Derbyshire County Council in partnership with the eight Derbyshire district/borough councils are now undertaking a public consultation to help find out what people think of the revised draft strategy and draft individual council waste action plans detailing plans for the next five years and a Strategic Environment Assessment draft environment report.
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The documents are at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/wastestrategy. An online questionnaire can be completed at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/dealingwithwaste. Anyone completing a questionnaire can enter a prize draw to win £50.
The Councils welcome further comments on the strategy and documents either by emailing to wastemanagement@derbyshire.gov.uk or by posting to Freepost DY76, Derbyshire County Council, Dealing with Waste, Derbyshire Business Centre, County Hall, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AG.
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‘Focus’ aims to bring people together who have a shared interest in photography.
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Share experiences and learn new skills. Relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Please contact James at the Buxton office of Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health, on 01298 212602 for further details.
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The proposed group in Glossop is for anyone with Bipolar Disorder, their carers, family-members, partners and friends.
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A planning meeting will be held on Monday 13th January 2014 7.00pm at Glossop Central Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Glossop SK13 8AT.
For further information about the proposed group and the services of Bipolar UK please call us on 01270 230260 or email: groupdevelopment@bipolaruk.org.uk
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The Disclosure and Barring Service has produced an online guide to completing the DBS application form.
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A seven-year national campaign, bringing together employers, educators plus voluntary and community groups, aims to double the number of children and young people taking part in social action programmes.
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Step Up 2 Serve is an independent organisation but will link with government youth social action funding initiatives.
Rather than delivering or funding programmes, Step Up 2 Serve aims to build local networks of young volunteers, gather evidence of what works in social action delivery and advise organisations on youth social action opportunities.
www.stepuptoserve.org.uk
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Funding the East Midlands has been developed to help signpost groups and organisations to finding the right funding, investment or support for their community and social projects.
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The booklet is a start point for those new to finding funding and investment, but also a reminder for those more experienced of the wide range of funders and investors still supporting the East Midlands region.
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With forecasters predicting a cold winter, Derbyshire health leaders have urged people to take five simple steps to stay warm and well.
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They asked people to heed advice from NHS England to:
- Get their free flu jab if they are 65 or over, pregnant, have certain medical conditions, live in a residential or nursing home, or are the main carer for an older person or someone with disabilities.
- Set their heating to temperatures of between 18 and 21C.
- Layer their clothing and wear shoes with a good grip.
- Keep active and have hot meals and drinks throughout the day.
- Find out about benefits to make their home more energy efficient, improve their heating and help with their bills.
And they invited residents to visit www.derbyshirehealthunited.com to view a video featuring top winter tips from people living in Derbyshire. The two-minute film brings to life key tips on keeping warm and well this winter from local characters including market traders, football fans and business owners.
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Not-for-profit organisations can benefit from free management development opportunities, launched to mark Social Enterprise Week by twice-shortlisted consultancy of the year Roots HR CIC.
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Approaching its fifth year of reinvesting trading surpluses in the development of managers, Roots HR is offering courses, webinars and coaching for not-for-profit organisations as part of its GROW service. In response to its research into the pressing priorities in people management, Roots HR will deliver an Essential HR course and safer recruitment webinar, and one manager will win a series of free coaching sessions. To take advantage of these free opportunities please visit www.rootshr.org.uk/free-learning-and-development-services-for-social-enterprise-day
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Grants for faith based organisations and faith centres to run projects for their local communities.
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Grants of £2,000 and £5,000 are available. For further information on the grant scheme visit www.togetherinservice.net
There will be a briefing on 3rd December 2013 1:00 – 3:00pm at Nishkam Centre, 6 Soho Road, Hansworth, Birmingham, B21 9BH :
- Hear from the Together in Service Team
- Find out how to apply
- Get some tips on funding
- Chat to a team member about your project before you apply
Places are limited and will be awarded at a first come, first served basis. Resister at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/accelerator-briefing-together-in-service-tickets-9293859183
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Recently High Peak Radio has been re-launched and have been revamping all the ‘older’ items and asking people involved to bob into the studio to re-record new messages, appeals etc.
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One of those is the High Peak Radio Helpline which is broadcast twice hourly, a free service for charitable and community organisations to appeal for help in a variety of ways - from fund raising to recruitment and more.
If you feel your organisation, or some of those you work alongside, could benefit, then High Peak Radio can arrange for someone to come into the studio to record one. The appeal should include who you are, what you do, when, where, why, around 100 words/ 60 seconds in length.
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