News & Developments

Grants of between £100,000 and £250,000 are available for projects that give people of all abilities the chance to develop skills, confidence and expressive abilities through anything that involves music and/or dance.

The deadline for applications is 22 April 2016 (5pm).

www.spiritof2012trust.org.uk/spirit-2012-challenge-fund

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/community/derbyshire_directory/default.asp

Tuesday 1 March 10am - 3pm at New Mills Library

Stalls from different local organisations 

Hand massages with our aromatherapist (drop in for a taster hand massage or to find out more about aromatherapy)

Poetry for wellbeing 10 – 12 (drop in and create your own poem with poet River Wolton)

Mobile phone buddying 10 – 1 (drop in for informal help and guidance for anyone struggling with their mobile phone)

Mosaic making 11-1 (drop in and have a go at making your own mosaic)

Drop in activities 1-3 (there will be informal activities such as colouring for adults and a poem lottery in the afternoon)

Plus free refreshments… why not drop in for a cuppa?!

And a prize draw to win a smoothie maker!

See SaferDerbyshire website

See the DCC consultation

Don’t know what hate crime is?

Unsure where or how to report it?

Want to know how to help victims of hate crime?

Maybe interested in becoming a third-party reporting centre?

Want to know what is being done to help in Derbyshire?

The training sessions will be held at County Hall in Matlock (details are on the booking form - see the link below)

For further information visit sdcvs.wordpress.com/2016/02/17/hate-crime-awareness-training-2/ and to book visit www.saferderbyshire.gov.uk/hatecrime

Suitable for anyone who wants to increase their understanding of the subject, particularly those whose work may bring them into contact with people at greater risk of suicide and self-harm.  

sdcvs.wordpress.com/2016/02/17/free-suicide-awareness-seminars/

The course will look at the global challenge of dementia. It focuses on integrative collaboration and partnership working to reduce barriers between services and to provide seamless care for people living with dementia.  Course starts: 7 March 2016  Enrolment ends:17 April 2016         

More at www.derby.ac.uk/online/mooc/bridging-dementia-divide

They would like  to hear the views of people who use these services, professionals involved with them and other people who live in these areas. They want your opinions on the current service but also any other ideas on how support could be provided to people with Dementia and their carers. This is an important opportunity for people with Dementia, carers and staff to have their say and influence commissioning plans so please share with your members and users.

More information and the onlinequestionnaire are at: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Dementiasupportderbyandderbyshire

For other formats or if you have any questions Email: phillip.wall@derbyshire.gov.uk  or breanne.dilks@southernderbyshireccg.nhs.uk or tel: 01629 532076

Tickets from New Mills Volunteer Centre, £3 each with a maximum 6 people per team. Bar and Raffle.