News & Developments

Find out what advice and support is available for older people in Derbyshire:

• Leaflets and resources
• Free refreshments
• Signposting and information

It is hoped to be able to speak to members of the public and provide lots of information around the variety of support and initiatives available for older people to access in Derbyshire. We are focussing on all safeguarding issues that may affect older people but in particular financial abuse as it is also Scams Awareness Month in June.  Staff supporting the event will be wearing something purple as this is the colour theme chosen by the Charity ‘Action for Elder Abuse’ as it reflects royalty; how elderly people should be treated.

• Learn how to bring a garden back to life when the weeds have taken over! 
• Learn how to spot which plants are weeds and get rid of them, dig over a bed, make choices about what crops to plant, and to make slate signage. 
• A trip is planned to an established community garden or garden centre 
• The course finishes with a pizza-making party using the fantastic clay outdoor Pizza oven

The course is free to anyone who is experiencing emotional difficulties, psychological issues or mental health issues or who is socially isolated as part of DCC’s Bright Side programme.  Adult Education are planning to run accredited gardening qualifications from their Adult Education site in future, so Bright Side learners could gain the confidence and be able to progress to a hobby or future career 

For more information contact Rachel Harman (Rachel.harman@derbyshire.gov.uk) 

A pilot group is planned, and then see where to go from there. Maybe a regular meeting for peer support, a drop in, several groups setting up around particular kinds of loss….. ? Sharing useful information and being there for each other? All ideas welcome. 

Wednesday 13 June 12-2pm at the Glossop Labour Club (upstairs room) Chapel Street, Glossop.

This meeting is for people with bereavement issues and will be safe, confidential, friendly and welcoming. We will hopefully planning ongoing sessions.  

Please join us if you have suffered a recent bereavement and are struggling to find local support, if you were bereaved sometime ago and feel a bit stuck or still feel the need for some support from others like you. Please also join us if you feel you have managed to come through and are able and ready to help others.

For more information please contact Liz (HPCVS) 01663 736426, Or Debbie & Andy (Glossop Carriage Company / Co-op) 01457 852059. You can just turn up to the meeting if you prefer and feel free to bring somebody along if that’s helpful too.   

These will incorporate the QE2 plaques.   Children from Furness Vale Primary School will be invited to follow the new mosaic trail which is strategically sited in various locations all over the field.  

Both of these installations have been kindly created by the volunteers of High Peak Community Arts, led by their skilled artists and funded by the Lottery through HPCA’s Project eARTh.

COGS will be delighted if you are able to join them to celebrate this latest feature at their field.

Viva Las Vegas [U] - Monday 18 June 2018

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers [U] - Monday 23 July 2018

Doors open 1pm. Films start 1.30pm. Finish 4pm. Cost £4 (incl. tea, coffee, biscuits, cake). Tea & cake. Fun activities, chat & reminiscence.

Patrons with dementia may bring one carer, family member or friend for free.

Tel: 07449 732322 Email: booking@matineederbyshire.org.uk

This event is wheelchair accessible. Spaces are limited, please book in advance. Call in advance if you have transport needs. Some financial support is available for individuals using local community transport schemes.

www.matineederbyshire.org.uk

The themes of the grants are:

• Youth activity
• Community safety
• Community activity
• Physical activity and sport

If a group's planned project is based on any of those themes, the online application pack will let you know what you can and can't apply for.  Decisions on grant applications will be made after regular application round deadlines. The first deadline is 30 June 2018.

Derbyshire County Council is also inviting applications for a limited number of medium grants of up to £5,000 and larger grants of up to £10,000 for projects which can have clear local support and will provide a lasting benefit for a Derbyshire community. The full criteria for these grants is also in the application pack. Applications for medium and larger grants will be considered annually, with the first deadline also 30 June 2018.

The Action Grants scheme will run until 31 May 2020.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/community/lottery-funding/action-grants/action-grants-programme/action-grants-programme.aspx

Download the Small Grant application form and guidance notes

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/libraries/libraries-for-derbyshire/libraries-for-derbyshire.aspx

Due to our Rotary Summer Fair & Charity Bazaar now being on July 28 and in the Octagon, there is still time for local charities and voluntary organisations to book stalls by agreeing to sell £20 of our Grand Draw tickets (or by paying £20).

Following last year’s success, the 2018 Summer Fair will again have a ‘Celebrating Summer’ theme for stalls’ decoration, with the best-themed stall as judged by the Mayor receiving £50.

To book a stall, contact either Alan Thompson (alanonthego@outlook.com; 07795 440893) or Andy Collier (andyjam@fastmail.fm; t: 01298 23161).

www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=678945&ClubID=272

Calamity Jane - Dementia-Friendly Film Screening at QUAD, Derby on Tuesday 22 May at 1pm   www.derbyquad.co.uk

Dementia friendly walk around Eastwood Park, Hasland, Chesterfield on Wednesday 23 May – along with some fun activities in the village hall afterwards.  Event is free.  The walk is wheelchair accessible.  Contact Tina Hensey, Community Lifestyles Officer 01246 345669 tina.hensey@chesterfield.gov.uk or Wendy Blunt, Health and Wellbeing Officer 01246 345344 wendy.blunt@chesterfield.gov.uk

At Derby Theatre the summer family show Holiday will have a dementia friendly performance on Sat 4 August. www.derbytheatre.co.uk/holiday

Christmas show Hansel and Gretel on Fri 28 December.  www.derbytheatre.co.uk/hansel-and-gretel

Meanwhile, over at the Royal Centre in Nottingham at the end of the year, relaxed performances of:

Gangsta Granny: www.trch.co.uk/whats-on/gangsta-granny

Peter Pan: www.trch.co.uk/whats-on/peter-pan-2

These relaxed performances see slight changes to the show that may make people feel more at ease. These include reducing noise levels and excluding any flashing light or loud bangs, keeping the house lights on and doors open for people to move around as they need to.