News
17th
Jan
2019
Accessible Performances at Chesterfield Theatres
Accessible Performances at Chesterfield Theatres The Pomegranate Theatre in Chesterfield is all set to celebrate its 70th anniversary with a range of accessible performances. Wendy Blunt, Health and Well-Being Officer at Chesterfield Borough Council told us that: "First of all we have our 70th anniversary season at the Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield –...
1st
Aug
2018
Accessible Derbyshire Awards 2018 - Nominations open!
Accessible Derbyshire Awards 2018 - Nominations now open! In 2016 we held the first ever Accessible Derbyshire Awards at Chatsworth House. This year the awards return to celebrate the people, places and projects that help to make Derbyshire and the Peak District accessible for all. On Saturday, 10th November, our awards return to Chatsworth House, with the...
23rd
Jul
2018
Summertime Slam Multi-Activity Festival, 28th July
'Summertime Slam' Multi-Activity Festival, 28th July Fancy trying something new this Summer? Then why not head down to Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday, 28th July from 10.00am - 1.00pm and try your hand at a range of activities to suit all ages, abilities and disabilities? Entry is free and there will be lots of different sports and activity clubs on...
23rd
Jul
2018
Accessibility theme for National Parks Week in Derbyshire
Accessibility theme for National Parks Week in Derbyshire Today marks the start of National Parks Week across the country: a time to celebrate and enjoy all that 'Britain's Breathing Spaces' have to offer. Here in the Peak District, we are delighted to say that National Parks Week has an 'accessibility' theme, with a number of events specifically tailored around...
19th
Jul
2018
Mam Tor Challenge is a huge success!
Mam Tor Challenge is a huge success! Today is the first ever World Changing Places Day and we decided to mark the occasion by climbing Mam Tor: an iconic peak in Derbyshire, with a full Changing Places kit (as you do....!) An adult-sized changing bench, portable hoist, toilet, sink, privacy screen and RoomMate device (which provides an audio description of a...
18th
Jul
2018
World Changing Places Day Challenge
World Changing Places Day Challenge! In 2016, Accessible Derbyshire initiated National Changing Places Awareness Day on 19th July. This year we are going one step further to make 19th July, 2018 World Changing Places Day! For the 250,000 people who need Changing Places Toilets, every trip out can feel like climbing a mountain. So to mark World Changing Places...
19th
Jul
2017
Enter our Summer of Fun competition!
Enter our Summer of Fun competition! Accessible Derbyshire has teamed up with Alpkit and Thornbridge Outdoors to bring you a fantastic competition. You can win a weekend at the fabulous Alpkit Big Shakeout weekend at the wonderful Woodlands Lodge, Derbyshire for up to 8 people. This brand new, accessible lodge close to the villages of Great Longstone and...
27th
Jun
2017
New Accessibility Guides Are Here!
New Accessibility Guides Are Here! Level-entry access. Hearing loops. Designated parking. An Accessibility Guide will help people understand what provisions you've made for people with accessibility requirements. An Accessibility Guide is an improved format that replaces Access Statements. They are produced by tourism operators to provide potential...
10th
Jun
2017
Repair Cafe Today at Monkey Park Cafe!
Repair Cafe Today! Do you have items around your home that are in need of repair? Temped to throw them away? STOP! The Repair Cafe at Monkey Park Cafe, Chester Street, Chesterfield is a service provided by Transition Chesterfield. It's aim is to repair items that may otherwise be destined for the dustbin, local tip or landfill site. The friendly team of...
1st
Jun
2017
Mayor's Appeal Raises £14,000 for Accessible Derbyshire!
Mayor's Appeal Raises £14,000 for Accessible Derbyshire! The Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield from 2016 - 2017: Councillor Steve and Jill Mannion-Brunt kindly chose to support Accessible Derbyshire during their mayoral year along with raising funds for the new MacMillan Cancer Centre at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. Countless events were held during the year...
