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Power of storytelling to highlight urgent themes right now in storytelling and in society. FEST Conference in Glasgow sold out and programme discusses urgent and relevant themes in UK and in Europe.

FEST – Federation of European Storytellers is one of the biggest international networks that brings together storytellers and artists from across Europe and internationally once a year to discuss themes and practice. This year the host venue is Glasgow (25-27 June) and the event has sold out. The organisers of this year’s FEST Conference programme has said it wants to discuss themes that feel relevant now in storytelling, an artform steeped in traditional form but how does it address issues and urgent themes now in the UK and across the world.

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One Minute of Noise at Buxton Fringe

The Buxton Fringe Festival will play host to a poignant and powerful production this July: "One Minute of Noise." This play delves into the true stories of four women who have endured abuse at the hands of their male partners.

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Free Art Classes for adults – Artcore

Artcore is organising 3 workshops (10th, 17th, 24th JUNE) focusing on the past present and future of your experience of the Derby Market Hall! They want to hear from you!!

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Local Production, from a Local Writer: “Life’s Little VicToms” Comes to Buxton Fringe

Prepare for an evening of relatable laughter with the comedy "Life’s Little VicToms" at the upcoming Buxton Fringe Festival!

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Have a say on how to spend new Chesterfield funding

A message from our Derbyshire Voluntary Action CEO Jacqui Willis. Chesterfield has been selected by the Government as one of 55 towns to receive almost £20 million worth of funding (2024 to 2034) to invest in local people’s priorities.

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Cuts to the Derbyshire Voluntary sector – have your say now

It is potentially devastating news for voluntary organisations and community groups across Derbyshire. On the 28th May 2024, a 12-week consultation period was launched. The consultation is open to anyone who lives in Derbyshire (not Derby City).

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Request for quote

We are a public/private partnership, with our Board including representatives from Derbyshire County Council, Local Authorities and the private sector. VPDD is looking for a suitably experienced organisation/individual to devise, develop and deliver an Arts Trail for the High Peak market town of Glossop.

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Amber Valley Public Health Partnership Small Grants Scheme

 The Public Health Small Grants scheme is here to support your group to deliver help to your communities. The aim of the fund is to improve the wellbeing of people living in Amber Valley by providing support around all aspects of health through projects related to Public Health Priorities in Amber Valley. These are:

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