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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, visit the 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 us at enquiries@getbetterwithnature.co.uk.

www.nestle.co.uk/media/pressreleases/get-better-with-nature-community-grant

Knowledge and experience of using the latest trends in website design and social media is needed plus the spare time to help us on an occasional, voluntary basis with page design and content management. 

Would suit

• Student seeking work experience – job reference letter could be written by us to acknowledge help
• Someone with time to contribute to a worthwhile community project in and around thePeak District
• Someone with interest in railway history or the countryside and able to offer IT skills to complement your hobbies.

The HPHVCRP is a partnership of local authorities, Northern Trains, community groups and businesses which share the common aims of promoting and enhancing rail transport services in the Hope Valley and High Peak. Much of our area lies within the wonderful Peak 

District National Park.  We work closely with station friends volunteer groups at many local stations and support a programme of Folk Trains and Guided Walks on the Hope Valley, Glossop and Buxton railway lines.

Contact Andrew Walker, the Community Rail Partnership Officer, for an informal discussion and more information. Email: andrew.walker@derbyshire.gov.uk Tel: 01629 538093.

National Mind recommend employers adopt a three-pronged strategy that:

1. Promotes wellbeing for all staff

2. Tackles the causes of work-related mental health problems

3. Supports staff who are experiencing mental health problems.

The Mental Health First Aid courses address all of these issues.  They also offer bespoke training on mental health awareness and training for managers.  Contact them for a free quote based on your training needs.

These are the latest Mental Health First Aid course dates:

22 September Derby Mental Health First Aid Lite course in Derby

26 and 27 September Mental Health First Aid Standard course in Chesterfield

9 and 16 November Mental Health First Aid Standard course in Belper

Read more about or courses and book at www.derbyshiremind.org.uk/training-2/

Take part in the National Employee Mental Wellbeing Survey before the closing date of July 29.  This has been launched by Business in the Community (BITC).

Come and support COGS - Community Organising Green Space.

Coffee, Cakes, Tombola, Raffle.

Derbyshire County Council is providing funding until December 2017 to recruit, train and support community Befriending Champions across Derbyshire and to provide a microgrant to support local groups/individuals to develop small scale local projects that reduce loneliness and isolation.

Richard Murrell, the Befriending Champion Co-ordinator who is based at South Derbyshire CVS, said "Befriending Champions play a key role as the eyes and ears of the local community helping to identify and support/signpost lonely or isolated people to sources of longer-term assistance, such as befriending services.  We want to encourage people in the local community to attend the training to become a Befriending Champion and to come with ideas to develop small scale projects that can be assisted by the microgrant.  These ideas may include setting up a good neighbour initiative or a social group, or maybe getting a self-help group off the ground.”

The half-day Befriending Champions training is free to anyone active in their local area, whether an employee or a volunteer, and includes information on what it is to be a Befriending Champion, the skills needed and how to carry out the role.  The session also provides support to develop project ideas that reduce isolation and loneliness, helps with applying for the microgrant, and gives information on other sources of local funding.  There is also the opportunity to attend a one-hour Dementia Friends awareness session.  Four training sessions are planned across the County during the Autumn – dates and venues to follow soon!

To find out more please contact Richard on01283 2197 or email  richm@sdcvs.org.uk

Whether you are a hairdresser, an architect or employ a personal care assistant, if you employ at least one person you are an employer and you have certain legal duties. This applies to you if you run a small voluntary organisation or charity that employs someone.

Tuesday 26 July 10.00 – 11.30 at the Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell, DE45 1AH.

John Carter from ProAktive will be giving a presentation on automatic enrolment and there will be a discussion on the planning, implementation and ongoing administration requirements of automatic enrolment. In addition, you can find out if your existing pension scheme complies with automatic enrolment.

This is a free session and should last no longer than 90 minutes, refreshments from 9.45, opportunity to network or ask other advice from 11.30.

To book a place contact Janet Smith at Derbyshire Dales CVS on 01629 812154 or email enquiries@ddcvs.org.uk

• The show is open to all artists in the area

• Artists may enter up to 3 pieces of original work, size restriction max A2 or 3D equivalent

• Art work can include drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, textiles and jewellery

• Cost of entry is £4 per art work pre-booked before the 9th September 2016 or £5 on the day

Please note that it cannot be guaranteed that work not pre-booked will be hung, a full refund will be made if work is not hung.

Artists can download an entry form at chapelarts.org.uk/event/chapel-open-arts-show

Entry forms must be submitted by 9 September 2016 to chapelvisualarts@gmail.com or Mustard Seed Café, 118 Market St. Chapel-en-le-Frith

Wellbeing Hub in the Darley Dale office and the Buxton office

DFMH are looking for volunteers to assist with the running of wellbeing drop-in sessions for adults, in both our Darley Dale Hub and our Buxton Hub. The Wellbeing Hubs offers a friendly, relaxed and supportive setting for people living with or recovering from mental ill health.

The activities on offer link to the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Connect – Be Active – Take Notice – Keep Learning – Give.

Flower in the Field Project

DFMH are looking for volunteers to assist with the running of our community garden project – the Flower in the Field. This is in Darley Dale on Church Street. If you have an interest in gardening and the outdoors and would like to help people to regain their confidence in social situations, then make contact. 

www.dfmh.co.uk/work-for-us-join-us/becoming-a-volunteer/

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, contact Tim in the Darley Dale office on 01629 733915.

SGP View from the Peak 38 Summer 2016

Contents:

• High Peak Access Reaching Out Project
• Happy Birthday GLOSS
• Tea and Talk
• Peak VIP
• News
• Lifefit

Costs for members per day are as follows:

• Digital projector £15
• Portable OHP £7
• Portable OHP screen £5
• Portable Hearing Loop £10
• A1 flipchart stand £7
• PA system £15

We have 4 sets of display boards:

• 1 x 2 panels (table top)
• 2 x 3 panels (table top)
• 1 x 6 panels (free standing)

Cost per set is £5

Note: Cost for display boards is per hire whether its for a day or 2 weeks 

To check availability or book equipment contact Jackie on 01663 736436 or 
jackie@highpeakcvs.org.uk