In Amber Valley we’re seeking out and stitching together social innovators leading grass roots action to create a thriving network of people with a ‘can-do’ mind set.
Our ambition is to reveal the value of this powerful community network, integrating citizen led action with the wider health and care system to make best use of resources and improve population health and wellbeing.
We distribute a fortnightly newsletter filled with community stories from across Amber Valley and visit communities to engage with, listen to and connect local leaders from across the district. Find out more about these using the buttons below.
Over the last few months, a new community has been blossoming at Reunion in Belper. Launched in May by partners Jo and Matthew, their passion for bringing people together has created a real community hub where people are able to connect with and learn from each other. Comprising of the Reunion Deli on Strutt Street…
Read MoreArriving at the Church of Christ in Riddings to visit community organisation Oscari, we wandered inside to find a hive of activity. Excitement was building as the team anticipated an upcoming delivery of food to stock up the community pantry. With the increasing cost of living crisis making life difficult for so many people, the…
Read More“If you go down in the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise” And that’s just what we got when we popped along to Craft Wood’s Open Day. With the sunlight streaming through the trees and birds cheeping, the charming atmosphere of this calm, reflective space was enough to put a smile on anyone’s…
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