Chesterfield Community Care Farm has secured funding which will cover the costs of an eligible individual to attend their day service for a period of 4 weeks, 5 days a week, from the start of September 2017.
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This opportunity is available and suitable to anyone in receipt of state benefits, over 19 who has either UK or European Citizenship, but is also open to citizens outside the UK and Europe with Home Office Documentation.
Attendees could also be reimbursed for travel up to £15 a week and food can be included. Local transport may be available within a 10 mile radius of the farm. General support is included at the Farm and 1:1 care is also available provided by the Community Care Farm’s fully qualified and trained staff team or clients can bring along their own support if they wish to do so.
Attendees will also gain vocational accredited training in maths, English and there are opportunities to do further accredited and recognised training in woodwork ,health and safety and animal care. This fantastic opportunity will not have an impact on any benefit claims and is a great chance to come mix with peers, have lots of fun and gain qualifications, ALL for FREE.
chesterfieldcommunitycarefarm.co.uk
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Derbyshire Alcohol Advice Service regularly deliver a number of alcohol awareness and substance misuse courses for health and social care staff and others working with the public.
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12 September - Working with High Risk Drinkers
19 September - Alcohol Awareness and Brief Interventions.
26 September - Working with Families Affected by Substance Misuse
10 October - Substance Misuse and Brief Interventions
17 October - Alcohol Awareness and Brief Interventions
These courses are FREE to people working with individuals and communities in Derbyshire and are based In Chesterfield - Derbyshire Alcohol Advice Service, First Floor, Dents Chambers, 81 New Square.
Tel: 01246 206514 Email: training@daas.uk.com
To book.visit www.alcohol-advice.co.uk/training/
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An appeal for anyone interested in joining the standby volunteer team at the Community Shop in Furness Vale.
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It is a great place to spend a couple of hours helping keep a much needed local facility PO, shop and cafe open in the village. At times they struggle with staffing due to holidays, family commitments, hospital appointments etc, and need a few people they can call on in times of need, maybe just for an isolated shifts or even half a shift. The shop is open on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 1.30 - 4.30pm.
Contact susanne.lomas@gmail.com if you are interested.
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The Appropriate Adult Service is looking for volunteers in the Derbyshire area to provide independent support to juveniles and to vulnerable people in police custody.
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Their role would be to facilitate communication, to ensure that the interview procedure is conducted fairly, that the vulnerable person understands what is happening at the police station, and that their rights are met. They would NOT be providing legal advice.
Volunteers would have a choice of attending St. Mary's Wharf, Chesterfield and Buxton Police Stations to perform this role.
If you would like to know more about this interesting volunteering opportunity contact Debbie Washington on 07483 973675
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If you have a film or video footage that you are proud of -
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Wednesday 20 September 9.15am – 4.00pm at The Derbyshire Eco Centre, Porter Lane, Middleton, Matlock.
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The conference is aimed at anyone with an interest in health and greenspace, those working in local authorities, CCGs, primary care, social care, NHS providers, the voluntary sector, health development workers, children’s services, schools, outdoor educators, planners, etc
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The Peak District National Park Authority is leading on a £450k ‘Pedal Peak Business Initiative’ to increase competitiveness of Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) to create a welcoming destination by stimulating and supporting a number of tourism businesses that are cycle friendly and contribute to a growing economy.
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The project is :
- Developing a cycle tourism toolkit for businesses
- Developing a local Cyclists Welcome accreditation
- Launching a £150k small grants scheme to enable businesses to offer good quality experiences
- Delivering workshops and events to enable businesses to understand the cycling market and to maximise benefits
- Promoting cycle loops and itineraries for residents and visitors around the four cluster areas
So if you are a local business with less than 250 employees who could be interested in applying for a grant to boost your business please contact Carol Parsons, Pedal Peak Business Officer carol.parsons@peakdistrict.gov.uk 01629 816297
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Helpful ways to reduce stress through positive thinking, mindfulness, breathing techniques, walking meditations and being kind to yourself.
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6 week course Thursday's 14, 21, 28 September, 5, 12, 19 October 2017 10.00 - 12.00 at Amber Trust, 1a hardwick Mount, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6PP
Contact Tracy Litchfield on 01773 742051 or email Tracy.litchfield@ambertrust.co.uk
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Charity Finance Group has launched a Counter Fraud Campaign and has produced information and resources specifically for small charities, to help you best safeguard your organisation against fraud.
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These include a Small Charities Counter Fraud Checklist and a Small Charities Guide to Preventing Fraud.
A good proactive approach is putting in place the right counter-fraud measures to minimise the risk of fraud occurring in the first place.
smallcharityfinance.org.uk/resources/
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