People are being invited to show their appreciation for local community and voluntary organisations which provided a lifeline during the pandemic, with the launch of a new Love Chesterfield Community Market event being held this summer.
 
The family-friendly day will give local charities, community and voluntary organisations a chance to promote their work and raise much-needed funds following the challenges of the last 18 months.
 
It is being organised by Chesterfield Borough Council as part of the new-look summer events programme, and will be a chance for local people to come together and say thank you for the vital support which these grassroots organisations provide to the borough’s residents.
 
Local groups are now being invited to book their free place at the market, which will be held in Chesterfield town centre on Tuesday 10 August.
 
There will be a variety of stalls, street food, walkabout entertainment and small funfair rides. A competition for the best dressed stall will also run on the day.
 
Regular market traders will also be able to book a place on the Market for just £10 per stall with all money raised going to the Mayor’s Appeal, which is raising funds for The Volunteer Centre – Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire and Chesterfield Samaritans this year.
 
Local charity, voluntary and community organisations are being invited to take a free stall on the market to promote the work that they do and fundraise. Stalls will need to be prebooked in advance via www.chesterfield.gov.uk/markettrading.
 
You can find out more about the Love Chesterfield campaign at www.chesterfield.gov.uk/love-chesterfield

STAND TO CONNECT with funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Trust and Veterans Foundation are providing several activities for Veterans to get out and about across Derbyshire now Covid restrictions are easing and would love you to come along and get involved. Help with transport, kit, refreshments is available. Call our Veterans Information Point on 01246 959333 for more information

Brief introduction to managing social anxiety for VCSE staff and volunteers

These sessions are suitable for anyone volunteering or working in the Derbyshire VCSE sector, who is interested in the topic given their role. 
 
Please email Sareeta.vyas@derbyshire.gov.uk, trainee Clinical Psychologist to book a place or to gain further information. Workshops will run on MS teams.

Residents in Chesterfield who are recovering from or have cancer are once again invited to take part in dedicated swimming sessions held at Queen’s Park Sports Centre.

OutSwimming Cancer is a supported swim session that takes place once per week and is completely free to attend, thanks to funding from Weston Park Cancer Charity.

A dedicated swim instructor will be on hand at all times to provide support, advice and reassure swimmers. Sessions are currently taking place every Monday until July and will resume again each Monday between 6 September and 18 October.

Funding for the OutSwimming Cancer sessions is provided by Weston Park Cancer Charity with support from Chesterfield Borough Council. Swimmers must be fit and healthy enough to be in the swimming pool and are encouraged to speak to the GP before attending a session if they are unsure.

Booking is essential and can be done online or by calling Queen’s Park Sports Centre on 01246 345555.

Read more HERE

Sight Support Derbyshire have new dates in Buxton and Bolsover for their Sight Loss Information Days. If you or someone you know would like to come and find out more about the support available for people living with sight loss, please phone 01332 292262 to book an appointment time.

Buxton – Thursday 5th August 2021
Methodist Church
Chapel Street
Buxton
SK17 6HX

Find out more HERE

Bolsover – Thursday 19th August 2021
The Assembly Rooms
Hill Top
Bolsover
S44 6NG

Find out more HERE

GamCare is a national provider of free information, advice and treatment for anyone affected by problem gambling. There are around 500,000 problem gamblers in the UK, up to 20% of whom are women. For every person who has a problem with gambling, up to 10 other people can be affected, and women are disproportionately at risk of experiencing gambling-related harm. Gambling-related harm can include debt, relationship difficulties, housing issues, gender-based violence, health problems, depression and anxiety, feelings of isolation, and suicidality.

Our FREE training is usually offered face-to-face, but we now have a 2 hour session which we are delivering online via Zoom. Individuals can register to attend the training at their convenience, using a mobile phone, tablet, or laptop.Book your place using Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-and-gambling-related-harm-free-online-training-tickets-104981366092?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch

During the training session, we will talk about gambling-related harm, risk factors, impacts, and how to recognise and support people affected. Learn about our treatment network and how to refer clients to our free treatment services. This training is essential for any professionals who work with women and families.

The Derbyshire Recovery and Peer Support Service are teaming up with The Georgia Bird Foundation and Chesterfield Borough council to bring you ThinkFest! 2021, the first festival in Derbyshire to get people thinking and talking about their mental health. We are inviting mental health services from across the county to come together and share what kind of support they offer, accompanied by live music and entertainment, guest speakers and workshops and panels. The event is taking place on the 22^nd October 2021 at the Winding Wheel Theatre in Chesterfield.

If your service would like a stall or to find out more info please email ellie.scott@rethink.org or georgiabirdfoundation@gmail.com

Book HERE

Are you curious to know more about what Junction Arts’ do and how you can contribute to your community? This year, Junction Arts’ key mission is to bring our communities back together safely. With the help of volunteers Junction Arts’ can deliver projects and events that will create safe spaces for communities to come together this summer

Join Junction Arts’ on Saturday 10th July, 10am-12noon at West Studios, Chesterfield for their Volunteer’s Open Day. Come meet some of the team, eat cake and find out more about what you can achieve by volunteering with Junction Arts

No previous experience needed, opportunities available for 18yrs+. Book your place here: https://junctionarts.org/events/volunteers-open-day-2021/