The Connection Space Community Interest Company

12/10/2026

We often make colouring books available in our therapeutic sessions - provides much opportunity for people to self regulate emotional state on arrival to sessions ✍🏽

12/10/2026

Too wet out there this morning for our usual Supported Volunteering session at Meadow View Care Centre garden space, Derbyshire County Council - so we stayed indoors and created beautiful wreaths with this virginia creeper just cut back. We congratulated ourselves on our master pieces 😍 🍁 🍂

Mary Derrick Registered Independent Occupational Therapist

29/09/2026

Something worth knowing about, and passing on to others too 🫶

If you provide unpaid care to a loved one, have you thought about making an emergency plan in case you’re suddenly unable to carry out your caring role? Being prepared for emergencies is always a good idea as a carer and our carer's emergency card can help. Find out more: https://ow.ly/XlET50Vnmys

12/09/2026

Perhaps you’ve wondered about joining one of our supportive groups? We’ll be in the garden space at Meadow View Care Centre on Monday 14th September, 10.30-12.30. You are very welcome to pop in and find out more about our Wellness Connection Project 💚

08/09/2026

Derbyshire Carers Association 💙

Want to learn more about what we do at tide and learn more about how you can get involved? You've come to the right place.

13/08/2026

Your experience matters.

Are you living with dementia, or supporting someone who is? We'd love to hear your views at the next Derbyshire Dementia Together Coproduction Group meeting.

Together, we're shaping better dementia support across Derbyshire.

📅 27 August | ⏰ 10am-12pm
💻 Online via Teams or join us in person at the Council House, Derby

The discussion will explore Groups & Creative Activities, with contributions from Alzheimer's Society, Opus Music, The Hardy Group and others.

To register or learn more: 📧 [email protected]

29/07/2026

BBC Derby have asked that we share this event with you… it’s today at The Whitworth Centre. I see there is going to be a choir forming too 🙂

You will be able to meet experts and ask questions to find out more information about hereditary cancers.

As part of our It Starts With You campaign, we're holding a free event at the Whitworth Centre in Darley Dale tomorrow (Wednesday 29 July) from 11:00 until 15:00.

BBC Radio Derby presenter Becky Measures and her mum will be at the event - they both had preventative mastectomies after finding out they had a faulty gene.

You can find out more information here: www.bbc.in/itstartswithyou

14/07/2026

You probably didn’t know, but the Co-Founders of The Connection Space CIC (Mary and Robyn) are both Drawing and Talking Practitioners, in additional to their therapist roles! 💚💜

Here’s Mary Derrick Registered Independent Occupational Therapist offer to kick start Drawing and Talking for people and their carers living with memory loss in the … 🦋

13/07/2026

‘Need for counselling & emotional support around major life changes associated with a dementia diagnosis’ - a gap identified by the local dementia community at the ‘Dementia Day’ Chesterfield Care Group 🥰

If that’s you or someone you know, we might be able to help here at The Connection Space CIC, Mary Derrick Registered Independent Occupational Therapist and Robyn Hughes Counsellor 💚💜

04/07/2026

🌊💙 Dementia-Friendly Swim Sessions – Every Thursday! 💙🌊

Join us every Thursday from 9:00am – 10:00am for our instructor-led swim sessions, specially designed for individuals living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or similar neurological conditions.

Led by the wonderful Dawn, our experienced Freedom Leisure instructor, these sessions offer a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where participants can stay active, build confidence in the water, and enjoy gentle exercise at their own pace.

✨ What makes these sessions special?

Completely FREE for participants and their carers
A focus on confidence, movement, and wellbeing
A chance to enjoy meaningful social interaction
Support for both physical and emotional health

This fantastic programme has quickly become a valued part of our community—providing not just activity, but also connection and support for those who need it most.

📅 No booking needed—just come along and be part of something special!

https://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/arc-leisure-matlock/latest-news/dementia-friendly-swimming-sessions-making-a-difference-at-arc-leisure,-matlock/