Shirebrook at sunset
Aerial Shots of Shirebrook - 2
Aerial Shots of Shirebrook - 1
Shirebrook Leisure Centre - Bar Area
Shirebrook Town Park - Fishing Pond
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Vacancy - Shirebrook Town Council
Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:00 by Jeni
A position within Shirebrook Town Council has become available.
Administration Assistant / Receptionsit working within Shirebrook Town Hall (STC-AD-003).
Further information can be obtained by emailing enquiries@shirebrooktowncouncil.gov.uk.
Closing date is 17th July 2020.
COVID-19 – Your District and County Councils
Posted: Tue, 02 Jun 2020 09:00 by Jeni
Bolsover Distrit Council
Bolsover District Council have set up a dedicated page on their website relating to COVID 19 this can be found here
https://www.bolsover.gov.uk/index.php/your-council/coronavirus-information
They have also set up a Community Support team as per the information below
Community Support Team - We are spearheading a major push to help provide advice and support to people affected by the Covid-19 virus and have set up a Community Support Team. For people who are currently self-isolating or in need of assistance we are asking you to register with our Support Team so we can direct resources to those in need across Bolsover District. Contact us on More »
01246 242424 or complete our self-isolation form.
Derbyshire County Council
Derbyshire County Council have also set up a dedicated page on their website relating to COVID 19 which can be found here https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/health-and-wellbeing/health-protection/disease-control/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19.aspx and they have recently issued the following information relating to their Community Response Unit
Launch of the Community Response Unit
We've launched our Community Response Unit which has begun taking requests for help from members of the community who don't have friends or family able to support them.
Volunteers from over 200 different organisations will be able to help with shopping, fetching prescriptions or offering a befriending service.
Help is available for people across the county if they are:
- Self-isolating because either themselves or a member of the household is at risk
- Struggling to meet basic needs because of financial, social or health restrictions
- Pregnant
- Have underlying health conditions
- Aged 70 or over
You may know someone in your community or through the course of your work who needs support. Please direct them to www.derbyshire.gov.uk/gethelp or ask them to call 01629 535091.
Thanks to all our staff who have offered to help this massive community effort. If you'd like to offer practical help as a volunteer you can do this by registering online www.derbyshire.gov.uk/givehelp and please ensure you complete the volunteer and skills survey which will enable us to identify those who could offer help as part of their role. » Less
COVID-19 - Green Bin Collection
Posted: Mon, 04 May 2020 14:30 by Jeni
"The green bin collections were suspended at the end of March due to the Covid19 pandemic. This was to allow the Council to prioritise more resource on emptying black bins and mitigate the increasing risk of coronavirus impact on staff and residents."
Check attached document for further information
COVID-19 - Sign Up As a Volunteer for Bolsover
Posted: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 12:00 by Jeni
Bolsover Together launches COVID volunteering scheme.
In partnership between BCVS and Bolsover District Council, Bolsover Together have launched a way of signing up as a community volunteer across Bolsover District.
People who sign up to the scheme will receive a call from a local support officer from BCVS and will then be connected to a community organisation offering support services to people at this difficult time. With that organisation, they will be able then to negotiate the details of how they can help. More »
Please follow this link:
https://www.bcvs.org.uk/bolsover-together/item/sign-up-as-a-volunteer-for-bolsoverc » Less
Derbyshire Recovery & Peer Support Service – Emotional Support Helpline
Posted: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 09:30 by Jeni
Rethink Mental Illness are the lead provider of Derbyshire Recovery & Peer Support service and our focus in challenging times is the safety of everyone, while they recognise the impact the situation may be having on people's mental health.
they are now providing an Emotional Support Helpline, using our single point of access contact centre. This Helpline is for anyone feeling they need emotional support. This might be due to ongoing support needs, worries about the current situation, feelings of anxiety or loneliness – or any other reason. The Helpline will run during normal office hours but will be monitored and times changed to meet growing need. More »
Rethink and partners continue to support their existing client group, through telephone and digital contact.
For further information please call 01773 734989 » Less