News & Developments

In 2009, High Peak CVS introduced a new annual award in honour of its second Chairperson, Chris Woodcock, the Celebrating People Award.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The closing date for applications is Monday 14th October 2013.

They are looking for Trustees to join their board, with experience in:

• Understanding of Mental Health
• Sales
• Marketing
• Raising awareness in the local community
• Mentor

Trustees are responsible for governance of the charity. The role includes attending Board meetings and interfacing with service users.

These are voluntary roles although certain expenses can be paid.

If you are interested please contact Ellis Hayward on 07845 945474 / 01298 72965, or send a letter or email office@grapevinebuxton.org.uk

If you work with any inspirational student volunteers and would like to nominate them you can do so on the following link: www.studentvolunteeringweek.org.uk/activities/student-volunteering-awards 

Here is what the NUS said: ‘This year we want to shine a spotlight on five inspirational students, who go above and beyond in their volunteering activity. This could be student leaders, campaigners, fundraisers, advocates or team players – anyone who you feel is deserving of being nationally recognised and commended for the time, energy and dedication they show to improving the society in which they live and leading their peers to create real, long-lasting change’.

Up to 20 awards are available ranging from £3,000 to £40,000 plus access to free training valued at £4,000. The awards are open to registered charities that are at least three years old, working in a health-related field in the UK, with a total annual income between £25,000 and £2 million.

The closing date for applications is Friday 20 September 2013.

The guidelines and online application form are available at www.kingsfund.org.uk/gskimpactawards  where you can also download information on the 2013 award winners and view their films. 

Kaye, who became familiar with the work at HPWA through her job at Barnardos, has set herself a target of raising £2,000 by October. 

If you would like to help Kaye reach her target please visit her sponsorship web page at: www.justgiving.com/KayePhillips or donate by TEXT KPWA68 £2 (or KPWA68 £5 or KPWA68 £10) to 70070.

The Chair of the Committee, Louise Ellman MP, has said:

"People from different communities across the UK should have access to adequate transport services. We will be looking at how best to meet the needs of passengers in isolated communities, including rural areas, island communities, and suburban or urban areas with poor transport connections. We are particularly interested in the provision of bus and rail services, as well as the role of Community Transport services.”

See the Parliament website for details.

But the judges will be looking at more than just buildings, roads and factories. They want to know about the people who make the places work, and so many of them are volunteers – like you. 

I’ve been asked to get quotes from volunteers and voluntary groups to build up a picture for the judges of how much the people of the town do for themselves and others. A few words about what your organisation has done for the town in the last three years and what you hope to achieve in the future would add real evidence to the case for Buxton to win.

Buxton’s bid is being co-ordinated by High Peak Council, but please sends your quote to me and I will pass it on. I’d be grateful if you could keep it to 80 words, as Buxton has scores of groups which I hope will take part. Thanks for your help.  

John Phillips Community Liaison Officer University of Derby Buxton - Email j.phillips@derby.ac.uk 

The Bakewell Green Festival will bring together individuals, enthusiasts, voluntary organisations, schools, colleges and business people from across the Peak District to share the vision of a sustainable future with each other and with our many visitors. This is a fun, family-oriented event that will mix great local food, drink and music with inspiration and ideas for living a greener life.

If you’re involved with a sustainable project, the Green Festival will be a brilliant opportunity to demonstrate, interpret, advertise and trade in your speciality through stalls, exhibitions and talks and activities.  The emphasis will be on accessible, practical ways to reduce our damaging impact on the planet.  

To get involved, contact the project organising group web site:  www.bakewellgreenfestival.org  or phone: Jeni Edwards on 01629 636550 or come along to the Open Evening at Bakewell Quaker Meeting House 7.30pm, Wednesday September 18th 2013.

We would like to invite you to attend a free training session for all who work with clients or groups who experience financial difficulties.

This FREE training is an opportunity to learn more about financial inclusion and how financial exclusion issues may be affecting your client group, what’s happening in Derbyshire/ High Peak & Derbyshire Dales on this, how you can best support your clients, and the local services that can help. The session will look at the range of financial inclusion issues. In addition, there will be inputs on affordable warmth and on the forthcoming welfare reform changes.

To Book go to : peakdales.eventbrite.co.uk/ 

The scheme provides community based activities and allows disabled young people the opportunity to develop friendships and interests, whilst having FUN!

On offer this summer: (Each day is a 10am meet and a 3pm pick up)

6th  August  – Archery and Climbing for young people aged between 8 – 12

13th August  - Archery and Climbing for young people aged between 13 – 18

20th August  – Chestnut Owl & Otter Centre for young people aged between 8 - 12 

27th August – Chestnut Owl & Otter Centre for young people aged between 13 – 18

Transport available from a central point.(tbc).  Cost £10 per day, which includes transport, staffing and all activities. Bring a packed lunch and appropriate clothing.

Contact Stockport CP in Derbyshire at the Glossop Office Telephone 01457 856300

geraint.hughes@stockportcp.co.uk / 07904998352

ged.rowan@stockportcp.co.uk / 07749029669