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22nd Apr 2016 Barclays launches Accessibility support tool
Barclays launches Accessibility support tool Barclays launches new web portal to help inspire businesses to be more accessible UK Businesses are failing to meet the needs of disabled customers and Barclays are hoping to change that. Today Barclay s launches a brand new web portal...
26th Apr 2016 Charity Cabaret Night in Dronfield - 28th April
Charity cabaret night in Dronfield - 28th April This coming Thursday sees an action-packed evening in Dronfield with performers and live bands all joining forces to raise funds for 4 local charities including Accessible Derbyshire! The evening, which has been organised by the Royal Bank of Scotland and Williams and Glyns kicks off at 7.30pm and features...
26th Apr 2016 Autism Friendly Screening of Zootropolis- 1st May
Autism Friendly Screening of Zootropolis - Cineworld, Chesterfield Sunday, 1st May 11.00am Chesterfield The makers of Frozen transport you to a delightful world populated entirely by animals! Autism Friendly screenings at Cineworld differ from regular screenings. Some of the key differences are: Lighting will be kept on during the screening. Volume levels...
25th Apr 2016 Tantalising Tapas at Koo - 18th May
TANTALISING TAPAS AT KOO! As we announced earlier this month, the incoming Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield Steve Brunt and Jill Mannion-Brunt are raising funds for the new MacMillan Cancer Centre in Chesterfield and our very own Accessible Derbyshire! The first fundraising event in the calendar is a fabulous Tapas night at Koo restaurant on Chatsworth...
14th Apr 2016 BOMA 7 Day at Hoe Grange this Saturday, 16th April
BOMA 7 Day at Hoe Grange this Saturday Calling all lovers of the outdoors! This Saturday sees the first ever BOMA 7 Appreciation day at Hoe Grange Holidays in Brassington. All our welcome to go along and see the incredible BOMA 7 All-Terrain wheelchairs in action on a time trial circuit plus the opportunity to take part in an all-terrain, all...
9th Apr 2016 Chesterfield Mayor to support Accessible Derbyshire
Chesterfield Mayor to support Accessible Derbyshire Each year the Mayor of Chesterfield supports one or more local charities through his or her mayoral appeal. We are delighted to announce that the incoming Mayor and Mayoress for the coming year: Councillor Steve Brunt and Mrs Jill Mannion-Brunt have chosen to support Accessible Derbyshire. The Chesterfield...
9th Apr 2016 Top U.K. bands to support Accessible Derbyshire!
Top U.K. bands to Support Accessible Derbyshire! Back in January of this year we were delighted to announce that Accessible Derbyshire had been chosen by the Rotary Clubs of South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire for support through this year's Music In The Gardens: a live, four day music event held in Sheffield's Botanical Gardens to raise much-needed funds...
9th Apr 2016 First ever National Changing Places Day: 19th July!
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY! TUESDAY 19th JULY IS NATIONAL CHANGING PLACES DAY! Changing Places are a vital element in making Derbyshire accessible to everyone. We have a dedicated section to Changing Places in Derbyshire on our website http://www.accessiblederbyshire.org/changing-places/ and have personally campaigned for their provision locally since 2003 -...
5th Apr 2016 Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust Fundraising Walk
The Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust are organising a fundraising walk around the Carsington Water Reservoir. As Ellen MacArthur grew up in a small town called Whatsandwell, 20 minutes from Carsington, the trust thought it would be the perfect location to hold an event like this. Event Date: Sunday 8th May 2016 Event Time: 11am (Please arrive early for...