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 22nd 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
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/
