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They run 8-week course on Thursdays through each school term (11am-2pm, lunch provided) where you will receive friendly practical help in a relaxed environment.

Chance to meet other jobseekers and open to all.

Contact Mark Wilbourne: 07401 947609 markwilbourne@capuk.org or Freephone: 0800 328 0006

capuk.org/i-want-help/our-services/cap-job-clubs/introduction

Local people are being invited to run, walk, dance, prance, jog and jingle to help raise funds for hospice care in the High Peak. 

Blythe House Hospicecare’s second annual Jingle Bell Jog is back by popular demand at Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens on Sunday 1st December 2019.

The Jingle Bell Jog offers a 5k route around the idyllic grounds, alongside a 700m Children’s Fun Run for participants under 12 years of age.  

Registration for the 2019 event has a special early bird registration offer of just £10 for the 5k route with Santa suit and goody bag included, and £2 for the children’s fun run complete with Santa hat.

Find out more and sign up online: www.jinglebelljog.org.uk

Cyber security is an important issue for all charities and voluntary organisations using IT because they generally hold sensitive personal data on donors, volunteers or service users. 

These events are for any group using online processes to administer their organisation. There are lots of simple steps you can take to improve your online safety and reduce your risk of becoming a victim of cybercrime.

RAD is hosting three events around Derbyshire; each event will cover: 

• Why Cyber Security is important - Tracy Coates, Senior Community Safety Officer, Derbyshire County Council 
• How to protect your group online – Jodie Nevin, Cyber Protect Officer, Derbyshire Constabulary 
• Digital Marketing - Emma Simpson, Marketing & Communications Officer, RAD  
• Online Data Protection (GDPR) - Helena Stubbs, Community Buildings Officer, RAD 

Cyber security is any strategy, processes, practices or technologies that organisations have in place to secure their networks, computers or other devices, and the data they hold, from damage, attack or unauthorised access.

Stretton Village Hall (Nr Alfreton) -  Wednesday 9 October  9.30am -  12.30pm

Hulland Ward Millennium Hall - Monday 14 October             9.30am – 12.30pm 

www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/Event/cyber-security-091019

Repair cafes are monthly meeting places that are all about repairing things together, Valuable practical knowledge can be passed on and repair experiences shared. No repair too small. We repair small electrical and household appliances, bikes, toys, furniture, ceramics, clothes and textiles. Free advice and guidance for larger repairs.

Tea, coffee and cake available. Donations welcome.

An introductory and practical workshop into graphic memoir / comics about the everyday hosted by Louise Crosby, from the Laydeez do Comics Team (LDC). No drawing experience or knowledge of comics is required.

The workshop is aimed at adults of any gender aged 14+ and they’re not just for people who already know they like comics/graphic novels but could also be of interest to people who like writing, poetry or are interested in writing their own memoir.

It’s also about comics/graphic novels that are about ordinary people – not super heroes!  It includes the kind of graphic novel that covers autobiography, people living with health conditions or overcoming adverse situations. 

Tickets £3.20. Refreshments are included.

Tel: 01629 533400

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-life-story-in-comicstickets-64728334190

Leaders-Unlocked are currently looking for young people to join MH:2K – a youth-led project addressing mental health. MH:2K empowers 14-25 year olds to:

• Identify the mental health issues that they see as most important;
• Engage their peers in discussing and exploring these topics;
• Work with key local decision-makers to make recommendations for change.

MH:2K is delivered by Leaders Unlocked in association with Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, and NHS Derby and Derbyshire CCGs. The project is an integral part of the ongoing work to improve children’s emotional and mental health in the region. Please visit: www.leaders-unlocked.org

MH:2K is aimed at young people aged 14-25, with an interest in mental health who want to make a difference to their community.  They are seeking a diverse group of young people with different life experiences to take part, including those who have personal experience of mental health. We are particularly keen to encourage participation from harder-to-reach and underrepresented groups. 

This is a brilliant opportunity for young people to gain new knowledge, skills and experience. Those who join the MH:2K team will play an important role as ‘Citizen Researchers’ in helping to design and run workshops to engage other young people.

All are welcome to apply. Please feel free to contact if you have questions about the application process. We would very much appreciate it if you could encourage any young person who you feel would benefit from this experience to apply, and support them to fill out the application if needed.

All application documents attached. Please email the form to anna@leaders-unlocked.org by Monday 14 October 2019.

Rebecca Hinchcliffe is working towards setting up a new group in the Peak District which aims to collaborate/network with mental health professionals, outdoor/sports leaders and conservationists, to advance the amateur sport, outdoor recreational activities and provide ecotherapy for young adults in the Peak District. However, this idea will only be successful with trustees and board members.

The trustee role involves helping set up the group, this includes researching, revising the aim and advertising for other founding members. Alongside having a say in the structure, status and constitution of the organisation. As a committee member you will be expected to attend meetings and play an active role in decision making.

If you are interested in the role or have any questions email Rebecca at r.hinchcliffe@outlook.com

A new "Warmer Derby & Derbyshire" free phone line has been launched to give impartial advice on how to stay warm at home and cut their energy bills, energy efficiency and financial help. We will accept referrals from carers and support workers, too.

You can call for advice about:

• energy bills
• switching tariff
• how to make their homes more energy efficient
• how to apply for grants for heating systems and insulation

Free home visits and energy-saving measures are also available, giving practical assistance, free of charge, to be ready for winter.

Ring tel: 0800 677 1332 and you won't be charged a penny for the call.

www.mea.org.uk/our-work/energy-advice-at-home/

Music, refreshments, home produce - admission free.