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Don't forget that you can take advantage of free bus rides on six summer Sunday mornings, starting this week.
Most bus operators across the county are taking part in our scheme, with free bus journeys being offered from the first service each Sunday from 23 July 2023 to 27 August 2023 up until midday.
The free fares are being paid for from the £47 million that the government awarded us to improve bus travel in Derbyshire.
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For any child who is eligible for benefits-related free school meals, did you know they can go to an It's About Me Holiday Club for free this summer?
 It’s About Me is a FREE Holiday Activity and Food Programme for children aged four to 16, who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals. There are lots of different activities happening across the county and eligible families can get up to 16 free sessions this summer.
With everything from BMX to performing arts, there are sessions to suit all interests and ages.
The Derbyshire flooding hardship fund is now open to any Derbyshire household or business, employing up to 50 people, that was seriously affected by the flash flooding in early July and in June.
Emergency one-off payments of £150 for local households and £500 for businesses are available.
The emergency payments aim to help cover any immediate, short-term loss of income and cashflow difficulties and to help pay for repairs and replacement of items until insurance claims are settled.
The fund will close on Friday, 4 August.
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If you're over 18 and want to learn to ride a bike, wish you had a bit more confidence when you're cycling, or just want to be a better rider, we're offering free one-to-one cycle training.
Our County Rider programme can be tailored to suit your needs. Your instructor will design the programme to suit you, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced cyclist who wants to become an even better rider.
Our scheme offers up to four training sessions and each one can last up to two hours. The amount of coaching you need will depend on your instructor's assessment of your skill level and what you want to achieve. You'll learn how to stay safe, feel confident and travel independently.
The training isn't strenuous and can be done at your own pace.
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A Youth Employment Support Hub (YES) initiative in Chesterfield run by Derbyshire County Council has been so successful that it will be continued and extended to offer more face-to-face help and county wide online support.
The Chesterfield hub had a target to help at least 300 young people explore career and training options in its first year. This target was exceeded by over 50% as 484 youngsters benefited - taking steps towards employment, apprenticeships, volunteering or other training. They also got health and wellbeing support if needed.
This success has led to the county council establishing a second Hub in Ilkeston at the Cotmanhay and Ilkeston Adult Community Education Centre on Bennerley Avenue for appointments and drop ins Monday to Wednesday. A service is also offered in Ilkeston library on Market Street on Thursdays by appointment only.
Derbyshire youngsters not local to either of the Hubs can go online for help.
The original Hub was set up in Chesterfield in early 2022 with funding from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to support young people aged from 16 to 24. These Hubs were introduced by the DWP as a means of preventing the long-lasting negative impact of the COVID-19 on young people.
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