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A unique archive of a Derbyshire carriage makers is now in the care of our Derbyshire Record Office and will soon be made available to anyone who wants to look at it.
 The documents in the archive include beautiful pen-and-ink, watercolour and gouache drawings of carriage designs from the 1800s.
They include a bound ledger detailing work commissioned by Queen Victoria from 1849-1861, photos of a landau (a four-wheeled enclosed carriage) that the Prince of Wales – later Edward VII – used during his tour of India in 1875-6 and the Maharajah of Kutch’s barouche (a four-wheeled carriage with collapsible hood).
The archive of Holmes & Co of Derby, carriage makers, was acquired for the county with generous grant funding from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Arts Council England/V&A Purchase Grant Fund.
As a result, the future of the archive has now been permanently secured at the record office in New Street, Matlock, and it will be catalogued and digitised so it can be made accessible to anyone who would like to use it.
In the age of the motor car the firm became Sanderson & Holmes, building car bodies for Rolls-Royce, and there are also photographs and drawings of early Rolls-Royce cars.
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We’re showcasing the amazing work that takes place across our county by individuals and organisations doing inspiring work in the community and helping each other.
The Derbyshire Spirit can be found in every street, village and town and this week we’re shining the spotlight on unpaid carers, Lisa and Peter from Ripley who formed a local singing group for other carers.
Peter said: “We’re so much more than just a singing group – we’re a family. We love to help other carers and their loved ones, and we can signpost them to advice and information too.”
If you provide unpaid care for someone who couldn’t cope without your help, we have a range of carer support services to help you with your caring role. Find out more: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/carers
Do you know an individual or organisation which goes above and beyond to help others? Let us know by emailing derbyshire.spirit@derbyshire.gov.uk
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During exam season pressure and stress can be incredibly high.
If you’ve got children or other family members studying at the moment then there’s support to help their emotional health and wellbeing.
We've put together a range of quality assured health apps to help.
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Do you run a business and would like support to attract a more diverse workforce?
 Join our free Employability networking event to get support for employees with disabilities and additional needs.
It's taking place on Wednesday 19th June between 8.45am and 12pm at County Hall, Matlock.
We want as many people as possible to have their say on the future of two types of grant funding to voluntary and community groups across Derbyshire.
Our 12-week public consultation will seek views on plans to end adult social care and corporate services and transformation discretionary grant funding on 31 March 2025.
We’ve been funding voluntary organisations with annual grants for several years, over which time we’ve experienced growing financial pressures outside of our control.
It means we must now consider how we prioritise spending on services we are required to provide by law against those which we have no legal obligation to deliver.
The consultation will run until 20 August 2024 and you can find out more information and give your views on both proposals by filling in an online questionnaire here:
Have your say on discretionary grant funding
Meanwhile, our consultation on plans to redesign day opportunities and short breaks for people with learning disabilities and/or autism has been extended.
You now have until 21 August 2024 to give your views and you can do that here:
Proposed redesign of day opportunities and short breaks
Are you or do you know someone who is visually impaired?
Sight Support Derbyshire is holding a series of information events where you can find out what support is available and try out a range of equipment including talking books and electronic reading aids.
The events are taking place on:
- Tuesday 11 June, 10.30am until 1pm, Erewash CVS, Granville Avenue, Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 4HD
- Monday 24 June, 10.30am until 1pm, St Thomas Centre, Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 3AW
- Monday 8 July, 10.30am until 1pm, St Oswald’s Church Hall, School Lane, Ashbourne, DE6 1AN
- Tuesday 30 July, 10.30am until 1pm, Medway Community Centre, New Street, Bakewell, DE45 1DY.
No registration required. For more information, call the Sight Support Derbyshire team on 01332 292262.
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Calling all Derbyshire employers. Does your workplace have a Health Champion? If not now is the ideal time to get the ball rolling by registering for this FREE eLearning course.
 Our Healthy Workplaces Derbyshire team have worked together with the Royal Society of Public Health to develop a bespoke eLearning course specifically designed for people who work in Derbyshire, and it won't cost you a penny.
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