Your Choices Matter, UK

25/04/2026

A lovely 5 mile walk this morning. Thank you for your support 💜🙏

24/04/2026

A Morning on the Chesterfield Canal

Join us for our next Derbyshire Wellness Walks outing TOMORROW Saturday, 25 April 2026. To help you find us easily, we have put together this short video showing the exact meeting point in Staveley.

Where to Meet
We are gathering near Morrisons to begin our walk along the Chesterfield Canal. We recommend arriving between 08:15 and 08:20 so we can all set off together.

Parking Options
There are two main areas where you can park:

The Morrisons Car Park:
Many of us will be heading here after the walk to enjoy a coffee and a bit of breakfast together.

The Small Car Park:
Located just ahead of the canal access point, as shown in the video.

We look forward to seeing you there for a refreshing start to the weekend!

21/04/2026

This Saturday

The weather is looking good for this Saturday mornings walk along the canal from Staveley, just down the road from Morrisons.

Watch out on a Thursday for a little video to show people where to find the start point.

Looking forward to seeing you 💜

02/04/2026

𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆

In life, the only constant is change, yet there are moments when shifting direction feels less like a detour and more like a home-coming. Since the first of April, we have entered a fresh era of service. We are still the same team dedicated 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 team, but we have evolved to ensure those choices are better supported than ever before.

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁 🌐
Through extensive research, we discovered a vital truth: more people than ever are looking for their first spark of hope - and the strength to sustain it - through the digital world.

Recovery is a deeply personal path, and having the right tools available at your fingertips can make all the difference.

To meet this need, we have launched a brand-new website designed with you in mind. It features public resources for anyone seeking a start, alongside private, secure areas for more tailored support. This is not just a static page on the internet; it is a living platform that will grow, adapt, and 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 alongside the community it serves.

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 🤝
While our original Your Chices Matter website continues to be a busy hub for many, this new platform is specifically geared towards the diverse and unique requirements of those facing different life challenges. We aren’t leaving our history behind; we are simply building a stronger bridge to the future.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗲 🚶‍♂️🍎
Though our digital presence has transformed, our heart remains on the ground. Our duty of care and commitment to you is unwavering, and our core services continue exactly as before:

🔹 Personalised 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗼𝗻𝗲 support.
🔹 Our vibrant group activities, including 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 and 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 sessions.
🔹 The 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯𝘀, both online and in person.

We are deeply grateful for the trust you place in us. This new era is about making sure that whenever you reach out, we are there with the best possible tools to help you succeed.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄.

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 🙏

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