News & Developments

There are three FREE sessions throughout the day:

 Dementia Friends Information Session –  learn more about dementia and how you can help to create dementia friendly communities;

 Befriending Champions training session – find out what it is to be a Befriending Champion, the skills needed and how to carry out the role;

 Microgrant funding information/workshop session – support to develop project ideas that reduce isolation and loneliness in Derbyshire, how to apply for the microgrant, and help to access other sources of local funding.

The sessions are for anyone active in their local area, whether an employee or a volunteer, who wants to help tackle isolation and loneliness in Derbyshire.  Sessions will be delivered by Richard Murrell, Befriending Champion Co-ordinator for Derbyshire based at South Derbyshire CVS.

Book by Monday 10 October 2016. Places are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Further details on the Booking Form

Help and advice from:

• Adult Care 
• Age UK
• Derbyshire Fire and Rescue
• Derbyshire Libraries
• Glossop Volunteer Centre
• Live Life Better Derbyshire 
• Well Fit
• Welfare Rights advice

Plus:

• Basic help with mobile phones
• Help to get the most out of your tablet
• Free refreshments 
• Dementia Friends Information Session 11.00 – 12.00

There is a choice of two half-day ‘Fire Safety in Village Halls’ training seminars:

Baslow Village Hall on Wed 2 Nov 2pm  -  4.30pm (Nether End, Baslow, Nr Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1SR) Delegate fee £40

Hulland Ward Millennium Hall on Tue 8 Nov 2pm – 4.30pm (Dog Lane, Hulland Ward, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 3EG) Delegate fee £40

The current fire safety law in England and Wales is covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. It applies to general fire precautions and other fire safety duties in non-domestic property, which includes community buildings. Helping village and community hall management committees understand their legal responsibilities.

The sessions will include:

• The need to appoint a 'competent person (s)'
• How to carry out a ‘fire safety risk assessment’
• What fire safety precautions to use - where it is reasonable & practical to do so
• Useful tips for village hall committees
• The need for a Fire Safety Policy

www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/fire-safety-training-for-village-halls.html

In the past a candlelit vigil has been held to remember that two women are killed each week in domestic abuse incidents. However, this year High Peak and Derbyshire Dales Domestic Abuse and Sexual Abuse Action Group would like you, your friends and family to join them on a short walk as part of the ‘Derbyshire Day to Remember Victims’.

Help raise awareness of domestic abuse, remember the victims and learn about the support available. The aim is to make this year’s free event more inclusive and family friendly, so it will include a short guided walk, with a quiz on route, refreshments and light lunch to finish the event.  

The event will have a variety of food, arts, retail and craft stalls along with fun activities for all the family, so come along and support this inspiring local organisation.

thomastheyerfoundation.org.uk/event/buxton-fair-2016-devonshire-dome

• Fundraising for Beginners – Wed 5 Oct
• Writing a Press Release - Mon 10 Oct
• Health Safety for Volunteers and Community Groups – Fri 21 Oct
• Making the Most of Gift Aid – Thu 10 Nov
• Manual Handling – Tue 15 Nov
• Emergency First Aid at Work - Tue 22 Nov
• Trustees Roles and Responsibilities - Wed 23 Nov

See the HPCVS website for full details

The subsidy provides support towards the cost of the equipment and installation of a satellite or wireless broadband service, up to the value of £350.

www.digitalderbyshire.org.uk/better_broadband_subsidy_scheme/default.asp

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