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All things Finnish for celebrations at care home

All things Finnish for celebrations at care home

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 21st February 2024

A Derbyshire care home has been celebrating the culture of Finland. The special themed month at The Meadows Care Home in Alfreton has seen residents tasting Finnish bread and enjoying listening to Finnish music. A spokesman at The Meadows [...]
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Counselling sessions to continue thanks to the National Lottery

Counselling sessions to continue thanks to the National Lottery

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 9th February 2024

A Derbyshire charity is to continue offering counselling sessions to young people thanks to funding from the National Lottery. Callum’s Voice has, this week, received a £19,980 funding grant from the National Lottery Community Fund for the [...]
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Mexican roots inspire Zumba classes

Mexican roots inspire Zumba classes

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 5th February 2024

The Mexican roots of a family inspired a woman to start up Zumba classes in Derbyshire more than a decade ago. Deyanira Rivera Lopez, who has been a Zumba Fitness Instructor for 12 years, currently teaches her fitness classes on Mondays in [...]
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Residents urged to visit their local pharmacy first for minor conditions

Residents urged to visit their local pharmacy first for minor conditions

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 1st February 2024

Community Pharmacy Derbyshire is currently highlighting the launch of ‘Pharmacy First’ - a service which encourages people to head to their local community pharmacy for help with seven minor conditions which would previously have required a [...]
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“I used to dance on my own in the dark”

“I used to dance on my own in the dark”

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 26th January 2024

A Derbyshire villager has overcome her confidence issues to share her love of dancing with others. Somercotes resident Victoria Jones offers ‘Belly Burly’ dance classes at the Saint Thomas Centre in Somercotes every Thursday, and she also [...]
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Get active this new year with guided walks in Amber Valley

Get active this new year with guided walks in Amber Valley

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 23rd January 2024

Are you looking for regular guided walks in our area this new year? Amber Valley Borough Council hosts the Amber Valley Walking Together Walk Programme which includes a host of walks across the borough. A spokesman for council said: “If y [...]
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Volunteer appeal for Derbyshire’s Carers’ Voice Panel

Volunteer appeal for Derbyshire’s Carers’ Voice Panel

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 16th January 2024

The Derbyshire Carers Association is calling for volunteers to join their Carers’ Voice Panel. A spokesman for the association said: “We are looking for carers for our Carers Voice Panel. Have your say - we want to hear your voice! “Are [...]
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Volunteer appeal for community singing group

Volunteer appeal for community singing group

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 12th January 2024

A community singing group is appealing for volunteers to help run the fun filled sessions which take place across Derbyshire – including in the Alfreton area. Ellie Fessey runs regular Singing for the Brain sessions at The Junction 28 Chur [...]
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Support on hand for carers across county

Support on hand for carers across county

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 10th January 2024

A council is reminding carers in Derbyshire that there is support on hand for them. Derbyshire County Council is offering the support through the Derbyshire Carers Association. A spokesman said: “Are you a carer? Do you care for someone w [...]
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NHS Derby and Derbyshire appoints new Chair

NHS Derby and Derbyshire appoints new Chair

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 9th January 2024

Dr Kathy McLean OBE has today (Tuesday, January 9) been announced as the new Chair of NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. The Integrated Care Board (ICB) is responsible for “meeting local health needs, managing the local NHS bu [...]
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