Official Launch for Community Allotment with the Mayor of Chesterfield
We are pioneering new projects and continuing to grow! Pun intended. In partnership with the Rufford Close Allotments we have prepared and filled one of many raised beds with carrots, lettuce, spring onions and coloured beetroot. It is such a joy to continue to build strategic partnerships that are really helping individuals find a sense…
Therapeutic Community Allotment for Growing Fruit, Vegetables and People
We are pleased to confirm that River Network are pioneering a new Therapeutic Community Allotment. A really impressive amazing plot of land with a summer house, insect hotel, four raised growing beds and as many herb gardens with an apple tree and orchard. It is such a joy to continue to build strategic partnerships that…
Queen’s Jubilee and Church Community Events
We are hosting a number of FREE community events in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this year. Events will be taking place at 7pm on the 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th of June at Starkholmes Hall in Matlock! In addition, we will be hosting church coffee mornings every Sunday at 11am. We look forward…
NEW Free Community Coffee Mornings
We are pleased to confirm that we are looking to pioneer new free community coffee mornings across Derbyshire in May with free coffee for attendees. Drop-in Coffee Mornings take place every Wednesday at 11am in the following locations: 69 – 71 High StreetAlfretonDE55 7DP 17 King StreetBelperDE56 1PW 848, 850 Osmaston RoadAllenton, DerbyDE24 9AB Heanor…
Derbyshire and High Peak Community Awards 2022 – Standing Together with Ukraine
We came together with Ensana Buxton Crescent Hotel and Spa to host the Derbyshire County Community Hero Awards, which awarded 10 individuals and charities throughout the night and allowed a fantastic opportunity to celebrate, network, connect and develop strategic partnerships and awareness. It was also an ideal opportunity to stand together with the Ukraine collectively…
Derbyshire County Community Hero Awards: Standing Together with Ukraine
In support and attendance will be the Mayor and Mayoress of High Peak, Councilor Paul Hardy and Mrs. Mary Hardy. As things are starting to open up again, we wanted to honour and celebrate some of the people and organizations that have helped us all, particularly in the last couple of years. Terry Eckersley, CEO…
Costa Coffee and Community Development Mornings
We are pioneering a tremendous new initiative later this month, open to all ages, peoples and faiths. We are not just hosting staff and volunteer leadership and team building, but inviting the community along as well! This is taking involvement, consultation and service user involvement to a whole other level. As things have opened up,…
Chesterfield Youth Night Relaunch
Starting on April 7th at 6:30 PM at the Loundsley Green Community Centre, Youth Nights will begin again! With new staff and new events taking place, this relaunch and new take on our Youth Nights should be fun and safe for all involved.
Chesterfield Youth Night Suspended for Exciting Relaunch Plan
The Chesterfield Youth Night’s that took place at 6:30 PM on Thursday evenings at the Loundsley Green Community Centre have been temporarily suspended. The plan is to relaunch in the near future with new staff, new ideas and lots of fun to be had. To keep up with all the information about this exciting new…
We Are Pioneering a New Clothing Bank
This has come about due to great need and the generosity of Sainsburys Matlock. Whilst picking up for the regular Foodbank and food distribution service, Sainsburys donated some brand-new children’s and adults clothes. It’s another case of local need, partnership and generosity all meeting at the perfect time. Feeding the hungry and clothing the needy,…
Starting Work in Heanor
Heanor Here We Come! Amazing day interviewing and employing new staff in Heanor today. We love pioneering and we’re really excited about seeing individuals, families and communities develop. We also had the chance to reconnect with the manager of Costa Coffee in Heanor, who we have done community events with in Matlock and are looking…
Derbyshire County Community Hero Awards
River Network is proud to partner with Ensana Buxton Crescent Hotel and Spa to host the Derbyshire County Community Awards. This awards event will recognize and celebrate the work of the people and organizations making a difference around Derbyshire. To learn more and register for your place at the awards, click the link below!
Youth and Foodbank Expansion
River Network, one of Derbyshire’s key youth and family charities, are expanding and relaunching more desperately needed essential services. Hurst Farm Youth Club will start again on the 4th of February. There have been a couple of changes to make this a safe and fun place to go. We have decided that it will start…
River Network is Teaming Up with Walk Derbyshire
River Network has teamed up with Walk Derbyshire to train new young walk leaders in our communities. Walk Derbyshire plans to help us train members of our staff as qualified walk leaders with the intent of planning community walk and coffee mornings for people to meet up at. More information will become available as our…
Free Cafe Opening in Buxton
We have launched a Community Development Cafe in partnership with a local Buxton church and others in the community of Buxton. Our Community Development Workers will be serving FREE drinks and snacks. In these trying times, the charity sector is rising up and trying harder and community is still the answer. Whether you want some…
Christmas Generosity Foodbank
River Network linked with Sainsbury’s and M&S to feed the county this Christmas! Sainsbury’s are supporting the local innovative foodbank and also deliver. We are a bit like a Christmas turkey Uber Eats for the marginalized, especially at Christmas. We have also just opened another local food store and distribution service. Terry Eckersley, CEO We…
Merry Christmas from all of us at River Network!
From all of us here at River Network, to our staff, our partners, volunteers, clients and all of you celebrating along with us… Merry Christmas! This year we have worked especially hard to ensure great change and happiness in our communities and we aim to continue this in the new year. For now though, we…
CHRISTMASFEST Matlock was a Huge Success!
Exceptional final Christmasfest at our home base @grandpavilionmatlockbath with our core team. For other events check our Eventbrite and our What’s On? page. People came from all over: from Buxton, Sheffield, Alfreton and Matlock – all across Derbyshire! Food hampers were given out as well as toys, cash cards, a turkey, a flatscreen TV and…
CHRISTMASFEST Derby was a Huge Success!
Wow! What a phenomenal penultimate Christmasfest. For other events check our Eventbrite and our What’s On? page. Our staff did so well at organizing and participating in the event and helped to make it so much fun. We gave aways kids toys, food hampers, a turkey, cash cards and a flatscreen TV.You won’t want to…
CHRISTMASFEST Chesterfield was a Huge Success!
RIVER NETWORK had its second CHRISTMASFEST in Derbyshire. For other events check our Eventbrite and our What’s On? page. These events are fun filled, with interactive games & raffles with families, individuals & children winning toys, food hampers, cash cards, turkey’s and a flat screen TV! It also showcases the charity and engages with community…
Tyson and John Fury Helped with Battles, Not Just in the Ring
Our own CEO and Minister Terry Eckersley has been publicly honoured and thanked by the Fury Family. The Fury’s are not shy nor private about their faith and battles with mental health. I had a great evening with @jilleckersley and finally get to be with and meet Tyson Fury @gypsyking101 on his homecoming tour. It…
CHRISTMASFEST Buxton was a Huge Success!
RIVER NETWORK did it’s first of four CHRISTMASFESTs across Derbyshire. For other events check our Eventbrite and our What’s On? page. These events are fun filled, with interactive games & raffles with families, individuals & children winning toys, food hampers, cash cards, turkey’s and a flat screen TV! It also showcases the charity and engages…
Continued Partnership with Hurst Farm Community Centre
RIVER NETWORK have been running a successful Youth Work in partnership with Friends of Hurst Farm Community Centre, local Qualified and trained Youth Workers, and supported by local MP Sarah Dines. For the last two years, Saint Giles Church Matlock have given a sum of money to help with the Christmas party at the youth…
Alfreton Charity Retail Stall
STARTING TUESDAY 7th December BARGAIN SALE & DROP OFF ! every Tuesday & Thursday RIVER NETWORK CHARITY MARKET STALL TOYS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS BOOKS &ALSO DROP OFF YOUR QUALITY UNWANTED ITEMS TO HELP FURTHER OUR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. OUR FIRST CHARITY RETAIL opens in Alfreton Market , Institute Lane, Alfreton DE55 7BQ, offering retail trading and job experience for staff…
Derby Coffee and Snackette Mornings
Starting January 2022 – FREE COFFEE & Snackette MORNINGS 11-1PM & — all welcome Meet new friends , connect with community- also if needed support & advice given from friendly Community Development Workers. @rivernetworkcharityderby SPONDON VILLAGE HALLSitwell StreetSpondonDERBYDE21 7FG
Buxton Coffee and Snackette Mornings
Starting January 2022 – FREE COFFEE & Snackette MORNINGS 11-1PM & — all welcome. Meet new friends , connect with community- also if needed support & advice given from friendly Community Development Workers. @rivernetworkcharitybuxton Buxton URC,Hardwick Square East,Buxton SK17 6PT
Volunteers Needed for Chesterfield Youth Night
This week we had some fresh raspberries for the attendees of our youth night to eat and make milkshakes and smoothies out of. We made raspberry milkshakes and the kids also ate a lot of them. They took some home for their families as well and I took some around my local estate. We gave…
River Network is partnering with Lighthouse Homes
RIVER NETWORK are excited to announce a new supported Housing partnership with Lighthouse homes starting January 2022. River Network who have been expanding and developing new staff, projects and programmes are honoured at this new partnership. Lighthouse Homes offer immediate, medium and long term accommodation to women and men who are homeless. We offer a…
River Network links with Sainsbury’s to feed the county
Sainsbury’s are supporting the local innovative food bank, who also delivers ! “We are a bit like an Uber Eats for the marginalised, we’ve also just opened another local foodstore and distribution service” says Terry Eckersley CEO. River Network has partnered with local Sainsbury’s store to help serve the county with our growing food bank,…
CHRISTMASFEST Free Community Event
CHRISTMASFEST is coming up! A fun family event with music and free giveaways, including toys, food hampers, turkeys, cash cards and a special flat screen TV! We have events based in Buxton, Chesterfield, Derby and Matlock throughout early and mid December. Register for your ticket HERE! We hope to see you there!