News & Developments

Law Centre Housing solicitor Lisa Haythorne was nominated by her colleagues. She is one of three lawyers to achieve the shortlist for the very competitive Social and Welfare Law category.

Lisa, who has worked with legally aided clients for almost 20 years, said: "I am thrilled to have been selected as a finalist for these awards. They are the highlight of the year for those of us working in legal aid and providing free legal advice. "

Carol Storer, the Director of the Legal Aid Practitioners Group which co-ordinates the awards, said: "The awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the people who work long hours providing advice and representation to people who are often at moments of great crisis in their lives. It is therefore very fitting that three Law Centres are recognised in the awards. Although there have been severe cuts to legal aid it still ensures that people can enforce their rights in  some areas of law and are not prevented from doing so because of their finances.”

The meeting will start with the AGM, which includes the election of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Parish and Line Representatives for the next year, and will then continue with the normal quarterly meeting.

The agenda, minutes and financial report are being finalised and will be circulated soon.

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Acknowledging the fact that domestic abuse crimes now account for one in 10 of all crimes in Derbyshire and more than half of all violent crime, the Rolls-Royce 2015 Fund is seeking to make a meaningful difference to local Domestic Abuse services.

A fund of £15,000 has been set aside to fund one or two projects in Derby and Derbyshire.

Find out more at www.foundationderbyshire.org/funds/rolls-royce-fund-2015/

The closing date for this Fund is Friday 3 July.

Home-Start recruits and trains Volunteers to support parents in their own homes with at least one child aged 5 years or under.  Volunteers come from all walks of life and support parents in a variety of situations including: Depression, Multiple births, Illness, Domestic Abuse, Struggling to cope, Addictions, Bereavement, Relationship Problems, Child Behaviour Problems, Disability and Isolation.

The only qualification you need is to be a parent.

Volunteer will be given:

• 40 hours of preparation training
• Free childcare expenses with a registered provider while you train 
• Paid expenses (travel etc) during training and while you support a family
• Access to free training courses provided by Derbyshire County Council
• Constant support from a Home-Start Co-ordinator
• Free DBS check

Get in touch for more information:
Jeny - 07896597389
Clare - 07875536576
Anthea - 01298 72777

Join the FREE five-day development programme at the Peel Centre, Dronfield and you could: 

• Put on your own exhibition and learn new skills from professional artists 
• Gain a Bronze Arts Award qualification 
• Enjoy a fun and rewarding week improving your teamwork, communication skills, and confidence 
• Receive three months support after the programme to help you move into education, training or employment 

Travel costs will be paid and lunch will be provided every day. 

This course will run from Monday 13 July to Friday 17 July 2015. 

To register your interest or to find out more please get in touch: 
Call: Rosa on 07919 221 443, E-mail: rosa.leivas@princes-trust.org.uk 
Text: ‘Art’ to 07919 221 443 and they will call you back

The course is for unemployed 16-25 year olds, primarily from North East Derbyshire, Ashfield, Bolsover, and Mansfield districts.

By participating in the BACP CPD endorsed training, First Steps will ensure that you are adequately informed and able to cope with this condition should an issue arise.  We do not want you to have to wait until a situation reaches crisis point.  We know that early intervention is vital to ensuring the long term wellbeing of those affected.

The course will be delivered at First Steps main office in Derby City Centre by their team of expert trainers specialising in eating disorder management.  Training is BACP endorsed and ideal for qualified  counsellors and therapists. First Steps Derbyshire can provide support materials in formats to suit all forms of learning styles.

By the end of the session, you will

• Have a greater understanding of different types of  eating disorders and related issues 
• Understand the causes of eating disorders 
• Be able to recognise signs and symptoms 
• Know when, how and where to signpost clients for further support 
• Reflect on how this knowledge will affect your counselling practice. 

Eating Disorders are a highly complex mental health illness therefore; it is not possible to provide tailored solutions in the time available. However, the training is designed to be insightful into some of the ways a professional can work alongside someone with an Eating Disorder in a therapeutic manner and additionally, provide an informative basis of knowledge around Eating Disorders.  We recognise that each client is the expert on their own situation and ultimately, we don't have the answers, but through the training session we can offer insight into the processes behind the disorder, and a toolbox of some of the skills which professionals may decide to try.

First Steps Derbyshire’s training sessions run at a cost of £99 per person.

The course will run from 10.00am-4.00pm with time allowed for coffee breaks and lunch.  Delegates arrival time: 9:45am. There are places nearby to buy food.  There is parking in a pay and display car park across the road from the office.

Confirmed Dates for the training (2015):

• Saturday 27th June 2015
• Saturday 26th September 2015
• Saturday 28th November 2015

If you are interested, please contact Josie on josie@firststepsderbyshire.co.uk

Anyone who is interested in the activities of the Volunteer Centre is welcome to attend.

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Wednesday 24 June at Artcore, 3 Charnwood Street, Derby from 3.00pm – 5.00pm.

The workshop will include:

•  An overview of legacy fundraising
• The benefits
• How to start your campaign
• Key things to include
• Successful legacy campaigns

If you would like to come along email nila.exley@communityactionderby.org.uk or call 01332 227723 

They would like to build up a picture of individuals who may be interested in accessing this group and to get an idea of the support they feel is needed to help them overcome their difficulties, through the online survey below:

www.surveymonkey.com/s/RVLMYJW

If you require a paper copy of the survey, then please contact First Steps on: 01332 367571.

Any Derbyshire-based organisation can register and receive the following benefits: 

• A free listing in the Members' Directory 
• Add your organisation's events to your Member's listing
• Registered users' events are highlighted in the events listings
• Registered users' events have the opportunity for promoted feature on the homepage
• Ability to use the marque as part of your marketing materials
• Inclusion in the County-wide campaigns to celebrate producers in Derbyshire
• Social media marketing support through the Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest pages

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