Pleas for help

The Zink Project that runs High Peak Foodbank is looking for presenters. Could you present Countryfile or would you have liked to have been on Tiswas? And are you willing to spend a few hours helping out a local charity? Please message with your ‘phone number if you live in the High Peak or nearby.

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We are really humbled that hospice supporter, Amie Worrall, who is a student at the University of Derby, is basing her dissertation on our annual Jingle Bell Jog! Amie is looking into the motivations of why local people take part in the Jingle Bell Jog and whether they feel such events are beneficial to the…

If you have a cot in great condition that you’re willing to donate, please let us know as we have a parent in need Thanks in advance! See here or email buxtonbabybank@gmail.com

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We’re currently at 555 likes! As we get busier, we are going to gradually need more volunteers. At the moment it’s mainly me (Kirsty), along with help from the wonderful Jo Taylor, who has been absolutely awesome in helping me. I’ve also got two great volunteers who have started doing hits and pieces in the…

Interested in volunteering? This is a great opportunity to be involved in one of our town’s major events & to see some astonishing performances.   We’re looking for volunteer stewards to help with #buxfest21 8-25 July. Free training will be given and there will be opportunities to sit in on some events. Find out more…

Buxton International Festival Needs You! We’re looking for volunteer stewards to help with #buxfest21 8-25 July. Free training will be given and there will be opportunities to sit in on some events. Find out more https://buxtonfestival.co.uk/about-us/jobs

We are absolutely devastated to report that our very popular sculpture of ‘Jack’ the lime worker in Grinlow Wood has been significantly vandalised and had very inappropriate graffiti carved into him. We are investigating what we can do to repair him or if we can repair him. Meanwhile we will have to cover him. This…

The Peak District National Park https://www.facebook.com/peakdistrictnationalpark turns 70 this month and we want to hear your memories and connections to the hills and valleys. Whether you woke up early to see the sunrise, did a charity event with friends, got engaged there or have been rescued by one of our amazing mountain rescue teams let us…

“Officers investigating the theft of a distinctive Peugeot from a High Peak home are appealing for information. The black Peugeot 108, which has 3 distinctive white lines along the side of the car, was stolen in the early hours of this morning, Monday 5 April between 0200-0212 hours, after the keys were taken from a…

Healthwatch Derbyshire wants to hear from local people about why they won’t or can’t have the Covid-19 vaccine. We would be grateful if you could fill out this short survey to share your views on why you don’t want the vaccine, or if you will face any issues receiving it. Feedback will be shared anonymously…

Good morning all! We have been kindly granted space at Buxton Community Church! We’re hoping to start our little project here and then hopefully have bigger premises in the summer as it’s set to really get quite big! We’re so grateful for the help and Thank Joanne and Ollie from the bottom of our hearts…

Pavilion gardens, Buxton The donation service would like you to be aware that they still need donations as normal. Please be assured that during lock down in England all blood donation sessions will continue to run as normal. They have extra safety measures in place and every precaution is put in place to eliminate the…

Bright Opportunities is a learning disability community interest company in Buxton.     We are seeking funds to buy a state- of -the art sensory room within our building. Since Covid-19 hit in 2020 we have had to re-think how we deliver services, we are now limited to what we can do as lack of…

Thomas Theyer Foundation is looking for a Volunteer Graphic Designer. This charity is looking for a creative volunteer, who can design leaflets, posters, banners, and other promotional material. In addition to printed items, they need digital materials to include PDFs and design for social media, website, and blog content. Experience of website design and content…

Thomas Theyer Foundation-Public Relations Volunteer This charity is looking for a PR specialist who can help to increase awareness of the Thomas Theyer Foundation and generate positive media coverage of its activities/ events and achievements. Key activities include: • Identifying media opportunities to promote the charity, including newspapers, magazines, journals, broadcasts, social media sites and…

Information from the Peak Park Lambing and bird nesting season is almost here, so if you’re out in the countryside local to you and you see livestock or bird nesting signs, then please… keep your dogs on a lead                             keep to the…

Derbyshire Constabulary https://www.facebook.com/derbyshireconstabulary  Does your property have CCTV cameras? We’d like your help. You could help us gather evidence that would help in investigations. We are getting a mailing list together to create a list of people that have CCTV outside of their homes, workplaces or businesses, which will allow officers to come directly to…

Remember these? We’re starting to plan the Buxton Flowerpot Trail 2021! If you’d like to get involved for 2021 and help us with the project, remotely or (fingers crossed) otherwise, please get in touch – email hello@funnywonders.org.uk.

Become a Facilitator Are you interested in joining Mentell as a facilitator and running a support circle for Men? Continue to learn more or apply now. Learn more Apply

Find your role with St John Ambulance vaccination volunteer programme here: https://vaccinationvolunteers.sja.org.uk/roles/?fbclid=IwAR36DrMiET3P_mqCsM9CwI100HAr_ZUqeHyMm1TxFp_idu2gv948nJexg_0

Help is available for domestic abuse. Find support at gov.uk/domestic-abuse

We Need Your Help! High Peak CVS, The Bureau, Glossop and Derbyshire County Council are now working together on a new initiative, aiming to ensure that clear, relevant and up to date information is shared to those that need it across our community. If you are a member of a community, voluntary or faith organisation…

This Sunday (07/02/2021)  1:30 PM Lets make it clear to High Peak Borough Council that we don’t want them to sell off our Rec to developers. Due to COVID lockdown we cannot gather in anyway. So we have to be creative. – Make a Placard along the lines of – “Save Hogshaw”, “Hands Off Hogshaw”,…

Buxton International Festival   We will be announcing our line up for the 2021 Festival very soon. However, as we navigate our way around the issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic it’s essential that we get your feedback.   We would be very grateful if you could fill in this questionnaire, which takes about 5…

Exciting News! Zink, the charity that runs High Peak Foodbank, have acquired new premises that will become the Zink Community Hub. We have brought plans forward so we can open in summer and start to address issues like mental health problems, unemployment and isolation especially caused by Covid. Please donate to help get the hub…

Do you have any storage space to help Buxton Baby Bank? We have had so many messages offering support and donations. It’s amazing to see the community coming together. As we have had so many people get in touch, I can see this being a much bigger project than I originally expected! I’ve had kind…

**URGENT** **JOB OPPORTUNITY** NQIS (National Quarries Industrial Service) have several positions available as Cabin Cleaners. (you will be sanitizing welfare cabins during a site shutdown) currently 6-8 positions available. hours options are; 6am – 2pm £9.25 weekday – £11.10 Saturday – £12.33 Sunday 2pm – 10pm £9.25 ” ” 10pm – 6am £11.10 weeknight £13.88…

We’re still here – collecting surplus food for supermarkets – to share with local families via High Peak Foodbank . Today we said a sad farewell to one of our volunteers, Morgause, as she heads back to work next week. Like all our volunteers, she’s been ready to help come rain, shine and snow. If…

5 – 14 March’21 is Science Week when a collaboration between Serpentine Community Garden Society and Transition Buxton will see up to 100 participants (in pairs) across the town supplied with soil testing kits to take part in a bit of citizen science.   We’d love to see families using this to help children understand…

Staff at Buxton for Youth – Bright Opportunities receive their vaccinations Buxton Mountain Rescue team help transport people to their vaccination appointment Avid followers of our callout posts on social media may have spotted that we usually finish with a comment relating to cleaning kit and the vehicles as part of our Covid-19 protocols. The…

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Since November, we’ve been working with local schools to provide isolating kids who would normally be eligible for free-school meals with food for breakfast and lunches. Whilst schools remain closed, we continue to offer these School Meal Boxes to those children who need it most. Each box costs £15, and provides at least £15 worth…

The lockdown will have brought about new challenges for carers, but Derbyshire Carers Association is still available to support you. They offer many different types of support including: – Information, advice and guidance on a range of Carer issues, including practical and emotional support – Befriending and counselling – Peer support with other Carers to…

Could you take this survey and encourage as many people as possible to complete please https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MDKW93L It’s run by The Bureau for Glossop’s ‘Community Messaging Partnership’ which is seeking to ensure people are getting trustworthy information and feeding back to Public Health the ways they can improve getting their message across.

Star Count is CPRE, the countryside charity’s annual survey of the nation’s view of the night sky. Just look to the heavens between 6-14 February and count the number of stars you see in the constellation of Orion to help us map how light pollution affects our view of the stars. This year we’re asking people…

Last lockdown the kids at Buxton Junior School sent in recipes with photos of all the delicious things they had been cooking/baking. This lockdown we want to get it printed and made in to a cook book to raise funds for the PTFA. If you have a local business that you would like to advertise…

Do you have any Spare or unused IT equipment – if so list it here and put it to good use! www.spare-it.co.uk Search for devices available near you on their website.

Residents of this area! Look out, listen for the bells, wave, smile – keep your distance – donate and join STOCKPORT SPIDER-MEN group for updates, live auctions and stay@home activities. Be kind always! https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jason-baird2…

So wonderful! We will never forget the amazing organic salad bags SCG lovingly prepared for many families in Buxton each Sunday morning for many weeks in the summer we are always here to call upon when your team needs a helping hand #communitylove #bettertogether #payitforward 

Do you have an old bike you no longer need, are you considering taking it to the tip or scrapping it? Please reconsider, your bike may have parts which can be used to help keep others rolling. I’m starting a project where I will supply second hand bike parts free of charge much like the…

As COVID deaths reach the highest number since 21st April (the peak) we are within touching distance of the beginning of the end! Let’s bring it forward together! CAR PARK VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED for the COVID VACCINATION HUB in BUXTON Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th January (other future dates are yet to be…

Dove Cat Sanctuary has had requests for help in homing older cats. This is where the elderly owner’s of the cats have had to go into care homes and can no longer look after their much loved pets. Anyone interested in offering a loving home to one of these cats please get in touch…. Photos…

Please get in touch if you wish to register your help during this next lockdown or if you are isolating or shielding and need support with shopping, a friendly call- telephone befriending, transport to a medical appointment, emergency supplies or dog walking. PLEASE stay safe, follow the scientific guidelines and together as we did before..…

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Blythe House Community Volunteers continue to provide support with light tasks and companionship to local people who are affected by life-limiting illness, bereavement or the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Someone we have recently been able to help said: ‘Thank you for wonderful support. The phone calls were a boost! The help I received from [the volunteer]…

It was an early start this morning for SNT officers! Three juveniles have been arrested and taken to Chesterfield Custody, where they are currently being interviewed. This is in relation to an incident on 30th November 2020, where a building was broken into at Pavilion Gardens and a window was smashed at the Leisure Centre.…

Working in Partnership, Derbyshire County Council and High Peak CVS are setting up a local Youth Forum to give young people the opportunity to voice their opinions of what is needed across the High Peak – click here for full details. The first forum meetings will take place on the 16th and 17th December To…

Buxton Markets CIC are now recruiting a Market Supervisor Buxton Markets CIC is seeking a Market Supervisor to manage the set-up, running and take down of their Tuesday and Saturday markets. The key responsibilities of the job are to: • Manage the team that sets up and takes down the stalls. • Liaise with traders…

First pick up of toys for Crossroads Derbyshire thanks to everyone who’s donated so far and espically to FOSA anyone who still wants to donate we are collecting new toys untill the 16th December!

Morrisons Buxton Community Champion   · Another #ElfDay over thanks to everyone who joined in or donated money donation table still set up so still time to donate or via my just giving page https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/elfday-robertharrison

New players needed for the new 4th team starting next April. Here are the ‘The Originals’, the first Buxton 3rd team in 2014. New players came from hockey, rugby, Dads and juniors. After months of lockdown and tiers why not get out and play. Newcomers welcome. Contact bobinbuxton@gmail.com

Thank you to all of you who’ve donated items to Helping Hands so far, you’re amazing. We have had a few donations of money given, to enable us to fill the gaps in presents to ensure we cater for all ages groups. We’ve used these donations to purchase multi store gifts cards which we’ve been…

It’s here! New Bodies Gym – I would lunge 500 miles All in aid of The Royal Manchester Children’s hospital to help those children and their families who will be spending this Christmas in hospital – inspired by marvellous Molly. Donate here > www.facebook.com/donate/714072612850627/ (cash donations are being accepted at the gym)

Happy December. – Massive thank you to everyone who has helped and donated so far. We are looking for donations of toiletries , chocolates and items such as hats, gloves , scarves and colouring books. We are taking donations at the tradesman entrance , the source cafe and the greenman gallery. If you are not…

Robert Harrison is fundraising for Alzheimer’s Society (justgiving.com) https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/elfday-robertharrison?fbclid=IwAR2vLVx6Q7ZuOxO1NlSR3oEpNd996AFF5yANaHsctE_kdJi98ZVEq4XCobw Ready, Set, SNOW! I’m unleashing my inner elf to support people affected by dementia. This is my third elf day and the  last two years myself and Morrison’s Buxton have raised over 1,500 pounds with help from the Morrisons foundation with Match funding. I am doing…

We are raising money by putting on a fantastic christmas light show which includes a beautiful hand built Santa’s Grotto with all profits from this event going to be donated to EYAM OLD FOLK’S FUND this organisation raises money all year round in a bid to provide the elderly people of Eyam with an envelope…

See following link: Buxton shop owners – we’re here for you after lockdown2! Claim a free promotion for your business – just drop us a line to give us your opening info #bouncebackbuxton2

If you’re doing you’re weekly shop in Morrison’s at Buxton this week, keep your eyes peeled for the Blythe House stall showcasing Light up a Life. You can also dedicate a light in memory of someone you love, online now: blythe-house-light-up-a-life

Robin Hood and his Merry Men at the Nottingham Building Society will again be organising a Reverse Santa to enable members of the community to  contribute Christmas presents for children and young people whose Christmas would otherwise be present-less. They are supported by Buxton Lions, who will be using their long-established relationship with Santa to…

This Christmas, give a gift token for High Peak Foodbank’s lottery – a chance of winning £25,000 and smaller prizes every week whilst helping local families in need. Visit: www.OneLottery.co.uk/gift

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/elfday-robertharrison?fbclid=IwAR1MRP15UHTfcHLxUzImIFVq3A3-KocJcVAqbo3XOGRGkTVELnst9qrlF7Y Robert Harrison: ‘I am talking part in #elfday for Alzheimer’s Society because I want a more dementia friendly community Event: Elf Day 2020, on December 4, 2020’ Elf Day 2020 Elf Day 2020 run by Alzheimer’s Society Ready, Set, SNOW! Unleash your inner elf, dress up and get festive to support people affected by dementia.…

Please remember to dispose of your face coverings responsibly. Discarded masks can harm wildlife. To cut down on waste, buy reusable fabric ones or make your own. https://crowd.in/gspIFB

Have you taken a look at our online Auction yet? Please do and share with family and friends. You can also simply donate through links on the thank you cards and e-cards. https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/christmas2020silentauction

We have been working in partnership with the Great Midlands Charity Coalition to launch the ’12 Days of Christmas’ fundraiser, to bring people together this Christmas and inject some much needed positivity into what can be a lonely time of year for vulnerable people. A massive thank you to all the sponsors we have so…

Staff at Buxton’s Morrisons supermarket are asking customers to take time during their Christmas shopping to leave a little gift for those worse off than themselves. The supermarket workers are backing an appeal by domestic abuse charity Crossroads Derbyshire for new good quality children’s toys to make sure everyone gets a Christmas present this year.…

Our Auction is now live please take a look we have lots of treats and gifts including those donated from local businesses Rachel Slyfield Temple Spa and Mooreish Baking x www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/detail/auction_id/4999/

  Pop in with your as good as new items for babies, children and young people to the Source Cafe, Terrace Road Buxton!

Ruth has been running a Christmas meal on Christmas day for anyone who may not be able to afford Christmas or on their own. Ruth says ‘We get many people coming to this Christmas meal including families. This year it will be different with covid19 and more people in need than ever.  I am asking…

The ‘kindest of strangers’ appeared at the Buxton store after hearing about a campaign to feed children during the half-term holidays. After filling two trollies – spending £130 – he presented the haul to Robert Harrison – a community champion at the supermarket. You can read the full story in the Buxton Advertiser   Also this…

We need your help desperately. Hens are available throughout the country on 28 Nov, 5 Dec and 12 Dec.   To reserve a hen go to www.freshstartforhens.co.uk and complete the application form. Thank you     We really are in dire need of homes. If you can’t have any hens please share this post to…

Have a Christmas do with a difference this year, host a virtual get-together.   Signup today and receive our fun filled party pack!   Raise money to help families unable to afford the essentials. #Hungerfreefuture   https://notyourchristmasparty.trusselltrust.org/

We will be at The Source Cafe tomorrow, Wednesday, morning from 9:30-10am to collect any donations you may have for A Helping Hand, supporting low income families this Christmas. Below is a list of the GOOD QUALITY items we are looking to collect. Remember these will be going to another child as a Christmas present.…

Calling Derbyshire retailers – there’s a new way of reaching customers launching in your town. Sign up for your free 12 month subscription to https://crowd.in/yIJEjJ courtesy of councils in Derbyshire and take your business online. Find out more https://crowd.in/BrNACz

Everyone needs a helping hand at Christmas and in 2020 that’s more true than ever….. At St. Anne’s, we haven’t been able to run any PTA events or activities this academic year due to the pandemic. Similarly, we won’t be running the traditional Christmas Fairs etc. This year, instead of asking for donations for school,…

Crossroads Derbyshire do amazing work supporting families across High Peak – if you can help them to help local families, please get in touch details below. AND watch for details from Buxton Morrisons community page for its collection for Crossroads Derbyshire too

Details above for the type of donations we’re looking for….items will be collected and stored then sold to those families in need this Christmas at a fraction of the usual price. All profits made will be donated directly to The Food Bank. Drop off at The Source Cafe from Wednesday 23rd Nov at times shown.…

Were you or your family affected by school holiday hunger over half term? High Peak Foodbank, supported by the University of Sheffield and Derbyshire County Council is looking at how to solve this in our area. If you struggled to feed your children over the last or any other school holiday, please get in touch…

We are pleased to announce our drop of location will be WHALEY BRIDGE. The Whaley Bridge drop off station and wider Toy Bank project is being supported by Father Christmas & The Secret Sorting Office WHEN: Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd November 10am-2pm WHERE: (Outside/to the side of) Footsteps, Market Street, Whaley Bridge ALL GIFTS…

SHORT AND SWEET. kids are going with out food and with Christmas round the corner possibly no presents due to Covid times. Please help me to raise funds to put the magic back into a childs life. Let fight the fight with the Grinch and save Christmas. GOAL…. I WILL DO 50,000 (( THATS RIGHT))…

As a charity we have tried this year, we really have…. The closure of Pooles Cavern earlier this year left us with no income other than a small amount of membership fees. We’ve fundraised and begged and borrowed to keep us going, to keep our staff employed and to continue to look after all our…

Keep a look out in your local store and please donate where you can. Our colleagues are making up food bank donation packs, easy to pick up whilst doing your shopping and donate on your way out. We distribute these to help those most in need in our communities. #donate #foodbanks #fooddonation

Sam and Dibs Hulme have taken the recent announcement that the UK government will not fund free school meals during the half-term to heart and have decided to take action to support local organisations who provide food to those most in need… you can donate to this incredibly worthy cause here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/wbbxnz-feed-the-kids?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf%20share-flow-1&fbclid=IwAR1P9umBoN9EWy_16GZAYdyiQymXzfZbeFOmVHXRawp6DQTjQ0MoCj4mJ28  

https://www.facebook.com/alanonthego/videos/3147671245459395 Yesterday I received a visit from the Home from Hospital service provided by Connex Community Support. So, here I am taking advantage of the service that is a feature of my fund-raising. I am delighted to report it works perfectly and if you listen to the video it appears that the most important thing…

Blythe House Hospicecare ·  Would you like to work in a busy local shop and help support your local hospice on a voluntary basis? We would love new volunteers to join the team at our Whaley Bridge department store. Vacancies are currently available for shifts on Tuesday and Friday afternoons – roles include serving customers,…

The Billerettes ask.. Will you support Alan Thompson’s Challenge?. The Billerettes have just donated £500 from their Charity Reserve funds to “Alan’s Challenge”. Why Alan’s Challenge? Alan set himself his challenge to help those in our community who due to “Covid” restrictions, are finding life increasingly desperate, to simply survive. Food banks are more and…

To get you in the Jingling spirit we wanted to share some photos from last years event! Although this year will be a bit different, we can still get festive and raise money for local patient care: https://www.facebook.com/blythehousehospicecare/videos/235996851067959 Jingle Bell Jog Reimagined 2020! Run, walk, dance or jog your own 5km route & raise funds…

A short video from ride 10 yesterday – The High Peak Circuit, a bit of a beast. Pictures available on the alans-challenge.org.uk/ridediary.php#10 page and of course a longer video to follow soon. This gives you an idea of the wonderful scenery though….Keep your support coming in, its all helping young Alan and old man Chris…

In partnership with Helen’s Trust, Blythe House hospice programme that supports people who are affected by life-limiting illnesses in their own homes, is looking for volunteers across the Derbyshire Dales. The award-winning community volunteer programme was set up in 2018 and is now extending its services to cover Dales towns including Bakewell, Matlock and surrounding…