Movers & Shakers Community Fund - March 2025

Amber Valley Movers & Shakers

Financial contribution to Anna Sharpe-Jones- SoulGround

Supporting Movers & Shakers in Amber Valley to kickstart a new idea or have a go at something they’ve always wanted to try.

The Social Change Nest

A light-hearted, low-pressure introduction to the beautiful world of clowning; a much misunderstood concept. An opportunity for adults to enter into a space where playtime isn’t just for kids. 

Anna Sharpe-Jones- SoulGround

Financial contribution to Tara Donlon- Chronic crafters

A craft project for participants to explore or work on their own projects. With group led activities whenever possible, intended to empower individuals who may feel marginalised in society by valuing their contributions and ideas. 

Tara Donlon- Chronic crafters

Financial contribution to Sarah Francis - Severn Square project

Workshops inspired by nature, using natural or recycled materials. Participants will produce items to make a temporary display to brighten up Severn Square for the whole community.

Sarah Francis - Severn Square project

Financial contribution to Deborah Hill- You Can Folk It

A series of folk-art workshops which will be therapeutic and aim to combat isolation and loneliness. 

Deborah Hill- You Can Folk It

Financial contribution to Sarah Dale- Lulla Notes Music Class

Live music classes for caregivers and infants. These sessions aim to provide 45 joyful minutes of inclusive, and enriching musical experiences for adults and children, free from financial barriers. 

Sarah Dale- Lulla Notes Music Class

Financial contribution to Rebecca Patrick- Next Gen Heanor

 Outdoor community cinema screenings created with young people in Heanor.

Rebecca Patrick- Next Gen Heanor

Financial contribution to Andrew Martyn Sugars

Object based play.  Taking a bag of things to established communities  with an invitation to take part in 'the tabletop chaos club.'  

Andrew Martyn Sugars

Financial contribution to Netty Lou Sumner- Make it Wearable

Hands on, beginner friendly workshops designed to empower participants with the confidence to hand sew, use a sewing machine, repair their own clothing and breathe new life into old garments through upcycling.  

Netty Lou Sumner- Make it Wearable

Financial contribution to Tara Bennett- Listen to the land

Using the leyline that runs through Amber Valley to create a poetry trail - so that residents and groups can take a mindful walk, explore both outer and their own inner landscapes through invitations to walk, sit, breathe, feel and listen to the land. 

Tara Bennett- Listen to the land

Financial contribution to Gareth Hills- Find your own form journaling

'Find your own form journalling' is a group that will run for 2 hours an evening, once a month, in a workshop in Sawmills. It will focus on making, mental health and social connection. 

Gareth Hills- Find your own form journaling

Financial contribution to Sarah Ellis- Be The Maker

An opportunity to come together and learn new crafting skills from 5 of our local Derbyshire Makers, with the chance to also engage with others and learn new skills that can be continued after.

Sarah Ellis- Be The Maker

Financial contribution to Angela Brown- Litter Bug Club

Angela Brown- Litter Bug Club

Financial contribution to Movers & Shakers Community Fund - March 2025

Space for Make/Shift Collaborators to share and learn together 

Make/Shift Collaborators

Collaborating with communities to make, do, create, repair, grow, share and care for what matters to them in the places they live. 

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