Find out more about local services for people with sight loss.  See the range of equipment and aids.

They will be joined by: Age UK, Dolphin, Glaucoma Society, Blind Veterans, Calibre, Audio Library, Wireless for the Blind.

www.sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk

For more information contact 01332 292262.

Among the stalls will be information on Breast Awareness, including "The Lemon Campaign”, exercise for health, and complementary therapies. There will also be representatives from Blythe House services including the Children and Young People’s service, the newly developed Lymphoedema Service, the Macmillan Information and Support Centre and there will be also be opportunities to speak to a secondary breast cancer nurse specialist.

For more information contact Claire or Liza on 01298 815388

Blythe House Hospice, Eccles Fold, Chapel-en-le-Frith, SK23 9TJ

It is a basic level introductory course aimed at people who have no previous mental health training or who are non-mental health workers whose work or volunteering brings them into contact with people with mental health problems.

Suitable for a wide variety of job roles for example receptionists, physical health workers, librarians, support workers.

To register your interest visit www.dmhf.org.uk/MHAtraining.htm or email MHA@dmhf.org.uk

Friday 19 May Buxton Library 9.30am-4.30pm
Tuesday 25 July Buxton Library 9.30am-4.30pm

Covering important topics such as inheritance issues, long term care fees and how to protect your home and savings, inheritance tax, lasting power of attorney and of course the toy boy situation.

If you think your group could benefit from this free session please contact Debbie Beatson on 0800 110 5221 or debbie.beatson@coop.co.uk

Events include:

I Love Small Charities Day: Three social media competitions to win funds for your charity.

Big Advice Day: Free advice on any charity topic of your choosing from experts across the sector and business leaders.

Policy Day: Local and national events will be held to support engagement between small charities and policy makers and influencers.

Fundraising Day: Take part in free competitions and initiatives to raise vital funds for your small charity and join events to improve your knowledge on fundraising topics.

Small Charity Big Impact Day: Showcase your small charity and the fantastic impact it makes by applying for the FSI’s Small Charity Big Impact Awards.

Celebration Day: Get involved and run an event to help raise awareness of and celebrate your amazing work.

Check the website now as some deadlines are fast approaching.

See www.smallcharityweek.com for more information and follow @SCWeek2017 for breaking news.

Many groups and venues are putting on special showcase events and workshops and inviting members of their local community to join them while other groups have listed their regular meet-up as part of the Festival to encourage new members to come along and find out what's happening. See the website to list your own event, access tools to help promote your event or find an event happening near you.

On Friday 5 May, Voluntary Arts Festival supporters and creative groups across the country will help to launch the Festival with a Thunderclap on social media accounts.

Sign up at: www.thunderclap.it/projects/54381-volartsfest-2017-launch

Ashford War Memorial Institute on Tuesday 9 May 10.00 am – 1.00 pm.  

Barrow on Trent Village Hall on Tuesday 16 May 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm.

Managing trustees of village halls have a duty under Charity Law to insure the Charity’s assets and liabilities and may be personally liable if they fail to do so.

Both sessions will include:

• What is Underinsurance?
• How secure is your hall?
• Confused about Trustee Liability Insurance?
• How to minimise risk
• Questions and answers session

There will also be the opportunity to provide individual hall premium indications and/or quotations if requested at the end of each event.

Delegates will also get FREE copies of the ACRE Information Sheets on insurance cover (usual cost £10 each).

For further information about these events or for any other village and community building enquiry contact Helena Stubbs on 0845 3138800 or 01629 592973 or email: h.stubbs@ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk

Assistance for groups with IT grants, UK-wide for the provision of PC's, laptops, smartboards, projectors and networks.

Most mainstream capital IT is eligible.

Net Solutions Wales have been assisting the Third Sector for over 20 years and work on the basis of supplying the awarded Kit (at no cost to your organisation or ongoing commitment).

Any UK NFP group or charity with UK beneficiaries is eligible.

• One application per year.
• Grant - 100% Aid
• Spend within One Year
• Grant Aid to UK Voluntary groups / Charities
• The Grant's are for IT - Full Support

www.netsolutionswales.co.uk/e-nsw-2/grants.html

Applicants to email: claudio@netsolutionswales.co.uk

Find out more about this new service, to be delivered by Healthwatch Derbyshire from the 1 July 2017.

The aim of the project is to involve mental health service receivers and carers in the design and delivery of health and social care services in Derbyshire, including Derby city.

Meeting agenda:

• Outline the proposed model of delivery for the project
• Begin discussions to set up the project steering group
• Learn more about the existing network that supports mental health service receivers and carers, and how we can work in partnership
• Give people the opportunity to ask questions and input ideas.

If you would like to attend please contact Tammi Wright: tammi@healthwatchderbyshire.co.uk, 01773 880786 to book a place.

National Grid has supplied DFRS with over a thousand carbon monoxide alarms, 500 smoke alarm testing sticks and information leaflets for Community Safety Officers and Firefighters to give out during Safe and Well visits. Safe and Well visits see Community Safety Officers and Firefighters give fire prevention advice to residents. The visits target those most at risk, including elderly people and families with young children.

www.derbys-fire.gov.uk/news/news-items/derbyshire-fire-rescue-service-and-national-grid-raising-awareness-of-the-dangers-of-carbon-monoxide-gas-poisioning/