Artcore
W: http://www.artcoreuk.com
T: 01332 384561
E: info@artcoreuk.com
About Us
Artcore hold regular free events in the community, engaging people in artistic endeavours to promote wellbeing.
How to access
3 Charnwood Street
Derby
DE1 2GT
See the latest post for times and workshops
Volunteering: Yes
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).
How to access
Self-refer or drop in
Monday – Thursday, 10am – 3pm
Age UK Derby and Derbyshire Trading Office
15 The Morledge
Derby, DE1 2AW
(Opposite Derby Combined Courts)
Volunteering: Yes
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.
How to access
119 Osmaston Road, Derby, DE1 2GD
See website for various group times
Volunteering: Yes – see website for details
Community Cafe at St. James Centre
W: www.stjamescentrederbyc.o.uk
E: reception@stjamescentre.org
About Us
A cafe for the local community to come along to and meet other people
How to access
St.James Centre, Malcolm Street, Derby, DE23 8LU
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 12pm – 2pm
Referral Pathway: Just drop in
Volunteering: Yes
Derby Arboretum Friends Group
W: www.facebook.com/friendsofderbyarboretum
About Us
Community events & celebrations. Voluntary gardening activities within Arboretum Park, Normanton.
How to access
Arboretum Park, Normanton
Contact via Facebook
Various dates and times advertised via Facebook
All welcome. Under 18’s to be accompanied by an adult.
Volunteering: YES
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.
How to access
52 Arnold Street,
Derby, DE22 3EU
Contact for more information
Volunteering: YES
Green Thyme CIC
T: 07941158133
About Us
Group delivering Social interactive activities based within the Normanton area, arts and crafts, gardening, afternoon teas and Lunches, group meetings etc.
How to access
Open to all
Open Wednesday 10am-2pm and Sunday 10.30am – 12.30pm
Green Thyme Hub, Normanton Park,
Warwick Avenue, Derby
Volunteering: Yes
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.
How to access
Call the number to enquire
Monday ,Tuesday ,Friday 12-4pm
Hannah Fields, Littleover Community Gardens,
Normanton Lane, Littleover,
Derby, DE22 6GP
Volunteering: Yes
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.
How to access?
Libraries in Riverside and Alvaston
Times vary between libraries. Check the website for contact details and opening times. You can just turn up
Volunteering: Yes
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+
How to access?
Libraries in Littleover & Mackworth
Times vary between libraries. Check the website for contact details and opening times. You can just turn up
Volunteering: Yes
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.
How to access?
Call or email for all enquiries and activities
Uttoxeter Road, Mickleover, Derby
DE3 0DA
Tea Room – Monday – Friday, 10:00 – 14:00, Saturday – 08:00 – 12:00.
The centre is open for all booked activities
Volunteering: Yes
Royal Crown Derby
W: https://www.royalcrownderby.co.uk/visiting
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.
How to access?
Call or email for all enquiries and activities
194 Osmaston Road
Derby, Derbyshire
DE23 8JZ
Volunteering: No
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.
How to access?
Contact for specific activities
50 Swallowdale Road, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 9NT
Monday – Sunday, 07:00 – 10:00
Volunteering: Yes
Surtal Arts
T: 079866 40448
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.
How to access?
Self referral, call at number
Surtal Arts, c/o Quad Market Place, Cathedral Quarter, Derby, DE1 3AS
Volunteering: Contact for more information
U3A
T: Catherine – 01332 701350
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.
How to access
Contact for details
Various group meetings – contact for details
Opening Times: Contact for details
Volunteering: No
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.
How to access?
32 Charnwood Street, Derby, DE1 2GU
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm. See website or contact for latest times.
Contact via phone. Membership for under 18’s is £10 yearly. For over 18’s membership is £25 yearly.
Volunteering: Yes
Mission Statement
To help those in need and crisis across Derby and to help access services.
Contact Us
Stuart House Green Lane
St Peters Quarter
Derby
DE1 1RS
