We have either a speaker or entertainer one session then the next session will be a activity like crafting, quiz, or indoor games. Then we do monthly outings to exciting places like York Minster, Scarborough, sailing and afternoon tea at Carsington Water. 

Would you like a coffee and a chat with some like-minded people? 

 

We are here for you! 

 

We will pop the kettle on… 

Derbyshire Carers Association recognise that the responsibility of caring for someone who cannot manage at home without help often places great physical and emotional strain upon the Carer. 

 

Whether you care for someone for a few hours a week or for 24 hours a day, we can offer you a wide range of confidential and independent services, helping you to care. 

 

We also campaign for better resources, help with planning of services with appropriate agencies, and liaise with organisations with similar aims. 

Delivered in partnership with People, Potential, Possibilities (P3), Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health (DFMH) and Derbyshire Mind the service will help people improve and maintain their mental health and wellbeing and reconnect with their local community by offering access to targeted one-to-one staff support, telephone support and community groups, and is open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Derbyshire who is experiencing mental ill health. 

 

In conjunction with our partners, the service also delivers the voluntary sector element of the Living Well service. This is a collaborative delivery with the NHS and Adult Social Care, where VCSE Managers, Wellbeing Coaches and Peer Support Worker with lived experience are part of a multi-disciplinary team. 

Hearing Help UK is a registered charity organisation (1163380) established over 30 years ago. We provide the Derbyshire Hard of Hearing Service and are contracted by Derbyshire County Council and the Clinical Commissioning Group, to offer friendly practical help, information and support to individuals with hearing loss and their families and carers. We are ideally located in Marehay, Ripley and operate throughout the County in the regions of Amber Valley, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash, High Peak, North East Derbyshire and South Derbyshire. 

 

Our staff are supported by a team of dedicated volunteers who help us provide services within the community. We achieve this by carrying out assessments to provide equipment such as hearing loops, personal listeners, TV listeners, door bells, and alarm clocks. We also host social events and activities for our members and provide peer support groups. 

Lauren, affectionately known as “Loz” by her family and friends, was an extraordinary daughter, sister, godmother and young woman. Full of energy and known for her love of life, she was the kind of person who lit up every room — with a reputation for partying hard, but also for being incredibly loyal, compassionate and deeply loved. 

 

She was a passionate Sheffield United supporter and completely dedicated to her career as a nurse. In September 2014, Lauren was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma — treatable, but not curable. Over the following five years, she faced every challenge with courage, humour and unwavering strength. 

 

Despite the toll of cancer, Lauren never complained. Instead, she took her family and friends on a rollercoaster of laughter, fundraisers, festivals and meaningful moments. During this time, she raised over £90,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust alongside her beloved motorcycle club, League of Zeal MCC. 

 

Lauren sadly passed away on 26 June 2019, but her legacy lives on through the charity formed in her name — a charity built with love, purpose and a little lemon-zest spirit. 

 

Lauren’s Legacy supports teenagers and young adults aged 13–24 who are currently undergoing cancer treatment. 

 

We grant meaningful wishes that help make a difficult time a little easier — from emotional boosts to practical support. 

 

All donations go directly to those we support. There are no admin costs, no salaries and no overheads. Just pure giving — exactly as Lauren would have wanted. 

Have you been diagnosed with Liver Disease? 

 

We are creating a community support group for adults, who are affected by a diagnosis of Liver Disease, and their loved ones/carer's and especially if you have lost a loved one to Liver Disease, please come along and join us. 

 

Liver Disease can leave you feeling very isolated, lonely and unsupported, we want to help change that in creating a community group that gives you the opportunity to meet others that are following a similar path. 

 

So come join us for a cuppa and help us build support within our community for those affected by Liver Disease. 

 

Meetings will run on the first Tuesday of each month. 

 

Our Tuesday meetings are 10am-12pm at the Marehay Methodist Church, 202 Warmwells Lane, Marehay, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 8JE. 

P3 is a national charity supporting people to be valued, connected members of the communities in which they live. 

Come along to our Carer's Support Group in Ripley for a coffee and chat and to meet other carer's. 

The Ripley Hospital League of Friends are a group of volunteers who tirelessly raise money to help fund essential equipment and facilities at Ripley Hospital. 

 

The League of Friends hold regular coffee mornings, an annual quiz, and other fundraisers throughout the year. 

 

Check out the Ripley Town Council Facebook page for more information on when these are! 

We are an informal group for the carers and ex-carers of people with mental health conditions & we meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 1.30-3.30pm. New members welcome. 

Jean Fardoe hosts an annual garden party in May with a BBQ, plants, raffle, tombola, cream teas, books, toys, bric a brac, children's games and musical entertainment raising money for Action Medical Research for Children. 

 

The party is held at 57 Ripley Road, Heage, Derbyshire DE56 2HU.