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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