○	Confirmed Minutes of the April meetings of the Parish Council and Parish Council Planning Committee

○	Composting tips, plus news of competition

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Derbyshire 2012 Event Fund - Derbyshire’s Community Sports Trust have grants available of up to £250, for local community organisations, clubs and parish/town councils across the County, to help them run events with a sporting theme this summer.  The grants are part of a nationwide Community Games project, funded through the government’s Social Action Fund. The grants are available from 1st May, on a first come first served basis. For more information contact liz@communitysportstrust.co.uk

○	Agendas for the Annual Parish Council meeting, Planning Committee and Ordinary Parish Council meeting held on 24 April 2012

○	New Vicar Appointed at St Giles

○	News of Funds to help Derbyshire Groups and Businesses

○	Greenwatch Action Grants - Are you thinking of starting a project to benefit your local environment? Derbyshire County Council provides Greenwatch Action Grants up to £500 for groups within Derbyshire. It is simple to apply - more information (opens in a new window)

○	Revised Cemetery Fees from 1 April 2012

○	Sandiacre History Group - programme of events for 2012 - see Community Notice Board

○	Rainbow’s Hospice - news of fundraising challenges for 2012/13 to support this important local charity

○	Parish Council’s Grants Policy and Application Form

○	Sports Action Grant - The Sports Action Grant fund of £180,000 has been set up to encourage clubs and community groups to promote healthy and active lifestyles. Anyone interested in applying for a grant can sign up for email alerts to receive the latest news: www.derbyshire.gov.sportsactiongrant

○	Derbyshire County Council Community Action Grants are available to help small groups run projects that improve their local communities - more information (opens in a new window)