Local artist, Sue Dickins, will be holding her first exhibition in August at West Studios in Chesterfield. The exhibition is being supported by Derbyshire Voluntary Action’s Feeling Connected project, which aims to improve social connectedness in Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire.
 
Natalie Evans, Feeling Connected Social Prescribing Link Worker, is supporting Sue with the exhibition and is keen that Sue’s art is seen by as many people as possible.
 
The exhibition entitled ‘This Woman’s Work’ is a collection of figurative pieces, and Sue’s aim is to tell the stories of the women in the portraits through her art rather than words alone.
 
Framed originals and professionally reproduced limited edition prints will be available to purchase during the exhibition.
 
The exhibition launches on Saturday 6^th August, 6pm – 9pm at West Studios on Sheffield Road, Chesterfield S41 7LL.
The exhibition then runs from Monday 8^th August to Friday 26^th August, 1am – 4pm Monday to Friday.
 
Please come along to view these paintings and meet Sue for a friendly chat and to answer any questions you may have. 
 
You can read more about Sue and her work in this blog https://www.weststudios.co.uk/news/2022/6/14/sue-dickins-exhibiting-artist-august-2022

Dronfield Woodhouse Community Hub is a new group based in Dronfield Woodhouse who provide a safe meeting place for people to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

Our group is peer-led and aims to provide mutual support and a listening ear, along with activities and pastimes, as well as information about other relevant services in the area.

Our meetings take place every Monday (beginning August 1st) between 10:30am and 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome, so feel free to come along and join us for a cuppa.

Contact Details:
07821 691192
DWCSH@outlook.com
https://dronfield-woodhouse-community.com

There is a potential scam to be aware of regarding the Cost of Living Crisis payments (the first payment of £326 will automatically be dropping into eligible customers bank accounts between 14/7/22 and 31/7/22). 

Scammers are contacting customers by text & asking for their bank account details to confirm which account to pay it into. This text looks like it is from DWP – this is a scam and people should never text their bank account details anywhere and DWP would never ask for them by text.

Our Tuesday afternoon group for older isolated people is well established, but we are looking for a replacement for our lovely occupational therapist, who is unable to continue because of other commitments. If you are interested please ring or email the number or address below.

Due to demand we have booked 4 additional 45minute Training & Tea sessions with AWD Development Solutions; spread across October and November 2022.

Use this link or scan the QR code to have your say on what topics this training should cover & to register your email to receive an alert when booking opens for these popular sessions – www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/TrainingTeaChoices22

Save the dates now. Wednesdays. 9.30am – 10.15am –

• 5th October
• 19th October
• 9th November
• 23rd November

• FREE for Community & Voluntary Third Sector organisations or groups in Chesterfield & NE Derbyshire* AND staff / students of the University of Derby – funded for you by Community Chesterfield.

• £20 for everyone else*.

These sessions are interactive online bitesize training sessions – perfect alongside a cuppa! Places are limited.

Voting deadline is the 5th August 2022. Thank you!

Do you want the opportunity to work for a successful, dynamic and innovative organisation that champions the work and changing needs of the health related Voluntary and Community Sector in Derbyshire?

We are a lovely collaborative team who are passionate about the project and look forward to welcoming a marketing and communications officer to join us.

We are seeking an exceptional person to join the project team for COMMuniTY CHESTERFIELD, an innovative partnership project between Derbyshire Voluntary Action and the University of Derby. We are looking for an ambitious person who will take our project to the next level. They will be creative and collaborative to increase the project’s reach within our varied target audiences, to ensure that we are delivering the maximum benefit to those who need it. Excellent written skills and an eye for design will be essential, but we’ll also be looking for someone who can build and maintain relationships with key partners and a strategic thinker who will be keen to explore new ways to engage and inspire our current and future supporters.
 

DVA is an independent charity, which strategically represents and champions the work of the health and care voluntary and community sector.  We provide vital support to a diverse range of local charities and community groups through our work and also connect people and resources to projects and ideas.
 Salary: £25,418.98 FTE
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 2 Year contract until 30th June 2024 with possibility to extend subject to funding.
Pension: 5% pension contribution
Responsible to: Community Chesterfield Project Manager
Read our role profile here.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 25th July
Interview date: Wednesday 3rd August

For more information please contact Community Chesterfield on community@dva.org.uk or 01246 555908 (select option 2 for Community Chesterfield).

There are a few spaces still available for the ladies only ‘The Power of YOU’ Wellbeing & Empowerment Workshop this Saturday 9th July at The Green Enterprise & Training Centre, Loundsley Green, Chesterfield. The session runs from 10:00am until 5:00pm. This workshop is free and has been funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. The session includes an interactive journal, positivity postcard pack and light lunch. All that attendees need to bring along is a notebook and pen/pencil to make notes.

If you would benefit from taking part – it is not too late! You could be feeling isolated, lonely, struggling with mild to moderate mental health issues, struggling financially,  recovering from domestic abuse, at a crossroads and need inspiration. Just a few examples of who ‘The Power of YOU’ can help!

Here is the link to register:
https://www.acompassionatevoice.co.uk/events/the-greens-the-power-of-you/

Derbyshire County Council are in the process of launching a share productive teams group for anyone who wants to support them, be informed and contribute to the Mental Health & Suicide prevention in Derbyshire. The group will be hosted on Microsoft team (or can sign up to a mailing list) and is hosted by the Mental Health & Suicide Prevention team in Derbyshire County Council. If you work, volunteers within anything relating to mental Health or suicide prevention or even if you are passionate and a resident of Derbyshire, they are inviting you to join!

If you would like to join please fill in the forms link below or scan the QR code on the attached poster.

https://forms.office.com/r/ik3Pu2sEqk

If you have any questions about the campaign please email: luke.oldham@derbyshire.gov.uk

Today is the launch of Derbyshire County Councils “Let’s Chat Derbyshire” bench signs campaign.

These signs are to encourage conversations, encourage people to get out and about visiting new locations, as well as providing information around Mental Health Support and isolation. 

Derbyshire County Council have been working in partnership with local councils, communities and partners including Chatsworth right across Derbyshire to get the signs up and map them across the County.

From the 4th July DCC have commissioned Tony Fisher, a local and professional photographer to capture pictures of the benches and them being used, from this they will be creating an exhibition across the winter to support in bringing the campaign indoors.

There is an interactive map where anyone can locate benches to visit  https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1SllBphF97tIAmgpMeH7UrKF7f9O0ZCOy&ll=53.14952694172922%2C-1.561979649999996&z=10

If you would like to share the “Let’s Chat” message you can use the resources here  https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lg1d8067pcgnmoa/AAConnXMcgxR2ANG3if-FsaOa?dl=0

If you have a bench in Chesterfield or North East Derbyshire and would like a bench sign, you can collect one from The Hub @ Low Pavement (61-63 Low Pavement, Chesterfield S40 1PB, generally open Monday – Thursday, 10am – 3pm) or email info@dva.org.uk to arrange collection.