The Georgia Bird Foundation

03/10/2026

When you're struggling with thoughts of self-harm, it can feel like nothing will help. The reality is that different things work for different people, and sometimes it's about finding one small thing that helps you get through the next hour or the next day.

Some things people find helpful include:

🌿 Spending time in nature

🚶 Keeping active

🧘 Taking slow, steady breaths

🎨 Making time for hobbies and activities you enjoy

📝 Writing down your thoughts and feelings

💬 Talking to friends, family or support services

👀 Noticing what may be triggering difficult feelings

🤝 Asking for help and accepting support

📋 Creating a safety plan for difficult moments

🩺 Reaching out for professional support when needed

You don't have to try everything at once. Even one small step can help make things feel a little more manageable. 💙

If you're struggling, talking to someone you trust can be a great place to start.
For support information, visit dccmhsp.com/letschatderbyshire

16/09/2026

Love music? There’s more than one way to be part of it.

Creative Connections is our new FREE 10-week programme for 14–17-year-olds in Chesterfield, giving young people the chance to explore the different sides of music and live events.

Play music and be part of a band
Get hands-on with sound & lighting
Try photography, video and content creation
Discover what happens backstage

You don’t need any experience and there are no auditions.
Just an interest in music and a willingness to give something a go.

📍 The Hub, Hasland Club, Chesterfield
📅 Starts 30 September
👥 Ages 14–17
💜 Completely FREE

Parents/carers can find out more here: https://cairoamplified.co.uk/

Sign up Here: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/ovWsvyLsoPtZrMmidPfR

10/09/2026

Baton Bearer applications are now open: https://f.mtr.cool/myw32dvltw

Becoming a Baton Bearer for our 2027 Tour is a chance to take your place in a national journey of hope, remembrance & connection. Whether you’re carrying The Baton for someone you love, for your community, or for your own reasons, your presence can help make a difference.

Applications are open until 31 January 2027, but there are a limited number of Baton Bearer places available for each location.

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08/09/2026

We are saddened to hear about the closure of Papyrus Prevention of Young Su***de, a fantastic charity providing lifesaving support across the UK for young people.

Please know that there are lots of other support services available listed below and make sure to reach out for help if you need it💙

27/08/2026

Aged between 11-18? Want to try something new?

Our Youth Choir is always open for new members to join our sessions! We offer a non-judgemental safe space for young people to come together, have fun, build confidence and make friends!

Singing is such a great way to help support your wellbeing and our sessions are completely free of charge. We sing a variety of different songs including, chart songs, pop and musical theatre! We offer lots of performing opportunities including our annual Christmas concert, ThinkFest, which is a festival we host every year in Chesterfield and we have also done trips to London to perform for the Baton of Hope!

Why not come and give it a go? No singing experience needed! We meet every Wednesday 5-6.30pm at Holy Trinity Church on Newbold Road, feel free to message us for any more information🥰🎶🎤❤️

13/08/2026

Great opportunity for you young creative minds out there!🥰❤️

Two weeks to go! Get the kids involved in our calendar competition over the summer holidays. ☀️
thebatonofhope.org/get-involved/calendar-competition

Whether you're sat on a beach or at home and are looking for something to keep the kids entertained, get them creating something visual for The Baton of Hope's 2027 Calendar. Those aged 5-18 are invited to submit an original piece of artwork, photography or digital images that capture hope in action. Take a look at the competition details on the link above and make sure you submit entries before Monday 31st August.

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03/08/2026

A HUGE thank you to Project Linus North Derbyshire who kindly donated a selection of beautiful handmade blankets to all of our members!

Project Linus are an organisation that create handcrafted blankets and donate them to babies, children & young people. Our members are extremely grateful and absolutely love them! Here is a few of them proudly showing off their chosen blankets!🧶🪡✨❤️

10/07/2026

A HUGE congratulations to our wonderful member Mia-Jade who received an award tonight for showing the most courage at the Spireites Trust Awards 2026🎉

Mia first joined us at the beginning of this year supported by Jake from __THR1VE (pictured in the 2nd photo) and her progression and confidence has just continued to climb! She even performed her first solo on stage at ThinkFest! this year which is such an incredible achievement!

Well done Mia-Jade! We are all so proud of you and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!⭐️💗 Chesterfield FC Community Trust

08/07/2026

✨Keira’s Y13 Prom✨

Thank you so much for coming to see us tonight before going off to your prom! You look absolutely beautiful and we are all so proud of you for finishing sixth form! Have the best night Keira!💗

01/07/2026

We're looking for young creative minds to submit entries into The Baton of Hope's 2027 Calendar Competition. 💙

Find out more here: https://f.mtr.cool/lxtvzubsby

We're looking for children aged between 5 and 18 years old to create an original visual piece of work that captures actions supporting positive mental health, connection, hope, kindness, resilience and community. Visual entries could include photographs, artwork, illustrations, paintings or mixed-media pieces.

Winning entries will then be used in our first-ever calendar, which will be available to purchase from The Baton of Hope’s online shop later this year.

Entries must be submitted no later than 31st August 2026. You can find more details about the competition and how to enter on our website news story link above.

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