Amber Valley CAMRA Main contact name: Nora Harper Email: secretary@ambervalley.camra.org.uk Meeting address: Various locations. Decided upon at end of last meeting- published on social media/website. Meeting day/time: 6 meetings a year = bimonthly (end of Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov)
Cost to attend: Nil (membership of national organisation)
The branch promotes real ale and cider actively encouraging and supporting the 92 pubs and micros within its boundaries and recognising their importance in social cohesion and well-being.
We organise the running of real ale and cider at local beer festivals e.g. Belper Goes Green with our own equipment (stillages, beer ordering and labour).
The branch is run entirely by volunteers who visit and monitor real ale /cider outlets; annual pub + cider pub of the year competitions take place with winners going ahead into county, regional and national heats.
We also, carry out pubs’ surveys such as in Aug. 24 around Belper’s 42.
Belper Shed CIC
Main contact name: Paul Prime
Tel: 07728 613495
Email: hello@belpershed.org.uk
Meeting address: Belper Shed, South Place, off Market Place, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3HA
Day/time of group: Every Wednesday 12-4pm & Saturday 10am-2pm
Cost to attend: Annual membership is £15. Each visit to the Shed costs £5 (includes refreshments)
Belper Shed, based in Ripley, provides a social and creative space for men and women to make, create and find community. We offer arts and crafts, woodworking, metalwork, sewing, painting. Members can choose activities that interest them. We host social events such as film nights. The Shed is part of the UK Men's Sheds Association which promotes the therapeutic benefits of making and creating on mental health.
Chill 'n' Chat (P3) Tel: 01773 742051 Email: info@p3charity.org Meeting address: P3, 7-11 Wellington Street, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3EH Day/time of group: Friday 11am-1pm Cost to attend: Free to attend, but there is a shop and games so bring a little bit of money (cash only)
Anybody can attend. People can come for drinks, snacks and a chat, there is various games e.g. card bingo, there is also the opportunity to join booked days out and meals.
Crossley Park Community Association Main contact name: Bruce Swanwick Email: bruce.swanwick@btinternet.com
More information coming soon!
Friends of Heage Community Main contact name: Kaye Lichfield Email: friendsofheagecommunity@gmail.com Meeting address: Eagle Tavern, 94 Ripley Rd, Heage, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 2HU Meeting day/time: Monthly- 2nd Monday of the month Cost to attend: Free- membership is £1 per annum
We care about the open spaces in Heage and about bringing the community together in various events and activities to improve our village and community spirit.
Heage Women's Institute
Main contact name: Margaret Hirst
Email: Heagewi@gmail.com
Meeting address: Methodist Chapel, Parkside, Heage, Derbyshire DE56 2AF
Meeting day/time: 7.30pm every second Tuesday of the month
Cost to attend: Taster session free, then two visitor sessions at £5 each before joining as a member. Membership is currently £48 for a complete year.
Speakers, activities, local community events and involvement in wider WI campaigning etc. Women supporting women and friendship.
League of Zeal MCC, Derbyshire
Main contact name: Kurt Elliott or Adam Pickering
Email: league.of.zeal.mcc@gmail.com
Meeting address: The Eagle Tavern, 94 Ripley Road, Heage, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 2HU
Meeting day/time: Group meets weekly between April and November with a public event on the first Wednesday of every month which is a bike night for all local bike enthusiasts to meet and socialise.
Cost to attend: No cost although food can be purchased at the event.
We consist of like minded people who enjoy riding motorcycles and partying, all to raise money for local charities. We attend other clubs, rallies and functions, going out on rides and organising our own event "The Old Goat's Grumble" held in Denby over August Bank Holiday.
Marehay Community Trust
Main contact name: Chris Ward (Chair)
Tel: 07747 486825
Email: info@marehayshow.co.uk / chris.ward@dhl.com
Meeting address: The Village Inn, 57 Upper Marehay Road, Marehay, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 8JF
Meeting day/time: Second Wednesday of every month
Cost to attend: None
The aim of the MCT is to bring the community of Marehay together by holding an annual village show- The Marehay Show at Marehay Park, and to promote other such charitable purposes as appropriate. To do this we hold fundraising events through the year.
The Marehay Community Trust also organise the Marehay Pumpkin Trail. A trail bringing the community together on Halloween night whereby people can follow a virtual trail of decorated houses in Marehay.
Marehay Miners Welfare Institute & Recreation Ground
Tel: 01773 742642
Email: marehayminerswelfare@outlook.com
Location: 268 Derby Road, Marehay, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 8JN
Cost to attend: Please see website for details of hire charges
Family friendly Club. Function room with stage/bar available for hire.
Ripley & District Twinning Association
Main contact name: Councillor Roland Emmas-Williams
Tel: 01773 746543
Email: s.emmaswilliams@btinternet.com
Meeting address: Codnor Sports Centre, Goose Lane, Codnor, Derbyshire DE5 9RG
Meetings day/time: Monthly except August & December
Cost to attend: Annual subscription of £25
We are twinned with a French town of Chateau-Renault in the beautiful Loire Valley and we exchange visits to each other, hosting a French family/person when they visit Ripley. An organised programme is drawn up for the group visit, which we all join in together.
Ripley Bridge Club
Main contact name: John Bamford
Tel: 07905 161420
Email: john.bamford46@googlemail.com
Meeting address: St. Joseph's Church Hall, 94, Butterley Hill, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3LW (Monday) / Pentrich Village Hall, Main Road, Pentrich, Derbyshire DE5 3RE (Wednesday & Thursday)
Day/time of group: 3 sessions of bridge each week, on Monday and Thursday Evenings (Play starts at 7pm. Please try and be seated for 6:50 pm), and Wednesday mornings (9.45am-12.30pm)
Cost to attend: please see website for more details
Ripley Bridge Club is affiliated to the English Bridge Union and the Derbyshire Contract Bridge Association.
The Wednesday session is a Beginner/Improver session of supervised practice, instruction and play held under the direction of Phil Upton, MEBUTA. The session comprises a short introduction to a topic of interest, followed by duplicate on a 'Draw for Partner' basis so singles are welcome.
Visitors are welcome, except for the following competition nights: Teams of 4 (some Mondays during the winter months) Pairs competition (2 Mondays in September).
Training courses are available for beginner's.
Ripley OAP Association (Ripley Tuesday Club)
Main contact name: Councillor Roland Emmas-Williams
Tel: 01773 746543
Email: s.emmaswilliams@btinternet.com
Meeting address:Field Terrace Community Centre, Malthouse Yard, RIPLEY, Derbyshire DE5 3HL
Day/time of group: Every Tuesday 2-3.30pm
Cost to attend: £1 joining fee and £1 weekly subs
We are a community group of older persons (60+) having weekly entertainment/bingo/speakers/singers or day trips out most months. The clubs meetings are from 2pm until 3.30pm, with a free cup of tea and a biscuit, along with some friendly chat.
Ripley Women's Institute
Main contact name: Christine Byard
Tel: 01773 745170
Email: cbab07@hotmail.com
Meeting address: Marehay Methodist Church, 202 Warmwells Lane, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 8JE
Meeting day/time: 2nd Thursday of the month (not August) at 3pm
Cost to attend: £50 per year
Membership offers the opportunity to meet women in the local area, make friends and make a difference in the community.
Rotary Amber Valley
Main contact name: Ian Holliday (Secretary)
Tel: 07736 168760
Email: rotaryav@gmail.com
Meeting address: 51 Upper Marehay Road, Marehay, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 8JF
Meeting day/time: 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays at 6.30pm
Cost to attend: £115 per annum
Rotary is a worldwide fellowship group with clubs in almost all countries in the world. Locally, we aim to raise charity money to support local groups and are involved with events. We are keen to receive new involved members.
Sawmills Over 60's Club
Main contact name: Jennifer Bunting
Tel: 07415 401415
Email: jenniferbunting123@btinternet.com
Meeting address: Sawmills Village Hall, Ripley Road, Sawmills, Belper Derbyshire DE56 2JQ
Date/time of group: First Friday of the month at 2pm
Cost to attend: £1 per person per session
Socialisation for pensioners in the local community, play bingo, and have a raffle ,chats and social trips out to reduce isolation and loneliness.
Sawmills Village Hall
Main contact name: Graham Swift
Tel: 07900 074997
Email: Graham797swift@btinternet.com
Location: Ripley Road, Sawmills, Derbyshire DE56 2JQ
Date/time of group: Trustees meet on an adhoc basis
Cost to attend: None. Please see website for details of hire charges
We are Trustees of Sawmills Village Hall and we ensure that we provide a community facility at an affordable cost.
Snax n Chatz (Amber Valley Alliance for Learning Disabilities)
Tel: 01773 747979 / 07503 048505
Email: ambervalleyalliance@gmail.com
Meeting address: Ripley Methodist Church, 21 Wood Street, RIPLEY, Derbyshire DE5 3DD
Day/time of group: Thursday 7-9pm
Cost to attend: £3.00 per session
Snax n Chatz is a social group for adults with a learning disability aged 18 and over as well as family and carer's. Activities include entertainment, games, bingo sessions, discos, crafts, dancing and exercise classes and outings. A variety of games, jigsaws and art materials are always available.
The Greenhillocks Fellowship Club
Main contact name: Ann Hill
Tel: 01773 423854
Email: annflukehill@gmail.com
Meeting address: Ripley Methodist Church, Wood Street, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3DD
Day/time of group: Every Wednesday 2-3.30pm
Cost to attend: £2.00
The club offers a safe social environment for the over 50’s including professional entertainment, day trips & Christmas lunch.
The Village Hall at Heage
Tel: 01773 853358 (between 9am and 6pm)
Email: heagevillagehall@gmail.com
Location: School Lane, Heage, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 2AL
Cost to attend: Please see website for details of hire charges
We provide a warm and welcoming space which members of our community and the wider public are able to hire to hold their birthday parties, other events, sporting activities and all general things that village halls are used for.