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On the 17th September for Recovery Month, Stand To put on a walk around Holmebrook Valley Park through to Linacre Reservoirs. They started the day with the gathering of groups from Growing Recovery In Derbyshire. It was a great turn out with around 30 people attending from Stand To, Growing Lives and Global Adventure turning up. After greeting their guests and completing registration along with consuming a few snacks, they began their journey into the countryside. Trundling through the rain with the promise of sunshine later.
With everyone dressed for the prevailing conditions, they all walked off into the grey, down through the park onto their first lake. As the walk progressed, all that could be heard was everyone chatting, laughing and giggling with, and at each other.
The sun came out and warmed them all up. There were many conversations going on within the group and it got quite chatty. It was great to hear everyone interacting with each other and having fun during the walk. There were conversations going on with people talking about their struggles with mental health problems and their struggles with addiction and recovery, and listening to the guys about their experiences within the service life.
Check out the photos below! 📸
About STAND TO DVCS
STAND TO DVCS is a support service dedicated to Derbyshire’s veteran community. Whether they were Regular or Reserve forces, served for 22 years or 2 days, STAND TO DVCS are here to help. They cover the whole of Derbyshire.
At STAND TO DVCS their motto is “we have your back” which always applies. They can offer befriending calls, a walk, and a brew or for the more adventurous water sports, Rockbox, through to archery. Their Veteran Recovery Link Worker and volunteers will support you, whatever stage of recovery, for you to come along and enjoy the much-missed camaraderie.
How to Refer or Get Involved
If you are a recovery provider or health and social care worker, you can refer people in recovery from alcohol and substance use into the project. They will need you to complete a referral form.
📞 Call the VIP line: 01246 959333 (Mon–Fri, 0900–1600)
🌐 Website contact form: www.standto.co.uk/contact
📍 Visit: Veteran Community Hub, Unit 15 Steeplegate, Chesterfield S40 1SA
