LOCAL ACTIVITY GROUPS IN DERBY

Derby Arboretum Friends Group

W: www.facebook.com/friendsofderbyarboretum

About Us

Community events & celebrations. Voluntary gardening activities within Arboretum Park, Normanton.

Hannah Fields, Littleover Community Gardens

T: 07454784825

About Us

The Hannah Fields Community Garden is a small project that currently opens 10:00 to 16:00 (weather permitting) on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Managed by another local CIC and run by a trained mental health nurse, Angela, the organisation has taken a previously neglected piece of urban greenspace and is in the process of transforming it into a thriving community garden and workspace.  Specific strands of the project include training in forest school activities, growing and donating food to the local community and also working with local groups to develop sensory spaces, as well as being a haven for local wildlife.

Hardy Group Dementia Service

W: hardygroupdementia.org.uk/news

T: 07786 354648 / 01332 557262

E: Bernard.crowther@gmail.com

About Us

The Hardy Group is centred on Derby and its surrounding areas and is a thriving group of people living with dementia, current and past carers who through their own experiences support each other along their journey with dementia. We hold light-hearted social meetings and organise trips out to help all our members stay socially, physically and mentally active so that they can (and do!) live well with dementia.

Green Thyme CIC

T: 07941158133

E: greenthyme@live.co.uk

About Us

Group delivering Social interactive activities based within the Normanton area, arts and crafts, gardening, afternoon teas and Lunches, group meetings etc.

Age UK Derby and Derbyshire

T: 01332 343232

Email address: administrator@ageukdd.org.uk

W: www.ageuk.org.uk/derbyandderbyshire

About Us

Age UK Derby and Derbyshire is an independent local charity. We’ve been working in the local community to help older people for 30 years. We have 40 dedicated staff and over 100 volunteers helping us to deliver services and activities for older people in Derby and Derbyshire.

Our trained advisers offer free information and advice to older people and their families. We have legal advisers give free twenty minute appointments (please call to book).

Community Cafe at St. James Centre

W: www.stjamescentrederbyc.o.uk

T: 01332 604 080

E: reception@stjamescentre.org

About Us

A cafe for the local community to come along to and meet other people

Friends of Markeaton Park

T: 01332 361491

E: dawnwilson457@btinternet.com

About Us

The aims of Friends of Markeaton Park are to adopt a pro active approach working in partnership with Derby City Council on improvements to Markeaton Park to provider park users with a forum to voice their viewpoints, as well as engaging in policy decisions in partnership with Derby City Council. To ensure that some of the lost facilities are, if feasible, re-introduced to Markeaton park. To help form and support sub-groups for the benefit of Markeaton Park. Activities – displays, guided walks, litter picks, fundraising, specialist talks etc.

Live at Home

T: 01332 676103 / 01332 523008

E: Derby.LiveatHome@mha.org.uk

About Us

Tackling the impacts of loneliness and isolation by providing community social groups, activities, befriending, assisted shopping and more for people aged 55 and older living in Derby and the surrounding areas.

The project aim is to provide befriending and social activities to help prevent social isolation and loneliness. The project has two offices, one in Mickleover and one in Spondon. There are several lunch clubs, drop-ins, coffee mornings and social activities across the city. The project provides transport to these activities and also arranges outings, shopping and holidays.

Mickleover Community Centre

W: www.mickleovercommunitycentre.co.uk

T: 01332 510726

E: enquiries@mickleovercommunitycentre.co.uk

About Us

The Centre aims to provide leisure and recreational pursuits with a wide range of groups. There is also a tea room for the public staffed by volunteers.

Sinfin Community Centre

W: www.sinfincommunitycentre.org

T: 01332 762963

E: sinfincommunitycentre@gmail.com

About Us

A general community centre offering a wealth of difference activities, including breakfast clubs, out of school clubs and karate classes.

Surtal Arts

W: www.surtalarts.co.uk/about

T: 07961844179

E: info@surtalarts.co.uk

About Us

The aim of Surtal Arts is to promote health and well being, personal development, integration and understanding, supporting social and community cohesion, inside and outside its community through high quality Asian arts activities.

U3A

W: www.u3a.org.uk/derby

T: Daphne – 01332 242504

E: derbyu3a@gmail.com

About Us

U3A (University of the Third Age) is a UK movement of retired and semi-retired people who come together to continue their educational, social and creative interests in a friendly and informal environment.

Knit & Natter

W: https://www.inderby.org.uk/libraries/our-libraries/

About Us

This is a free session involving knitting, embroidery and crochet. Must bring your own materials, tea and coffee is available. Attendees are typically women aged 50+

Keep Fit for the Brain

W: https://www.inderby.org.uk/libraries/clubs-and-activities/keep-fit-for-the-brain/

About Us

Free activities to keep your brain active, including puzzles, sudoku, word search, colouring for adults, magazines and books to browse and borrow.

The Oddfellows

W: https://www.oddfellows.co.uk/branch-finder/?id=10045

T: 01332 345697

E: penny.folds@oddfellows.co.uk

About Us

The Oddfellows is one of the largest and oldest friendly societies in the UK. Through friendship and social events, we help our members get more enjoyment out of life, and offer care, advice and suypport in times of need. Typical activities include walking groups, dining out and dominoes.