Safer Erewash

29/04/2026

Erewash Walking Month of May starts this coming Friday 1st May and run until Sunday 31st May.

There have been more than 35 walks that have been organised, the post below lists all of them and provides useful information about terrain, toilets and more

Fresh air fans are being invited to get out and about exploring the hidden delights of their borough in May – on more than 35 organised rambles that have been lined up for Erewash Walking Month.

The free volunteer-led walks range from a stroll down what is called The Packhorse Trail to discovering what is known locally as The Coffin Walk.

Paul Collins, 59 – who is pictured bringing up the rear during an outing by the Ilkeston-based Monday Strollers – is backing the initiative after he took up walking following a stay in hospital.

Find out more at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/community-support/community-health-and-wellbeing/erewash-walking-month

22/04/2026

Parkside High CIC are running a new free group for 13 - 16 year olds who identify as a girl.

It starts on Tuesday 5th May at Kirk Hallam Community Corner, Windsor Crescent DE7 4HD (football changing rooms) from 4 - 5.30pm.

A consent form is required (Red QR Code) and you need to book on the sessions (Blue QR Code), or alternatively head to www.parksidehigh.co.uk/activities

25/03/2026

The Easter holidays are nearly upon us and Parkside High CIC are back with their Holiday, Activities and Food (HAF) programme.

All booking information is on the flyer 👇- please note Free School Meals (FSM) bookings would need the code from school and follow the link.

Please share guys 💥💥

Easter holidays are around the corner & Parkside High are back with another week of activities.

All booking information is on the flyer 👇- please note FSM bookings would need the code from school and follow the link.

Any questions or booking enquiries hollaaaa 🤩

[email protected]
01159 301000

25/02/2026

Online Safety for Women and Girls - Free webinar Weds 4 March at 18:30

With International Women’s Day (8th March), Derbyshire Police Cybercrime Unit will be hosting an ‘Online Safety for Women and Girls’ webinar aimed at upskilling women and girls on how to keep their personal information secure as a prevention tactic against abuse or harassment, both online and in the real world.

The event is free, but we ask that you complete our booking form to reserve your place, and enable us to be able to send out the joining link on the morning of 4th March.

At Derbyshire Constabulary, we are committed to ensuring the privacy and security of your personal information. This privacy notice explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data.   The purpose of this form is to aid in the management of upcoming Cyber Protect Webinar events. Pers...

12/02/2026

Today is 2026, and we’re joining thousands of others in shining a light on online safety and digital wellbeing. It’s a great opportunity to start conversations with young people about their online lives and to explore how we can support them.

If you’d like ideas or materials to use today, visit https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2026 for free resources and inspiration.

04/02/2026

Kirk Hallam Connect - Active Lives Survey

Kirk Hallam Connect is a local group bringing residents together to create positive change within the community. Supported by Active Derbyshire, Erewash Borough Council, and Sport England they are working together to make being active easier and more enjoyable for everyone in Kirk Hallam.

If you live in Kirk Hallam, please complete their short 3 - 5 minute survey so they can understand local activity levels, and how they can improve opportunities for all ages before 11.59 Saturday 7th February 2026.

https://letstalk.erewash.gov.uk/kirk-hallam-connect-active-lives-survey

08/12/2025

Are you a parent or carer? Do you want to better understand County Lines and Criminal Exploitation and how these issues impact young people and families?

Catch22 are hosting two free webinars this week!

Catch22 is a national organisation with more than a decade of experience supporting young people affected by county lines, child criminal exploitation, and child sexual exploitation.

They deliver the National County Lines Support and Rescue Service, offering one-to-one support and a rescue service for young people and families experiencing criminal exploitation.

This session is designed for parents and carers (including foster carers and grandparents). It will provide insight into:

✔ What county lines and criminal exploitation are

✔ The impact on young people and families

✔ The support available for those affected

Use the links below to book a place, through the eventbrite website, on the webinar

Wednesday 10th Dec - 10-11.30am: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/county-lines-webinar-session-parentscarers-only-tickets-1974964772800?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thursday 11 Dec - 5.30-7pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/copy-of-county-lines-webinar-session-parentscarers-only-tickets-1974965111814?aff=erelpanelorg

Catch22 is delivering a session for all parents/carers who wish to understand more about County Lines and Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE).

05/12/2025

Did you know?

Fraud now accounts for 43% of all crime in the UK, making it the single biggest threat to individuals and businesses.

Report Fraud is the new service that has replaced Action Fraud as the way to report cyber crime and fraud, making it simpler, faster and a more effective way of reporting fraud.

Report Fraud will:

Make reporting easy for everyone, speeding up the time it takes to report

Provide updates on your report so you know when it helps protect others

Protect more people & businesses through the delivery of targeted and timely advice to avoid the latest threats.

Boost prosecutions with better evidence for stronger cases.

Disrupt crime in real time by working with partners to block fraudulent websites and accounts

Report fraud by going to their website: www.reportfraud.police.uk

26/11/2025

Black Friday is tomorrow and thousands of people will be eager to catch the best deals online. Derbyshire Constabulary recently hosted a webinar on Shopping and paying safely online.

If you missed it, you can watch in the link below, on you tube.

Our Cyber Team hosts a webinar ahead of Black Friday and Christmas explaining how to keep safe when shopping online.

24/11/2025

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people in the UK fall victim to fraud when buying something online.

Don't become another one.

Friday 28 November is Black Friday, Get Safe Online has a number of tips to help prevent you becoming a victim.

Follow the link below to find out more.

We all know or have heard about someone who’s bought clothes, tech or even a car on the internet … only for it to never arrive. Sometimes it’s because of