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LATEST CHARITY NEWS FROM THE CHESTERFIELD POST

Chesterfield's 1997 FA Cup Legends In Charity Match

Wednesday 22nd February 2012 The Spireites legends, from Chesterfield's 1997 FA Cup Semi-Final side at Old Trafford, are turning out in a special charity match next month to raise funds for the Academy Africa project, a UK based football coaching organisation.

Five FA qualified football coaches from Chesterfield FC's Centre of Excellence, and Chesterfield Sports College are heading out to Uganda in April 2012 to coach football with local football teams, villages and children in and around Kampala.

The Chesterfield coaches are currently fund-raising for the trip... READ MORE...

Celebrities v Legends - The Rematch

Wednesday 22nd February 2012 It was hailed by the organisers as a huge success, and for those of us who attended a great family day out. In fact, if you have a teenage daughter you'd be well advised to stick this date on the calendar right now.

The 6th Annual Charity match, organised by Jamie and Phil Walker, also raised a staggering £19,000 for three charities, with a little (but not inconsiderable) help from a few soapstars.

Phil Walker was on record as saying that it was the best event... READ MORE...

Staveley MWFC's Inaugural Charity Dinner Raises Thousands

Wednesday 15th February 2012 Staveley Miners Welfare FC raised over £3,000 at their first-ever sporting dinner, which was held in the clubhouse at the Inkersall Road ground last week.

The event, which featured former Nottingham Forest star Kenny Burns as speaker and comedy from Billy Flywheel, was a sell-out with over 100 people attending.

"The dinner was a huge success and we hope it is the first of many," said Staveley Chairman Terry Damms. "The funds raised will help pay for the development of our ground. Plans are in place for a new 250-seater south stand..." READ MORE...

Ozbox Partnership Sees More Kids Box Clever

Tuesday 14th February 2012 Fifty volunteers have attended a three-day course at Chesterfield Police Station to allow them to deliver Ozbox sessions across the county.

The course is the latest sport/citizenship programme produced by the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain (PCCGB) as part of their Contender Plus programme.

The course included information on gang affiliation, gun and knife crime, alcohol and drug misuse and anti-social behaviour. READ MORE...

TV & Film Star Luke Supports Local Lads In Charity Challenge

Thursday 9th February 2012
TV and film star, Luke Pasqualino is drumming up support for 4 Chesterfield lads - Jordan Passarelli, Ryan Lawty, Daljit Mehat and Oliver Pool - who are taking part in the intense '5 Peaks Challenge' in aid of national charity 'Help for Heroes'.

The star, known for his role as Freddie McClair in the teen drama 'Skins' and more recently his upcoming movie 'Love Bite', has taken time out of his pressing schedule to help devise a Twitter campaign in support of the local lads, to raise necessary funds for our troops fighting on the frontline. READ MORE...

Mad Hatter Event For 'When You Wish Upon A Star' Charity

Wednesday 8th February 2012
You are all invited to Hayley's event in April which has a 'Mad Hatter' theme. All money raised will be going to the 'When You Wish Upon A Star' charity, a charity which makes dreams a reality for sick children.

The event takes place at the Quadrant Restaurant at Chesterfield College on Infirmary Road, Chesterfield on the 26th April 2012, 7pm for 7:30.

Tickets are £15 per person including a 3 course meal with a complimentary drink on arrival. For more details and for bookings, contact 01246 500596.

National Apprenticeship Week Set To Benefit Ashgate Hospice

Monday 6th February 2012 During this year's National Apprenticeship Week (6th-10th Feb), Chesterfield College has geared all of its activities toward raising money for Ashgate Hospice whilst raising the profile of Apprenticeships.

Activities began last week with staff and Apprentices taking part in a fun run on Friday 3rd, in and around Chesterfield with charity buckets collecting cash for Ashgate.

Today, Monday 6th February, the College is holding a beauty school event at Ashgate Hospice from 9.30am-6pm in which Beauty Therapy Apprentices will be offering heavily discounted treatments to the public such as full body massages and manicures, all proceeds of course going to Ashgate Hospice itself. To book your place just call Helena on 07825 691404. READ MORE...

Tesco Boosts Funds For Bo Peep's Sheep

Friday 27th January 2012 Chesterfield based organisation, Bo Peeps, has today been presented with a £600 Community Award from the Tesco Charity Trust.

Bo Peeps in Old Whittington, provides a mother and toddler group which meets twice a week with up to 16 parents and toddlers attending at any one time - a much needed group in an area of deprivation. The award means they will be able to continue to run a much needed second session each week as lack of funds had meant the group were only able to run the one until now.

Lynn Tarr of Bo Peeps said, "It's thanks to the Tesco Charity Trust..READ MORE...

Esther Rantzen Thanks Locals For ChildLine Support

Thursday 26th January 2012 In celebration of ChildLine's 25th Anniversary, ChildLine founder and TV presenter Esther Rantzen CBE paid a visit to the East Midlands ChildLine base in Nottingham on Friday (20th January) to pay tribute to volunteers and supporters and highlight the continuing need for counsellors. 
 
ChildLine, the UK's free 24-hour confidential helpline for children and young people, has been providing support and advice across the UK since 1986. During this time the service has developed so that young people can access support online via a website (www.childline.org.uk) and by phone (0800 1111). READ MORE...

Cancer Charity Loses Cash After Burglary

Wednesday 25th January 2012 A cancer charity has fallen victim to burglars who stole cash from an office in Dronfield.

In early December 2011, the office of Ashgate by Design on Lea Road in Dronfield was burgled. Sometime between 5.40pm on Saturday December 10th and 9.30am on Monday December 12th, the shopping complex was entered and the safe in the charity shop was forced. Burglars got away with a considerable amount of cash.

Anyone who has any information about the burglary should ring Dronfield police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Limber Up - Sport Relief Is Back And Coming To Chesterfield

Tuesday 24th January 2012 The Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile is back - and it's coming to Queen's Park in Chesterfield.

The town is set to host its fourth Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile on Sunday 25th March, and needs local people to come together and show their support by entering now at www.sportrelief.com.

As one of the UK's biggest fundraising events, Sport Relief brings the entire nation together to get active, raise cash and change lives - so it's time to dust off those trainers and enter right now. READ MORE...

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Talk Sunshine And Madeira

Wednesday 4th January 2012 The first Local Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Group event of 2012 is a talk entitled 'Madeira - Island of Eternal Sunshine'. This will take place on Tuesday 10th January at 7.30 pm.

Tony Pioli captures the beauty of this island of flowers known as the 'Jewel of the Atlantic' through his breathtaking photographs.

The Parish Centre, Annunciation Church, Spencer St, Chesterfield S40 4SD is the venue, and the entrance fee is £2.50 including refreshments. All are welcome.

Please note the following dates for your diaries: 14th February, 'Living with Barn Owls', 13th March, 'Brown Hares in the Derbyshire Dales', 10th April, 'Life in the Darkness'.

Flying The Flag For Ernie

Monday 2nd January 2012 As the match between Chesterfield and Oldham Athletic takes place at the b2net today, one flag on display in the away end will have one very special purpose.

The flag belongs to a group of Oldham fans who produced it in memory of Ernie Cooksey, one of their former players, who died tragically in July '08 at the age of 28.

It's a replacement for the original and was purchased from donations by 'Latics supporters, which was stolen when Oldham fans were assaulted in Seville in '09 whilst watching the Spain v England friendly international. READ MORE...

Bishop's Thanks For Kenyan Trail Bikes

Monday 2nd January 2012 Supporters of the Ashover Church Appeal to fund the purchase of two off-road trail bikes for use by Christian Clergy in a wild and often lawless area of northern Kenya, have now been given their first glimpses of the machines.

Bought to honour the Right Rev'd Bob Beak and his wife Peggy, two members of the Ashover ministry team, for their long service at home and abroad, images of the bikes were shown to members of All Saints this week during a flying visit to the village by the Right Revd. Rob Martin, Diocesan Bishop of Marsabit in Kenya, and his wife, Sue. READ MORE...

"Thank You!" To Our Readers From The NSPCC

Wednesday 28th December 2011

The NSPCC was founded well over a hundred years ago, but its aim remains the same, to end cruelty to children. Like any charity it relies heavily on donations and goodwill from the public and now, in an open letter, people in Chesterfield are being thanked by the charity for their efforts this year.

"Dear Editor, I would like to say a personal thank you to all of your readers who have helped support the NSPCC throughout 2011. Thanks to the public giving generously, we have made significant strides for children this year." READ MORE...

Losing The Fur For Our Furry Friends

Wednesday 28th December 2011 Companion Care Vets (inside Pets at Home) are having an open day on Sunday 8th January.

On this date the public are invited to come and meet their team and also view normally unauthorised areas of the practice. Both new and old clients are welcome and also persons who use other veterinary groups.

Theree are other events, such as face painting, pet photography, refreshments with the highlight of the day watching Head Vet and Practice Owner, Paul Meiring having his legs waxed to raise money for Dogs for the Disabled. READ MORE...

Police Advice Over Unwanted Christmas Presents

Friday 23rd December 2011 If you're reading this wearing the 'Christmas Jumper' that Auntie Mabel knitted you, and you are wondering what you can do with it once she's left ... this article is for you!

Police in Bolsover are working with a local secondary school to encourage people to donate unwanted Christmas presents to charity.

Local officers have teamed up with Bolsover School to help increase donations to their two partner schools in Gambia. Pupils and their friends and family are encouraged to donate items, especially unwanted bicycles ... READ MORE...

ChildLine Open Over Christmas To Support Local Children

Wednesday 21st December 2011 As the festive season approaches, ChildLine is reminding those who may need someone to talk to that the telephone and online service is open as usual during Christmas and the New Year.

ChildLine is available for young people to contact all year round, 24-hours a day. At the East Midlands base in Nottingham, volunteers will be giving up their time throughout the festive period including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. READ MORE...

Dance The Night Away For Robbie

Tuesday 20th December 2011 Tomorrow night (Wednesday, 21st December) will see a major fundraising event take place, aimed at providing one young Chesterfield boy with the specialist facilities he needs in his own home.

Chesterfield Miner's Welfare Club (formerly Chester St Club), will host an event later for Robbie's Room Appeal. The evening, which starts at 7pm, costs just £2 a ticket (including supper) and will include an auction (items include a signed Manchester United flag), 2 tickets to a Chesterfield FC match and Nuffield health vouchers) and a raffle (first prize is a washing machine). There will also be a Christmas disco.

Robbie Hughes is a young man who is severely disabled - he cannot walk, talk or eat, but his family say that he can smile! READ MORE...

Royal's Calendar Girls

Monday 19th December 2011 A woman who lost her baby to meningitis has been raising money to help the Chesterfield Royal Hospital ward that tried to save her son's life.

Jaden Green was just days old when he was taken to the Royal four years ago but, despite the best efforts of the staff on Nightingale, he couldn't be saved.

Jaden's mother, Rebecca Hinchliff, now has two sons and, with the help of friends and family has this year raised £600 for the ward by posing for and producing a calendar called 'Real Women 2012'. READ MORE...

Bringing More Smiles To Children In Hospital At Christmas

Friday 16th December 2011 Employees at SCA Hygiene Products' Chesterfield Mill have played Santa Claus to children spending Christmas in hospital this year.

They joined together with colleagues from four of the company's other UK sites to buy and gift wrap almost 100 presents for young patients at Alder Hey Children's Hospital at Liverpool.

On top of this, SCA employees have also added an extra £1,000 to fund improvements to the hospital oncology ward's waiting room. READ MORE...

Catwalk In The Café

Tuesday 13th December 2011 Fashion was high on the shopping list when a local supermarket held a Fashion Show to raise funds for its Charity of the Year.

Sainsbury's says that it is proud to support Ashgate Hospice and, throughout the year, hosts a selection of fundraising events including bagpacks and collections in order to enable customers to show their support for the cause too.

Thursday last week saw staff, their children and supporters strut their stuff on the Catwalk in the Café in front of customers, supporters and the Deputy Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield, Cllr Don and Mrs Diane Parsons. READ MORE...

Invite To Rate Local Hearing Services On Pilot Website

Monday 12th December 2011 Action on Hearing Loss - formerly RNID - is inviting Chesterfield residents with hearing loss to be the first to rate their experience of local NHS and private hearing services on the charity's new pilot 'online comparison tool'.

The charity is urging people to log on to the ground-breaking website which will help individuals find their local hearing services and choose those that are best suited to their needs. Visitors are asked to score and comment on the quality of services they have experienced during the last three months - including the clarity of explanation about their hearing test results, the usefulness of information about communication support services, and whether the service was easily accessible. READ MORE...

Biking For Blood

Friday 9th December 2011 A new charity in Chesterfield is hoping to raise it's profile - and much needed funds - during tomorrow (Saturday 10th December) at Sainsbury's store on Rother Way.

Derbyshire Blood Bikes is a newly registered charity (August 2011), and everybody involved is a volunteer.

Their aim is to offer a free out of hours service to the NHS hospitals delivering blood, platelets, plasma etc as at present, the hospitals currently use taxis and courier services. READ MORE...

Support Ashgate Hospice By Sharing A Card This Christmas

Tuesday 29th November 2011 Have you thought about sharing a Christmas card this year? Ashgate Hospice Share Cards are a great way of wishing those around you a Merry Christmas without sending lots of individual cards.

It's also a really easy way of supporting Ashgate Hospice because you can donate the money you would have spent on Christmas cards to them! Want a Share Card? Call 01246 567250 or email rebecca.littlewood@ashgatehospice.nhs.uk with your name and address and they'll post one to you! They will even supply you with multiple cards and collection boxes if your workplace has more than one department - just let them know! Take a look at their great range of cards online HERE too.

Thank You!

Wednesday 23rd November 2011 It has just been confirmed by The Royal British Legion in Chesterfield that the people of the town raised a whopping £44,206.67 towards this year's Poppy Appeal. That's £4,118 up on the previous year.

Margaret Topley from the Legion in Chesterfield has told us she is 'overwhelmed' by the generosity of each and every one of you, particularly given the current economic climate. "This Poppy year actually runs until 30th September 2012, and we still have some money outstanding, so I think we're on course to pass the 2010 figure.

"Please can you thank your readers for their generosity."

Ashover Appeal For Volunteer Drivers - Can YOU Help Please?

Wednesday 23rd November 2011 Volunteer drivers are now URGENTLY needed to help safeguard Ashover's highly-regarded and well-used social car scheme which provides transport for parishioners to make essential journeys when others cannot help.

The volunteers use their own cars to help local residents with transport difficulties due to age, health, and mobility problems, as well as those who don't have their own car or access to other forms of travel. READ MORE...

Two Bobbies Swap Market Town For Mountains

Wednesday 23rd November 2011 Two Chesterfield police officers are swapping walking the beat for trekking up one of the highest mountains in the world to raise money for charity.

PC Claire Whitbread and PC Emma Marshall will be part of a team that are attempting to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in support of Help for Heroes and Macmillan Cancer Support.

The group will fly out to Tanzania in the New Year ready for the start of the trek on January 13th when they will attempt to climb more than 19,000ft. READ MORE...

Donate Food At Sainsbury's To Combat Poverty This Christmas

Tuesday 22nd November 2011 While shoppers might normally be expected to take food away from a supermarket, customers at Sainsbury's Dronfield will soon be leaving food behind too.

The store is taking part in a unique one day food collection on Saturday 26th November, where customers will be asked to buy an extra item, which will then be delivered to local charities and community projects by the charity FareShare this Christmas.

The special one day food drive involving over 600 Sainsbury's stores is being run in partnership with FareShare, the national food charity that addresses hunger in the UK by redistributing quality surplus food from the food industry to people who need it across the country. READ MORE...

Brass And Voices In Ashover Church Concert

Monday 21st November 2011 Ashover Celebration Choir is to join forces with one of the best 4th section brass bands in the country for a concert in the village's All Saints Church.

The local singers will be sharing their talents with Ireland Colliery Chesterfield band, who reached the national brass band finals this year (eventually coming 8th out of 19) and have been Bolsover Festival of Brass section champions for the last 2 years.

The concert will be staged at 7.30pm on Friday, December 16th, and proceeds will be used to fund continuation of the band's activities.. READ MORE...

'Not The Olympics' Torch Relay Raises Money For Alzheimers

Tuesday 15th November 2011 Chesterfield-based chartered accountants Mitchells have helped raise £28,000 for Alzheimer's sufferers by taking part in epic national Olympic-style challenge.

The "Not the Olympics 2012" charity campaign was organised by the UK200Group of independent chartered accountancy and law firms, of which Mitchells is a member.

Twenty-seven participating member firms were tasked with relaying an Olympic-style torch across the country in imaginative forms of transportation, finishing at the Olympic Stadium in London on Thursday, 10th November. READ MORE...

Don't Forget - Ashgate Christmas Market Is This Saturday

Wednesday 9th November 2011 A little reminder to let you know the annual Ashgate Hospice Christmas Market is this Saturday, 12th November.

The market opens at 1.00pm and there is a fantastic range of stalls with some fantastic items for you to go along and browse, including Christmas cards, gifts, books, jigsaws, games, jewellery, cakes and more! There are also a number of tombolas, including bottles, chocolates, suprise bags and other games, including the infamous plate smashing! And don't forget to pay a visit to Santa! Ashgate Hospice really hopes to see you this Saturday, 1pm.

Chesterfield Wears It's Poppies With Pride

Monday 31st October 2011 The beginning of Chesterfield's Poppy Appeal 2011/12 was heralded by Buglers and The Mayor and Mayoress took to the High Street of the town, alongside Veterans and members of The Royal British Legion Riders Branch to promote this year's Campaign, the 90th Poppy Appeal to be held throughout the UK.

Crowds gathered to watch on the High Street and in the Pavements as the Mayor, Cllr Peter Barr, declared the campaign open and purchased the first poppy.

He told the assembled crowds that he was proud... READ MORE...

Can You Help Trace The Owners Of Jazz The German Shepherd

Monday 31st October 2011 This is Jazz. She is around four years old, and was found by a member of the public in Sutton-cum-Duckmanton on Tuesday (26th October).

Dog wardens have been trying to trace her owners, but have had no luck so far and no-one has come forward. Can you help?

If her owner does not come forward, Jazz will be available for re-homing from Wednesday 2nd November. If you think you could give Jazz a loving new home, please call (01246) 231111.

Derbyshire Poppy Appeal Is Launched

Friday 28th October 2011
Today saw the launch of Derbyshire’s Poppy Appeal 2011 at the b2net stadium, with Chesterfield Football Club Chairman Barrie Hubbard buying the first poppy of this year’s campaign, watched by veterans from previous campaigns and wounded soldiers from Afghanistan - along with bereaved families from Chesterfield.

Also in attendance were the Royal British Legion Riders Branch, who performed a motorbike drive past around the outside of the stadium, carrying the banners which promote the year ahead. READ MORE...

Spooky Event Planned At RSPCA Chesterfield

Friday 28th October 2011 It's set to get a little spooky down at the RSPCA Chesterfield Animal Centre, when staff host a black cat Halloween event later this month.

A host of Halloween fun has been lined up at the centre, and staff are hoping that visitors will also consider rehoming one of the many black cats (and others) currently in their care.

The event will be held on Sunday 30th October from 11am until 3pm and activities include a fancy dress competition (for humans), apple-bobbing, there'll also be lots of games and competitions... READ MORE...

Fund-Raising Friends Make A Splash At Sharley Park

Friday 28th October 2011 Fund-raising teens made a splash for charity when they took to the pool at Sharley Park Leisure Centre in Clay Cross for a mammoth 21-mile swim!

Paige Sides-Pearson, from Old Brampton in Chesterfield, organised the swim for her and three friends Isla Dunne, Rebecca Riley and Kirsty Froncesca - all aged 14 - to raise money for two animal charities. The girls took to the water for seven hours for the relay-style swim, notching up around 21 miles between them.

And their efforts pulled in £483 worth of sponsorship money... READ MORE...

The Mayor Harps On For Charity

Friday 28th October 2011 Despite the dismal weather people turned out in their hundreds to take part in Day One of Chesterfield's Annual Arts and Market Festival.

The four-day event, organised by Chesterfield Borough Council, will see a host of activities and concerts taking place at various locations around the town centre, including a Continental Market, dancing, beer festival and Festival of Light.

Sean Carrington is Marketing and Promotions Officer for the Market and he explained the thinking behind the Festival... READ MORE...

Harvest Supper Marks Church Fund-Raising Finale

Monday 17th October 2011 Supporters of the appeal to raise £150,000 for urgent repairs to the spire and tower of All Saints Church, Ashover, have been praised by the Rector, the Revd. Ralph Lawrence, for their 'tremendous effort' in enabling the work to be completed within three years.

At a special celebration supper in the Parish Hall, the Rector admitted that there were times when he had qualms about both the size of the fund-raising challenge and whether the church would look any different after the major renovations.

"People in our community not only 'can do' but also 'will do'. READ MORE...

Poppy Appeal Launch 2011 Details

Friday 14th October 2011 A reminder that this year's Poppy Appeal Launch is on Saturday, 29th October 2011 and will begin at 11.00 am outside Marks and Spencer - the market entrance.

Like last year, in attendance will be:  The Mayor and Mayoress, Town Cryer, RBL buglers, Officers of the RBL and there may be some members of the RBL Riders Branch.

The procession will then move down to Boots, along the outside of the Low Pavements and up into the Precinct outside Tesco.

South Yorks Firm Give Sporting Chance To Olympic Hopefuls

Thursday 13th October 2011 Leading South Yorkshire solicitors Wosskow Brown, who run a special scheme to help fund athletes and teams, are giving a sporting boost to UK sportsmen and women in the run up to the Olympic Games in London.

The firm, based in Attercliffe, Sheffield, which has over 150 years' of legal experience, has a long tradition of supporting sport in the region.

In a new move, it is now aiming to back 50 regional sporting ambassadors by the start of the London 2012 games. READ MORE AND VIDEO...

LAST CHANCE For This Friday's Carers Dance

Wednesday 12th October 2011 Carers across Derbyshire with a passion to trip the light fantastic - are invited to a free Carers Ball courtesy of the local Carers Network.

Derbyshire Carers Association, in partnership with Making Space and Derbyshire County Council, are hosting the Carers Ball at The Winding Wheel, Chesterfield, this Friday 14th October 2011 with doors opening at 7.00pm.

Carers will be entertained by a Michael Buble tribute act, along with a disco/music for dancing. Bar facilities, raffle and a free buffet will be available. READ MORE...

The Mayor's Appeal Beer Tasting Event - Friday 21st October

Wednesday 12th October 2011 The Mayor's Appeal presents Beer Tasting on Friday 21st October at the Town Hall, 7.30 - 9.30pm (Bar and soft drinks available).

Entertainment from Brampton Community Band, Tickets are £7.50 and are available from the Town Hall, Ashgate Hospice & Ashgate Hospice's Chesterfield Shop.

Special thanks to Brampton Brewery and Cheese Factor who are supporting the event. All money raised will go to the Mayor's Appeal Charities, Ashgate Hospice and the Nenna Kind Cancer Drop In Centre.

Chesterfield Time Bank Autumn Fayre - Friday 14th October

Monday 10th October 2011 The Chesterfield Time Bank is holding an Autumn Fayre on Friday 14th October at Rose Hill Reformed Church Hall, Chesterfield from 10am to 3pm.

There will be a range of stalls with affordable novel gifts, jewellery local crafts, beauty products and homemade produce on offer.

Admission is free with Refreshments being available. Come along and hunt out that ideal gift, and discovery all about Time Banking. For further details please contact 01246 260983, or visit chesterfieldtimebank.org.

Chesterfield Volunteer Receives Top Honour

Friday 7th October 2011 Ken Cook, a leading influence within St John Ambulance Derbyshire over the past decade, has been honoured with investiture as a Commander of the Order of St John – one of the highest honours which can be conferred on the charity’s volunteers.

A former headteacher, Ken, of Dronfield, was a key member of the county team based in Chesterfield, taking on the top job as Chair of Council in 2007 and leading Derbyshire’s 1500 uniformed volunteers until he retired from the post last December.

He is now concentrating on other voluntary roles ... READ MORE...

Mark Banks On Books Sales For Charity

Friday 7th October 2011
Chesterfield Coach Mark Crossley has titled his autobiography, 'Looking After Number One' but in fact, having spoken with him, the ethos behind the book sales is in fact the opposite.

A huge chunk of the proceeds from the sales are being donated to two worthy charities - Mencap and Grass Roots Football - and, at a charity book signing on Wednesday at the Co-operative Bank, Chesterfield, both Mark and a representative from one of those charities told The Chesterfield Post just why the deal hits the back of the net for both sides. READ MORE...

Support Sport Relief 2012 In Clay Cross

Thursday 6th October 2011 The countdown is on to next year's Sport Relief - and people can now sign up to take part in the fund-raising challenge in North East Derbyshire.

Sharley Park Leisure Centre in Clay Cross will host the event on March 25th, when runners will have the chance to take part in a one-mile, three-mile or six-mile route.

From teeny-tots with mums and dads, to super sprinters up against the clock, everyone is welcome to take part in the national event, which raises money for Comic Relief. READ MORE...

Big Norm Banks On Book Signing

Tuesday 4th October 2011


Chesterfield's First Team Coach, Mark Crossley, will be at the Co-op Bank on Elder Way tomorrow, Wednesday 5th October, from 1pm where he will be signing copies of his book 'Looking After Number One'.

Proceeds from the books sold on the day will be given to the Charity Mencap.

All are welcome to pop along.

Help Of Up To £5000 Available To Community Groups

Tuesday 4th October 2011 Community groups in Derbyshire are being actively encouraged to apply for Grants of up to £5000 as part of a scheme launched earlier this year.

Community Groups can apply for Level 1 Coalfield Community Grants for activities that will benefit former coalfield areas. Grants are available from now until March 2013. Coalfield Regeneration Trust provides advice and funding to community groups whose activities make a positive difference to the lives of people in coalfield communities. The Trust guarantees to provide groups with a decision within 12 weeks of receiving the completed application. READ MORE...

NHS Staff Stir Up Fundraiser For Cancer Charity

Monday 3rd October 2011 Coffee and homemade cakes were the order of the morning as health workers hosted a taste-tickling event in aid of a cancer support charity.

Staff at NHS Derbyshire County's Scarsdale headquarters in Chesterfield held the fundraiser between 9am and 11am on Friday, 30th September as part of Macmillan's World's Biggest Coffee Morning.

During the event an assortment of temptations were laid out, including ice cream cone cakes, lemon drizzle cake, a special Malteser cake ... READ MORE...

First Aider's Life-Saving Support For Charity

Monday 3rd October 2011 A routine 'First Aid At Work' course proved to be a life-changer for Chesterfield banker Ian Boston. He was so impressed by what he learned that he became a volunteer for St John Ambulance Walton Division.

Now, he is not only trained to be the difference between a life saved and a life lost, but has also given valuable support to the local community by helping to raise more than £3,000 to buy life-saving equipment.

Ian, who works in HSBC's credit risk services department in Sheffield, joined other volunteers in a sponsored resuscitation event. READ MORE...

Can You Help A Local Scout Group?

Wednesday 28th September 2011 A local scout troop is putting out an urgent request to anyone who could donate a lock up for the group's equipment.

1st Whittington Scouts currently keep their scouting possessions in a disused church annexe but, with lead having been stolen from the roof, are now suffering as their equipment is getting damp and becoming damaged.

The group has worked very hard to raise funds for tents and other camping necessities but now run the risk of having to re purchase it all. They are hoping that someone in fairly close proximity to Whittington... READ MORE...

Spireites Celebrate Football Project Results For Older People

Wednesday 28th September 2011 Chesterfield Football Club is celebrating the success of a unique football initiative that is having a major impact in improving the health and quality of life for older people in the local community.

The research coincides with UK Older People's Day 2011 that takes place on Saturday. This year's theme is getting and staying active in later life - an issue that the Extra Time programme is addressing across the country. The purpose of this theme is to encourage people to be active and raise awareness of the benefits that physical, social and mental activity brings. READ MORE...

MP's Wear It Pink For Breast Cancer

Monday 26th September 2011 Natascha Engel, MP for North East Derbyshire and Toby Perkins, MP for Chesterfield joined forces with Breast Cancer Campaign to raise awareness of its biggest fundraising event, wear it pink day.

On Friday 28th October 2011, supporters in schools, colleges and businesses throughout the country are encouraged to don an item of pink in support of the Campaign and each donate £2 to fund innovative world-class breast cancer research.

Last year hundreds of thousands of people took part to help improve survival rates for the one in eight women who experience breast cancer. READ MORE...

Last Chance To Nominate Chesterfield Volunteers For Award

Tuesday 20th September 2011 A reminder that there's still time to nominate your favourite local voluntary group for The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for volunteer organisations, by getting your nomination forms in by Friday 30th September 2011.

The Award, part of the UK National Honours system, was created by the Queen to mark the Golden Jubilee in 2002 and recognises the outstanding contributions made to local communities by groups of volunteers. It's hoped the 2012 Awards will attract more nominations than ever, to help celebrate the Award's 10th anniversary and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee next year.  READ MORE...

Local Charity Gains Recognition

Thursday 15th September 2011 A local Carers charity is currently celebrating a series of successful milestones in its 23-year history.

Earlier this year the Derbyshire Carers Association (DCA) was externally assessed and awarded the PQASSO Quality Mark - as developed by the Charities Evaluation Services.

It's the most widely used quality assurance system within the voluntary and community sector and further endorsed by the Charity Commission as the new 'kite-mark' for third sector organisations. READ MORE...

Girls Don Their Walking Shoes For 'Priceless' Moments

Sunday 11th September 2011

A new Chesterfield charity is fundraising hard in order to buy a valuable piece of technology which will help parents of stillborn babies to have more time with their child by preserving the body for long enough for families to say goodbye.

SANDS Chesterfield, set up by a group of mum's locally who have all lost a baby, say that the 'Cold plate' will give much needed comfort to parents and are hoping to raise the sum of around £1,500 in order to purchase one for Chesterfield Royal Hospital as soon as possible. READ MORE...

Spectacular Success For Ashover Flower Festival

Thursday 8th September 2011 Ashover's four-day floral festival tribute to the world of music proved a spectacular success and raised more than £5,000 for the village's ancient parish church and Ashgate Hospice.

"Considering the state of the economy at the moment, we are absolutely delighted to have raised so much money but we're equally thrilled by all the favourable comments we received from so many people," said All Saints Church Flower Guild Co-ordinator Anne Eyley. Ashover's Rector, the Revd. Ralph Lawrence described the flower festival's 41 in-church arrangements as "a real delight for both villagers and the many people who travelled long distances..." READ MORE...

Help Chesterfield's Salvation Army Mend Broken Lives

Wednesday 7th September 2011
Like many local charities The Salvation Army in Chesterfield needs your help to raise vital funds for its Annual Appeal to support its diverse programme of life-changing social and community work.

Local Salvation Army members, friends and volunteers from The Salvation Army will be out collecting in the local community for this worthwhile cause. They're asking that local residents please give as generously as they can as 100% of all donations to the Annual Appeal will directly support the church and charity's work to help people in need. READ MORE...

600 Follow Ferocious Dog At Music Festival

Friday 2nd September 2011 Following the continued success of the Whitwell Festival of Music, Whitwell Forward Community Group and 4Ward Promotions have extended Whitwell FOM 2011 and attracted 23 top quality bands who are set to appear at Whitwell Centre on the 9th, 10th and 11th September.

Line up includes the return of top Celtic Rockers, Ferocious Dog who, following last years festival, supported both the Levellers and the Wonderstuff, enhancing an already excellent reputation, Mark Nichols fresh from starring at the Tramlines Festival, Miss 600 who have just signed a record deal and have been all over Radio 2 for the past month. The Sunday session has a special appearance by John Sanderson sax player with Bryan Ferry  who is guesting with the Jazznotes. READ MORE...

Tied Up - Now Hope Is Looking For A Home

Thursday 1st September 2011 RSPCA bosses are appealing for information after little Hope (pictured left) was brought in to their Spital Lane shelter two days ago by a member of the public who had found her tethered to the side of a crate by a large piece of rope tied round her collar.

The 11-week-old tabby kitten was found on the road in the Hasland area on 30th August, in the crate, and sitting on a filthy, urine soaked blanket. The RSPCA say that she is otherwise healthy and seems in good condition but are asking anyone with any information as to how she got there to contact them on 01246 273358. 'Hope', as she's been named by staff will be put up for adoption on Wednesday 7th September.

Community Groups Benefit From Gala Fundraiser

Wednesday 31st August 2011
Delighted gala organisers have handed out cheques totalling £1,500 to benefit good causes in the Chesterfield area.

Four charities and community organisations shared the cash, raised from Old Whittington's annual Summer Gala. A special presentation took place at Old Whittington Gala Committee's AGM to hand over the money.

Good causes to benefit include Parkside Social Club, Gamelea Countryside Training Trust, Friendship Club, New Whittington and SPODA. READ MORE...

An Audience With Dave Berry For The Mayor's Charity Appeal

Friday 26th August 2011

Dave Berry will be appearing at the Red Lion Hotel on Darley Road at Stonedge on Friday, 16th September from 7pm, with proceeds in aid of the Mayor's Charity Appeal for 2011/12.

Dave will be in conversation about his career along with a showing of vintage Film Footage from the 1960's. There will be welcome drinks and a three-course meal followed by dancing to Dave Berry & The Cruisers. Tickets are £45 and available from Jean Barr on 01246 231803 or email jean@i-barr.co.uk.

Colliery Band Fundraiser Looms

Wednesday 24th August 2011

A local colliery band from Chesterfield will be raising cash for charity this coming autumn as it prepares to perform Brass 'N' Sax.

This year's event will be the 4th annual concert organised by the Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band,(ICCB) and will include performances by ICCB, Southside Jazz and Chesney Hawkes. All who are giving up their time free of charge, so all monies raised will go straight to the Bands chosen Charities, Ashgate Hospice, Anthony Nolan Trust and Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research. READ MORE...

Charities Benefit At The B2net

Monday 22nd August 2011 There were the best part of 20,000 reasons to celebrate at the b2net as three charities received their share of monies raised at the Charity football match, which included BB's Lucien Lavisconte, held in May.

Phil Walker's son Jamie was diagnosed with Lymphoma 6 years ago and is now in remission. He is now a qualified commercial pilot, beginning a job with Atlantic Airlines very soon. He is also the proud father to baby Albie.

If that's not inspiration enough to anyone currently fighting the disease, both Jamie and his dad are passionate about raising money for research READ MORE...

Spire 10 To Berlin 26 - Spireites Support Ashgate Hospice

Wednesday 17th August 2011 It's been revealed that a team from Chesterfield Football Club is hoping to net £2,000 for Ashgate Hospice by competing in the Spire10 mile race later this month.

Stadium director Philip Taylor is also competing in the Berlin 26 mile Marathon in September with his daughter in law Amanda Taylor for the same charity.

The Spireites are supporting Ashgate Hospice not only because it is a worthy local cause but, as the nominated charity for Football League clubs this season is 'Help the Hospices', Football clubs across the country are fund raising... READ MORE...

Dog-Gone...

Wednesday 17th August 2011 North East Derbyshire District Council are asking for help with information on these two dogs. Members of the public have found both Missy and Sasha in the last week and efforts are being made to reunite them with their owners. If they cannot be traced then the dogs will be up for adoption soon.

Missy is a brown and white ShihTzu who is around 2 years old. She was found in the Grassmoor area on 11th August.

Staff who are looking after her say that she is a "Lovely little thing..." READ MORE...

Former Mayor Thanks Chesterfield For Kindness And Cash

Tuesday 16th August 2011 It was a busy year for The Mayoral Couple of 2010/11, Councillor Keith Morgan and his wife Pat as they undertook many duties to raise the profile of the town and it's people.

The Mayoral year is also about raising money for charity though and the Mayor and Mayoress recently declared themselves very proud to hand over cheques to their charities, Fairplay and The Samaritans totaling over £14,000.

After the ceremony Cllr Morgan and his wife spoke with us and told us how they had enjoyed the opportunity to help the charities last year. READ MORE...

Embracing Life

Tuesday 16th August 2011 On Saturday 6th August a fund raising event took place in aid of a brand new, local charity called Embracing Life.

The event has so far raised £2,000 - and the whole committee would like to send a huge thank you to everyone who took part, the ones who thought of the original idea, the 11 pubs for helping us to stage the event, the Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield for coming along to support us and especially to John and Jodie of the Britannia Pub, without whose support we would not have had such a great event!

The '3-Legged Wig Walk' started at the Britannia Pub on Old Hall Rd READ MORE...

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow...

Monday 15th August 2011 'Man pain' was definitely the order of the day in one Chesterfield coffee shop on Saturday morning.

Customers in Costa Coffee, enjoying a quiet break from shopping, were in the wrong place as two of the young Barista's had their legs waxed for charity. In between screams, The Chesterfield Post interviewed Chris and Will to find out why exactly they'd agreed to do it (or been volunteered).

The Costa Foundation is the company's own charity and, as Will explained, it's a cause that they are very proud of. READ MORE...

Helping The Rotary Fight Against Polio

Monday 15th August 2011 The Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield, Cllr. Peter Barr and Mrs Jean Barr, have added their support towards the worldwide eradication of polio at the Rotary Club of Chesterfield's stand at the Tesco Community Fair on Sunday, 3rd August.

Members of the Rotary Club were raising funds for this cause by selling bottles of the renowned Wilkins Tomato Ketchup, thousands of bottles of which had been donated nationally to Rotary by Wilkin & Co. to help the polio campaign.

It is hoped that after enjoying the ketchup, buyers will then collect... READ MORE...

Can You Give Chester A Loving Home?

Wednesday 10th August 2011 This brown and white, male Staffordshire Bull Terrier was found in Dronfield on 3rd August.

Named Chester by NEDDC staff, he is thought to be around two years old, has not been neutered and is said to have a nice temperament. He seems to be good with the other dogs but we can't comment on whether he's good with children as he's not been introduced to any while he's been in kennels but staff say he enjoys a good fuss! 
 
Chester is now looking for a new home, so if you think he is the dog for you, please contact our Customer Services team on 01246 231111. Likewise, if you think you know someone who might like Chester for a pet, please ask them to get in touch.

Time is of the essence as if we can't find Chester a new home or secure a place in a rescue centre / sanctuary, then he faces being put to sleep at the weekend.

Every Stall Helps...

Monday 8th August 2011 It was a bumper turnout as hundreds turned out to support the second Community Fair held by Tesco at their Lockoford Lane store.

Over thirty charities and organisations held stalls to promote their causes, and attractions such as bouncy castles and fairground rides kept the children entertained. There were also food demonstrations and face painting.

Opened by renowned local Health Campaigner Wendy Watson and the Mayor of Chesterfield, the event was a successful follow up to last year... READ MORE...

New Activity Programme For The Disabled

Monday 8th August 2011 Sportability, the London based registered charity, is expanding its operation of sports programmes for people with paralysis across the nation.

The Charity arranges sport and challenging activities for people with a variety of disabling conditions from Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, MS, Cerebral Palsy and others and last year organised 55 events and sporting activities, providing almost 645 free places for people with paralysis. READ MORE...

Charity Begins ... At The Football Club (All 92 Of Them!)

Saturday 6th August 2011 It may sound mad, and they openly admit the idea was the product of a night out, but Ian Butt and Steve Pye are currently covering 3,000 miles visiting all 92 football league grounds in just 7 days - all in aid of the McMillan Cancer Charity.

They kicked off their travels at The Emirates on Wednesday and will complete the journey at the Bank's Stadium on Tuesday evening in time to see The Saddlers take on Middlesbrough in the League cup.

They were outside the B2net early on Saturday morning... READ MORE...

Commissioning Of Chesterfield Street Pastors

Thursday 4th August 2011 All Chesterfield people are invited to the Commissioning of Chesterfield Street Pastors on Saturday August 13th, 7:30pm, at St Mary's and All Saints Parish Church (The Spire)

Taking part are representatives of the Ascension Trust, Chesterfield Borough Council, Derbyshire Police and local churches. The first team of commissioned Street Pastors will start work in the 'night time economy' directly after the service.

RSPCA Opening Doors For Local Young People

Thursday 4th August 2011 An innovative apprenticeship scheme is about to be launched in Chesterfield, meaning that many young students can now achieve their dream of working with animals.

It is the ambition of many young people leaving school to pursue a career in animal husbandry and welfare, but sadly there are few opportunities. Vet's courses at university are just about the hardest to get onto and much of the available work with animals is voluntary.

The RSPCA in Chesterfield is now about to do its bit to change this. READ MORE...

Mountain Hike Brings Joy To One Chesterfield Family

Wednesday 3rd August 2011 Big hearted policeman from Chesterfield recently swapped the beat for the mountains and completed the Three Peak challenge in under 12 hours, raising over £6,000 and giving one little boy in the town a real taste of independence.

Their participation in the sponsored endurance event was designed to raise money to buy a special wheelchair for Thomas Fletcher who is a 7 year old suffering from a rare lung condition - Bronchiolitis Obliterans - meaning he will need major surgery as he grows older. The condition, diagnosed after Thomas had a virus aged 3, means that he finds it difficult to have as active a life as he would like. READ MORE..

Charity Cheque Presentation Evening

Monday 18th July 2011
A Charity Cheque Presentation Evening at Chesterfield FC's b2net Banqueting Suite on Thursday August 18th 7.00pm for 7.30pm after the Phil and Jamie Walker's Chesterfield Legends v M1 Charity Football Team game back on May 29th 2011.

The evening will include DVD clips and photographs of the recent charity game held at the b2net Stadium on Sunday May 29th which raised £19,600.00. There will be a questions and answers session with the Chesterfield Legends and some of the soap stars who appeared in the game. READ MORE...

Can You Help Someone With Dementia?

Monday 18th July 2011 A local care home who are holding their annual Garden Party on 5th August are asking local companies for any donations of gifts or prizes to help their fundraising on the day.

The Staveley Centre is a specialist residential home that cares for people suffering from Dementia, a condition that currently affects three quarters of a million people here in the UK. Dementia is the term that is used to describe symptoms that occur when the brain becomes affected by specific diseases and conditions. Symptoms include loss of memory, confusion and having problems with speech and understanding. READ MORE...

Events At All Saints Church This Summer

Monday 11th July 2011 The All Saints Church, Ashover, Flower Guild would like to invite you to the following events this summer;

All Saints Church, Ashover, Bank Holiday Flower Festival, 'Thank you for the Music' and Scarecrow Trail -
27th to 30th August 2011 incl, 10am - 5pm daily, with Art Exhibition and Refreshments in The Bassett Rooms opposite the church.

Festival Songs of Praise in the Church on Sunday 28th August at 5pm. Everyone welcome. Proceeds to Ashgate Hospice and Church funds.

Further details from Anne Eyley on 01246 590693 or anneeyley@googlemail.com

Division Champions Raising Funds And Going Dutch

Sunday 6th July 2011 Local U12’s Football Club, Somersall Rangers, have recently been involved with raising funds for the Thomas Fletcher Foundation.

The team and parents took part in a sponsored walk on 10th April around Fox House, Sheffield and the funds raised enabled a donation of £500 to be made. This cheque was presented to Thomas and his family as a surprise at the Team's football tournament trip to Butlins in May.

The Thomas Fletcher Foundation was set up in honour of Thomas, a local 7 year old who has a rare form of lung disease, Bronchiolitis Obliterans. READ MORE...

"Only Chesterfield FC Had Anything To Celebrate"

Wednesday 6th July 2011 Oliver Byne is a 16 year old from Sheffield who has just completed his GCSE's. Like most lads of that age he likes his football, snooker and collects autographs. He also does a bit of painting as a hobby.

Nothing unusual there then …

However, Oliver is also completing his Duke of Edinburgh Award and, as part of that, has to raise money for charity.

And this is where any Spireite fan may want to read on... READ MORE...

Jamie's Stars Shone Brightly!

Monday 4th July 2011 Anyone who attended will know what a good day it was, and now it's been revealed that Jamie Walker's 6th Annual charity football match at the B2net Stadium between the Spireites Legends and the Celebrity Soapstars has, so far, raised a wonderful sum of  £19,600.00.

The sum was raised from the gate receipts of a 3,500 strong crowd, raffle, auction, programmes and mascots' and players' sponsor money, as well as donations at the match that took place on Sunday 29th May 2011.

The money is to be split between three charities... READ MORE...

Ashover Classic Car Rally Will Benefit Charities

Monday 4th July 2011 Local charities will benefit when hundreds of classic cars and bikes turn up at the Ashover Show Ground near Chesterfield this month for a new all-day rally, which could raise thousands of pounds for local charities.

Organised jointly by the Rotary Clubs of Chesterfield, Chesterfield Scarsdale, Clay Cross and Matlock the local charities to benefit will be McMillan Nurses, Derbyshire Young Carers, Pathways of Chesterfield for homeless people, Kidney Research and other Rotary charities.

The event, from 11am to 4pm on Sunday 24th July 2011... READ MORE...

£1,000 Reasons To Celebrate For Rainbow Hospice

Sunday 3rd July 2011 One local charity appeal now has 1,000 reasons to celebrate.

North East Derbyshire Chair's Appeal For Rainbows Hospice, has been presented with a cheque for £1,000 by local business Cross Trade.

The presentation was made by Geoff Morley, owner of the company and also a NEDDC Councillor to Cllr Brian Wright, Chair of NEDDC in aid of his charity appeal for the hospice, which helps young people and children.

(L-R): Cllr Geoff Morley, Anne Millington (Cllr Morley's partner), Cllr Brian Wright and Susan Wright, his wife and Consort.

Chesterfield Squash Star Receives £1000 Brampton Boost

Sunday 3rd July 2011 Chesterfield squash star Ashley Davies has received a £1,000 cash boost in his quest to reach the top, thanks to a new sporting partnership between Brampton Manor and Derbyshire Sport.

Ashley, (16), a student at Brookfield Community School, is currently No.2 in the England National Rankings, and is East Midlands Regional U17 Champion and the current Derbyshire No.1 at U17 and U19 level.

Ashley, fresh from winning the Nottingham Junior Open last weekend, is preparing to compete in one of the biggest international squash tournaments. READ MORE...

These Dogs Have Less Than 24 Hours To Live. Can You Help?

Friday 1st July 2011

UPDATE: We've just received confirmation from NE Derbyshire District Council that our two featured dogs, 'Bert & Ernie' have now found homes.

Bert has gone to a permanent home and Ernie has gone to a home for a trial over the weekend. There is however a waiting list for him if that isn't successful.

NE Derbyshire Dirstrict Council (and The Chesterfield Post) would like to thank everyone who expressed an interest. READ MORE...

Traitor's Gate Supporting The Armed Forces TONIGHT

Saturday 25th June 2011 A reminder that TONIGHT, Traitor's Gate are playing at the Railway Club, Station Road, Hollingwood from 7.30 pm in aid of The Armed Forces. All are Welcome!

Ferrets Help Fund Ashover Flower Festival

Wednesday 22nd June 2011 It's an unlikely combination, but this week ferret-racing fans from all over North Derbyshire have helped Ashover Church Flower Guild raise £1,700 for charity.

More than 100 ferret fanciers, many in traditional flat caps and with their trouser legs tied up with string, flocked to Ashover Parish Hall for the race night which was staged by James McKay, director of the National Ferret School at nearby Holestone Gate Road. Monies raised will go towards a flower festival and scarecrow trail at All Saints Church that is to be held during August Bank Holiday with the proceeds split between the church and Ashgate Hospice. READ MORE...

Ashgate Hospice Needs Help For The Midnight Walk...

Monday 20th June 2011
Our 4th annual Midnight Walk is taking place on Saturday/Sunday 25/26 June 2011 and is expected to be one of the biggest events in our calendar this year!

However, we are extremely stretched of volunteers for this event and wondered if you or anyone you know might be able to help us out on the night?

Please - if you can help, please email rebecca.littlewood@ashgatehospice.nhs.uk or call 01246 567250. Thanks so much in advance for your support! READ MORE...

2,500 Reasons To Celebrate Living In Chesterfield

Sunday 19th June 2011 Chesterfield Town Hall may have turned red at the last election but this morning it was a sea of pink, as it became the starting point for Cancer Research's 'Race For Life'.

It's the third year that its taken place in Chesterfield and saw well over 2,500 women and girls taking part in a 5km run, jog or walk around the town centre from the Town hall to the finishing line at Queen's Park.

Started in Battersea in 1994, it's now a national event, with one of these races held in most town's across the UK... READ MORE...

Making Life Better For Local Charities

Wednesday 15th June 2011 A local supermarket is making life better for local charities as it undergoes a major refurbishment of its premises.

Sainsbury's, on Rother Way, is currently experiencing major building work as it prepares to extend its facilities. It will feature a pharmacy, a new and extensive fashion department and online shopping block, which will mean that anyone ordering online in Chesterfield will see their shopping packed, dispatched and delivered from the store direct. As part of their plans, some of the construction team on site will also be donating their time and skills to carry out work for both Ashgate Hospice and The Samaritans - completing projects that would otherwise cost... READ MORE...

Successful New Local Charity Launch

Tuesday 14th June 2011 A new charity has opened in Chesterfield, aiming to provide an opportunity for carers, and family members of local residents affected by long term and debilitating illnesses.

Embracing Life will provide the opportunity for 'time out' in a relaxed, friendly and no clinical environment and will offer complimentary therapies, support and information. READ MORE...

Charity Gig Raising Funds For Special School

Friday 10th June 2011 Top local musicians will be heading to a village near Eckington this weekend for the latest Middle Handley Charity Gig.

Acoustic Angels, Junkyard Dog and Badge are among the acts set to perform at the event, with all proceeds going to Stubbin Wood School in Mansfield.

Organiser Andy Birks, whose daughter Ella attends the special needs school, came up with the idea of staging a music event to raise funds a few years ago. READ MORE...

Quarter Of A Million Chances For Small Charities

Thursday 9th June 2011 A new initiative launches later this month that will give Communities the chance to celebrate the work of small charities and share in £250,000.

The Community Action Grant is an opportunity for voluntary groups to get money designed to help them build strong and flourishing communities. A launch event on Tuesday June 21st will give people the chance to learn about the Community Action Grant as well as meet other likeminded community groups. READ MORE...

Fairplay Family Fun Day

Wednesday 8th June 2011

Come along to the Family Fun Day at Brampton Manor this Saturday 11th June from 12 noon to 5pm!

Goold old fashioned fun with coin tossing, tug-of-war, face painting and inflatables for the kids, BBQ and Bar, Stalls and a Tombola.

All profits go towards our local charity - 'FAIRPLAY'. For more information, call 01246 203963 or email: francesca.redmore@fair-play.co.uk or visit their Facebook page.

Chesterfield College supports Hallam FM's Cash For Kids

Monday 6th June 2011 Chesterfield College is getting behind Hallam FM's 'Cash for Kids' campaign by sponsoring the Allstars vs Hollyoaks football match being held at the Don Valley Stadium on Saturday June 18th.

The Cash for Kids charity, set up in the 1970s, has raised millions of pounds to help sick, disabled and disadvantaged children in South Yorkshire and the North Midlands. Each year it supports 1,000s of children who are ill, under privileged or that need extra care and guidance by providing grants to individuals, other charities, groups and the health sector. Anyone that wants to see the Hollyoaks cast in action can register for tickets online at www.hallamfm.co.uk/charity/hollyoaks-football-match/ for a minimum donation of £2.

All In A Good Cause

Monday 6th June 2011 The former Chair of North East Derbyshire District Council has today expressed her thanks after over £6,000 was raised for two good causes in her Chair's Appeal.

A total of £6,414 was raised through the 20010/11 appeal and will benefit Help for Heroes and North Derbyshire Stroke Support Group.

Outgoing Council Chair, Cllr Ann Holmes, handed over the cheques - with £3,537 going to Help for Heroes and £2,877 for the North Derbyshire Stroke Support Group - and declared that she was very proud of the monies raised. READ MORE...

Can You Give This Dog A Home?

Wednesday 1st June 2011 This timid little lady is in need of a loving new home after being picked up as a stray in Dronfield. Around 6 or 7, she is an adorable Yorkshire Terrier who is unfortunately she’s not looking her best at the moment because of a skin condition caused by an allergy (she’s been checked out and this is being treated).

She was very scared when she was first brought into kennels, but with a bit of love and attention comes out of her shell, and enjoys a good cuddle. Time is running out to fine this little cutie a home. If you can help please call our Dog Control Officers, Steve Jacques on 07866 690271 or Melvin North on 07816 913727.

Ashgate Hospice's Foreign Coin Collection...

Wednesday 1st June 2011
You may have already heard about how old UK and foreign currency can be used to raise money, however time is running out to receive the best rates for your donated notes and coins, but you can help, by letting Ashgate Hospice re-cycle your old money!

Ashgate Hospice are able to turn any old UK and foreign money into much needed cash, but several Eurozone countries are going to stop accepting old money at the end of this year. We all still have enough time to re-cycle our notes and coins, so please read on! READ MORE...

Charity Match Of The Day

Sunday 29th May 2011
It was all to play for this afternoon at the B2net as a bumper crowd turned out to watch the much-anticipated charity match between a team of soap stars and Spireites Legends.

The kick off was delayed by 15 mins to allow a bigger than anticipated crowd of 3,445 to take their seats and watch teams including Ernie Moss, Chris Marples and Andy Morris on the legends side take on a young stars side comprising amongst others Luke Tittensor, (Daz in Emmerdale), Ray Khan (Ash in Hollyoaks) and Lucien Laviscount (Jonah Kirby - Waterloo Road). READ MORE...

Support Our Armed Forces

Friday 27th May 2011 Chesterfield has a proud connection with the Armed Forces past and present and continues to support both current servicemen and veterans through various fundraisers and events.

The Staveley Armed forces and Veterans Association is holding a fund raising evening at The Railway Club in Hollingwood on Saturday 28th May where local band Traitor's Gate will be playing. Doors open at 7.30pm.

FREE entry with donations to be taken on the evening. There'll also be a raffle. All monies raised will go towards the Association's Armed Forces day... READ MORE...

Spireites Legends Pitch In For Cancer Fund Raising

Thursday 26th May 2011 "He's not just my son, he's my best friend and my hero for what he's achieved since he had cancer. Most people would just have folded."

Former Chesterfield Player Phil Walker's son Jamie faced a difficult battle with cancer 6 years ago but is now in remission. His diagnosis, and seeing children battle the disease led to Jamie organising his first charity football match, now in it's 6th year. As reported HERE back in March, this year's will take place at the B2net on Sunday and feature a Spireites Legends team who will take on the M1 Soap Stars team. Phil spoke to The Chesterfield Post in an emotive interview. READ MORE...

URGENT - Don't Miss Ashgate's 5-a-Side Football Tournament

Thursday 26th May 2011 On Sunday, 5th June, Ashgate Hospice will be hosting a 5-a-side football tournament.

THEY URGENTLY NEED 8 TEAMS to sign up for the Ashgate Hospice 5-a-side Football Tournament by Friday 27th May to ensure the event goes ahead!

The Tournament is at The Akademy in Dronfield on Sunday 5th June. Entry fee is just £50 per team. Come on you football fans the season is almost over but you can still play!

For more details please email: alison.ward@ashgatehospice.nhs.uk or phone 01246 567250

Please Give Generously For Kian

Sunday 22nd May 2011 "A lot of people don't know what will happen in future but we know our future will be dialysis 3 times a week and then a major operation for a kidney transplant". That's Kian Crane's mum, Sarah, as she prepares to host a charity auction at the B2 net on Thursday night.

The auction will take place to raise funds for the Kidney Association which funds research into kidney disorders and treatments and Sarah is grateful that people have been more than generous in their donations. So far for auction is a signed Manchester United shirt, a signed Chesterfield shirt, Sheffield Wednesday match tickets and a signed canvas of Spireites legend Jack Lester. READ MORE...

Ashgate Hospice - A Few Tickets Remain For The B2net Ball

Wednesday 25th May 2011 Ashgate Hospice will once again be hosting the b2net Ball at the b2net Stadium in Chesterfield on Friday 3rd June 2011.

Tables for this prestigious event are £450 per table of ten or £45 per person, and includes a sumptous three-course meal and entertainment from the amazing Acoustic Angels and more!

Would you like to be a sponsor of the b2net Ball? There are a number of sponsorship packages available. For more details on any of the packages, please contact Emily Evans at Ashgate on 01246 568801 READ MORE...

Local Charities To Benefit From Classic Car And Bike Show

Friday 20th May 2011 A charity event, organised by the Rotary Club of Chesterfield is set to benefit local organsiations when it takes place next month.

Hundreds of classic cars and bikes are expected at Renishaw Hall, Eckington, for the annual rally that raises thousands of pounds for local charities.

Three local charities to benefit will once again be Weston Park Hospital Cancer Appeal, Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice, and Chesterfield's Ashgate Hospice.

The event, which runs from 3pm - 9pm on Wed 8th June 2011... READ MORE

Chesterfield Carers Centre Diary For June/July

Monday 16th May 2011 Chesterfield Carers Centre have a full diary of events, free of charge, during June and July. Here's the full list and contact details.

They would like to invite Carers to join with other Carers at any of the free events in June and July. Booking is essential, please book early as some of the events have limited numbers.

Why not visit their BOOK SWAP LIBRARY? Lots to choose from - just drop in and pick up a book! Call the Chesterfield team on 01246 222373. Janis, Kevin and Linda look forward to hearing from you! READ MORE...

Your Loss Is Their Gain

Friday 13th May 2011 CB Nutrition are running a Charity 12 week Weight Loss Challenge, hosted by Brampton Manor Country Club, in aid of Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice.

The challenge has weekly sessions in which you're weighed, measured and receive tips and advice on nutrition. The biggest loser of the week wins a prize or reward.

As a bonus, CB Nutrition and Bluebell Wood have teamed up with Chesterfield's premier leisure facility Brampton Manor so that our members on the challenge have the chance to be able to exercise. READ MORE...

RSPCA Week - Please Give Generously

Wednesday 4th May 2011 "We try and help every animal we come across, we try our best to help but that does come at a cost", says Chesterfield RSPCA'S Assistant Manager, Gary Taylor, who spoke to The Chesterfield Post at the start of RSPCA week.

Gary says the week, which aims to raise funds and awareness for the charity, is the most important week in the charity's year and is being supported by TESCO. Volunteers will be present at stores throughout the UK and Chesterfield centre will be represented at the Lockoford Lane store where staff will have re-homing boards and information about all aspects of animal welfare. READ MORE...

Bear's Necessity Is A Home

Tuesday 19th April 2011
Can you - or anyone you know - give this loveable hound named 'Bear' a new home?

This Shar Pei cross was found by North East Derbyshire's dog control officers on a grass verge near Bowshaw roundabout at the end of the Dronfield bypass on the 12th April. He is approximately two years old and is said to have a good temperament.

If you can help please call Dog Control Officer Steve Jacques on 07866 690271 as soon as possible.

Caring For The Carers In Chesterfield

Tuesday 19th April 2011 A new centre that aims to offer support, guidance and activities for carers has been officially opened in Chesterfield town centre today.

Derbyshire Carers Association has over 4,500 members countywide on it's database and provides an invaluable service to those who are looking after family, friends or partners in need of fulltime care.

The new Derbyshire Carers Association centre is sited on West Bars in what was MP Paul Holmes' office. It becomes another centre in Derbyshire offering services including benefits advice and massage and holistic therapies, READ MORE...

Fancy Drag Race - Men only!

Wednesday 13th April 2011 Our third annual, men only, Fancy Drag Race is taking place on Sunday 15th May 2011 and we are expecting the event to be the biggest yet!

This is a sponsored event and we hope you can raise as much sponsor money as possible so we can continue to provide our valuable service to patients and their families across North Derbyshire. The race will begin at 9.30am from Chesterfield Town Centre and will follow a 5 mile route around the outskirts of Chesterfield and return back to the town centre. We are now able to accept registrants aged 11 and over. READ MORE...

Ladies - Get Your ZUMBA Tickets for Ashgate Hospice Soon

Friday 1st April 2011 Ladies - There will be a special Zumba Fitness session will be held on Wednesday 6th April 2011, at 7.30pm at the Winding Wheel, Chesterfield. Tickets £5 in aid of Ashgate Hospice.

We still have some tickets left which are strictly first-come, first-served, so get yours today and 'Zumba' in aid of Ashgate Hospice!

Purchase your tickets on our new events website or call 01246 567250.

We also have a number of other events going off this year... READ MORE...

2 Down, 7 To Go...

Thursday 31st March 2011 They say that cats have nine lives but little Kitty must be down to seven by now after being the victim of TWO RTC's in four months.

Kitty was originally bought into the RSPCA centre on Spital Lane in December 2010 by a member of the public after suffering a broken jaw on being hit by a car. Surgery and a long rehabilitation spell with a foster carer followed before she was rehomed recently.

Given her history her new owner tried to keep her in but Kitty was determined to continue life in the outdoors and returned to kennels again... READ MORE...

Spirefest Gets Ready To Rock Chesterfield

Wednesday 30th March 2011 The inaugural Spirefest day long rock festival and guitar show due to be held at the Winding Wheel is drawing ever closer and organiser Brian Bannister has been busy putting the final touches to what promises to be a great event, and one unique to this area.

"We are absolutely overwhelmed by peoples generosity and encouragement for what we are trying to do", Brian told us, "We have already had to start a reserve list for 2012 for the bands that want to join in with this Cancer Research UK fundraising event, as there are simply no performance slots available in the already tight schedule for this year". READ MORE...

Netting Funds For Charity At The B2Net

Monday 21st March 2011 A massive charity football match is to be organised at the B2 net in May to raise funds for a leading cancer charity that helped a former footballing apprentice beat the disease 4 years ago.

Jamie Walker, who trained with Mansfield Town, is the son of former Chesterfield and Rotherham striker Phil and was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma in 2005. After undergoing 7 months of Chemotherapy and radiotherapy he was given the all clear in 2007. Phil, now soccer coach at Centre Parcs, has organised a charity match each year to raise money for both children's and cancer charities, accumulating a total of £60,000 over that time. READ MORE...

Catwalk Capers For Charity Evening

Sunday 20th March 2011 Models, made up of Fairplay girls, council staff, and friends and family of Mayoral staff and Chesterfield Post staff strutted their stuff on the catwalk, raising over £750 towards the Mayors Appeal.

The Charity Fashion show, organised by the Mayor's office and Matalan Assistant Manager Kieran, was held to raise cash for charities, Fairplay and the Samaritans.

Matalan donated clothes worn by the models for the evening and Hair and Beauty students from Chesterfield College volunteered their time to make up the models and compere for the evening, Mayor's secretary, Vivien. READ MORE...

Every Kick Helps

Wednesday 16th March 2011

Staveley MWFC are to host a charity game for the Tesco Alzheimer's Charity.

A game between the Tesco side and ex-professionals, hopefully to include ex England Internationals will be played on Sunday 10th April between 2pm and 5:30pm. Further details of the admission prices and the ex-pro's who will be playing will be released in due course. Staveley MWFC's sponsors Baris Facades & Linings Ltd are to kick start the Charity drive with a donation of £250. We hope the local community and supporters of Staveley MWFC will attend and support the scheduled game.

Help Beam Scotty Back Home

Friday 4th March 2011 The RSPCA is asking for help in tracing the owners of a cat who survived with only burned paws after being found in the engine of a car that had travelled to Chesterfield from Nottingham.

'Scotty' is a male cat, who is not chipped and believed to be about 2 years old with a distinctive white star on his chest. He was brought in to the centre after being discovered under the bonnet of a car that was being repaired in Chesterfield.

The driver had driven up from Carlton via Hasland to pick up a friend and had then journeyed to his parents. READ MORE...

Every Pedal Helps

Friday 4th March 2011 15 staff from Tesco, Chesterfield got on their bikes in order to raise cash for Clic Sargent, Tesco's Charity of the year.

It was the last event for the charity before the store changes to it's new one and the riders were determined to make it a good one. On a typically grey and cold winter Sunday morning they set off to cycle the 24-mile return journey to Rother Valley.

Mark Rawlins is Lead Retail Service Manager and he paid tribute to the group and told us why events like this are so important to the store.  "They're a great group of guys and when asked, rose to the challenge immediately" READ MORE...

Wild About Chocolate

Thursday 3rd March 2011 A new brand of chocolates, made in Chesterfield, is helping do its bit to save tigers from extinction. Football legend Jimmy Greaves was in Chesterfield on Monday to launch the latest additions to the Tiger J's Chocolates range, which is helping to save tigers from extinction.

Husband and wife team Andrew and Janet Coghlan - owners of Coghlans Cookery School at Sheepbridge – designed and developed the chocolates with a percentage of profits being donated to the Born Free Foundation. Former England footballer Jimmy Greaves has invested in Tiger J's, and told us why he feels it's a vital cause to support, READ MORE...

Charity Begins At Home

Wednesday 2nd March 2011 Local football team Staveley MWFC is seeking to help the local community after it's sponsors upgraded their computer facilities and look to donate the surplus ones to good causes.

7 desktop computers and screens have been kindly offered by sponsors Baris Facades & Linings Ltd, to any local charity or Educational facility who needs them. Chairman Terry Damms says that the offer is, "A genuine offer to try and provide some assistance to a local charity or educational facility and any representative of such a body should email our Club Secretary Ele with an expression of interest and the club will decide where the computers and screens may then be gifted." Please contact Ele - staveleyed@hotmail.co.uk

Coming To A Pool Near You

Thursday 24th February 2011 Local residents are being invited to 'jump in' and help raise cash for a leading cancer charity.

What's being dubbed as 'the World's Largest Swim' is about to take place at swimming pools around the district and, has in previous years, seen thousands participate to raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

North East Derbyshire District Council is now encouraging people to sign up for the Swimathon 2011, which will be running at Dronfield Sports Centre, Sharley Park Leisure Centre and Eckington Swimming Pool on 9th April. READ MORE...

Charity Begins At .... Alfreton

Monday 21st February 2011 The first charity to benefit from the Alfreton Sunday League's Grand 40th Reunion has been announced.

The annual Stan Brewster Memorial Football Tournament, which itself raises funds for four local charities each year in memory of former Swanwick man Stan Brewster, will be one of three organisations which will receive monies from a specific fund raiser being held on the day of the reunion. READ MORE...

Ashgate Hospice Midnight Walk. Ladies Only!

Friday 18th February 2011
Our 4th annual Midnight Walk is taking place on Saturday/Sunday 25/26 June 2011 and is expected to be one of the biggest events in our calendar this year!

There are two walk length options this year - 13 miles and 6.5 miles. The walk will begin at midnight from Cliffe Park in Dronfield and will follow a 6.5 mile route to Ashgate Hospice. If you decide to take the 13 mile challenge, you will then return back to Cliffe Park. All of our walkers will be welcomed back at Cliffe Park with a hot drink and bacon sandwich! Ladies only...but ...Men - we need your help on the night! Contact us if you can help. READ MORE...

Hair Of The Dog

Thursday 17th February 2011 Bella is a year old Shar-pei and has been at the RSPCA kennels for a long time - 10 weeks in total. During her time there she has given birth to a litter of healthy pups that have all found homes.

Now it's her turn to find a loving family. However Bella needs a very special home as the skin condition she was admitted to the Spital centre with (now cleared up after treatment) has left her bald. Experts believe that it is unlikely that Bella's hair will ever grow back and if it does, it will be minimal. Therefore Bella's new owners should be aware that she will be needing jumpers to wear in the winter and sun cream applied in the summer months! READ MORE...

Now Mans Best Friend Can Help Too!

Friday 11th February 2011
Ashgate Hospice is very excited to bring you a new event this year, especially for man's best friend!

You and your dog are invited for "walkies" in Linacre Woods to help raise vital funds for Ashgate Hospice.

The beautiful 4.5 mile route will begin at Ashgate Hospice and take you round a circular route through Linacre Woods and back to the Hospice. Plus, as a special thank you to your lovely dog for their effort and generosity... READ MORE...

B2Net Buckets Bring Help To Children's Hospice

Friday 11th February 2011
Generous fans visiting the B2Net stadium have donated £400 to a Children's Hospice through a bucket collection organised by The Rotary Club before the Torquay game in December.


Andrea Hudson, Derbyshire Fundraiser for Bluebell Wood Chidren's Hospice received the cheque from President of The Rotary Club of Chesterfield, John Keeton, and Chesterfield FC Chairman Barrie Hubbard. READ MORE...

X-Factor Family Ticket Draw In Aid Of Motor Neurone Disease

Thursday 10th February 2011 A fantastic opportunity to win a family Ticket for the X-Factor Show, Nottingham Arena, Tuesday March 22nd, while supporting the Motor Neurone Disease Association. All tickets are only £2 and available from the Co-op Department Store, Elder Way Chesterfield and the draw takes place on Friday 25th February.

Motor Neurone Disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks the upper and lower motor neurones leading to weakness and wasting of muscles, causing increasing loss of mobility in the limbs, and difficulties with speech, swallowing and breathing. Please show your support and good luck!

Guitar Heroes

Friday 4th February 2011 A unique gig, hoping to become an annual event, is being organised in Chesterfield in order to raise money for a leading cancer charity.

Spirefest, due to take place on April 9th at the Winding Wheel, aims to benefit Cancer Research UK.

Visitors are expected to come from all over the UK to the event - an all day Guitar Fest with a Guitar Show, Battle of the Bands competition and live gig from leading rock/blues star Chantel McGregor. READ MORE...

Fairplay's Ringwood Hall Event

Thursday 3rd February 2011
On Thursday, April 14th 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Ringwood Hall Hotel is hosting a special concert to raise funds for Fairplay Children's Charity.

Featuring "Songs from the Shows" by Rachel Bake, and classical guitar by James Oakton, with close hand magic also.

Tickets £9.50 to include interval light refreshments.

Please call Ringwood Hall Hotel on 01246 280077 for bookings.

Left Outside Alone

Wednesday 2nd February 2011

Animal Welfare Workers are investigating after these two young cats were found dumped in a box outside the rescue centre in freezing temperatures.

Black cat Ellie and Tabby Marie were found by RSPCA Manager Richard Woodwards when he went to lock up after a talk at the kennels.

The two females were found in a tiny, urine soaked box that had been left on Spital Lane at the gates of the charity. READ MORE...

Is Love In The 'Hare' For Valentines Day?

Monday 31st January 2011 Well, Rabbit anyway...! The RSPCA is holding a 'Bunny Open Day' on February 13th from 11am-3pm.

It comes after the Centre in Spital was inundated with bunnies, and is now desperate to rehome them. There will be an opportunity to meet the rabbits and discuss rabbit ownership with experienced staff and volunteers. As well as getting up close with the bunnies there will also be refreshments, games and stalls.

Richard Woodwards, Centre Manager told us, "Since it's also Valentine's weekend, we hope as many people as possible get paired up with their Dream Bunny."

Every Little Helps Foster Aspirations In Local Kids

Wednesday 26th January 2011 A Primary School in Chesterfield is celebrating after being awarded £800 by a Supermarket Charity Trust.

Tesco donates thousands of pounds of cash every year to local good causes from their Community Budget that is managed in-store by their Community Champions. The store on Lockoford Lane yesterday presented a cheque to Heath Primary School to help with their Children's University project.

Headteacher Mrs Kim Neville and a group of Y5 and Y6 children and Children's University Co-ordinator Rebecca Wilkinson visited the store... READ MORE...

Brrrrr Rabbit!

Friday 21st January 2011
The RSPCA has issued an URGENT appeal for homes for 22 rabbits that have been brought to their kennels in Spital this week.

The Bunnies were rescued from Bakewell after Inspectors attended a property on another matter and found the rabbits in a shed. Although they were kept in less than ideal conditions they are all in good health and tame.

The centre is now overrun with them and has no room for more that are on their way - there are also around 40 Guinea pigs still to be brought in. READ MORE...

Generous Gesture Boosts The Coffers For Scouts Trip

Friday 14th January 2011 A local company has made a generous donation towards a local scout group's Canada trip after reading about the group’s fundraising efforts in The Chesterfield Post.

1st Calow Scouts are fundraising hard for a trip to Ontario for an adventure holiday and appealed for local residents or businesses to sponsor horses or races in their forthcoming Race Night on 22nd January.

Chairman of local football team Staveley MWFC and Director of Baris Facades & Linings Ltd, Terry Damms, saw the appeal and offered to donate... READ MORE...

Are You Up For A Challenge?

Thursday 13th January 2011 Putting the fun into fundraising - The Fairplay Business Challenge Launch.

Fairplay is a registered charity, dedicated to helping children with additional needs and their families. The proud owner of a brand new building, opened in May 2010, and specially built to facilitate the care and support for children and to provide support to families, it is now working hard to raise funds to turn a patch of derelict land into an innovative garden to help disabled children access the same outdoor play experience as able bodied. One of The Mayors designated Charities this year, it receives some public funding but relies mainly on grants and fundraising. READ MORE...

It'll Be Fun At The...

Monday 10th January 2011 One of Chesterfield FC community partners, YMCA Derbyshire, is holding a fund-raising Race Night to raise money for the YMCA Derbyshire Members Fund.

This is an emergency pot of money that can be accessed by those who use YMCA services and find themselves in financial difficulties - maybe needing furniture or electrical items, educational books to enable attendance at college, or even shoes to go to work. YMCA Derbyshire also runs the innovative North Derbyshire Furniture Project, which provides quality used furniture and electrical items to those on low incomes in our local community. READ MORE...

Festive Safety Tips

Friday 24th December 2010 With the Big day nearly upon us, St John Ambulance in Derbyshire has issued some festive tips to help people enjoy an injury-free Christmas and New Year.

"Putting up decorations, wrapping presents, playing with new gadgets and carving the turkey can turn a joyous occasion into a disaster with injuries ranging from cuts through to heart attacks," said Commander Chris Poole. "Children under five and people over 65 are most likely to have an accident in the home, and on average approximately 80,000 people will go to hospital over Christmas and the New Year." READ MORE...

New Base For Chesterfield Charity

Thursday 23rd December 2010 A major charity in Chesterfield that provides help, support and advice for elderly people in the town has moved into new premises.

Age Concern Chesterfield & District now has offices in New Square and will provide an information centre that can offer advice and support about any situation that may occur in later life. Previously based in offices at Stephenson's Place, the new building offers better disabled access.

Their new home was opened by the Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield who saw first hand the facilities and even made Careline calls READ MORE...

Can You Help Ashgate Hospice?

Tuesday 21st December 2010 Ashgate Hospice has put out an appeal for volunteers to help them with their Santa Fun Run at Carsington Water on Sunday 2nd January.

If you can spare a couple of hours or three to help register and hand out medals to participants please contact Emily on 01246 567250 or email Emily.evans@ashgatehospice.nhs.uk

Family Fun Run Cancelled

Friday 17th December 2010 Ashgate Hospice has announced that due to the severe weather that is predicted this weekend it has had to cancel the Festive Family Fun Run scheduled for Sunday 19th. Please keep an eye out for other planned events though throughout the New Year.

Love Lights Up Hospice

Thursday 16th December 2010 Ashgate Hospice would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who dedicated a light in this year’s Lights of Love switch on, which for the seventh year in a row helped to celebrate and remember loved ones and raise money to provide specialist care in the area.

Staff at the hospice say they were "overwhelmed" by the response and that they are grateful and humbled by the monies raised - around £300,000 over the last eight years. This year's total so far is £35,000 alone.

This year Sharon Eades-McBride, who had dedicated a light ... READ MORE...

Children Make Christmas Sparkle For Ashgate Hospice

Monday 13th December 2010 A Primary School in Chesterfield has helped to spread a little Christmas joy after a tree they decorated took pride of place at Ashgate Hospice.

The Children from Walton and Holymoorside Primary decorated a Christmas tree in store at the new B&Q on Spirewalk in Chesterfield as an activity during their 'Communities Week' where various schools dressed trees and customers to the store voted for the best dressed.

The children presented the winning tree to Ashgate Hospice... READ MORE...

RSPCA Appeal For A "Special Home For A Special Pup"

Sunday 12th December 2010

Mac is a 12 week old Rottweiler - one of a litter of 11 who, after being identified as the runt of the litter, has been hand reared since he was a couple of days old.

He has thrived, but due to the vigilance of his foster carer, Julie Millington ,who bottle fed him every two hours at the beginning ,  it soon became apparent that he had problems with his vision. Closer investigation by a Vet showed that Mac was in fact virtually blind, and what little sight he did have would soon disappear. It’s a genetic condition and sadly inoperable. READ MORE...

Your Vote Counts!

Friday 3rd December 2010 The Football League would like your help to help them decide which charity
The League should select to be its Official Charity Partner for Season 2010/11.

Help the Hospices are on their shortlist as a charity that they will support if enough votes are cast for them. We need your help as this could really benefit Ashgate Hospice! If successful, Help the Hospices will twin each of the 72 league clubs with the Hospice in their community! Voting closes 12pm on 8th December. READ MORE...

Will You Shine A Light Of Love This Christmas?

Thursday 25th November 2010 IT WAS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN, another summer had flown by and there was more than a nip in the air.

It was as she was making her way through the busy market place that she heard the crisp clear notes of a brass band cutting through the frosty air; the first carol this year.

Christmas was on its way again and there was nothing she could do to stop it. She stopped right there, not knowing whether to laugh or cry at the poignancy, he did so love to hear a brass band, especially at Christmas. Smiling at the memory of such happy past Christmases spent together READ MORE...

Can You Offer These Hens An Egg-citing New Life?

Friday 19th November 2010 The RSPCA in Chesterfield is urging people to consider buying Free range eggs after accepting 60 ex-battery hens into their kennels at Spital.

At 18 months old, they are deemed to be no longer any use to the owner as they may not lay regularly every day.

Richard Woodwards, Manager at the centre, accepts that the cost of Free Range Eggs is often higher but is urging us to think about the cost to the laying bird in animal welfare terms. READ MORE...

"Back Of The Net!" Kicking Cash For Charity

Saturday 13th november 2010

Students from Chesterfield College gave a local charity a boost as they took part in a penalty shoot out to raise cash for Ashgate Hospice.

250 penalties were taken in total, raising around £100 on the day.

Goalkeepers from various local teams tried to stop the shots, but the star turn of the day was CFC reserve Goalkeeper Shane Redmond who went along with Coach Mark Crossley to lend his hand (ok, both of them!) to the cause. READ MORE...

Being Cruel To Be Kind?

Thursday 11th November 2010 Chesterfield RSPCA are investigating the circumstances behind a case which centre Manager Richard Woodwards says is one of the most bizarre he's seen in 10 years of working for the Charity.

'Olive' the cat was found at North Wingfield last Saturday and taken to the RSPCA by a concerned member of the public. The young tortoiseshell cat had suffered an eye injury resulting in an open gash to the side of her right eye that had been dressed with a children’s plaster and her head wrapped in black electrical tape (pictured left).

Believed to be around one year old, READ MORE...

Carsington Water 5k Santa Fun Run

Wednesday 10th November 2010 The Rotary Club Of Wirksworth are staging a 5k 'Santa' fun-Run for the Rainbows and Ashgate Hospice Charities on Sunday 5th December 2010 at Carsington Water (courtesy of Severn Trent Water).

Runners, Fun runners and families are welcome to run, jog or walk in Santa Outfits (supplied with entry fee). Come and join in the fun READ MORE...

Charter Anniversary Celebration

Wednesday 10th November 2010 The Rotary Club of Chesterfield celebrated it's 88th birthday on Sunday with a Charter Anniversary luncheon at the Ringwood Hall Hotel for 115 members and guests. President John Keeton hosted the event and local legend Geoff Miller, National Selector of the English Cricket Team, was a thoroughly entertaining after-lunch speaker. 

Rotary District 1220 Governor Val Leivers gave an inspiring speech about looking forward rather than backwards in order to build on all the good work of the founder members and members of the Chesterfield Rotary Club since 1922 in supporting the local community, READ MORE...

Puppy Love - UPDATE...

Monday 8th November 2010
You will recall that The Chesterfield Post brought you the story of Barnaby and Benji, two 7 week old Terrier cross pups, found in a field in old Tupton just over a week ago.

We have just heard from the RSPCA in Chesterfield that a woman claiming to be the owner of the pups has contacted them. She claimed that Barnaby and Benji were stolen from her property, leaving her with the pup's mum and other siblings.

Inspectors have paid a visit to the woman... READ MORE...

"High On The Hill, There's A Lonely Goat Herd..."

Sunday 7th November 2010
If you're an experienced goat owner (or Military Regiment looking for your regimental mascot), with land to spare, then Chesterfield RSPCA is asking you to consider helping them.

These two beautiful rams were brought to the centre after their owner could no longer care for them.

Father and son, it is hoped that they can be homed together. Pepper is 5 and a half, whilst Snowy is 2 - both are castrated. READ MORE...

MP Takes To The Shop Floor...

Tuesday 2nd November 2010 Visitors to a charity shop in Chesterfield were served by a very familiar face last Saturday.Toby Perkins - MP for Chesterfield, joined the workforce of Barnardo's shop for the day in order to encourage more people to volunteer for the charity.

The MP volunteered at the shop in Chesterfield as part of national 'Make a Difference Day',a nationwide event organised by UK volunteering charity, Community Service Volunteers (CSV). It aims to encourage people to get a taster experience of volunteer work and is also an ideal opportunity to meet other people in your local area and make a big difference to your local community. READ MORE...

Remember Them

Sunday 31st October 2010 The Chesterfield branch of the Royal British Legion is asking residents to do just that and buy a poppy as the town launched it's annual Poppy Appeal on Saturday.

His Worship The Mayor of Chesterfield (pictured left) officially opened the 2010 Poppy Appeal in the Town Centre on Saturday.

Accompanied by the Mayoress, the Poppy Appeal organiser, Margaret Topley, President of the Chesterfield Branch of the Royal British Legion, Jack Carter and Chairman Fred Devereux, he gave a speech READ MORE AND AUDIO...

Bargain Hunt Bonanza

Friday 29th October 2010 There was everything to pay for as the Mayor and Mayoress took part in a charity Bargain Hunt on Chesterfield's very own flea market on Thursday,

Divided into two teams with representatives from their office and their chosen charities, Fairplay and The Samaritans, they were sent with £100 to buy what they could from the stalls.

BBC Antiques expert Jonty Hearnden was on hand to then value the 'buys' and award a prize to the team... READ MORE...

Why You Really Should "Go To Specsavers" This Weekend

Friday 29th October 2010 Have you ever looked at the 'Mr Men' characters and thought, "what about one called Mr ???" ... If you have, then an event in Chesterfield this Saturday could be for you.

Specsavers on the High Street, Chesterfield Town centre will be holding a 'Mr Men' day aimed at raising cash for local charities. From 9am to 5pm, Mr Men characters will be outside the store... READ MORE...

Could YOU Be A Good Samaritan?

Wednesday 27th October 2010 "We're the listening ear." That's Wendy, volunteer with Chesterfield Samaritans, talking about the Charity's work and how it's there for the people of Chesterfield on a daily basis.

Malcolm and Wendy were at the Mayor’s Coffee Morning when The Chesterfield Post spoke with them and they were keen to get the message across that they really are there for everyone, no matter what age or gender, or indeed problem.

They told me that there is a perception that the Samaritans only help the suicidal but in actual fact the percentage of people calling threatening to take their own lives is very small. Volunteers deal on a daily basis with anyone going through a hard time and who just need to spend time talking to someone... READ MORE...

Could You Give A Dog A Home?

Wednesday 20th October 2010 Chesterfield RSPCA is asking for your help in re homing dogs like this one.

Alaska is a 14-week-old husky pup. Sadly she is one of FIVE huskies in the kennels at Spital at the moment. The others - Rebel, Rio, Samson and Sasha are all aged between 18 months and 4 years old, and all but one of the five came to the RSPCA from the same original home after their owner had died.

Centre manager Richard Woodward is desperate to see these dogs back in a loving family home, but advises that dogs like these need owners who... READ MORE...

Ashgate Hospice Winter Ball Event

Saturday 16th October 2010 Ashgate Hospice are holding their Winter Ball on Saturday 27th November at The Winding Wheel in Chesterfield.

It promises to be a fun night out for family, friends and colleagues and a hugely enjoyable way to support Ashgate Hospice. READ MORE...

Marie Cancer Care Looking For Supporters Help

Monday 4th october 2010 Marie Curie Cancer Care is looking for supporters to join a new Fundraising Group in Chesterfield.

Derbyshire Fundraiser, Laura Read, is inviting anyone who is interested to come along to an informal meeting on Monday 11th October at 7.15pm at The Sandpiper Hotel, Sheepbridge. READ MORE...

Drop In Centre Opens It's Doors

Sunday 3rd October 2010 A unique drop in centre for cancer sufferers and their families will be opening it’s doors tomorrow (Monday 4th Oct) at 10am.

The Nenna Kind Centre is situated in Room 5 on the 2nd floor of the Market Hall and offers support and advice in a welcoming environment for anyone affected by the disease. There will be advice on benefits and also complimentary therapies including reflexology and massage. All the services are free. READ MORE...

Every 'Volunteer' Helps...

Sunday 19th September 2010 Despite the murky weather, hundreds of people visited the Tesco Community Fair today.

Held at Lockoford Lane in Chesterfield, and organised by Community Champion Jackie Boland, the event saw local Charities and Organisations promoting their causes and encouraging visitors to get involved by donating their time or skills. Some were also there to offer advice about health issues.

The store was one of only 100 Tesco outlets to host a Community Fair this year, after a trial of 20 stores last year proved successful. READ MORE...

Mayors Invite...

the 'Table Top Sale and Fayre' at the Fairplay centre, Alexandra Road West, Chesterfield,
Saturday 18th September from 2.00pm - 5.00pm

The event is part of the Mayors Charity Appeal and is in aid of Fairplay and the Samaritans. The event will be opened at 2.00pm by Keith Morgan, the Mayor of Chesterfield. READ MORE...

Hope For Africa

Sunday 5th September 2010 As children in Chesterfield prepare to return to school this week one charity is promoting the message that  'In Africa education is a privilege not a right'.

The African Children's Choir provides children who have lost one or both parents through war or disease in Africa with a home and an education. A choir made up of children aged between 8 and 11 from Kenya and Uganda gave a rousing performance in front of a packed audience at St Augustines Parish Church, helping to raise much needed funds to carry out work building schools and infrastructure in villages throughout the African continent. READ MORE...

MEDIEVAL MARKET MAYOR CROWNS NENNA KIND

One of the more fun events the Mayor and Mayoress have taken part in recently was attending the recent Chesterfield Medieval Market.

The weather was great and the Town was filled with not only local residents from many hundreds of visitors from all over the country. The whole market area was filled with charity stalls where every one dressed in medieval costumes... READ MORE

St JOHN's AMBULANCE 'SAVE A LIFE'

Now, if you're planning to visit any of the shows, matches or carnivals around in Chesterfield this summer you may come across the St John's Ambulance Service there.

They have over 1,300 uniformed volunteers around Derbyshire who provide vital first aid at various events. They also run first aid training courses for local companies wanting to gain workplace accreditation... READ MORE

OTHER CHARITY NEWS

CANCER DROP-IN CENTRE OPENS - A new voluntary, self funding group will soon be able to offer families and friends of cancer sufferers a place to talk with and offer support to other people going through the same thing. Situated in rooms 4/5 in Chesterfield's Market Hall, the Nenna Kind Centre... READ MORE..

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