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Better Derbyshire Dales Fund
Thu, 30 July 2015Grants are available to support the work of new or existing community and voluntary groups or organisations that are working within the Derbyshire Dales to develop or strengthen communities and people’s health and well-being. Up to £1000 is available for revenue projects and up to £5000 for capital projects. Forthcoming deadlines are 3rd August and 2nd November. Projects categories include those which improve the local environment and projects to improve the energy efficiency of venues.
IGas Application For Borehole Monitoring
Thu, 30 July 2015Frack Free Nottinghamshire is encouraging people living in the county to object to an application from IGAs Ltd to drill and install boreholes in four locations. The group believe this is a precursor to asking for permission to frack wells in the area and that the boreholes could also be used in the future to store nuclear waste.
http://frackfreenotts.org.uk/take-action/monitoring-application/
Helping Rhubarb Farm Harvest Water
Thu, 30 July 2015Rhubarb Farm, an environmental and social enterprise in Langwith, is hoping to save 66,000 litres of water per year by installing a water tank and pump in order to harvest water from their polytunnels. This will make a big difference to their mains water use, save the enterprise money in the long run and lessen their environmental impact. Nottingham University's Environmental Technology Centre have agreed to pay for 40% of the cost of the tank and pump, but Rhubarb Farm still needs to raise another £3043. The project uses a therapeutic organic horticulture to benefit a wide range of people.
Get Involved In the Derbyshire Cycling Plan Consultation
Thu, 30 July 2015The draft Derbyshire Cycling Plan aims to get more people on bikes by 2025, to improve health, develop the economy, reduce air congestion and increase social inclusion. Take a look at the draft plan and complete a short questionnaire: www.derbyshiresport.co.uk/derbyshirecyclingplan
Job Vacancy: Community Food Hub Development Officer
Thu, 30 July 2015South Derbyshire CVS is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person, to establish and develop a local Community Food Hub. The ideal candidate will have good organisational and communication skills as well as experience of developing new projects, supporting community groups and working with volunteers.
Closing date: Monday 10th August 2015 at 9am.