News & Developments

The Be Cancer Safe project has come to an end and the team would like to thank you for your support over the last year. There are over 4000 champions helping to spread important messages about early signs of cancer and over 170 organisations on board.

They want you to take the campaign forward and have uploaded resources on our website to help you.

www.becancersafe-nd.org/cancer-awareness-resources

By winning the 'Peoples Projects', they can get some of their volunteers/service users back into regular work, through setting up a Garden Maintenance Team.  

You will need to choose Rhubarb Farm and then confirm your vote via email – this needs to be done by 12pm on 15 April 2019.

www.thepeoplesprojects.org.uk/projects/view/rhubarb-farm-changing-lives

Tickets will be available to purchase from all local primary and secondary schools, and New Mills FC,  priced at £3 under 16s – £5 Adult. 

• Live Bands inc Blank Cheque
• Charity Football Match
• Food inc Bull Shed catering
• Make believe glitter and much more…

www.facebook.com/events/new-mills-afc/family-fun-day/511874235945838/

Morning - presentation / Afternoon - cookery. Trainer: Yvonne Cobb -Director/teacher of Yumma Food, Food Vlogger and BBC See Hear Presenter.  Refreshments, BSL interpreters, electronic notetakers and loop system are available on the day.

Coming soon ‘How to use Communication Support Services’ on 17 April.

www.deafinitelywomen.org.uk/events-workshops/

By dorothy’s dear friends Janet & Richard Simpson, professional classical musicians.

Saturday 13 April at 7pm in St James’ church, Taxal, Whaley Bridge

Tickets: £5, including refreshments. For tickets please phone Jim on 01663 733224 or Beryl on 01663 732612.

Ilkeston Team 3 starting on Monday 8 April 2019 - Taster Day on Wed 3 April

Chesterfield Team 1 starting on Tuesday 28 May 2019 - Taster Day on Tue 21 May 

Location and contact details:

• Derby City: Rikki Chamberlain, Team Leader – 07958005988  
• Ilkeston: Jane Sandall, Team Leader – 07825380623
• Chesterfield: Ashleigh Shearsby, Team Leader – 07858300247   

They would be happy to give a talk and meet with clients / staff / young people if you think that would be useful for those that would benefit from it. 

Saturday 6 July 2019 from 14:00-18:00 pin at Glossop Central Methodist Church, Chapel Street, SK13 8AT Glossop

The libraries and local bookshops welcome the prospect of meeting more creative artists.

There will be a variety of activities and workshops throughout the afternoon. 

The organisers also want to encourage children’s interest in books, so there will be a children’s section and also activities for children to enjoy.

The Bookfest will be what participants make it. The organisers want you to take control, to make the event diverse and appealing to everyone.

• Would you like a stall to exhibit your work?
• Would you like run a workshop or activity?
• Would you like to promote your writing group, if you’re a member of one?

Get in touch through captaincuthbertandscatthecat@hotmail.com 

Details on booking a stall, activity or workshop will be available soon.

www.facebook.com/events/2134397643524529/

Futures have been selected by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) to administer the Community Grants Fund across the D2N2 area.

Jointly funded by the SFA and the European Social Fund, Community Grants give small voluntary and community organisations with a turnover of less than £300,000 an opportunity to access funds to deliver projects that help engage and progress ‘hard to reach’ individuals towards the labour market. The grants will support participants’ progression so that they are confident in their ability to move into employment.

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Healthwatch Derbyshire is the independent health and care champion. Through ‘What would you do?’ they will seek to reach as many people, groups, and communities as possible to get feedback on how local NHS services should change.

The Government is investing £20 billion a year in the NHS as part of the NHS Long Term Plan. Local organisations have now been asked to work together to develop their own plans, which will set out how the national plan will work across local areas.

The public are being asked for their views on how support for long term conditions could be improved. 

www.healthwatch.co.uk/tell-us-what-would-you-do

First, for helpers at workshops for the Buxton flowerpot people project. Help them 'Fill Buxton with Flowerpots' this July. The workshops are 1 or 2hrs with local groups and organisations or drop-in workshops at local community events mostly during May. You wouldn't have to make any flowerpot people (although they are simple to make - just knots in string) but help give out pots, decoration materials and help others to make their own. Helpers are also wanted to promote the project around the town and give out leaflets. Perfect for those wanting to support community arts and bring a smile to locals and visitors to the town. 

Secondly, they are looking for volunteers for their 'Changing Faces' project which is continuing in the summer term leading up to Buxton Carnival. This project involves working with disadvantaged young people aged 11-18yrs on Tuesdays after school. The role involves helping support the workshop leaders and helping participants with their creative tasks. It is perfect for those wanting to build community relationships with young people in the town and those wanting to get involved in creative activities. Training is provided and an Enhanced DBS check is required. 

Please get in touch with Ali at hello@funnywonders.org.uk for more information on either project or visit their website www.funnywonders.org.uk