News & Developments

New Mills and District Volunteer Centre Fundraising Event

Tickets £6 can be purchased from New Mills Volunteer Centre or on the night. All ages welcome and there will be a licenced bar on the night.

The Discovery Foundation will provide grants to support knowledge, skills and innovation to give disadvantaged people the confidence to discover and create a new world of opportunities. The Foundation's previous three grants schemes have been combined into a single new scheme called Discovery Grants making it simpler to apply for funding.

Discovery Grants of up to £5,000 are available to UK Registered Charities, Community Interest Companies and Credit Unions to fund local projects helping disadvantaged people. Read more on the Discovery Grants page.

www.thediscoveryfoundation.org.uk

• There will be no entry charge to anyone visiting the Fair, as last year
• Buxton Rotary Club pays for all the hire costs of the Marquee
• Table costs for a Charity the first table remains £20, for the second it is £10
• For a commercial organisation, the cost is £30 for a single table, £60 for two tables
• Any money taken by your stall is entirely yours
• Your table costs can be met by payment or by selling an equivalent amount of our 50p Raffle tickets
• The Summer Fair and Charity Bazaar will open at 10am and close at 4pm
• The Mayor arrives at noon for the Children’s Handwriting Competition and to visit stalls
• The Marquee will be open from 8.00 am for setting up. Further information will follow to confirm unloading arrangements as it is not yet known if the car park entrance will be open.

Please let Rotarian Ken Harvey (01298 71379) know as soon as possible if your charity would like to take part in this year’s Summer Fair and Charity Bazaar, preferably by email (buxtonrotaryfair@gmail.com).

Stall Booking Form:
www.rotary-ribi.org/upimages/clubfiles/272/2016_Summer_Fair_Booking_Form.pdf

Drop-In Bereavement Support Group

This group is open to all and will take place at Blythe House Hospice on the 1st Tuesday of every month, 5.30pm-7pm. There is no need to book.

Therapeutic Bereavement Support Group

This group will take place at Blythe House Hospice on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 5.30pm-7.00pm.  This group will be facilitated by a qualified and experienced counsellor, providing a more structured approach to exploring the grief process. Attendance at this group is by appointment only.

Sat 26 March from 10am to 4pm.  Organised by Community Wildlife spaces.

Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult.

For further information - Caroline Hall 07787 966 913

DCC website Link   or  This Link

Part of a two-year training programme which Derbyshire Mental Health Forum (DMHF) started in November 2015 this course will develop knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills about mental health.

 The training is aimed at people who work in customer facing roles that bring them into contact with people experiencing mental health problems, but who are not mental health specialist workers e.g. libraries, leisure centres, housing, benefit advisors. Each course will have a mix of participants from different agencies.

The one-day course is funded by Derbyshire County Council and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Groups and is available to anyone working or volunteering in Derbyshire, including Derby City.

For further information please email: MHA@dmhf.org.uk

5  July 9.30-4.30 at Buxton Library, Kents Bank Road

Janet Dunphy, Hospice Director says:  "All of our services recognise the importance of caring for families, friends and carers and supporting them in their caring role. We really want to improve and extend the support that we already offer to carers of people with life-limiting illnesses, but we also want to open this out to the whole of the High Peak Community, meaning that anyone who cares for someone can access this service. 

Many find caring a rewarding role but it can also be hard work and stressful. It can affect your ability to work, finances, social life and personal well-being. Extending support to carers is a key part of our philosophy of care.  Experience tells us that carers need time to talk, share, relax, and quite simply have some time out.   If you are caring for a family member or friend, we are here for you."

From 12 April 2016, the support group will meet in the lounge of Blythe House Hospice, and will then take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 5-7pm

The group aims to provide a safe, relaxed environment whereby people can share problems, concerns or experiences with others who are in a similar situation. It can help to develop carer’s coping strategies and enhance self-esteem and confidence.

Group sessions will be facilitated by a team of qualified and experience healthcare professionals and may include such topics as:

● Coping with anxiety​

● Knowing where and how to access support

● Managing medication

● Financial and benefit advice

● How to relax - helpful relaxation techniques

● Planning for the future

● Dietary advice and help

If you feel you would benefit from attending a future carer's evening support group or know someone who would, please drop in or call Rachel Cannon or Louise Furmston Tel: 01298 815388 or 01298 875080 for further details.

If you would like to attend the group, but have difficulties due to your caring commitments or transport, please contact either Rachel or Louise.

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 

Following on from High Peak CVS’s very successful Big Energy Saving project – where in one week alone we helped residents save over £3,000 - NEA, the national fuel poverty charity (with which High Peak CVS has worked previously) is offering free support to residents and community groups around

• Saving energy;
• Preparing for cold weather;
• How to read energy bills;
• Assistance & grant support;
• Advice on how to keep warm an well at home.

If you are interested in receiving a session or you know a community group who would benefit, please contact Andy.Littlewood@nea.org.uk for more details.