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Staff will be on hand to show off a variety of exotic animals. Teas, coffees and cakes will be on sale, and there is the chance to win some lovely prizes.

Funds raised for much needed dog beds, food and equipment will go straight to Windyways.

The Jungle is at Staden Business Park, Buxton (over the bridge from B&Q) 

As part of the project, Derbyshire County Council funded the setting up of a food hub in Chesterfield that distributes surplus food to community projects such as community kitchens and food banks. 

The hub is run by FareShare East Midlands, a charity that works to reduce food waste and food inequality. FareShare now needs volunteer drivers to help meet the growing demand for the hub’s services during Christmas and New Year.

At least six drivers are needed to work at the depot and recruits will need to be able to work flexible hours, delivering food to outlets located in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire out of the FareShare’s hub in Chesterfield.

Anyone interested in becoming a FareShare volunteer can contact Alyson at the Chesterfield depot on  0116 2867735.

HPCVS Annual Report 2017 - 15 Years of Empowering Communities

• Message from the Chair, Joy Brown
• Message from the General Manager, Nigel Caldwell
• How we help groups
• Finances

AGM 2017 Members Letter

AGM 2017 Agenda

Annual Accounts 2017

AGM 2016 Minutes

They need individuals who will bring enthusiasm, vision and commitment. They are keen to recruit people with a wide variety of skills and a diversity of experiences.  

For more information and an application pack, or an informal discussion on the role of trustee, contact: Kelly Jones, Executive Administrator Email: Kelly.jones@ddcab.org.uk Telephone: 01629 832365 

Closing date for applications:  9.00am, Thursday 9 November
Interviews will be held:  Thursday 23 November

The next annual large grant round is open for applications between the 1 October and 30 November 2017. Applications are invited from non-statutory organisations (voluntary, community groups and local non-profit making organisations) for any amount between £2,501 to £25,000 to fund local projects which help to deliver the Commissioner’s Police and Crime Plan priorities.

The next round of small grant applications closes on 1 November 2017. Applications are invited for amounts up to £2,500. There are 3 opportunities to apply for a small grant per year.

Application forms, guidance, the full Police and Crime Plan and deadline dates can be found on the Commissioner’s website in the Grants section:

www.derbyshire-pcc.gov.uk/Finance-and-Grants/Grants/Crime-Prevention-Grants.aspx

Sat 25 November 10.00am-4.00pm at First Steps main office in Derby City Centre, £99 per person

For more information or to book a place on a workshop contact Sarah at First Steps, sarah@firststepsderbyshire.co.uk, 01332 367571.

firststepsderbyshire.co.uk

The Annual General Meeting will be held on Mon 20 November. .

On Mon 18 December, Kathryn Rogers of Fork Provoking will return to talk to a wider audience. Nutrients which may help to prevent Dementia will be the topic, 

All meetings are held at the Community Room, Buxton Fire Station at 7.00pm. Everyone is welcome. All talks are free and individuals can talk in confidence if they are experiencing difficulties. Leaflets and information are available at each session. The group is Affiliated to Diabetes UK, and welcomes anyone who has an interest in diabetes, even if they themselves do not have the condition.

The action plan covers a range of transport modes including: Aviation, Rail, Buses and Taxis

The document also considers ways to improve public space to make it more accessible for people with disabilities.

The consultation closes at 11:45pm on 15 November 2017.

www.gov.uk/government/consultations/draft-transport-accessibility-action-plan

The information will be collected anonymously and shared with those responsible for running dementia services, so that they know what works well and what doesn’t.

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