The Aviva Community Fund offers you the chance to get funding from £1,000 up to £25,000 for an important cause in your community.

All you have to do is enter a project for your community organisation – even if you took part previously – and tell us what a difference these much-needed funds could make.

www.aviva.co.uk/good-thinking/community-fund/

They also want to go out on sensory stimulating local trips to enhance social inclusion, challenge perceived limitations and raise confidence and independence.  

Voting is open in Tesco stores throughout September and October. Customers will cast their vote using a token given to them at the check-out in store each time they shop at Glossop, Hyde, Stalybridge, Denton, Hattersley, Ashton, Hadfield.. 

Funding is available to community groups and charities looking to fund local projects that bring benefits to communities. Anyone can nominate a project and organisations can apply online. To find out more visit www.tesco.com/bagsofhelp

The information and data gathered from this survey will, in turn, inform the commissioning of services to support those affected by hate crime and allow Derbyshire Police to do what they can to encourage people to report hate crime.

www.derbyshire-pcc.gov.uk/HateCrime

DCC website

We should be advancing and making sure everyone has equal opportunities to be independent. This would not only benefit those who need extra support but families with pushchairs and those reliant on other forms of help like a walking frame.

It should be easy for everyone to get around, no matter who you are!  Please sign and support this petition to create wheelchair friendly routes available on Google Maps.  

www.change.org/p/google-maps-create-wheelchair-friendly-routes

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 well 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: Jackie Donnelly, High Peak CVS, Dunbar House, 105 Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak SK23 7HX 

Email:  jackie@highpeakcvs.org.uk Tel: 01663 736436

Closing date for applications is Friday 20 October 2017

This opportunity is available and suitable to anyone in receipt of state benefits, over 19 who has either UK or European Citizenship, but is also open to citizens outside the UK and Europe with Home Office Documentation. 

Attendees could also be reimbursed for travel up to £15 a week and food can be included. Local transport may be available within a 10 mile radius of the farm. General support is included at the Farm and 1:1 care is also available provided by the Community Care Farm’s fully qualified and trained staff team or clients can bring along their own support if they wish to do so. 

Attendees will also gain vocational accredited training in maths, English and there are opportunities to do further accredited and recognised training in woodwork ,health and safety and animal care. This fantastic opportunity will not have an impact on any benefit claims and is a great chance to come mix with peers, have lots of fun and gain qualifications, ALL for FREE.

chesterfieldcommunitycarefarm.co.uk

12 September  -  Working with High Risk Drinkers

19 September  -  Alcohol Awareness and Brief  Interventions.

26 September  -  Working with Families Affected by Substance Misuse

10 October       -  Substance Misuse and Brief Interventions 

17 October       -  Alcohol Awareness and Brief Interventions 

These courses are FREE to people working with individuals and communities in Derbyshire and are based In Chesterfield - Derbyshire Alcohol Advice Service, First Floor, Dents Chambers, 81 New Square.

Tel: 01246 206514    Email: training@daas.uk.com

To book.visit www.alcohol-advice.co.uk/training/

It is a great place to spend a couple of hours helping keep a much needed local facility PO, shop and cafe open in the village. At times they struggle with staffing due to holidays, family commitments, hospital appointments etc, and need a few people they can call on in times of need, maybe just for an isolated shifts or even half a shift.  The shop is open on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 1.30 - 4.30pm.

Contact susanne.lomas@gmail.com if you are interested.

Their role would be to facilitate communication, to ensure that the interview procedure is conducted fairly, that the vulnerable person understands what is happening at the police station, and that their rights are met. They would NOT be providing legal advice.

Volunteers would have a choice of attending St. Mary's Wharf, Chesterfield and Buxton Police Stations to perform this role.

If you would like to know more about this interesting volunteering opportunity contact Debbie Washington on 07483 973675