall Bank, Buxton. Entry and parent consent forms need to be with David Hopkins by 3 March. If your cause is not a charity, still use the sponsorship form and encourage your sponsors to Gift Aid as the Rotary Club can claim Gift Aid on our half-share.

www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=684138&ClubID=272

Information on:

• Mental Health Together website launch
• STOP! I have a learning disability campaign
• Action Taken to Improve Care for Patients with Substance Misuse Needs
• Helping Shape the Future of Recovery and Wellbeing Services

healthwatchderbyshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/MP2960-January-March-2018-Newsletter.pdf

There will be a number of speakers and demonstrations covering topics such as food fortification, the new texture modified food descriptors, finger foods etc.  It will be open to all - Managers, catering staff, volunteers and carers.  

Free event to learn more about the plans the Self-Care Alliance has for the coming months and how you can be involved to improve the health outcomes for the people of Tameside and Glossop.  Refreshments provided.

For more information contact Rachel Lord/Dawn Acton on Tel: 0161 339 2345, Email: rachel.lord@actiontogether.org.uk / dawn.acton@actiontogether.org.uk

The training session is designed to equip staff and volunteers working in local third sector organisations to access, understand and apply a range of freely available public data sources to support business development activities. The session will reveal how organisations can freely access a range of data sources that illustrate health and wellbeing trends affecting communities across England.

Derby on 7 March 2018

The main aims of the support is to help people to:

§  Maintain their independence

§  Develop daily living skills and life skills

§  Manage personal finances

§  Improve mental health and wellbeing

§  Reduce isolation

They will be holding launch events across Derbyshire in April and you are invited!  

In the meantime, they are happy to attend team meetings to discuss with your staff how this service can be of benefit to your clients.

If you would like to know more about this service contact jane.bellamy@pcharity.org or jen.thornton@p3charity.org

Have you suffered a recent bereavement or found it hard to come to terms with the loss of a loved one from years ago?  

In a safe, confidential and supportive meeting, we would like to hear your views on what local community support or service would help, what’s missing at the moment and what solutions could we come up with together?

Maybe you have some support that’s working and you could share your experience, or perhaps you feel unsupported right now and want to come together to see what might work for you. If you feel you have coped with your bereavement, perhaps you are in a position to share with others how you managed.

Please note this first meeting is not a support group (as yet anyway) but this is certainly one of the possibilities we would like to talk about. 

Professional providers of related or useful services are welcome to contact Liz at High Peak CVS for news on the progress on this initiative, but please note this initial meeting is for potential service users.

You can just turn up to the meeting if you prefer and feel free to bring somebody along if that’s helpful too.    

For more information contact Liz 01663 736426.

Do your front line staff and volunteers know how to recognise and deal with a Carbon Monoxide (CO) incident in the home of a vulnerable person they are supporting?  Does your organisation include CO awareness as part of its duty of care to your staff and volunteers?

The Gas Safe Charity is running a free, interactive half day workshop (10am - 1.00pm with lunch) to help organisations in your area become more aware of the sources, signs and symptoms of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning, understand what to do if you suspect CO may be present and learn of resources that can help you raise awareness.

The closest areas the workshops are running are Chesterfield on the 28 February and Birmingham on the 7 March.

More information...

To book or to find out more more...

As usual the whole of the town centre will be filled with stalls, music and dancing, entertainment and activities of all kinds.

A new group of people has stepped forward who will work with Buxton Town Team to organise this year's Spring Fair and set up a new Buxton Spring Fair organisation to run the event in the long term.

Applications for stall space and performance times will open in mid February. If you want to contact the organising team email buxtonspringfair2@gmail.com or call Jane on 07976 006822.

Tel : 01298 214379 for more info.

www.derbys-fire.gov.uk/have-your-say/

Come along to find out what Derbyshire Law Centre can do for you and the people you support. They provide a range of free specialist legal services and one-to-one support for individuals. They can help people that you support on housing issues, homelessness, debts, rights in work….and much more.

Lunch and refreshments will be available

Every town or village will get an opportunity for a shopping trip, once a week, to local shops or a supermarket. And the good news is that these trips are now free for all Derbyshire Gold Card holders.

This new service will cover trips to shopping destinations in the Derbyshire Dales, High Peak and South Derbyshire district and borough council areas. They will be run by Ashbourne Community Transport on behalf of Derbyshire County Council. Derbyshire Connect services replace Dial-a-Bus (DAB) services previously provided by Derbyshire’s various community transport schemes.

The new Derbyshire Connect services will initially run in the same way as the old-style DAB services. They will run door-to-door picking passengers up from home and dropping them off at an agreed shopping location, advised at the time of booking. Volunteer passenger assistants can be provided if you let us know in advance, for passengers needing a bit more help.

To celebrate the first ever Village Halls Week, Rural Action Derbyshire is holding two Networking Events: 

Baslow Village Hall on Tuesday 23 Jan (11.00am to 2.00pm) 

Dalbury Lees Village Hall on Wednesday 24  Jan (11.00am to 2.00pm)

Come along and meet with your colleagues and friends to find out what is happening in the world of village halls. Whether you are a long-standing trustee, a new or potentially new committee member, a local authority or just curious about village halls, then please do come along and join us.         

You will be able to learn more about the services RAD offer, share good practice, identify common concerns, identify your training needs and tell RAD how they can better support you in the future. It is free to attend and will give you the opportunity to discuss issues affecting your hall with others facing similar experiences.

You will also hear about the new GDPR Data Protection legislation, coming into force in May 2018 and how this will affect your organisation and the ‘Digital Village Hall’.

To book your place/s, email Helena Stubbs at H.Stubbs@Ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk or phone 01629 592970 or 01629 592973 and say which event you wish to attend.  It is essential you book your place for catering purposes; light refreshments provided.

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

• January 19 - Dunkirk
• February 16 – Victoria and Abdul
• March 16 – Hampstead
• April 20 – Murder on the Orient Express
• May 18– Film Stars don't Die in Liverpool

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.

www.furnessclub.co.uk/furness-films

Your own project or to support knitting for charity.  A chance to develop a hobby and perhaps make new friends.  Don't worry if you can't knit or crochet they will teach you, or just come for a natter.

Tea, coffee, scones and toasted teacakes will be available from the cafe

Support Staffordshire is working in partnership with the People’s Postcode Lottery and Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Organisations (SCVYS) to bring you this free funding event which includes the opportunity to

• Find out about what the People’s Postcode Lottery and other funders have on offer
• Gain an overview of a range of funding options
• Discuss your funding needs one-to-one with individual funders
• Learn the top tips on choosing the right funding for your activities and what makes a good funding application
• Attend a workshop on making good grant applications, particularly to the Staffordshire Police and Crime Commissioners Fund

Funders who have so far agreed to attend include the People’s Postcode Lottery, BBC Children in Need, Arts Council England, Heritage Lottery Fund, Staffordshire Community Foundation, Staffordshire Police and Crime Commissioner’s Fund and the South West Peak Landscape Partnership Community Fund.

The Funding Fair will run from 1pm – 7pm, but if you can’t make the whole day you are welcome to just come for part of it. Light refreshments will be available.

The event is free but booking is essential. To register your interest in attending, receive updates on the funders attending, details of the programme for the day, and instructions on how to book your one-to-one appointments with funders go to www.supportstaffordshire.org.uk/events/funding-fair-leek 

For further information please contact Esther Jones in Support Staffordshire’s Leek office via esther.jones@supportstaffordshire.org.uk or 01538 381356.

Every year the Foundation works alongside Rolls-Royce to develop a grant theme, responding to local needs, topics and concerns. For 2018 the theme will be:

Children and the Great Outdoors

Supporting child mental & physical health in our most disadvantaged communities

Last year the Foundation Derbyshire Rolls-Royce Fund selected the theme of Mental Health and Young People. This allowed them to award three local charities who went on to offer direct counselling services to over 125 children and young people. 

This 2018 theme builds on that work by taking a step back and looking at part of the prevention agenda, using some of the simplest, effective ways to build up mental health resilience in children throughout Derby and Derbyshire.

The Fund will harness the power of existing charities, community groups and voluntary groups already working with disadvantaged and vulnerable families. The Fund will offer an investment for projects, which will educate around the importance of green exercise and outdoor play and foster a love of the great outdoors.

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.

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

Contents:

• Double win for COGS
• Update from G52
• Happy New Year from HEADStogether
• Glossop Men’s Gang
• Visually Impaired Groups
• Glossop Blind Social Club
• Tameside and Glossop Care Together Grants
• 5 Ways to Wellbeing Grant

The Money House is open to anyone in Derbyshire aged 17-24 preparing to move from residential/foster care or from supported accommodation to fully independent living within the next 3 months or who have recently secured their first tenancy. 

The project aims to increase financial confidence by taking part in a range of fun, interactive tasks that replicate some of the financial choices and decisions needed to maintain a tenancy and remain debt free. Learning happens through a process of practical activity, discussion, reiteration and repetition.

The non-residential programme takes place over 4 days in a real life flat in Chesterfield and covers the basics of budgeting, bills, banking, borrowing, benefits and bureaucracy through informal learning, interactive games and discussions. Learners can also achieve two AQA Awards at Entry Level.

Contact Claire on 07960 584141 or Gail on 07738 107072 or visit www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/the-money-house for details, dates and referral documents 

In order to do this there will be a temporary pause on the submission of Reaching Communities applications between Monday 15 January and Monday 2 April. All applications received before 15 January will be processed in the existing manner.

If your current grant is coming to an end soon and you are working on an application for continuation funding, or if you have any other questions contact the Big Advice team: Email general.enquiries@biglotteryfund.org.uk or phone 0345 4 10 20 30

To set the atmosphere there will be free 'Glow Sticks' and a facepainter coming with 'Glow in the Dark' paints. Facepainting prices ranging between £1, £2 and £3 for anything really elaborate. 

Members have put together the music and have learned how to use DJ software and equipment. Matt Berry (DJ Racoon) will be lead DJ on the night.

Free entry - no need to book or have a ticket.

Event link: facebook.com/events/173928886529003/

The office closes at 1pm on Fri 22 Dec and reopens on Tue 2 Jan 2018

NewsBank can be used for free in the library or from home. All that is needed is a Derbyshire library card number.

From January, users can read more than 850 titles from across the United Kingdom, as well as 25 local newspapers and more than 3,000 international newspapers.

Newspapers back the service and supply the information to NewsBank. The content is mostly text from the previous day's edition.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/...

Compassionate Communities Derbyshire aims to encourage people and communities to talk about death, dying, bereavement and loss, to allow people to share their preferences and wishes about the future and to support each other in practical and emotional ways.

Project coordinator Jane Butler explains, ‘Many people face the end of their lives unprepared emotionally, practically, financially and legally, and this can add a huge strain to the person concerned and their families. Making a difficult time even more difficult, not only at the time of the death, but in the months and years to come. It can have far reaching impact across health and social care, voluntary, community and faith groups, and mental health services too. I think as a society we’ve lost confidence in talking about and dealing with death and dying, this project will show that it isn’t a taboo subject, but is part of who we, our families and communities are, and should be talked about and planned for as much as a new arrival into the family.

As well as helping individuals to plan for the end of their lives, we will be encouraging and sharing the many things communities are doing to help them. We’ll be holding public events to give people the chance to talk about death openly and to find out about ways in which funeral rites can be truly individual.   As well as working with health and social care professionals, we’ll be supporting employers to adopt best practice for their employees and promote the Dying to Work Charter. 

For further information, contact Jane - Jane.butler@ageukdd.org.uk  www.ageuk.org.uk/derbyandderbyshire   Mobile 07421227078

At First Steps main office in Derby City Centre, £99 per person.

Training dates in 2018 include: 24 February, 19 May, 8 September.

For more information or to book a place on a workshop contact Sarah at First Steps, sarah@firststepsderbyshire.co.uk, 01332 367571.

firststepsderbyshire.co.uk

The project commenced on 13 October, but referrals are still welcome from anywhere in the High Peak.  

The sessions are every Friday from 10am to 4.30pm and run from Oct 2017 – Sept 2018.  Lunch and transport are provided. 

Activities include: gardening, animal care, fencing, dry stone walling, conservation, guided walks and survival skills, Workshops include mindfulness and stress control, nutrition, cooking and arts and crafts.

For referrals or further information contact Kev or Chris at Beardwood Farm, Furnees Vale, High Peak SK23 7QF. Tel: 01663 749038 Mob: 07793 982648, Email: beardwoodnlp@gmail.com

Facebook: Beardwood Natural living project/community

Join together with colleagues and take part in the 2018 Active Workplace Challenge by adding activity into and around your working day.

Kick off the New Year by getting involved with a new campaign set to tackle inactivity in the workplace. From 8 January to 4 March sign up to the Workplace Challenge, track physical activity online and compare it to other individuals and organisations.

The focus will be on bitesize chunks of activity, encouraging workers to step away from their desks during the lightest and brightest part of the day - helping to improve physical and mental wellbeing including improving symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).    

www.workplacechallenge.org.uk/derbyshire/

Mike had been on our Board for 13 years and was one of the longer serving Trustees.  He was Chair for a year and Vice Chair for 5 years, in fact he retired from the Board only last month.  Mike was also on our Small Groups Advisory Committee for 2 years and helped the Small Groups Project Co-ordinator with groups in the Hayfield Area for over 10 years.

Mike was such a lovely, kind, caring, helpful, generous man and he entertained us with his jokes, the Board meetings aren’t going to be the same without him.

Mike was involved with quite a few groups in the local Voluntary Sector and we are sure that he will be missed by many people and groups in the area. 

Mike was very hard working and always willing to help with anything that needed doing, he had a vast knowledge, expertise and was a wealth of information.

Our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.

Established to celebrate and support ambitious charities working in the fields of Youth, Welfare and Community, Pilotlight and the Garfield Weston Foundation are looking for charities who would like mentoring and coaching support to get their organisation to the next stage in its development.

This year the Awards are expanding to support 20 charities across the North East, the North West, Yorkshire, the Midlands and, for the first time, Wales.  Winners will receive £6,500 unrestricted grant funding alongside business mentoring support from award-winning charity Pilotlight. 

westoncharityawards.org/about-the-awards/how-to-apply/  or call us on 020 7283 7022. 

Deadline for applications: Friday 12 January 2018.

Join us earlier at 6.30 on Norfolk Square for a candlelit vigil to commemorate the two women a week killed by abuse in the home.

Tickets £10 including all food, mulled wine and Christmas craft activities.

Tickets: www.crossroadsderbyshire.org/christmas OR Bay Tree Books

Derbyshire Law Centre employs a team of solicitors and advisers who prevent evictions and homelessness; assist people who are experiencing problems with debts, rent or mortgage arrears and serious disrepairs in their rented properties. 

They also advise people on their problems at work such as unpaid  wages including holiday and sick pay, redundancies, dismissals and discrimination.

The Law Centre works tirelessly in supporting people to manage their money better and become work ready as well as on how to get their social care needs met so that they can live independently in their own homes. 

derbyshirelawcentre.org.uk

Call for advice - Freephone 0800 707 6990

The survey will help Neighbourhood Watch to signpost people to the right place. Your responses are completely anonymous.  

www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NWN-DV-Survey

Meeting on Monday 18 December at  Community Room, Buxton Fire Station - In view of the growing number of people diagnosed with dementia, High Peak Diabetic Self Help are pleased to welcome Kathryn Rogers who will present the latest dietary information, which, with exercise, are found to assist delay the development of dementia. 

Sat 25 November 10.00am-4.00pm at First Steps main office in Derby City Centre, £99 per person.

Training dates in 2018 include: 24 February, 19 May, 8 September.

For more information or to book a place on a workshop contact Sarah at First Steps, sarah@firststepsderbyshire.co.uk, 01332 367571.

firststepsderbyshire.co.uk

Do you access mental health services in Derby or Derbyshire or care for someone who does?

Mental Health Together (MHT) is about involving mental health service receivers and carers in the health and social; care services they access and ensuring they are given a greater voice in how they are run and changed.

They need your involvement, views and experiences to make sure that services are joined up, co-ordinated, efficient and of high quality and work in the best possible way for those who use them

Refreshments and cakes will be provided

For further Information contact Kath Dawson at Mental Health Together on Tel: 01773 880786 or 01773 742051 (P3 Amber Trust) email: kath.dawson@healthwatchderbyshire.co.uk

This year’s event is extra special with a performance from a trio of players from the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. The players will perform a repertoire put together especially for this event. Over light refreshments afterwards, there will be an opportunity for you to meet and chat with the players after their performance.

If you are coming, it would assist the caterer if you could confirm your attendance via phone or email at glenn@highpeakarts.org. Alternatively, you are welcome to just turn up on the night.

Drop in for a chat and piece of cake - The Bureau, Howard Town House, High Street East, Glossop, SK13 8DA.  By sharing your views you can make a difference about services such as dentists, doctors, care homes and hospitals..

Action Together are leading on the development of the Self Care Alliance in Tameside and Glossop, as part of Care Together, the programme working to transform the way we meet health and care needs. The Self Care Alliance is very important to help us to work together on this, helping us to harness the full breadth of skills, experience and resources, not just from within the statutory sector but also the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector and within people’s homes, families and communities.   It will also provide a key route for strategic partnership and so it is important that any groups, organisations or agencies who have a role in improving the health and wellbeing outcomes for people in Tameside and Glossop help us to shape this work.

The focus of the meeting will be what does ‘Self Care’ mean, to develop ideas about what the Alliance should look like, key themes and how to shape the Alliance into something tangible and practical. If you would like to book a place or require any further information, please contact Rachel.lord@actiontogether.org.uk   

www.actiontogether.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1655

All items are donated on the understanding that they will be re-used or disposed of responsibly if they aren't used. 

B&Q also works with Community Repaint, a network of schemes that collects any surplus, re-usable paint and redistributes it within their communities to individuals and families on low income, charities and community groups.

For more information contact your local store directly and speak to a duty manager.

www.diy.com/corporate/community/waste-donation/

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Thursday 30 November – Shirebrook Childrens’ Centre – 10am till 4pm

Friday 1 December  - Gamesley Childrens’ Centre, Glossop – 9.30 – 3.30pm

This training is full day and covers alcohol awareness, health risks, addiction, referral pathways and brief introductions and is perfect for anyone working within the field of health, social care, support and employment. There are also a limited number of spaces for volunteers who are active within their community.

The courses are to support the Thriving Community Project but is open to anyone working within the communities is able to book on directly by going to;

Shirebrook - alcohol-advice.co.uk/training/alcohol-awareness-brief-interventions-for-shirebrook/

Gamesley - alcohol-advice.co.uk/training/alcohol-awareness-brief-interventions-for-cotmanhay/

They want to win funding so that we can produce a booklet of Wartime Evacuee Poetry.

You can vote at community-fund.aviva.co.uk/voting/project/view/17-423
the project is called THE POETRY OF WARTIME EVACUATION

Voting ends on 21 November

More information...

Cost £4 (incl. tea, coffee, biscuits, cake)

Patrons with dementia may bring one carer, family member or friend for free.

Tea & cake. Fun activities, chat & reminiscence.

Tel: 07449 732322 Email: booking@matineederbyshire.org.uk

This event is wheelchair accessible. Spaces are limited, please book in advance.

Call in advance if you have transport needs. Some financial support is available for individuals using local community transport schemes.

www.matineederbyshire.org.uk

Thursday 2 Nov 10am-12.30pm at New Mills Adult Education Centre. 

Tel 01629 533386.

Tuesday 7 Nov 12.45-2.45pm at Fairfield Adult Education Centre in Buxton. 

Tel 01629 533386.

Mondays 27 Nov to 18 Dec 1.30-4.30pm at Fairfield Adult Education Centre in Buxton. 

Tel 01629 533386.

Free to current One East Midlands and EMVY members (one free place per organisation), £35 to non-members.

www.oneeastmidlands.org.uk/node/5697

All profit goes to Meningitis Now, from purchases of the 908g (2lb), serves eight, light, sweet, luxuriously delicious Ultimate Christmas Pudding - price still only £10.

If you want  to do good with your Christmas pudding purchase this year, then please post or deliver your order for a 2017 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. There is a full list of ingredients (and order form if you wish) at www.buxtonrotaryishere.co.uk .Allergens: contains egg, wheat, nuts, soya; may contain mustard; may also contain fragments of shell or kernel or small stones. 

Contact details: rotarypuds@gmail.com,  t: 01298 26406 

Staff will be on hand to show off a variety of exotic animals. Teas, coffees and cakes will be on sale, and there is the chance to win some lovely prizes.

Funds raised for much needed dog beds, food and equipment will go straight to Windyways.

The Jungle is at Staden Business Park, Buxton (over the bridge from B&Q) 

As part of the project, Derbyshire County Council funded the setting up of a food hub in Chesterfield that distributes surplus food to community projects such as community kitchens and food banks. 

The hub is run by FareShare East Midlands, a charity that works to reduce food waste and food inequality. FareShare now needs volunteer drivers to help meet the growing demand for the hub’s services during Christmas and New Year.

At least six drivers are needed to work at the depot and recruits will need to be able to work flexible hours, delivering food to outlets located in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire out of the FareShare’s hub in Chesterfield.

Anyone interested in becoming a FareShare volunteer can contact Alyson at the Chesterfield depot on  0116 2867735.

HPCVS Annual Report 2017 - 15 Years of Empowering Communities

• Message from the Chair, Joy Brown
• Message from the General Manager, Nigel Caldwell
• How we help groups
• Finances

AGM 2017 Members Letter

AGM 2017 Agenda

Annual Accounts 2017

AGM 2016 Minutes

They need individuals who will bring enthusiasm, vision and commitment. They are keen to recruit people with a wide variety of skills and a diversity of experiences.  

For more information and an application pack, or an informal discussion on the role of trustee, contact: Kelly Jones, Executive Administrator Email: Kelly.jones@ddcab.org.uk Telephone: 01629 832365 

Closing date for applications:  9.00am, Thursday 9 November
Interviews will be held:  Thursday 23 November

The next annual large grant round is open for applications between the 1 October and 30 November 2017. Applications are invited from non-statutory organisations (voluntary, community groups and local non-profit making organisations) for any amount between £2,501 to £25,000 to fund local projects which help to deliver the Commissioner’s Police and Crime Plan priorities.

The next round of small grant applications closes on 1 November 2017. Applications are invited for amounts up to £2,500. There are 3 opportunities to apply for a small grant per year.

Application forms, guidance, the full Police and Crime Plan and deadline dates can be found on the Commissioner’s website in the Grants section:

www.derbyshire-pcc.gov.uk/Finance-and-Grants/Grants/Crime-Prevention-Grants.aspx

Sat 25 November 10.00am-4.00pm at First Steps main office in Derby City Centre, £99 per person

For more information or to book a place on a workshop contact Sarah at First Steps, sarah@firststepsderbyshire.co.uk, 01332 367571.

firststepsderbyshire.co.uk

The Annual General Meeting will be held on Mon 20 November. .

On Mon 18 December, Kathryn Rogers of Fork Provoking will return to talk to a wider audience. Nutrients which may help to prevent Dementia will be the topic, 

All meetings are held at the Community Room, Buxton Fire Station at 7.00pm. Everyone is welcome. All talks are free and individuals can talk in confidence if they are experiencing difficulties. Leaflets and information are available at each session. The group is Affiliated to Diabetes UK, and welcomes anyone who has an interest in diabetes, even if they themselves do not have the condition.

The action plan covers a range of transport modes including: Aviation, Rail, Buses and Taxis

The document also considers ways to improve public space to make it more accessible for people with disabilities.

The consultation closes at 11:45pm on 15 November 2017.

www.gov.uk/government/consultations/draft-transport-accessibility-action-plan

The information will be collected anonymously and shared with those responsible for running dementia services, so that they know what works well and what doesn’t.

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This half-day training seminar is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their understanding of the subject, and would be of particular interest to those whose work may bring them into contact with people at greater risk of suicide and self-harm.

More...

www.ndva.org.uk

Coiled Basketry Taster Day - Tues. 2 Nov 10-2.30
Make small objects using materials of your choice

Weaving - A free 6 week course starting 4 October - Wednesdays 1-3 pm.
Learn the basic techniques of weaving using a hand loom

To book or request more information contact 01629 533386

12pm Lunch
12.30pm Business

Followed by a short talk by Furniture Poverty specialist Helen Middleton. 

www.glossopdalefurnitureproject.co.uk

The AGM will be combined with a Networking Event for local voluntary and community groups and statutory partners, where you can meet other local organisations, and promote your own organisation and its services.

ddcvs.org.uk