A new project we have funded will see Derbyshire football clubs delivering weight management projects to men. We are providing over £240,000 of funding to Derby County FC Community Trust and Chesterfield FC Community Trust so they can deliver Tier 2 weight management services targeted at men. We are providing over £240,000 of funding to […]
Funding helps Derbyshire Football Trusts tackle obesity in men. Read More »
Carol Smillie talks to North Derbyshire Radio about the pressures for modern day women when it comes to dress and appearance. She’s been giving her reaction to new research by Kaleidoscope.co.uk that found 82% of all women feel there is a stigma in society that pressures women of a certain age to dress a certain way. There
Carol Smillie talks to North Derbyshire Radio about the pressures on modern day women. Read More »
Friday 10th September 2021 marks World Suicide Prevention Day. This is an opportunity to raise awareness and to reduce the stigma around mental health and suicide prevention. The theme is Creating Hope Through Action What can you do? We can all play a role, at individual, group and organisation level. The National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA) has
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During his year in office as Chairman of North East Derbyshire District Council, Councillor Martin Thacker has appointed three representatives from TS Danae and 331 Squadron to fulfil the role of Civic Cadets. The role includes supporting the Chairman on Civic occasions, assisting in fundraising for the charity appeal and promoting the work of uniformed
New Civic Cadet sworn in to support Chairman at North East Derbyshire Council. Read More »
Clay Cross Community Testing team is one of hundreds of deserving groups to receive a Beacon of Hope award. More than 120 groups and individuals across the county, and dozens more in the city, are receiving one of the prestigious awards, launched earlier this year by Derbyshire’s Lord Lieutenant Elizabeth Fothergill and the High Sheriff
Clay Cross Community Testing team recognised in Beacon of Hope awards. Read More »
North East Derbyshire District Council has launched another round of its Eco Schools Grants Scheme. Grant funding is available for projects which empower young people to make a positive impact against climate change. Secondary schools can apply for up to £500 and primary schools for up to £250 grant funding. We will be looking for
Eco schools grants scheme launched in North East Derbyshire. Read More »
The biggest walking festival based on a single canal in the country is all set and ready to start on Saturday 11th September. The Chesterfield Canal Walking Festival will comprise of 41 walks in all, with the last one on Sunday 19th September. The walks cover the whole of the canal’s 46 miles from Chesterfield
Canal Walking Festival ready to set off this weekend across Chesterfield Read More »
Work has started on an exciting £24million development that will revolutionise the way Chesterfield Royal Hospital delivers Urgent and Emergency care. After years of planning and months of preparation to make the site ready for work to begin, the hospital is now moving into the next stage of the project which will see the building
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Local groups interested in running a community library are being asked to step forward to find out more. We are re-launching our drive to find local groups across the county who are interested in taking over the reins at one of 14 county council-run libraries earmarked for community management. County council Leader Councillor Barry Lewis
Derbyshire residents asked to help run local libraries. Read More »
Derbyshire County councillors have extra funding available this year to help local groups in their area. Each county councillor usually has £3,860 to give to local groups, but this year an additional £3,860 has been allocated bringing their total to £7,720. And next year councillors will receive £3,860, plus £1,500 Platinum Fund to give to
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