Community Board

Melbourne Area Derby u3a

Melbourne Area Derby u3a is open to anyone no longer in full-time employment. Its members run more than 20 local interest groups offering a range of activities from art appreciation to walking. This month’s all-member meeting at Melbourne Assembly Rooms, at 2.30pm on Thursday 7th July, is all about Home Energy. What can we do in our homes to save energy? John Kinderman, Climate & Environment Offi cer at South Derbyshire District Council will be speaking. £1 entry. For more information visit www.u3asites.org.uk/melbourne-area or email madu3ainfo@gmail.com

Me & Dee – Charity Sports Event. Local charity Me & Dee arrange holidays for both adults and children facing a short and uncertain future together. They are just one of the charities working with Derby-based business; Customer Plus to host a 2 day charity event in Duffi eld on 5th & 6th August. It’s a chance to meet 20 legends of rugby, enjoy a day of golf, attend the Legends Dinner or watch the Legends 10s tournament. For information call Adele on 07967 238 833 or email adele.hill@customerplus.co.uk

Rotary Club of Derby Daybreak

This small friendly group meet every Thursday morning between 7.15am and 8.30am at the new location of Little Eaton Village Hall, DE21 5EA. They are looking for more members to join them in giving back to our community, raising funds and helping a range of charities and schools. If you enjoy quizzes, collecting at festivals, running stalls, supporting schools via organised activities, helping the environment, walking and social suppers then please contact membership@derbydaybreak.org.uk

Wellbeing Cafe

Treetops Hospice run their Wellbeing Café every Thursday from 10am to 3pm at the Hospice on Derby Road, Risley, DE72 3SS. The cafe is open to anyone affected by a life limiting illness or bereavement, and their family members, carers and friends who are looking for some help. One-to-one chats with experienced staff and volunteers are available in a relaxed environment. Hot drinks, savoury snacks and cakes are available. For more information, call the Wellbeing team on 0115 949 1264 or email wellbeing@treetopshospice.org.uk

Summer Reading Challenge

Derbyshire Libraries have launched this year’s summer reading challenge. In partnership with the Science Museum Group they aim to celebrate the role of the imagination in both reading and the sciences. Children aged 4 to 12 can take part from Saturday 2nd July through to Saturday 10th September. The children are challenged to read six books of their choice to be rewarded with special incentives, including a certifi cate and medal when they complete the challenge. See https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/

South Derbyshire Volunteer Force

Volunteers are needed to help at Melbourne Gallery and shop. The job involves dealing with customers, including taking payments, providing information and using payment systems. Usually there are two helpers on duty for every half day shift. The Gallery is open 4 days a week (Wednesday to Saturday) and they are looking for helpers to work on a rota basis. If you would like to apply for this role, or would like further details please contact Annette on volunteer@ sdcvs.org.uk or 07458 304 315.

Deadline for inclusion on August’s Community Board is 7th July

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