After making us all proud in the European and World cups, it's proposed that England football captain Millie Bright is made an Honorary Freewoman of Derbyshire.
Millie grew up in in Derbyshire having been born in Chesterfield where she attended Killamarsh Junior School and Eckington School. She began her footballing career at the age of nine playing for her local team, the Killamarsh Dynamos. Millie has played for both Doncaster Rovers Belles and Chelsea.
Millie’s senior international career began in 2016 and she has represented her country ever since, becoming the team’s captain this summer.
Our councillors are meeting on Wednesday and if they agree to grant the title, which is a mark of distinction, we'd make it formal, as required by law, on a date to be agreed.
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Have you got this great family event in your diary yet? You won't want to miss this year's Derbyshire Woodland festival at Elvaston Castle Country park.
Our Derbyshire Woodland Festival, now in its 22nd year, is on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September.
It's a weekend of good-value entertainment for all the family, celebrating traditional and contemporary woodland crafts.
There's also a Viking invasion, outdoor theatre, storytelling, working horses, a fairground and a wide range of food and drink.
The cost is £15 per car or £7.50 per motorcycle per day. A weekend ticket is available for £20. Payment is by cash only. Dogs are welcome on leads.
Look out for the updates and follow the festival on Facebook
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If you provide unpaid care to a family member or friend, have you thought about making an emergency plan in case you’re suddenly unable to carry out your caring role?
Our carers emergency card can help you feel more prepared in an emergency for example, if you become poorly or are admitted to hospital.
By carrying the card, it can alert emergency services and anyone else who might help you in an emergency, that someone relies on you. Your card will have a unique reference number and a contact number for our call centre team who can help you arrange support for the person you care for based on the information you have provided in your emergency plan.
As part of the application process, we’ll ask for your details, what you'd like to happen if you're unable to carry out your caring role, the details of the person you care for and what care you provide. You can also nominate emergency contacts such as family members who can assist in your absence.
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Sight Support Derbyshire is holding two support events for people affected by sight loss during National Eye Health Week 2023.
The sessions will cover lots of topics such as reducing stress, relaxation, healthy eating for good eye health and keeping positive. There will also be chair-based exercises and yoga.
The events are being held on:
- Tuesday 19 September, 10.30am-12, at 2A Wentworth House, Vernon Gate, Derby, DE1 1UR
- Wednesday 20 September, 10.30am-12, at the Assembly Rooms, Market Hall, Chesterfield, S40 1AR.
You can find out more and register your place by emailing enquiries@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk or by calling 01332 292 262 and asking for Victoria.
National Eye Health Week runs from 18 – 24 September.
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If you are autistic or support someone who is autistic, you may be interested in a new programme we're funding.
Run by Neurodiverse Self Advocacy – a non-profit voluntary group - the free, six-session programme is designed to support autistic people – including those waiting for an autism diagnosis or who self-identify as an autistic person - as well as their families and support networks.
The next programme starts on Thursday, September 28 at 7pm and has been developed by and is facilitated by autistic people and features online and face-to-face sessions on a range of subjects, including:
- Wellbeing and health advice
- Rights and reasonable adjustments
- Accessing support networks.
There’ll also be guest speakers and the chance to take part in question and answer sessions.
To find out more or book a place visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/autism
For more information email support@ndsa.uk or marta.walkowski@ndsa.uk
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