Need a new ... fridge? Bed? Tv? Sofa?  Save and borrow with your local community bank.  Join 2 Shires today!

Credit unions help people take control of their money by encouraging them to save what they can and borrow only what they can afford to repay.  2 Shires Community Bank is a not-for-profit bank that exists to benefit the community.  You can apply for a load that is massively cheaper than doorstep lenders and payday loads and competitive with high street banks.

Membership is open to anyone living or working in the district.

Visit   http://www.2shires.org.uk/index.asp  for more information.

The University of the Third Age is an exciting organisation which provides life-enhancing opportunities. in Bolsover

Monthly open meetings take place in the Assembly Rooms, Hill Top, Bolsover on the third Wednesday of every month at 2:00pm.  There is a speaker most months with a variety of interesting and informative talks (see details of next few months, below).  Non members are welcome to attend one of these meetings to see what we do.

For all members, 4th Wednesday of each month, meet at 10.30am, Bee Hive Cafe,    Bolsover

National Helpline Number 0800 144 8 444 08.00 am - 6pm or visit the website ( details below )

A new peer led support group to offer a safe space to help individuals manage low mood, increase their confidence and to make new friends through shared understanding and experience

Meetings held at Hillstown Village Hall

If you are stuggling to get a diagnosis, Battling to get your child the education they deserve?

This group is FREE to attend and run by people who have been through the system themselves. This is an informal place to get some moral support

Monday Morning 09.30 - 11.00 am

Wednesday Evenings 6.30 - 8pm

Please visit the website or the facebook page for more detailed information about the timetable of events and support groups.

Lots more information on the website.

What is Opportunity and Change?

Opportunity and Change is a support programme for people with multiple and complex needs throughout Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Our programme is being delivered by local organisations working together, with a range of experience of working with people with multiple and complex needs.

We aim to support people achieve stability and provide access to mainstream services. We work with individuals to create a tailored package of support that will assist with a range of needs including accommodation, mental healthcare and education.

We are part of the national Building Better Opportunities programme funded by the Big Lottery Fund and the European Union through its European Social Fund. It is being managed by Framework, a charity and housing association dedicated to helping homeless people, preventing homelessness, and promoting opportunities for vulnerable and excluded people.

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