The Hardy Group is centred on Derby and its surrounding areas and is a thriving group of people living with dementia, current and past carers who through their own experiences support each other along their journey with dementia, We hold light-hearted social meetings and organise trips out to help all our members stay socially, physically and mentally active so that they can (and do!) live well with dementia.
Contact the service with the details provided. Suitable for those experiencing dementia, or current or past carers. Members are asked to bring their carers as this is not a caring service. £5 annual membership fee, plus £5 to secure bookings on trips.
The aims of Friends of Markeaton Park are to adopt a pro active approach working in partnership with Derby City Council on improvements to Markeaton Park to provider park users with a forum to voice their viewpoints, as well as engaging in policy decisions in partnership with Derby City Council. To ensure that some of the lost facilities are, if feasible, re-introduced to Markeaton park. To help form and support sub-groups for the benefit of Markeaton Park. Activities – displays, guided walks, litter picks, fundraising, specialist talks etc.
Tackling the impacts of loneliness and isolation by providing community social groups, activities, befriending, assisted shopping and more for people aged 55 and older living in Derby and the surrounding areas.
The project aim is to provide befriending and social activities to help prevent social isolation and loneliness. The project has two offices, one in Mickleover and one in Spondon. There are several lunch clubs, drop-ins, coffee mornings and social activities across the city. The project provides transport to these activities and also arranges outings, shopping and holidays.
The Centre aims to provide leisure and recreational pursuits with a wide range of groups. There is also a tea room for the public staffed by volunteers.
Tea Room – Monday – Friday, 10:00 – 14:00, Saturday – 08:00 – 12:00.
A general community centre offering a wealth of difference activities, including breakfast clubs, out of school clubs and karate classes.
The aim of Surtal Arts is to promote health and well being, personal development, integration and understanding, supporting social and community cohesion, inside and outside its community through high quality Asian arts activities.
Free activities to keep your brain active, including puzzles, sudoku, word search, colouring for adults, magazines and books to browse and borrow.
The Oddfellows is one of the largest and oldest friendly societies in the UK. Through friendship and social events, we help our members get more enjoyment out of life, and offer care, advice and suypport in times of need. Typical activities include walking groups, dining out and dominoes.
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm. See website or contact for latest times.
Contact via phone. Membership for under 18’s is £10 yearly. For over 18’s membership is £25 yearly.