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This year Rhubarb Farm are showcasing a tree at the Bolsover Christmas Tree Festival. Ben, the Recovery Lead, and their volunteers have been working tirelessly to craft a tree that represents freedom from substance use and all the great projects that are available in Derbyshire for people in recovery. The tree includes: Important numbers and…
Recently, the Peak Performance team embarked on a challenging walk along Curbar Edge and White Edge despite near white-out conditions from mist and rain. The weather was harsh, with low visibility and constant downpour, but they pressed on, believing that challenges are essential for personal growth. As they often say, “suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, and…
This welcome event is for people who have started on the Lived Experience Career Pathway, and for those that might be interested in joining the pathway in the New Year. The Lived Experience Career Pathway Includes: These events aim to bring together people with drug and alcohol related lived and living experience in Derbyshire together…
We are thrilled to share the inspiring story of a Charlie, a former drug user who has turned their life around with the support of the Active Choices project! Charlie’s journey highlights the power of determination and the impact of community support in overcoming addiction. After struggling with substance abuse, they found hope and guidance through the…
Recovery Community Spaces are open to everyone, regardless of their treatment status. The Recovery Hub in Belper is one such space that: The Kelsey Family manages and oversees the Hub and has many exciting new things planned, including new Recovery Groups! New Recovery Groups Starting Week Commencing 9th September, there are two new Recovery Groups: 1. Wellness,…
Action for children – Space 4 U support 5 to 18-year-olds who are affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug misuse. This could be a parent/carer, sibling or close friend. We help to improve their wellbeing and resilience so they can cope better and build stronger relationships at home, school and in the community. This includes:…
Update from our partners at the Growing Lives project: Growing Lives Donate Bat Boxes to Breaston Parish Council Derventio Housing Trust’s Growing Lives project have donated handmade bat boxes to Breaston Parish Council. Growing Lives is skill-building project located in Ilkeston in Erewash. It is designed to support people to improve their health, strengthen their…
An open and honest trailer by Ben from Rhubarb Farm talking about the Hope Festival. The Hope Festival will be jointly hosted by Rhubarb Farm and Elastic FM. More information coming soon! If you want to know more about the Your Choices Matter project or Rhubarb Recovery Project, you can also visit the GRID website…
Derbyshire County Council has worked with local Pharmacies to make Take-Home Naloxone more widely available in Derbyshire. Anyone (18+) can walk into a pharmacy delivering the service and request to be issued with a Take-Home Naloxone kit. Naloxone is the life-saving drug used in an emergency to save the life of somebody who has taken…
STAND TO Project – 2024 Veterans MESS Meeting dates for Buxton, Chesterfield, Glossop and Swadlincote The STAND TO project hosts monthly Mutual Ex Services Support (MESS) meetings for Veterans in Derbyshire to come together for ‘a brew and chat’. Buxton Mess Dates:Thursday 5th September Thursday 10th October Thursday 7th NovemberThursday 5th December Time: 1000-1200hrs. Where: ST Annes Parish Centre,…
