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We organise Melbourne Festival and Creative Melbourne Gallery where we run creative activities. Both events are run by volunteers. Volunteering is a great way to get involved as is participating in the events

A wellbeing group to help with your physical and mental health.

Fun and friendly artist led sessions which are open to people living with dementia, their carers, family and friends.

Family Support Derbyshire is a local initiative helping parents with young pre school aged children through difficult and challenging times - whatever those challenges may look like. We offer trained home visiting volunteers who know what it is like to be a parent.

Footsteps... an informal drop in group for anyone who has been touched by bereavement, past or present. We offer social support and a listening ear in a safe, comfortable, informal environment.

GAP is an intergenerational charity. We provide activities for children and families but also for seniors, part of the ethos is to connect the community.

Chum’s is a social group to get people outdoors and socializing.

Providing a space for creative collaborative compassionate communities to thrive. More info at circularity.org

Crown Green bowling. We have league matches on most days of the week with 18 teams playing at all different levels from beginners to higher levels. The green is also open for just social bowling and is a great way to meet people. Anyone can just come and watch at anytime, we also provide cups of tea and biscuits during league games for free!

Open to all. A hot drink, Soup and Roll. Free.

Get Active in the Forest is a community project, which has been providing physical activity opportunities in South Derbyshire for over 20 years. The aim of Get Active in the Forest is to help you get active, stay healthy, enjoy friendly company and get out in the beautiful countryside of South Derbyshire and the National Forest.

We offer a weekly free coffee morning on a Tuesday from 10am - 12pm. Dogs and children are welcome too and there are some activities for people to enjoy whilst in the hall.