News & Developments

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.

The Community Fund will award one-off grants of up to £1,000 to local charities, businesses and schools.  The Fund will award grants to support initiatives that will deliver a real impact by improving the environment and helping people appreciate the benefits of nature to the health and wellbeing of local communities and business. The grants should be used as part of the total budget of a project.

Applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts which includes Nestlé Waters, Andrew Bingham MP and Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, and they will be assessed on the extent to which they support each of the stated aims and objectives of the Get Better with Nature campaign:

• To raise awareness of the value of nature to our society, health and wellbeing;
• To empower people to enjoy nature’s benefits;
• To encourage and inspire people to "get better with nature” by making a small investment in their local environment – whether it’s in their community, local green space, wildlife or waterways.

The closing date for entries is 16 September 2016, and any activities must be underway by the end of 2016 and completed by 31 May 2017.

If you are interested in applying or would like further information about Get Better with Nature, the Community Fund and last year’s grant winners, please visit their Community Fund page where you will also find detailed guidance on how to apply and a Community Fund Application Form.

If you have any other questions, feel free to get in touch with them at enquiries@getbetterwithnature.co.uk.