Rural Action Derbyshire

09/06/2026

Have you checked out Peak Pantry - Zink yet? Their mobile food pantry is enabling individuals to access affordable food in rural locations in the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales. Follow their socials for exact locations and timings.

New stop starts this week! The pantry will be at The Anglers Rest - Bamford on Thursday from 11-11.30am.

Find us at these locations every week:

WEDNESDAYS
Harpur Hill - Village Hall, 9.30 - 10.00am
Tideswell - Community Hall, 10.30 - 11.00am
Fairfield - Infant & Nursery School, 2.00 - 2.30pm

THURSDAYS
Bamford - Angler's Rest, 11.00 - 11.30am
Bradwell - War Memorial Hall, 12.00 - 12.30pm
Hope - Methodist Church, 1.00 - 1.30pm
Castleton - Village Hall, 2.00 - 2.30pm

08/06/2026

❗❗A scam text message impersonating Barclays❗❗

A dodgy text message sent from a spoofed number claims to be from Barclays.

It tells you that your credit card application for £1,500 has been approved and provides a number to call if you didn't make the application.

Calling this number will connect you to a scammer who'll try and get you to reveal personal or financial information. This number has been spoofed in other scam texts

🚨Scam messages can be reported by forwarding them to 7726.🚨

04/06/2026

New Guest Blog: Building Community Through Kindness

Tony Ford shares the inspiring story behind the Sandicare Friendship Hub — a space that grew from a simple act of helping others during lockdown into a thriving, community-led hub.

Now a warm and welcoming place for connection, learning and support, the Hub brings people together to build confidence, share skills and form lasting friendships. 💬❤️

Read Tony’s story and see how small actions can create big change: https://ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/volunteering-hard-but-rewarding-work/

03/06/2026

It's not you, it's us!

If you're struggling to get through to us today, then we apologise! We're having some technical issues with our phone lines (3rd June), so if you need to get in touch, email:

[email protected]

Or if it's an urgent matter, call:
07745 327 198
(Until 3pm today)

Thank you for your patience!

29/05/2026

🎧 The Willow Project Podcast Is Back! 🎧

After a short hiatus, Beyond the Silence returns, with Michelle, our Willow Project Officer, hosting her first podcast episode!

Season 2, Episode 4 is now live!

This episode explores a powerful question:👉 Step in or stand by?

Joined by Emily Brailsford, Michelle unpacks bystander theory, what it means, what stops us from acting, and how we can all become more confident active bystanders, especially in rural communities where “minding your own business” can feel like the norm.

These conversations matter.💚

👉🏽 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6h27RE37ZhsXM5fbd2deLF...

Beyond The Silence · Episode

27/05/2026

🚨Heads up, email scam doing the rounds 🚨

We’ve been made aware of fraudulent emails circulating more widely.
👉 Be cautious of unexpected emails
👉 Don’t click links or open attachments
👉 Double-check who the email is really from
If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and delete it.

Stay safe and spread the word

We're asking you to beware of a scam email currently circulating.
The scam claims that households may receive a visit to check their smoke alarms, and that those without a working alarm will be charged £500.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service does not charge for home fire safety visits (Safe and Well visits) or any of the equipment fitted as part of these visits, including smoke alarms.
Avoid engaging with suspicious emails and report any concerns to Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 0808 223 1133. Please also share the warning with friends, family and neighbours.

26/05/2026

📣 Funding opportunity for Derbyshire organisations

Digital Support Derbyshire has launched a new round of small grants, with £5,000–£10,000 available to support projects tackling digital exclusion across the county.

Applications open 25 May 2026 and close 30 June 2026 (1pm), with projects starting on 1 October.

We’re inviting voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups to apply. Funding can support activities like one-to-one digital help, NHS App skills, training Digital Champions, and reaching people who are currently excluded or isolated.

There are also bookable 1:1 support sessions available on 3 June to help you shape your proposal.

Find out more, download the guidance, and apply here:


For questions or to book a support session, contact

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26/05/2026

🌿 **We’re Hiring: Rural Community Development Officer** 🌿

Are you passionate about supporting rural communities and making a real difference? Rural Action Derbyshire is looking for an experienced and motivated individual to help deliver affordable housing initiatives, strengthen community buildings, and promote sustainability across Derbyshire.

You’ll work closely with community groups, parish and town councils, and local partners to build resilient, thriving rural communities.

If you’re a confident communicator with community development experience, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply now:

18/05/2026

🌟 Help us secure £5,000 for our rural communities! 🌟
We’ve got an exciting opportunity to win £5,000 to support our work and we need your help!
We’ve been entered into a Health & Wellbeing special draw, where 10 charities will each win £5,000. The best part?
👉 The more nominations we receive, the higher our chances of winning!
💙 How you can help
It only takes a minute to make a big difference: Nominate us using the link below.
✅ Encourage friends, family, and colleagues to do the same
🗓️ Deadline: Midnight, Sunday 24th May
Every nomination brings us closer to securing vital funding to support our rural communities. Thank you so much for your support 💚

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