Walks 4 Wellbeing

20/08/2026

From Nordic stride 2 thrive :

What's everyone talking about..?

All these people have recently taken part in a Nordic walking course to learn the 10 steps of Nordic walking with poles. Join the movement!

Our Belper based Nordic walking courses empower you to take the first step towards a healthier, happier you. With our expert guidance, you'll master the 10 steps and unlock access to regular walking groups, tailored to your pace. Choose from Thursday morning Nordic Ambles 09:15-10:15, Steady Steps 11:00-12:00, or Monday evening Nordic Strides 18:30-19:30. New courses starting soon!

Register now by texting 07967 727780 or emailing [email protected]
Find out more on our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1A68eZQP1o/?mibextid=wwXIfr

What's everyone talking about..?

All these people have recently taken part in a Nordic walking course to learn the 10 steps of Nordic walking with poles. Join the movement!

Our Belper based Nordic walking courses empower you to take the first step towards a healthier, happier you. With our expert guidance, you'll master the 10 steps and unlock access to regular walking groups, tailored to your pace. Choose from Thursday morning Nordic Ambles 09:15-10:15, Steady Steps 11:00-12:00, or Monday evening Nordic Strides 18:30-19:30. New courses starting soon!

Register now by texting 07967 727780 or emailing [email protected]
Find out more on our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1A68eZQP1o/?mibextid=wwXIfr

20/08/2026

Help shape the future of Cotmanhay by filling in the Cotmanhay Pride In Place survey below:

Get involved in different ways. You can even share your views at your local pub! Please pop in to The Trumpet Inn or the Dukeries Club and check out our beer mats.

You can also complete the survey with this link: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/V1IYDR/?fbclid=IwdGRjcATyhaZjbGNrBPKFoXBkb2YBZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEe9m3gccT_TYVnJ9KzFPHqpi7GDjqp0EU06y1G3syVRwUepb8kVLVv9xArcIE_aem_L1nz3tiOjNU1KcoBvNXU-Q

Get involved in different ways. You can even share your views at your local pub! Please pop in to The Trumpet Inn or the Dukeries Club and check out our beer mats.

19/08/2026

📣Adult Social Care Strategic Review of low-level support for people with mental ill health📣

The Council is asking people what they think about a service before deciding whether to do things differently.

What Does This Mean for for people currently accessing or needing to access services? - Nothing. The Council must listen to what people say so you don’t need to worry.

This is about current support for people with mental health needs and includes the following services:
• Derbyshire Recovery & Peer Support Service
• Derbyshire Mental Health Independent Living Service
• Derbyshire County Council’s Mental Health Enablement Service

Why is this happening?
The Council is doing this because it needs to plan for the future, as some services we pay for are due to end on 31 March 2028. The Council wants to understand:
• what support people find most helpful
• how people like to access support
• whether anything could be improved

Once completed, the Council will look at what people have said and use it to help make decisions about future services. Meanwhile, services will continue to support people as normal and there will be no changes to the support you may be receiving.

How Can You Take Part?

There are three ways to get involved.
1. We are holding in person events
2. You can complete a paper copy of the survey
You can complete a paper copy on your own, or with help from a family member. If you would like a paper copy of the survey, please contact 01629 531307. If you need help to complete this, please let them know when you speak to them.
3. You can complete a survey online: By scanning this QR code with your phone: or clicking this link https://online1.snapsurveys.com/Interview/d12cd7ea-6c66-4941-adeb-17ed952e04d9

Your views are important to DCC and they are encouraging people to take part and have your say. The consultation will end on Sunday 23 August 2026 so please have your say.

13/08/2026

New funded roles from our partners on the Kirk Hallam project:
📢 Exciting Job Opportunities at Erewash Voluntary Action!

We’re delighted to announce a couple of exciting new job opportunities at Erewash Voluntary Action, made possible through funding from Sport England. 🏃‍♀️⚽️

If you’re passionate about making a positive difference in your community and would like to be part of an organisation creating opportunities for local people, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Find out more about the roles, including job descriptions and how to apply:
https://www.erewashvoluntaryaction.org.uk/jobvacancies

📅 Don’t miss out — take a look today and share with anyone who might be interested!

Derbyshire

📢 Exciting Job Opportunities at Erewash Voluntary Action!

We’re delighted to announce a couple of exciting new job opportunities at Erewash Voluntary Action, made possible through funding from Sport England. 🏃‍♀️⚽️

If you’re passionate about making a positive difference in your community and would like to be part of an organisation creating opportunities for local people, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Find out more about the roles, including job descriptions and how to apply:
https://www.erewashvoluntaryaction.org.uk/jobvacancies

📅 Don’t miss out — take a look today and share with anyone who might be interested!

Derbyshire

13/08/2026

We are proud to be supporting this Sport England project in Kirk Hallam with Kirk Hallam Connect, the Cat & Fiddle, Ilkeston & the Kirk Hallam Community Action Group:

We have an exciting new apprenticeship vacancy at Parkside High CIC for a Community Sports & Health Officer - do you have what it takes? To find out more or to apply please go to lifetimetraining.co.uk/personal/apprenticeship-vacancies/?vacancyreference=247860

Active Derbyshire Active Notts
"In Kirk Hallam, local people have told us they want physical activity opportunities that are local, accessible, and high quality. They want to feel confident about being active in ways that fit their lives. We’re making that happen through our Place Partnership work: building on local strengths, collaborating to change systems and ways of working so that everyone can be more active and live well. Our work will strengthen relationships, align priorities, and create the conditions for local people and organisations to work together effectively."

This role is funded by

We have an exciting new apprenticeship vacancy at Parkside High CIC for a Community Sports & Health Officer - do you have what it takes? To find out more or to apply please go to lifetimetraining.co.uk/personal/apprenticeship-vacancies/?vacancyreference=247860

Active Derbyshire Active Notts. "In Kirk Hallam, local people have told us they want physical activity opportunities that are local, accessible, and high quality. They want to feel confident about being active in ways that fit their lives. We’re making that happen through our Place Partnership work: building on local strengths, collaborating to change systems and ways of working so that everyone can be more active and live well. Our work will strengthen relationships, align priorities, and create the conditions for local people and organisations to work together effectively."

This role is funded by Sport England

13/08/2026

As we head into our fifth heatwave this year, it's important to check on the health of others. Hot weather can put extra strain on the heart, especially for those who are most vulnerable.

As temperatures rise this summer holidays, look out for yourself and those around you. Older adults, young children, and people living with heart or other long-term health conditions are particularly at risk during periods of extreme heat.

🟠 Stay hydrated
🟠 Keep cool and avoid the hottest part of the day
🟠 Check in on elderly neighbours, friends and loved ones
🟠 Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and seek medical help if needed

Small acts of kindness can make a big difference. A quick phone call, a visit, or offering a bottle of water could help protect someone during the hot weather.

♥ Let's look after one another this summer. ♥

13/08/2026

From Calon Hearts Screening & Defibrillators UK Charity :
Did you know women are less likely than men to get CPR from a bystander during a cardiac arrest?

One major European study found 68% of women received bystander CPR, compared with 73% of men - and survival to hospital discharge was lower for women too.

Calon Hearts believes part of the problem is confidence. If people only ever practise CPR on a standard training manikin, they may hesitate when the person in front of them looks different in a real emergency.

Sharon Owen, founder and CEO of Calon Hearts, says training needs to reflect real life:

"Cardiac arrest does not discriminate and neither should the response to it. When somebody is unresponsive and not breathing normally, there is no room for embarrassment."

Our message is simple, whether the person is a woman or a man:

Call 999. Start CPR. Use a defibrillator as soon as one is available.

Never let embarrassment stop you from acting.

09/08/2026

Autumn Footprints
There are walks a’plenty at the Amber Valley Autumn Footprints 👣 walking festival this year. The programme is out and bookings are open for the 24 walks on offer.
https://www.groundwork.org.uk/fivecounties/autumn-footprints/

I have previously been on several of the Pentrich Revolution walks and highly recommend those.

I’m pleased to be supporting the program again this year offering several chances to have a go at Nordic walking - walking with poles. Bring a friend and come along to enjoy the outdoors and discover a new skill that exercises 90% of the muscles in your body!

These are free taster sessions and Beginner courses will follow on Thursday day times and Mondays 5-6pm in October for those who enjoy it (and most people do).

Poles are provided and booking is essential as numbers are limited. To book your place or find out more, please text 07967 727780 or email [email protected]

Groundwork Five Counties

Autumn Footprints is an annual walking festival in Amber Valley (Derbyshire) with 24 free guided walks between 12th - 27th September.

08/08/2026

See the partial Solar Eclipse at Bennerley Viaduct: The Iron Giant at a special event on Wednesday. Booking required:

Join us for the Solar Eclipse when we'll be opening the Visitor Centre and Cafe 5-8pm with a special Pie & Peas menu for the evening.

Watch the solar phenomenon from the Iron Giant. The eclipse starts around 6.14pm with scientists predicting the Sun and Moon will have moved apart by 8.04pm.

There's also a guided tour of the Viaduct taking place 6-8pm. You can book a place on the walk via our website.

Join us for the Solar Eclipse when we'll be opening the Visitor Centre and Cafe 5-8pm with a special Pie & Peas menu for the evening.

Watch the solar phenomenon from the Iron Giant. The eclipse starts around 6.14pm with scientists predicting the Sun and Moon will have moved apart by 8.04pm.

There's also a guided tour of the Viaduct taking place 6-8pm. You can book a place on the walk via our website.