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Get out this Summer for just a £2 bus fare

Get out this Summer for just a £2 bus fare

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 23rd April 2024

Residents across Derbyshire are being reminded that they can still make the most of a reduced rate bus fare this Summer. Derbyshire County Council has sent out the reminder. A spokesman said: “Get around for £2 until Dec 2024. Fancy a da [...]
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Lots on offer at community pantry

Lots on offer at community pantry

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 11th April 2024

There is lots on offer at a community pantry initiative in a Derbyshire village. Oscari is a scheme which is run from the Church Of Christ, Colledge Street in Riddings. It offers a multitude of help and support including a community pantry [...]
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Funding appeal by community pantry

Funding appeal by community pantry

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 5th April 2024

A fundraising campaign has been started to help support a community pantry in Derbyshire. Oscari is a scheme which is run from the Church Of Christ, Colledge Street in Riddings. It offers a multitude of help and support including a communi [...]
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Final green light for new mayor and East Midlands Combined County Authority

Final green light for new mayor and East Midlands Combined County Authority

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 1st March 2024

The new Mayor and East Midlands Combined County Authority have been given the final go-ahead. Derbyshire County Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council and Nottingham City Council have now had the final go ahead to be a [...]
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Charity van gets a ‘bling’ makeover

Charity van gets a ‘bling’ makeover

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 21st February 2024

A Derbyshire charity has had a makeover of its collection and delivery van. Oscari is a scheme which is run from the Church Of Christ, Colledge Street in Riddings. The organisation offers a multitude of help and support including a commun [...]
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Grant funding workshop available online

Grant funding workshop available online

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 19th February 2024

Not-for-profit organisations across Amber Valley are being invited to take part in a grant funding workshop this month. The ‘Children in Need’ funding workshop has been organised jointly by Amber Valley CVS (AVCVS) and Erewash Voluntary Ac [...]
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Community pantry shop temporarily closes

Community pantry shop temporarily closes

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 12th February 2024

A community pantry shop in Derbyshire has temporarily closed due to needing to find a new venue. The announcement was recently made by the volunteer team at the Loaves and Fishes Pantry Shop in Alfreton. The initiative, which was set up i [...]
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Community pantry increases its opening days

Community pantry increases its opening days

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 1st February 2024

A community pantry, which helps residents with the cost of living, is now opening its Saturday initiative twice a month due to demand. Oscari is a scheme which is run from the Church Of Christ, Colledge Street in Riddings. It offers a mult [...]
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Community pantry shelves stocked after food drive

Community pantry shelves stocked after food drive

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 31st January 2024

A community pantry’s shelves have been stocked up after the volunteer initiative hosted a food drive. The donation event recently took place at the Loaves and Fishes Pantry Shop in Alfreton, which is based at Alfreton Christian Centre in H [...]
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Council reinstates funding for unemployed workers centres

Council reinstates funding for unemployed workers centres

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 29th January 2024

Centres which assist low income, unemployed, injured and disabled residents across Amber Valley – including the centres in Alfreton and Somercotes - have been given the green light for a total of £80,000 of council funding over the next fou [...]
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