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It's the county council election on Thursday 1 May.
As you probably know, you now need to show photo ID when you visit the polling station to cast your vote, so have you got your ID ready to go?
If you don't have an accepted form of photo ID you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate to use as ID. You should apply for this by 5pm on Wednesday 23 April 2025.
That's also the deadline if you want to apply to get a proxy vote, where you nominate someone to cast your vote on your behalf.
An emergency proxy vote can be granted in certain circumstances and can be applied for by contacting your relevant district or borough council until 5pm on 1 May 2025 (polling day).
Find out more, including a list of the candidates
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You're invited to a special service at Derby Cathedral to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
Everyone in Derbyshire and Derby is welcome. It takes place on Thursday 8 May at 5.30pm.
The service will honour the courage, sacrifice and resilience of those who lived through and fought in the Second World War.
The commemoration will be a time for reflection, remembrance and gratitude as the cathedral, Royal British Legion, Lord Lieutenant and other attendees pay tribute to this historic milestone.
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There's still time to join in the Derbyshire Makes festival of fun and creativity. And remember it’s all FREE of charge.
So far there have been four crafty and creative weekends in Chesterfield, Heanor, Cromford, Glossop and Bolsover.
It’s the turn of Swadlincote on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 April.
For all the details of what’s happening and to book onto workshops visit Derbyshire Makes on Facebook or Insta or check out the website.
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Have you heard of The Autism Information and Advice Service?
It's a free resource designed to support autistic people of all ages, as well as parents, carers and professionals across Derby and Derbyshire. People don't need a diagnosis.
The service, provided by Citizens Advice, is commissioned by us and the city council. We're helping to spread the word so that more people can access its support.
Anyone can book an appointment with advisors who can signpost you to resources and support. The service can also help with diagnosis, education, employment, wellbeing and mental health.
It provides free information and guidance over the phone, face to face, or at drop-in events at various locations. Professionals can get free autism awareness training. Parents and carers can attend free monthly autism workshops.
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Would you like to find out more about how to stay well as you get older?
From 1 May, The Open University and Age UK are launching a free, UK-wide public health campaign: Take Five to Age Well.
The campaign invites you to join a community of people making small daily changes for better ageing across five action categories:
Eat, Drink, Move, Connect, and Engage and Think.
You can sign up online and choose an action to try every day in May.
Throughout the month, the team at the Open University sends out emails with fun facts, tips, games and resources to help you keep going.
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