Borderline Arts
W: http://www.borderlinearts.org/
T: 07754805814
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
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
Hardy Group Dementia Service
W: hardygroupdementia.org.uk/news
T: 07786 354648 / 01332 557262
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.
How to access
Polish Club,18 Kedleston Road
DE22 1GU
2nd Wednesday of each month, 10:30 – 13:00. Trips also planned – contact for details
Referral Pathway:
Contact the service with the details provided. Suitable for those experiencing dementia, or current or past carers. Members are asked to bring their carers as this is not a caring service. £5 annual membership fee, plus £5 to secure bookings on trips.
Volunteering: Yes – contact Sue Atherton on 01332 511028
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
How to access
St. Peter’s Church, St. Peter’s Street,Derby, DE1 1SN
Last Friday of every month
Referral Pathway: Just drop in
Volunteering: Yes
Community Café at St. James Centre
W: www.stjamescentrederbyc.o.uk
E: reception@stjamescentre.org
About Us
A café 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
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
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.
How to access
Referrals only (self-referral or professional)
For over 55’s
Derby Live at Home Scheme Office
25a Haddon Drive
Spondon, Derby
DE21 7PF
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
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
Referral Pathway: Call or email for all enquiries and activities
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
50 Swallowdale Road, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 9NT
Monday – Sunday, 07:00 – 10:00
Volunteering: Yes
Referral Pathway: Contact for specific activities
Surtal Arts
T: 07961844179
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
Surtal Arts, c/o Quad Market Place, Cathedral Quarter, Derby, DE1 3AS
Volunteering: Contact for more information
Referral Pathway: Self referral, call at number above
U3A
T: Daphne – 01332 242504
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
Various group meetings – contact for details
Opening Times: Contact for details
Volunteering: No
Referral Pathway: Contact for details
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
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
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
“To make mental health recovery a reality”
Vision
“To help create a society that values everyone with mental health problems.”
Contact Us
Stuart House Green Lane
St Peters Quarter
Derby
DE1 1RS
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Freephone
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