The Social Value Act 2012 came into force on 31 January 2013. The act places a requirement on commissioners (and procurement officers) to consider the economic, environmental and social benefits of their approaches to the procurement of public services.

A group comprising representatives from departments has been established to support the development of Social Value across the council. The group has produced a draft Social Value Strategy, which sets out the aims, priorities and key actions required to develop Social Value.  

The consultation process is important in ensuring that the voluntary and community sector and suppliers are able to input their views.

The consultation is aimed at:

• Contracted service providers (and those hoping to win contracts)
• Service users
• Voluntary and community organisations

You can take part by filling in an online questionnaire - the consultation is open until 20 November 2016.

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 November. 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 24 October 2016.

The website is constantly updated and there are full and part time opportunities. All vacancies are advertised on DDCIL’s website www.dcil.org.uk/PA

You can download job descriptions and application forms directly and you can register to receive updates in your local area as they arise. If you are looking to recruit PAs they may be able to offer their services to you also;

Contact DDCIL Park Rd Ripley DE5 3EF 01773740246

The course runs from Monday 24 October to 2 December, and will begin with a training week, where candidates gain on the job experience.  In the following five week work placement they will work towards a nationally recognised care certificate training which will help progress them into a career of their choice.

Information Flyer

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The consultation is around better joined up care closer to home.

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They are starting to introduce the special add-ons to the Saturday markets - Craft, Quirky and Vintage on the first Saturday each month, Food & Drink on the third. They will also be having a special Christmas Market on Saturday 3 December, and will stay open till 8pm, which will coincide with a Christmas Carnival Parade through the town and other seasonal festivities.

Thanks to support from the Bingham Trust charities, community groups and other not-for-profit organisations can take a stall for free. They do restrict this offer to two markets per year for each organisation. Obviously you can have stalls more frequently if you pay the standard market rate for them.

Normally they also have a restriction of only one free charity stall on each market, but in the run up to Christmas, on the 'Special add-on' market days, they are relaxing this. So if you'd like a stall to promote your organisation between now and the end of the year get in touch - admin@buxtonmarkets.co.uk

The seminars are supported by funding from Public Health at Derbyshire County Council and are free to those living or working in the county.

Seminar dates from October 2016 to June 2017 Seminars run from 9.30am to 1.00pm

• Tuesday 18 October 2016 Bakewell
• Friday 18 November 2016 Chesterfield
• Tuesday 6 December 2016 Swadlincote
• Thursday 19 January 2017 Alfreton
• Tuesday 21 February 2017 Chesterfield
• Wednesday 15 March 2017 Long Eaton
• Thursday 6 April 2017 Markham Vale
• Thursday 11 May 2017 Wirksworth
• Monday 5 June 2017 Buxton

To secure your place on this popular course book at www.eventbrite.co.uk and search for ‘Suicide Awareness Seminar’

For more information contact the Suicide Awareness Training Project Officer by emailing sat@ruralac7onderbyshire.org.uk 

Admission is £10 per person for hot food, cakes, entertainment by Glossop Ukulele Band and quiz entry. Any size teams from 3 to 6. If you haven’t got a team they will find you one.

To reserve your place(s) and pay on the door email wynnemoran@btinternet.com or admin@crossroadsderbyshire.org 

Since 2007, Rotary Club of Buxton has supported the annual Christmas Pudding Appeal organised by Cwmbran Vale Rotary Club. The 2015 Appeal was for the Stroke Association; participating Rotary Clubs raised £10,000. The 2016 Appeal is for 'Meningitis Now'.

All profit from purchases of the 908g (2lb), serves eight, light, sweet (but not too sweet), luxuriously delicious, award-winning Ultimate Christmas Pudding - price still only £10 - goes to 'Meningitis Now'.

Post or deliver your order for a 2016 Appeal Christmas Pudding to Buxton Podiatry Practice, 1A The Savoy, Hall Bank, Buxton, SK17 6EW by 28 October latest. Make cheques payable to ‘Rotary Club of Buxton’ and include your telephone number and email and postal addresses. Puddings will be delivered to Buxton, Dove Holes, Chapel-en-le-Frith and Earl Sterndale addresses by early December; arrangements will be made with those outside these areas to collect their orders.

Contact: rotarypuds@gmail.com, 01298 26406

Allergens: contains egg, wheat, nuts, soya; may contain mustard; may also contain fragments of shell or kernel or small stones. Full list of ingredients (and order form if you wish) at www.buxtonrotaryishere.co.uk