News & Developments

Supporting mental health through learning something new. Develop confidence in a friendly environment.

These FREE courses are available for anyone experiencing mental health difficulties, or emotional or psychological distress. One in four of us go through this at some time in our lives. People can join Bright Side as an individual or through a support group.

The Bright Side courses are normally 12 hours long, spread over several weeks. They deliver a rich variety of practical and hands-on skills, such as outdoor and creative activities, cookery and relaxation, all in a friendly setting.

Each programme will be adapted to the interests of each group and can offer a stepping stone onto other activities.

People with understanding and experience of mental health issues are helping to design the Bright Side project because they know how learning new skills can help. Additional support will be provided to help people to join in, enjoy themselves and move on.

For more information about this exciting new project contact brightside@derbyshire.gov.uk 01629 536569

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation

Do you enjoy a glass of wine?  Do you know your Chardonnay from your Sauvignon Blanc or your Old World from your New World?  Come and learn more about wine and the different grape varieties and wine regions of the world as well as learning how to taste wine like a professional.  Glasses and food provided.

Tickets on sale from the Volunteer Centre 33/35 Union Road, New Mills - 01663 744196.

First Wednesday of each month at Methodist Church, Market Place, Buxton 11.30am to 1.30pm

This is a drop in session, no booking required. Refreshments and relaxing treatments from a qualified therapists are provided free of charge. You will be able to meet other Carers, and share experiences

A representative from Think Carer attends each session, and is available for support and advice

For information, please contact Helen (01298 938 552) or Linda (01298 23980)

Part of North Derbyshire Mental Health Carers Forum www.ngmhcarers.org / info@ndmhcarers.org

Free event at The Green Man Galley, Hardwick Hall, Hardwick Square South, Buxton SK17 6PY on Wednesday 21 September 2016 2pm-3.30pm

Join us for nibbles and drinks to celebrate our work.

For more information 07426071966.

Glossop Library - Wednesday 21 September 1.30 - 3.00pm

Hadfield Library - Wednesday 21 September 10 - 11am
Become a Dementia Friend - To book a place please ask staff or ring on 01457 852589

Gamesley Library - Thursday 22 September 10.30 to 12.30
Glossop Library - Thursday 22 September 2.00 to 3.30
Sight and Hearing Cafés - to find out about services, equipment and support available to people with visual or hearing impairments. 

Buxton Library - Wednesday 28 September
Memories of Buxton Coffee Morning - drop in and browse our fantastic resources and chat about bygone Buxton over a cuppa - 01629 533460

Glossop Library - Wednesday 5 October
Needle Felting - drop in and try your hand at this great craft activity which is suitable for beginners - 01629 531199.

At a special general meeting on Friday the 26 August the group committee and members formally voted to rename the group HEADS together. A further change to our constitution was also discussed and approved, they are now also open to members with experience of stroke as well as those with experience of head injury. This meeting was supported by High Peak CVS and representatives of the Methodist Church where we will continue to meet weekly.  

Meeting times remain the same, each Friday from 11am – 2pm at the church.    

The group hope they can rely on your continued support as they work to meet some of the social and support needs for head injury, stroke, carer’s and families in the High Peak.

The Anglers Rest in Bamford, the first community owned pub in Derbyshire, which also houses the village Post Office and a daytime cafe, is delighted to have been shortlisted for this year's M&S Community energy fund. 

To vote for them, please go to:
www.mandsenergyfund.com/projects/power-to-the-anglers

If you know of any local volunteers or clubs/groups that would be suitable to nominate then use the link below to nominate or encourage someone from within the club or a friend of the individual to nominate.

www.derbyshiresport.co.uk/derbyshire-sports-awards

More than 59,000 households in Derbyshire live in fuel poverty… many more are living on the brink. Cold and damp homes can have a significant impact on people’s health and increased pressure on health and social services.  

Now Citizens Advice Derbyshire Districts is hosting a unique day conference to develop an energy resilience network of advice and support across Derbyshire. On Thursday 1 September the ‘Warmer, Brighter, Safer’ event in Matlock will bring a range of frontline workers, charities and organisations together with energy companies in interactive workshops and discussion.  A networking lunch is also included.  

If you work, support or volunteer with people who are struggling with keeping their homes warm and meeting energy costs, if you offer energy saving solutions, access to services for individuals, families and communities then we’d love for you to join us. Together we can make a difference.  

To book your place at the event in Matlock please contact Kelly Jones.  email kelly.jones@ddcab.org.uk  phone 01629 832365 

Come along to the library and enjoy listening to some readings about food and drink and joining in the discussion. We’ll cover everything from traditional Sunday Dinners to baking disasters as we reminisce together over a cup of tea.

This is an informal event aimed at older people including those with dementia and their carers. People can come along and enjoy readings that might bring back some memories and join in with the discussion and reminisce. There will be free refreshments.

For more information please ask library staff or call us on 01629 531199.