News & Developments

Find out more about this FREE Derbyshire County Council Course.

Adult Passport course 6 October to 10 November 2016 at Glossop Adult Education Centre on Talbot Road,  6-9pm each Thursday evening.

6 October: Equality, diversity and inclusion
13 October: Keeping yourself and others safe
20 October: First Aid
Half term
3 November: Health and safety
10 November: Person centre approach

For more information contact Janice Imrie at Volunteer Centre Glossop 01457 865722 janice@vcglossop.org.uk

All the money raised is from the 5p carrier bag levy and Tesco stores are being used to fund thousands of community projects across the UK. The projects must meet the criteria of promoting community participation in the development of outdoor spaces. 

The project has altered slightly since the last round and as of September 2016 three projects in each region will be shortlisted to go forward to a public vote in each of the Tesco regions every month. 

The projects will be awarded a grant based upon the number of votes received: first place receives up to £5,000, second place up to £2,000 and third place up to £1,000. 

All projects  must deliver a physical environmental improvement and/or encourage use and long term sustainability of outdoor spaces. 

Grants will be awarded to voluntary or community organisations (including registered charities/ companies), schools, health bodies, Parish/Town Councils, local authorities and social housing providers - this list in not exhaustive and many other types of organisations may be funded. 

For more information www.groundwork.org.uk/Sites/tescocommunityscheme 

Or contact Sophie Easdon (Marketing, Community and Support Officer) 01246 570977   Mob: 07971 107694.

Supporting mental health through learning something new. Develop confidence in a friendly environment.

These FREE courses are available for anyone experiencing mental health difficulties, or emotional or psychological distress. One in four of us go through this at some time in our lives. People can join Bright Side as an individual or through a support group.

The Bright Side courses are normally 12 hours long, spread over several weeks. They deliver a rich variety of practical and hands-on skills, such as outdoor and creative activities, cookery and relaxation, all in a friendly setting.

Each programme will be adapted to the interests of each group and can offer a stepping stone onto other activities.

People with understanding and experience of mental health issues are helping to design the Bright Side project because they know how learning new skills can help. Additional support will be provided to help people to join in, enjoy themselves and move on.

For more information about this exciting new project contact brightside@derbyshire.gov.uk 01629 536569

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation

Do you enjoy a glass of wine?  Do you know your Chardonnay from your Sauvignon Blanc or your Old World from your New World?  Come and learn more about wine and the different grape varieties and wine regions of the world as well as learning how to taste wine like a professional.  Glasses and food provided.

Tickets on sale from the Volunteer Centre 33/35 Union Road, New Mills - 01663 744196.

First Wednesday of each month at Methodist Church, Market Place, Buxton 11.30am to 1.30pm

This is a drop in session, no booking required. Refreshments and relaxing treatments from a qualified therapists are provided free of charge. You will be able to meet other Carers, and share experiences

A representative from Think Carer attends each session, and is available for support and advice

For information, please contact Helen (01298 938 552) or Linda (01298 23980)

Part of North Derbyshire Mental Health Carers Forum www.ngmhcarers.org / info@ndmhcarers.org

Free event at The Green Man Galley, Hardwick Hall, Hardwick Square South, Buxton SK17 6PY on Wednesday 21 September 2016 2pm-3.30pm

Join us for nibbles and drinks to celebrate our work.

For more information 07426071966.

Glossop Library - Wednesday 21 September 1.30 - 3.00pm

Hadfield Library - Wednesday 21 September 10 - 11am
Become a Dementia Friend - To book a place please ask staff or ring on 01457 852589

Gamesley Library - Thursday 22 September 10.30 to 12.30
Glossop Library - Thursday 22 September 2.00 to 3.30
Sight and Hearing Cafés - to find out about services, equipment and support available to people with visual or hearing impairments. 

Buxton Library - Wednesday 28 September
Memories of Buxton Coffee Morning - drop in and browse our fantastic resources and chat about bygone Buxton over a cuppa - 01629 533460

Glossop Library - Wednesday 5 October
Needle Felting - drop in and try your hand at this great craft activity which is suitable for beginners - 01629 531199.

At a special general meeting on Friday the 26 August the group committee and members formally voted to rename the group HEADS together. A further change to our constitution was also discussed and approved, they are now also open to members with experience of stroke as well as those with experience of head injury. This meeting was supported by High Peak CVS and representatives of the Methodist Church where we will continue to meet weekly.  

Meeting times remain the same, each Friday from 11am – 2pm at the church.    

The group hope they can rely on your continued support as they work to meet some of the social and support needs for head injury, stroke, carer’s and families in the High Peak.

The Anglers Rest in Bamford, the first community owned pub in Derbyshire, which also houses the village Post Office and a daytime cafe, is delighted to have been shortlisted for this year's M&S Community energy fund. 

To vote for them, please go to:
www.mandsenergyfund.com/projects/power-to-the-anglers