News & Developments

Sight Support Derbyshire (formerly Derbyshire Action for Blind) is a charity, dedicated to giving advice and support to people in Derbyshire, who suffer from sight loss. They offer Low Vision Aids, Home Support Aids and a Rehabilitation Service.

They work alongside other partner organisations such as, The Royal National Institute for the Blind, Library Services, Talking Books and Newspapers, The Macula Society and many others.

They invite partner organisations to have a table at the event, so that they can meet visually impaired people and their families.  The aim is to give people as much information, help and advice in one place.

For more information contact 01332 292262.

Everyone who is affected by dementia is invited from 2 - 4pm every other Wednesday at the Community Centre, Lower Lane, Chinley.  June 7  and 21, July 5 and 19 - further dates to follow.

Contact Victoria on 0779 454 5195  vic_kayee@hotmail.co.uk

This year, the Summer Fair and Charity Bazaar has a ‘Celebrating Summer’ theme with local charities, support groups, and voluntary bodies decorating their stalls accordingly.

Their goods and games are being complemented by entertainments, other attractions, and music both inside and outside the Gardens Marquee e.g. samba and brass bands. There's also the Grand Draw (50p/ticket). That’s your chance to win £100, goods donated by local businesses and other cash prizes totalling £150. The Mayor arrives at noon to judge the stalls and award prizes for children’s competitions - and there’s lots more going on. This promises to be a fun family day out, with something for everyone.

INSIDE THE GARDENS MARQUEE

Stalls & Goods: Toys; Accessories & 'Make Your Own'; Bric-a-Brac; Games of Chance; Cakes; Handmade Crafts; Jams; Chutneys; Plants Crafts (various); Fancy Goods; 'Good as New'; Handmade Cards; Artworks (various); Jewellery, Scarves, Handbags; Charity Merchandise; Books; Bunting …

Attractions & Entertainments: Story Teller; Colouring Competition; Rec Youth Theatre Workshop; Making Pottery etc for kids; Spiral Wishing Well; Splat The Rat; Face Painting; Have A Go Puppets; Games and Quizzes; Shadow Puppet Making; Chocolate Tombola (and others); Children’s Hand Writing & Picture Competitions Exhibits; Hook-a-Duck; Magician & Bending Balloons … 

OUTSIDE AND IN THE GARDENS

Food Stalls; Model Boats on Lake; Donkey Rides; Samba Band; Soap Bubbles Display; Brass Bands; Inflatable Slides; Bouncy Castle; Erin Hounds Treasure Trail; Games of Skill; Sandy Beach; Space Hopper Races; Roundabout; Trampoline … and more weather permitting. 

GLOBAL SLACKLINE CHALLENGE

Buxton Record Attempt. Can you stay on a slackline for 10 seconds? How many people can we count do it throughout the day? Organised by University of Derby students.

Finally, help Rotary Club of Buxton's Registered Charity by bringing along any old mobile phones for recycling.

www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=620336&ClubID=272

DCC are piloting a service that enables people who use British Sign Language (BSL) to use an online interpreter and set up a three-way conversation with their staff.

Called SignLive, it connects people who are deaf or hard of hearing with a SignLive interpreter via video, who then rings us on a special number and assists in the conversation. The service is available from Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.

This means that deaf and hard of hearing people in Derbyshire can now contact DCC and seek assistance without the need to pre-book an interpreter.

To use the service, you will need:

• A PC or Mac that runs Windows and has a webcam
• A modern browser, such as Google Chrome or Safari. Windows version 8 or 9 can be used but will need a plug-in
• Bandwidth of at least 256Kbps upload and download (384Kbps recommended).

www.derbyshire.gov.uk

www.togmind.org/get-involved/working-for-us/

● Specialist fitness and flexibility activity for mature adults.

● Specialist in personal training for 50 to 90 year olds.

● Virtually anyone can benefit including anyone with mild to moderate mobility, cardiac or respiratory issues.

Sessions include Nordic Walking - very safe but incredibly effective. Invented in the 1940’s now in over 40 countries and millions of participants worldwide.

Contact Phill 07484868949   peakfit2@gmail.com

If you are interested in a pitch to sell at this event or a mooring email carlirobinson@yahoo.co.uk for more information

canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/events/2017-07-08-bugsworth-basin-fun-day

Bugsworth Basin Fun Dog Show - classes include: 

• Best trick
• Dog judge would like to take home 
• Agility course 
• Best OAP 
• Best under two years 
• Best rescue 
• Best fancy dress 

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The event will take place on both campuses – Devonshire Dome, Buxton and Stockwell Street, Leek. 

There will be activities for all the family to enjoy from face painting to virtual reality demonstrations to taster classes!

There will be competitions to win throughout the day. This includes prom packages, spa vouchers and a meal for 4 at the Dome. 

For more information about the event contact Alex Fisher a.fisher@blc.ac.uk

As a Befriending Champion you will receive:

• Free training to give you the skills and knowledge to become a Befriending Champion - lunch provided!

• The chance to be part of a network of other likeminded Befriending Champions.

• Support to help you or people you help to develop ideas for projects that reduce isolation and loneliness.

• The chance to apply for a microgrant to make project or activity ideas become a reality.

• Other training opportunities – such as becoming a Dementia Friend .

Bookings ar being taken for training sessions across Derbyshire during July 2017.

To find out more about being a Befriending Champion and the microgrant scheme, contact: Richard Murrell, Befriending Champion Co-ordinator, Tel: 01283 219761 Email: champions@sdcvs.org.uk