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There will be light refreshments (teas, coffees, juice, biscuits and cake) from 12.45pm.  The AGM will start at 1.15pm and run until 3.20 pm.

AGM 2018 Agenda

Annual Accounts 2018

Trustee Nomination Form

AGM 2017 Minutes

Our Guest Speaker is Jess Myers - Funding Officer from the Big Lottery.  Jess covers North Derbyshire and will give an update on current Lottery funding.

Celebrating People Award – High Peak CVS is inviting nominations for its Celebrating People Award.  Last year’s winners were Furness COGS (Community Organising Green Space).  This year’s winning group will receive the Award, a framed certificate and £100. Please download an application form from www.highpeakcvs.org.uk or contact Jane at jane@highpeakcvs.org.uk; Tel: 01663 735350. The deadline for submission of applications is Wednesday 10 October 2018.

Board of Directors - there are  vacancies on the Board of Directors; if you are interested in representing members on the Board, contact Nigel Caldwell, High Peak CVS General Manager on 07889 703531, or by emailing nigel@highpeakcvs.org.uk.

The Annual Report will be available on our website by Friday 19 October 2018.  The audited accounts are available on our website.  If you have any financial questions, please submit them by Wednesday 17 October 2018.

We hope you can attend the AGM and look forward to receiving your reply slip by Wednesday 17 October 2018.

The AGM will be combined with a Networking Event for local voluntary organisations, community groups and statutory partners, where you can meet other local organisations, and promote your own organisation and its services. 

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Run, walk, dance, prance, jog or jingle your way around Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens to raise funds for Blythe House Hospicecare! 

The High Peak hospice is holding the 5km Jingle Bell Jog on Sunday 2 December 2018 in Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens. Registration is now open, and the early bird fee of £10 is available until 31 October. Registration includes your Santa suit so you can truly get into the festive spirit! 

For children under 12 the event includes a 700 meter Reindeer Run. Registration for the Reindeer Run is £2 until 31 October. Included is a pair of reindeer antlers to be worn on the day. 

Becca Gregory from Blythe House Hospicecare said ‘We are so excited to be bringing the Jingle Bell Jog to Buxton!’

1 in 3 people are touched by hospice care and the services at Blythe House remain completely free of charge to those that need them. By taking part in the event you will be helping your local hospice provide support for those in the High Peak community affected by cancer, life-limiting illness or bereavement. 

‘We look forward to seeing hundreds of Santa’s on 2nd December, joining in the fun whilst raising vital funds for the Hospice’.

Visit www.jinglebelljog.org.uk or call 01298 875 089.

#Derbyshire Online Supporting the Voluntary Sector in the Digital Age - Friday 2 November 2018 9.30am – 4.00pm  at The Post Mill Centre, South Normanton

An informative conference designed to bring together charities and voluntary organisations to highlight the everyday cyber risks that your organisation faces and provide advice to protect your organisation’s funds, personal data and other information that is attractive to cyber criminals.   Throughout the day, experts from industry and the police demonstrate the simple steps you can take to protect your charity and yourselves online.

• Appreciate how technology can promote and support the work of your charity
• Understand the threat of cybercrime to the voluntary sector
• Know how to improve your cyber security in order to protect your charity’s data, assets and reputation
• Learn basic online safety practices that will help protect yourself, your staff, your volunteers, your trustees and your service users

This event is aimed at Trustees, Managers and Team Leaders within charities and voluntary organisations in Derbyshire.  A maximum of two places are available per organisation. 

Bookings are via the online booking system at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/derbyshireonline-supporting-the-voluntary-sector-in-the-digital-age-tickets-49210627311

The final closing date is Friday 19 October 2018.

If you have any questions about the event contact Tracey.Barks.4608@Derbyshire.PNN.Police.UK  

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The project, supported by Children in Need, involves weekly, after-school, creative workshops for young people aged 11-18yrs who face difficulties.

They are looking for participants, referred by care teams, teachers, parents or the young people themselves, and volunteers to help support the participants.

The workshops run on Tuesdays at the Green Man Gallery in Buxton until 5pm. If anyone would like to get involved, please contact hello@funnywonders.org.uk.

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The session aims to raise awareness of the early signs of mental health distress and an improved knowledge of when and how to signpost to appropriate local mental health support services.

Also aimed at voluntary and community groups working with 5-18 year olds, High Peak CVS is running another Mental Health Forum on 25 September 6.30 – 8.30pm at the same address. This is an opportunity to share issues and good practice that arise from work with children and young people  and there will be a presentation on how to introduce elements of the 5 ways to wellbeing into your work to help support young people’s wellbeing

Wellbeing Workshops at Blythe House on Saturday 22 September  10am – 4pm. Cost is £45 and places are limited, so early booking is recommended. The day includes workshops, therapy taster sessions and fabulous demonstrations and samples of  Neil’s Yard Remedies and  Forever Living products.

For more details or to book your place ring 01298 815388 or email Joanne Barber at  Info@blythehouse.co.uk

Retreats: 

Saturday 29 September  10am - 5pm – Touching Peace
Saturday 1 December 10am – 5pm – Letting Go and New Beginnings

Cost is £65 including light refreshments and a vegetarian based lunch. Email Nicki Theaker at Info@blythehouse.co.uk

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