Your Choices Matter, UK

23/03/2026

🌳 Join Us for a Refreshing Saturday Stroll! 🌳

Need a break from the usual weekend hustle? Trade it for some calm productivity and fresh morning air!

Derbyshire Wellness Walks is heading to the historic Chesterfield Canal for a 5-mile trek that's all about motion, breath, and community.

Here’s the plan:

🗓️ DATE: Saturday, 25 April

⏰ START TIME: 08:30 AM

📍 MEETING POINT: Staveley Morrisons car park (near the supermarket)

🥾 TERRAIN: Flat, firm, and usually not muddy. Sturdy trainers or walking boots will do just fine!

🐶 FURRY FRIENDS: Socialised dogs are welcome, but please be aware the towpath can get narrow.

☕ SOCIAL STOP: We’ll find time for coffee! Options include a café on the route and the Morrisons café at the end.

This is a mild-paced, non-competitive walk designed to give you a great start to your weekend. We expect to be back by 10:45 AM, leaving your Saturday free to continue as planned!

What to Bring:

💧 Water supply

🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing

No booking is needed. Just a willingness to walk and connect with your local landscape.

Let's reclaim those early hours together! We can't wait to see you.

21/03/2026

A super initiative for our local veterans in Derbyshire 🙏

The Derbyshire Addictions Advice Service's Project: Veteran-Led Recovery Connections - STAND TO are hosting a (slightly more strenuous) walk around Black Rocks this upcoming Wednesday!

To get involved, call the Veterans Hub on 01246 959333 and speak to the team! 📞

📅 25 March 2026 ⌚ 9:00 hrs to 15:00 hrs

STAND TO is a support service dedicated to Derbyshire’s veteran community and their recovery from drug or alcohol use, operating across the county. More on our Derbyshire Recovery Projects: https://www.growingrecoveryinderbyshire.co.uk/recovery-support/recovery-projects/

Link to article: https://www.growingrecoveryinderbyshire.co.uk/news/stand-to-black-rocks-walk-this-wednesday/

20/03/2026

This quilt is a truly amazing piece of collaborative work, encouraging people to embrace forgiveness and promote understanding of addiction and recovery. Congratulations to everyone involved in the original creation and the team showcasing the quilt acorss Derbyshire 💜

13/03/2026

This quilt represents an extra ordinary piece of collaborative art, and has a very poignant and powerful message behind it. This event is definitely worth attending. Respect to all involved 🙏💜

🧵Stitch Away the Stigma – Final Showcase Event!!! 🧵

Kelsey Family CIC are inviting you to join them for the final celebration of the Stitch Away the Stigma project. Over the past year this creative journey has brought people together to explore what stigma means, share stories, and contribute to a quilt that now carries voices from across Derbyshire.

Everyone is welcome. 🫂

📅WEDNESDAY 18 March
🕑11am until 2pm
📍Chesterfield Football Club, 1866 Sheffield Rad, Chesterfield, S41 8NZ.

This is a chance to see the completed quilt, hear some of the stories behind the stitches, learn more about the project, and be part of the moment the quilt is handed over to York Recovery so the journey can continue. 💜

Read the full story:https://www.growingrecoveryinderbyshire.co.uk/news/kelsey-family-stitch-away-the-stigma-final-showcase/

If you would like to attend or have questions, please contact Steph at:
📧 Kffcic@gmail.com
📞 07733335797

01/03/2026

Thank you to our friends who joined the walk today, almost 20,000 steps on my smart watch, and lovely weather.

Congratulations to two of our group (Rudy and Chelsea) for walking further (in one go) than they have walked in their life.

Free social gathering coming up soon (free tea and coffee) to talk about people's preferences for future walks.

Thank you 🙏

28/02/2026

Wellness Walk Tomorrow Sunday 1st March 2026

A reminder of our walk tomorrow. Follow the thread in the comments for more information. Thank you 🙏

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1L1HUdZS5t/

15/02/2026

Wellness Walks Derbyshire

15/02/2026

News on next Wellness Walk

Happy Sunday, everyone! After chatting with a few of you, I’ve put together a route for our next walk on Sunday, 1st March that checks all the boxes.

We’ll be walking from Renishaw to Rother Valley and back - a total of approximately 8 miles. The terrain is "clean" underfoot, so sturdy trainers should be fine, though walking boots are always a safe bet as there is one small muddy section to navigate.

The Details:

Start Time: Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:30 am start.

✅Meeting Point: The small car park near The Sitwell Arms, Renishaw.

✅Pace & Timing: Based on our last outing, we expect to finish in about 3 hours.

✅Flexibility: If you don't fancy the full 8 miles, there are exit points about 3 miles in (near Killamarsh or inside Rother Valley) where someone could pick you up.

✅Facilities: Toilets are available at Rother Valley (note: these are about a mile off the main trail).

We’ll be heading into The Sitwell Arms for a well-deserved refreshment after the walk - it would be great if you could join us!

✅ Safety & Support:
As always, we’ll have first-aid-trained walkers with us. Depending on numbers, we’ll use walkie-talkies and a "back marker" to ensure no one is left behind.

Our last walk was brilliant despite the weather, with some fantastic conversation. If you’re planning to come along, please drop a comment below so we have an idea of numbers. Any questions, just ask!

14/02/2026

Veterans walk info from Stand To

STAND TO: Veterans Welfare Walk this Wednesday 18th! 🥾🌳

The Derbyshire Addictions Advice Service's Project: Veteran-Led Recovery Connections - STAND TO are hosting a Veterans Welfare Walk at Hardwick Park! To get involved, call the Veterans Hub on 01246 959333 and speak to the team! 📞

📅18 February 2026
⌚10:00 hrs to 14:00 hrs
📍what3words... duty.spirit.gladiator.

STAND TO is a support service dedicated to Derbyshire’s veteran community and their recovery from drug or alcohol use, operating across the county.

More on our Derbyshire Recovery Projects: www.growingrecoveryinderbyshire.co.uk/recovery-support/recovery-projects/

06/02/2026

Turning Up the Volume on Mental Health!

​We’re thrilled to announce Music For The Mind, a brand-new service from the Elastic FM team launching this May!

✅​What is it?

A 24/7/365 dedicated live stream of feel-good tracks, interspersed with expert mental health advice and resources.

✅​Who is it for?

Everyone! While we’re focusing on supporting the Derbyshire community and spotlighting local mental health heroes, our free stream is available to anyone who needs a boost.

✅​The Mission:

To use the proven power of music to help tackle anxiety and depression while building a supportive online community.

​👉 Join the movement:

We’re looking for volunteers who come from a mental wellbeing background (who have been affected by mental health challenges) and who care about supporting our community!

Eventually, we want to mobilise a team of Mental Wellbeing initiatives, both physical and online, across the county.

Drop us a message if you want to help us grow.

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27/01/2026

**𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗢𝗢𝗡**

Nutrition - The often forgotten piece of the recovery puzzle

When we talk about recovery from drug and alcohol dependency, we often focus on the mental and emotional work. While those are vital, there is a physical side to healing that is just as important - and it starts on your plate.

We are proud to announce that our new resource, "Eating Well In Recovery", is coming very soon.

Why did we create this?

For many, the journey to recovery involves repairing the body after years of strain. Nutrition isn't just about looking good; it’s about brain health, stabilising your mood, and regaining the energy you need to stay focused on your goals. But we know that eating healthy often feels like something reserved for people with a lot of time and a massive food budget.

What makes this guide different?

We wanted to strip away the wellness jargon and get back to basics. This guide is built on three main pillars:

Your Food Choices Matter: A clear look at how specific nutrients actually support the recovery process.

Simplifying Nutrition: No complicated recipes or "superfood" trends. Just simple, understandable advice on what your body needs to heal.

Healthy Eating on a Low Income: We know that financial stress is real. This guide provides practical tips on how to fuel your body well, without breaking the bank.

Recovery is a total life transformation. By focusing on good food nutrition, you aren't just eating; you are giving your body the tools it needs to sustain your sobriety and feel strong again.

We are currently putting the final touches to this guide to ensure it’s as helpful and practical as possible for those who need it most. If you know someone who is navigating their own recovery journey or a family member looking for ways to support a loved one, please share this post or tag them in the comments. We want to make sure this resource reaches every corner of our community. Keep an eye on this page - we’ll be announcing the official launch date and how to get your copy very soon.

Your Choices Matter is a Derbyshire-based programme designed to support individuals in recovery from drug and alcohol dependency. Operated by Elastic FM Limited with support from Derbyshire County Council, the programme provides a holistic approach to rebuilding life after addiction.

To access the Your Choices Matter Programme, you can contact us using the details below:

📧 david@yourchoicesmatter.org.uk
☎️ 01246 886497
🛜 www.yourchoicesmatter.uk