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01/05/2026

‼A new ‘New Baby’ Reducing Parental Conflict (RPC) promotional resource has been developed by East Midlands Relationships, ahead of Maternal Mental Health Day (6th May), and for continued use beyond this date.‼

The poster (attached below) includes a QR code linking to further information and support for parents:
🔗 https://www.eastmidsrelationships.org/
Additional campaign materials can be accessed here:
🔗 https://www.eastmidsrelationships.org/communications-campaign

📌These resources are designed to support conversations around the link between parental relationships and maternal mental health, and may be particularly helpful for:
🤝Sharing within organisations
💭Supporting staff awareness
👨‍👩‍👦Engaging families and parents

29/04/2026

⚽ Calling all men in and around Hilton! ⚽
Team Talk's Boots & Banter is launching Monday 11th May 2026 – and it's completely FREE.
Every Monday | 7:00pm – 9:00pm
📍 The Mease Pavilion, Hilton, DE65 5LS
A 1-hour friendly football session + a 1-hour social with refreshments. No pressure, no commitment – just a game, a chat, and a place to connect.

👉 To find out more contact: [email protected]

Please share and help us spread the word! 🙌

22/04/2026

‼Growing Me are proud to host an interactive event bringing together professionals who support children who have experienced early life trauma.‼

📌Growing Me are creators of an evidence-based, multi-sensory toolkit designed to support children and their trusted adults. Their approach explores Therapeutic Life Story Work through engaging animations, games, and creative activities.

This session is an opportunity for professionals to:
✅Share best practice
✅Celebrate the impactful work being done across sectors
✅Connect with professionals from social care, health, and education

📅 When: 11th May, 12:30–2:30pm
📍 Where: Derby Museum of Making
🎟️ Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-do-we-help-children-thrive-when-their-life-story-has-been-complicated-tickets-1986221178011?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=email&utm_medium=sparkpost&utm_campaign=postpublish

Contact details:
📧[email protected]

20/04/2026

☕️🍰YMCA Derbyshire - Cake and Coffee for SEND parents 🍰☕️

‼YMCA Derby are hosting a friendly drop-in session for parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).‼

📌This is a great opportunity for any families to connect with local organisations, ask any questions and to learn more about different support available for children and teenagers.

Organisations attending will include:
➡️Autism Derby
➡️First Look SEN
➡️Wellbeing Wise Derby

Event Details:
📅Date: Wednesday 6th May
⏰Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍Location: YMCA Community Hub

No booking required.

Contact Information:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01332 774 480

🌐For more information scan QR code included in the flyer below or visit their website: www.ymcaderbyshire.org.uk

17/04/2026

👶 Healthy Beginnings Campaign 👶
A new campaign is supporting parents to be with practical and up-to-date advice on staying healthy both before or during pregnancy.

📌It covers everything from healthy weight, nutrition, and physical activity to taking folic acid, stopping smoking, reducing alcohol, keeping vaccinations up to date and supporting emotional wellbeing.

📖 Free printed booklets are also available (contact details below to access these):
Preparing for Pregnancy and your guide to a healthy, happy pregnancy!

🍼 The Emergency Infant Feeding Pathway is also available for any families in crisis, who may need support in accessing infant formula for babies under 12 months.

📅 Join a free 20-minute “Lunch & Learn” session in May, June, or July to find out more.
Dates go as followed:
Wednesday 6th May 2026 (12:00–12:20pm)
Tuesday 9th June 2026 (12:00–12:20pm)
Thursday 2nd July 2026 (12:00–12:20pm)

🔗 To find find out more visit their website: https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/healthybeginnings/
📧 To request booklets or to book a session email: [email protected]

09/04/2026

‼Safe and Sound are excited to share they have a wonderful open space for young people aged between 11-17 for any young people who may wish to attend.‼

These are available on 2 different days during the week to chose from weekly:
📆Mondays 3pm-5pm
📆Thursdays 5:30pm- 9pm

📍Address: Melbourne House, 8 Bold Lane, Derby DE1 3NT

📌Young people will have access to a kitchen where they can cook their own food, a PS5/other games to play on, a pool table, books to read or even just somewhere to charge their phones.

🍕Snacks and drinks will also be available for those attend these sessions. 🍕

08/04/2026

Do you know an amazing volunteer, community champion, charity, group or club making a real difference in Derby?

Now’s your chance to recognise them 👏
⏰ Nominations close this Sunday for the Derby Voluntary Sector Awards 2026!
🏆 Winners will be invited to attend a special awards ceremony during in June
📜 Every nominee will receive a certificate recognising their contribution

Don’t miss your chance to shine a light on someone making a difference ✨

➡️ Nominate here:
www.communityactionderby.org.uk/awards2026

⏰ Nominations close Sunday 12 April 2026

03/04/2026

🐰🐣 Easter Closing 2026🐣🐰

Community Action will be closed for Easter on Friday 3rd and Monday 6th of April and will open again as usual on the Tuesday 7th of April.

📌Please note, our social media channels will not be monitored during the break.

🌸Happy Easter and we hope you enjoy the long weekend!🌸

27/03/2026

‼During the Easter half term, YMCA Derbyshire will be running two free sessions for young people aged 11–14, with a “challenge bootcamp” theme. One session will be creatively focused, and the other will have a STEM focus. A hot meal will be provided for all attendees.‼

📅 When:
Tuesday 7th April and Wednesday 8th April
10:00am – 2:00pm

📍 Where:
Parcel Terrace Community Hub, DE1 1LY

📌Eligibility:
Open to young people from all schools who are receiving benefits-related free school meals.

Booking information:
Professionals supporting eligible families are asked to book places directly via their website using the code provided by the child’s school:
https://www.ymcaderbyshire.org.uk/y-kidz-haf

For families who do not have a code but believe they may be eligible, please signpost them to their school to confirm eligibility. For anyone working with families they think could be eligible, please feel free to share this information to them.
📧For any questions or queries please contact: [email protected]

24/03/2026

🌟 Calling all organisations and charities 🌟

We often get enquiries from young people under 18 looking for volunteering, Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) placements, and work experience opportunities.

Does your organisation recruit under-18 volunteers or offer DofE/work experience roles? We’d love to hear from you so we can share your details with anyone interested!

📩 Email us the below details: [email protected]

Organisation name:

Roles available:

Age requirements:

How young people can apply:

📞 To discuss in more detail, please call: 01332 342272

Let’s help young people gain valuable experience and make a difference! 🧡

Safe and Sound GroupThrivemind VillageLove4Life CharityQUAD - DerbyClear Mind Derby Derby Parks VolunteersPadley at YMCA DerbyshireDerby Youth AllianceAbbey Police SNTDerby HomesDerbyshire LGBT+Children First Derby

Address

1 Morledge
Derby
DE12AW

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30am
Tuesday	9am - 4:30am
Wednesday	9am - 4:30am
Thursday	9am - 4:30am
Friday	9am - 4:30am
Saturday	9am - 4:30am
Sunday	9am - 4:30am

Telephone

01332346266

Website

http://www.derbyyouthalliance.org.uk/

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