The Voluntary Sector Leadership Group aims to improve the position of the voluntary and community sector in Derby, to ensure a thriving sector that meets the needs of the communities of Derby.  Each year elections are held for four places on the Voluntary Sector Leadership Group with two of these places also providing two members to represent the voluntary and community sector on the Derby City and Neighbourhoods Partnership (DCNP) Leadership Board (Previously DCP Board).

 

The election process starts on Friday 10 June and the closing date for nominations is Friday 24 June. Candidates can be self-nominated but will need to confirm they have the support of their group/organisation.

 

Each nominee will have the opportunity to speak at the Voluntary Sector Forum meeting on 5 July when the voting will open. Only one ballot paper per group/organisation will be counted and the closing date for the completed ballot forms is 12:00 pm on 19 July.  

 

To download a nomination pack visit the Community Action website or for a hard copy email Kath Cawdell or call 01332 227733.  

 

In April 2011 Derby City Partnership became part of the newly formed Derby City and Neighbourhood Partnerships. This follows the merging of the Derby City Council teams that have historically supported Derby City Partnership, the Community Safety Partnership and neighbourhood management.  The three sections are now together under one Director, Karen Johnson - formerly of the Community Safety Partnership - and will all be based on the 3rd Floor of St Peter's House. The joining together of the three sections provides opportunities for closer working, particularly for delivering The Derby Plan at a neighbourhood level. 

 

To find out more visit the DCNP website.     

Want to keep up to date with events, training, fun days, workshops - in fact anything that's happening in the voluntary and community sector?  Then visit the Community Action website!

  

The interactive Voluntary Sector Calendar is packed with events and training - you can add your organisation's events too!  We hope that the Voluntary Sector Calendar will become the place to go to find out about what's going on and when.  It will also be useful as a planning aid and hopefully prevent large events being scheduled for the same day.  To get started click here.    

   

The National Board of Catholic Women - NBCW, Nottingham Diocesan Marriage and Family Life Commission and Nottingham Diocesan Safeguarding Commission are holding an event to raise awareness of domestic abuse.

 

Speakers at the event are Pearl Clarke (NBCW), John Creedon (Diocesan Safeguarding Co-ordinator) and Denise Sage and Lizzie Nugent (Derby Women's Refuge).

 

The event takes place on Saturday 2 July from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Centre, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9GE.

 

Please email Julie Corden or call 01332 513846 for more details and bookings. 

 

Copies of the NBCW Domestic Abuse booklet will be available to purchase for £3 on the day.  Mass will be celebrated in the parish by Father Paul Chipchase at 10:00 am and the meeting will end with a shared lunch at 1:30 pm.  Tea and coffee will be provided and everyone is welcome. 

Do you have any services or resources that you would like to share with other voluntary and community groups? Spare furniture or equipment? Training or advice?  Or is there something you need? Or would like to swap?

 

We have created a Community Classifieds section on our website as one-stop shop to offer and request support and services, resources and equipment.

 

As the community classifieds section grows we will have sections for 'we want', 'we've got' and 'let's swap'. So, if you have anything you would like to share, swap or give away email Jayne Williams or call 01332 227749. 

 

We look forward to matching up groups and services! 

Target Audience:

Professionals from health and social care agencies;

Police, fire, ambulance and probation services staff;

Independent provider staff;

Voluntary sector staff;

Advocacy organisations;

Members of the public - users of services, families and carers; and

Members of faith communities.

 

Learning Outcomes include:

To provide staff with an awareness of the Derby Safeguarding Procedures;

Definition of a vulnerable adult;

Categories of abuse;

Identify signs of abuse;

Know how to deal with immediate incidents/disclosures; and

The alerting and referral reporting processes.

  

Derbyshire Chronic Pain Support Group, Coping, are holding two meetings in June both with guest speakers.  On Tuesday 14 June a firm of solicitors will be visiting to give advice and information about making a will and on Tuesday 28 June Dr Vicki Staples of the University of Derby will be talking about meditation techniques.

  

Coping meet at the Guinness Trust Community Room, Sidney Street, Derby from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm on the above dates. Refreshments will be provided.

  

For more information call 07964 293398 or visit the Coping website. 

Derby Academy of Performing Arts is a new and exciting dance, drama and music experience for children.  The classes have been set up around Derby to support local children who enjoy dance and drama but cannot afford high drama school fees.

 

Classes run between 6:00 and 7:30 pm in the following centres:

Mondays - St James Centre, Malcolm Street, Normanton, Derby, DE23 8LU

Tuesdays - West End Community Centre, Mackworth Road, Derby, DE22 3BL

Wednesdays - Sunnyhill Community Centre, Coleridge Street, Derby, DE23 8AF

  

For more details call Amanda on 07702 111124 or visit the academy's website. 

Lynn Johnston, Derby City Council's new Information Advice and Advocacy Project Manager joined the personalisation team in April.  The team are looking for your views to help improve services.

 

What do you think are the gaps in relation to information and advice services?

How could DCC achieve better co-ordination of advice and information?

What support exists to help people navigate the selection process?

 

To give your views or for more information about the project email Lynn Johnston. 

 

The next VCF will be held on Wednesday 13 July from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Oddfellows, Charnwood Street in Derby.  The forums are a great opportunity for  volunteer managers and co-ordinators to network, discuss volunteering issues and ideas, and generally offer support to each other.

  

The July forum will focus on the volunteering strategy for the city - so come along give your views and help shape it!

  

For more information email Simon Hancox  or call 01332 227718.  

Get your running shoes on and raise money to support your local air ambulance!  The event takes place on Sunday 19 June at Locko Park in Derby.  There is a choice of a 5 km or 10 km run with medals for everyone who finishes.

  

If you don't fancy running in the event there will be lots of stalls at the finish line festival including food and drink, musical entertainment and children's games. All proceeds from the day will go to support the fantastic work of the air ambulance and crews.  

  

The gates open at 10:00 am with a warm-up workout at 10:30 am and a start time of 11:00 am.  Entry is £10 for adults, £5 for children and FREE for dogs!

  

For more information visit the Heroes Run website or call 08454 130999.

There are less than two weeks left to nominate someone special to carry the Olympic Torch into Derby.

 

Last month the city heard that the Olympic Torch will visit Derby as part of a 70-day relay tour of the UK ahead of next year's Games. It is fantastic news which will put Derby in the global spotlight - with the wider public, businesses and stakeholders across Derbyshire. 

 

Organiser LOCOG - the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games - is looking for 'inspirational people' who have made a contribution in their community as part of the Moment to Shine campaign. The deadline for entries is 29 June. 

 

To nominate a torchbearer through the Moment to Shine campaign  visit the London 2012 website.  You must be aged 12 or over at the time of nomination and have the permission of your nominee.  

You might be a community member who feels there is unnecessary bureaucracy preventing your community achieving what is needed in your area or you might be from a local Council and experiencing unnecessary regulation or restriction in carrying out your work. If so the Government wants to hear your ideas to make your local area better. 

 

For more information visit the Barrier Busting website.  

Could your service users use a team of volunteers for the day?  We often have requests from local companies organising team volunteering days for their employees - usually for one day - to help the community in some way.  It could be gardening, decorating, helping out with an event - all suggestions considered! 

  

 



Jayne Williams
Community Action Derby