LOCAL ACTIVITY GROUPS IN DERBY

Borderline Arts

W: http://www.borderlinearts.org/

T: 0775486814

E: contact@borderlinearts.org / workshops@borderlinearts.org

About Us

Borderline Arts is the only charity in the UK that focuses specifically on Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). We use arts and creativity to raise awareness of this often misunderstood mental health condition & to tackle the stigma that surrounds it. A range of free activities are held including art workshops, theatre groups and art exhibitions.

Zoom Schedule for Art group

Zoom Schedule for Writing group

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

Derby Arboretum Friends Group

W: www.facebook.com/friendsofderbyarboretum

About Us

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

Friday Coffee at Central URC

About Us

Take a break and come up to the first floor for a chat, coffee, toasted tea-cake, etc.

“A place for everyone”

Every Friday morning,

10L00 – 11:30

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.

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.

Hannah Fields, Littleover Community Gardens

T: 07454784825

About Us

The Hannah Fields Community Garden is a small project that currently opens 12:00 to 16:00 (weather permitting) on a Monday, Tuesday & Friday. 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.

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.

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+

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.

Royal Crown Derby

W: https://www.royalcrownderby.co.uk/visiting

T: 01332 712 800

E: enquiries@royalcrownderby.co.uk

About Us

Royal Crown Derby manufactures tableware in the heart of England. Their visitor centre has a free exhibition downstairs, and you can pay a cost to visit the exhibition upstairs. Some specific groups may be able to access this exhibition free of charge. Contact them directly for details. 

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: 079866 40448

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: Catherine – 01332 701350

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.

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.