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Latest appeal for donations by community pantry

Latest appeal for donations by community pantry

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 23rd January 2024

Volunteers at a community pantry in Derbyshire have made their latest appeal for donated items. The Loaves and Fishes Pantry Shop in Alfreton, which was set up in December 2022, provides discounted food for those struggling during the curr [...]
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Shop refurb for community pantry

Shop refurb for community pantry

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 12th January 2024

A community pantry, which helps residents with the cost of living, has had a refurbishment – thanks to its band of volunteers. Oscari is a scheme which is run from the Church Of Christ, Colledge Street in Riddings. It offers a multitude of [...]
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“Mend, donate, sell or recycle” says council

“Mend, donate, sell or recycle” says council

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 10th January 2024

Are you having a declutter after the festive season? Here are some good homes for your unwanted items – according to Derbyshire County Council: Do you have local What’s App and Facebook groups where items can be sold, exchanged or given [...]
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Kind-hearted initiative hosts first ever food drive

Kind-hearted initiative hosts first ever food drive

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 8th January 2024

A kind-hearted community initiative is hosting its first ever food drive to help those in need. The Loaves and Fishes Pantry Shop in Alfreton, which was set up in December 2022, provides discounted food for those struggling during the curr [...]
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Warm welcome spaces available for residents

Warm welcome spaces available for residents

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 5th January 2024

A number of venues across Derbyshire – including in Alfreton – are offering warm and welcome spaces to help residents with the cost of living this Winter. Derbyshire County Council has a website portal where people can find out where their [...]
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PICTURE GALLERY - Santas galore for festive toy run in Derbyshire

PICTURE GALLERY - Santas galore for festive toy run in Derbyshire

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 26th December 2023

There were Santas – and Elves - galore for an annual festive toy run which took place in Derbyshire this month. The UpRight Christmas Toy Run rode back into the county on Saturday, December 16. Gifts had been collected at a multitude of dr [...]
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Cadets collect more than a tonne of donated food

Cadets collect more than a tonne of donated food

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 19th December 2023

Air cadets in Derbyshire have been helping to collect food for those in need this festive season. Members of the Alfreton & Ripley Air Cadets attended Tesco in Alfreton at the weekend to carry out the collections. A spokesman for the [...]
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Festive hand-made gifts on sale at community pantry

Festive hand-made gifts on sale at community pantry

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 15th December 2023

A community support organisation in Derbyshire has a number of fantastic festive gifts for sale. The volunteer team at the Loaves and Fishes Pantry Shop, which is situated at the Alfreton Christian Centre, have some lovely Christmas items [...]
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Volunteers help residents with the cost of living

Volunteers help residents with the cost of living

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 15th December 2023

Volunteers at a community initiative in Derbyshire are continuing to help residents in need with the cost of living. Oscari is a scheme which is run from the Church Of Christ, Colledge Street, Riddings. It offers a multitude of help and su [...]
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Councils give green light to £4 billion East Midlands devolution deal

Councils give green light to £4 billion East Midlands devolution deal

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 12th December 2023

Four councils, including Derbyshire County Council, have given the green light for a devolution deal which is set to form an East Midlands Combined County Authority. Residents across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Nottingham will g [...]
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