News & Developments

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/

Are you 16-25? Looking for work? Not only will it boost your confidence and employability, but you’ll also have the chance to benefit from the support of one our mentors to help you uncover your next steps.

Taster Day 28 April 2017

• All training provided and a guaranteed interview for entry level jobs at the end of the programme
• Travel expenses paid on programme
• Doesn't affect your benefits
• Boost employability skills and gain a nationally recognised care certificate
• Up to 6 months mentoring support

To join the course or find out more search ‘Prince’s Trust’

Email rosemary.reeschilds@princes-trust.org.uk

Call or Text to 07436 797253

Call for free on 0800 842 842

There will be a cash bar.  There is ample parking at the club.  Seating is limited to ninety people, so book early to avoid disappointment.

www.ticketsource.co.uk/chapelarts

Derbyshire Carers have over 28 years of experience providing support to carers and over the next few weeks, they will be working with statutory, voluntary and independent sector agencies to raise awareness of the new Carers Service.

For further information contact Derbyshire Carers on tel: 01773 743355.

www.carersinderbyshire.org.uk

What the service offers:

  •  Help to match you to the job that’s right for you

  •  Help to find work experience and voluntary work

  •  Make sure you find out about job vacancies

  •  Help to sell yourself with application forms and CV

  •  Help you to prepare for interviews

  •  Advise you about support in the workplace, such as equipment or other support you may need

The service works with anyone living in Derbyshire who has a disability.

Email: disabilityemploymentservice@derbyshire.g ...

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/dep

An eight-week course taking place on Tuesday evenings, 6 - 8pm, on the following dates: 28 March, 4, 11, 18 April, 2, 9, 16, 30 May

This course can help you to

• take better care of yourself and others by developing your selfawareness
• improve your ability to manage difficult situations in life, thus reducing your stress levels
• notice and appreciate the good things in life more
• have a better understanding of your mind, body, thoughts, feelings and emotions and how this may impact on those around you and the world you live in.

Formal and informal meditation practices will be developed from week to week to enable you to develop a greater insight and experience of mindful compassion in your everyday life.

Places are limited to 15 and the group format allows for sharing of practice, discussion and exploration of experiences to complement learning. Suggestions for home practice opportunities will be offered at each session and complemented by a programme pack and meditation CDs given at key points throughout the programme.

Facilitator: David Oldham, highly-experienced Mindful Compassion Teacher, Practitioner and Counsellor

Course cost £160, payable on booking with all profits to Blythe House Hospice.