Since June, we’ve had plenty of rain followed by a heatwave – not ideal circumstances for growing any vegetables at all! Tomatoes especially can be susceptible to blight in conditions like this. Nevertheless, our member growing project has persevered and produced some fantastic results. One member shared with us that their packet of tomato seeds…
Derbyshire Benevolent Trust has joined forces with Perkjam to bring you even more benefits and offers with big-name brands and local businesses alike. The platform is completely free to use and offers members access to exclusive perks, discounts, and freebies. All you need is a free account and you can browse the hundreds of offers…
In need of a loan? Trust partners No1 CopperPot has launched a limited edition loan available only until July 31 for members. Joining is easy, and free, all that is required is a £5 deposit into your member account. Once signed up you can apply for the new limited-edition loan which offers funds from £5,000…
Derbyshire Benevolent Trust exists to serve its members to the best of its ability. Within that remit, we are today supporting Victoria Tremayne, a DBT member who is raising funds for her husband Lance currently fighting a long-term illness. In the summer of 2018, Lance lost the use of his legs during a family holiday.…
A fresh season is upon us and with it a whole new world of possibilities! To kick off spring over on our Healthy Lifestyles & Wellbeing page we’re treating you to a filling risotto containing broad beans and wild garlic, two of spring’s earliest blooming delicacies which also happen to combine for a tasty meal.…
The Swanwick Men’s Shed has gone international! The project, a friend of Derbyshire Benevolent Trust, is being featured in a new book examining the impact and benefits of community sheds around the world. Featuring as a case study for the upcoming book ‘Shoulder to Shoulder: Broadening the Men’s Shed Movement’, the project was identified via…
Are you ready for the return of top-level ice hockey action? If the answer is yes, you’re in luck. This April the Sheffield Steelers make their return, taking part in an all-new Elite Series. The Steelers will join Coventry Blaze, Manchester Storm, and fierce rivals Nottingham Panthers in the special series. True to the quality…
Stress. It’s a funny old thing. To some extent an amount of stress is a healthy, normal, positive thing. Unfortunately stress levels within Policing are sky high and its well known that each and every one of you operate at an unthinkable level. The problem with unmanageable stress is that it creeps up on you…
Retired DBT member Stephen Bryan, now paralegal, has returned to offer insights into his own post-force life with a number of tidbits intended to help any current member looking forward to their own life beyond the force. You can read Stephen’s latest piece for the Trust in full here.
Following the news that some breakdown cover providers are introducing new policies restricting access to their services we would like to clarify the DBT’s breakdown cover offer. Some breakdown covers are now stating that there is a mileage restriction on recovery if the vehicle does not have a spare tyre or an inflator kit, or…