We have launched the annual Community Action survey.  Feedback from the survey will tell us how we can improve the services we offer to the voluntary and community sector and help us plan for next year.

 

There are two versions of the survey; one for statutory partners and one for voluntary and community groups. To get as wide a response as possible please feel free to forward the survey link to individuals or groups in your networks.

 

Statutory partners online survey  

Voluntary and community organisations online survey  

   

The responses from the survey will form the basis of a series of Focus Groups giving you further opportunity to contribute to the development of Community Action Derby and our continuing representation of voluntary and community organisations within the city.

 

The deadline for completing the survey is 1 April 2010. 

 

To say thank you for taking the time to complete the survey we will automatically enter you into a prize draw with the chance to win £50 in Westfield Vouchers - don't miss out!  

 

First of its kind in the East Midlands!
 
A new LGB&T dedicated counselling service starts this month in Derby at Derbyshire Friend. The service is supported by the University of Derby Counselling Services, headed by Michael Conti. The service is for anyone who is LGB and, or T, questioning, friends and families.
 
The service can deal with non LGB&T issues as well as those around your sexuality, including; problems in a relationship; family support;

isolation and loneliness; loss, bereavement and grief; and stress caused by redundancy or employment.

The new dedicated LGB&T counselling service will work around issues of coming out, to friends, family, workplace; culture and faith; gender identity; sexuality; and abuse and trauma.
 
The service is available at the following times at Derbyshire Friend, LGB&T Pavilion Centre, 2-3 Friary Street, Derby DE1 1JF:

Mondays 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm 
Fridays 8:30 am to 12:00 pm

 

For confidentiality the centre will be closed to other visitors. To access the service call 01332 207704, email Derbyshire Friend or just drop in.       
 

Derby Fibromyalgia Support Group are holding an event to demonstrate how hypnosis can be used to overcome health problems. The event takes place on Saturday 27 March from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Charnwood Spiritualist Church in Charnwood Street, Derby, DE1 2GU.

 

Refreshments will be provided and there will also be a tombola stall. For more information email Jackie  or call 0845 3452319.

National Family Week aims to highlight the important role families play in society and encourage healthy active lifestyles and quality family time.

This year National Family Week takes place between 31 May and 6 June and the organisers would like your organisation to get involved.

You could get involved by holding family-friendly events and activities

in your local community. Events can take place at any time during the week, but you may wish to tie in your plans with one of the week's theme days, for example the Family Week Picnic on Monday 31 May, Family Week Story Time on Wednesday 2 June, or the Family Week Sports Day on Saturday 5 June.

Your events will be featured on the National Family Week website to encourage families in your local area to attend and you will be supplied with materials such as stickers, posters, bookmarks and balloons at no cost to you.

For further information on the plans for the week and promotional resources, visit the National Family Week website and register for the Partner Zone.

Safe and Sound Derby are offering FREE training in supporting young people at risk of, or involved in, sexual exploitation. The training is aimed at people whose work brings them into contact with children and young people.

 

Topics covered include:

Child sexual exploitation; triggers and indicators to aid recognition of young people at risk or involved in CSE; the grooming process; how to make a referral; and how to share low level intelligence with the police 
        
The sessions last for approximately 3 hours and can be tailored to suit the needs of individual organisations.  For more information about the course and the dates and times it is offered email Cheryl or call 01332 362120.

 

The Fair Share Trust programme is designed to support specific local communities who may have missed out on Lottery funding in the past. Grants of between £5,000 and £250,000 are available to a wide range of organisations, for projects that meet at least one of the local priorities.

 

To find out more about the trust and the criteria for receiving funding visit the Fair Share Trust website. 

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 Derby Pride are holding a fun day and car boot sale on Monday 5 April at the Pastures Sports and Social Club, Merlin Way, Mickleover in Derby, DE3 OUJ.

 

The fun starts at 12:00 pm (car boot sale set up from 11:00 am) with a bouncy castle, barbecue, disco and mini olympics and ends at 5:00 pm. Entrance to the fun day is FREE, to take part in the car boot sale the cost is £5.00 per car.

For more information or to register for the car boot sale or mini Olympics please call 07593 416367. Everyone is welcome!

 

Would your group/organisation like to help people get together, make friends and learn from each other? Would you like to attract new people and good publicity to your group/organisation, club or centre? 
 
You can help give your community the energy, fun, hope and knowledge of people learning together, from each other by offering an occasional meeting space for a learning circle at no cost to them, arranged at times that suit you.
 
People all over the country are starting to meet together to learn from each other in informal 'learning circles'. They learn from each others passions and hobbies to discover a new side to life.

 

If your group/organisation can offer an occasional free meeting space visit the  Revolution website to find out more. 
 

 

Education Islam are running an Introduction to Islam and the Muslim Culture course on 5 May in Nottingham. 
 
Over 13,500 people throughout the UK have now attended this highly informative and successful course which is now being offered in Nottingham. 
 
The course aims to answer questions including:  
 
How can I work better with Muslims in my community? 
Why do some Muslim women wear a headscarf?  
What actually happens inside a Mosque? 
Why do Muslims pray five times a day?
What is Sharia Law? 
What is the meaning of Jihad? 
 
You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have in a friendly and comfortable environment. 
 
The course is specifically designed for non-Muslim volunteers and professionals who work with, and for, Muslims from diverse communities but it is open to anyone from any background who wishes to learn more about Islam and the Muslim culture.
 
For more information and to book a place visit the Education Islam website or call 01924 466117.