Arena Church, Ilkeston: Your Recovery, Your Community

Tuesday 16th September, 12.30pm - 4.00pm at the Arena Church, 1 Rutland Street, Ilkeston, Erewash, DE7 8DG.

Join us for our roadshow of local events across Derbyshire County districts and boroughs in 2025, following the launch event in May 2025.

We’re working with local people and communities to shape a shared vision for lived-experience recovery leadership, one that’s rooted in lived and living experience, driven by community strengths, and built to last.

Join us for an engaging day of learning, connection, and building - through real-life stories, practical workshops, and collaborative activities, we’ll explore:

• Why lived experience matters in recovery and in leadership
• What is possible for growing grassroots movements in your local area
• What support is needed to make it happen.

There’ll be space to share your ideas, skills, and aspirations, as well as the challenges you see and what could help overcome them.

Lunch and refreshments provided.

This event is FREE to attend. For any questions do get in touch over email: [email protected])

Whether you’re in recovery, support someone who is, or care about building a more inclusive community, this event is for you.

If you have any questions about the event - please get in touch.

This project is commissioned by Derbyshire County Council Public Health, and delivered by Recovery Connections in partnership with local communities, this project aims to support the growth of Lived Experience Recovery Organisations (LEROs) across Derbyshire, ensuring recovery leadership comes from the heart of the community itself.

• People with lived and/or living experience of drug or alcohol use and recovery
• Family members, loved ones, carers, and affected others
• People curious about recovery
• Peer-led and grassroots recovery groups (existing or emerging)
• Community organisations and local voluntary groups
• Recovery-focused projects or networks
• Professionals who are involved in recovery and addiction
• Faith, youth, and cultural organisations
• Employers or services interested in recovery inclusion
• Anyone who wants to help shape the future of lived experience-led recovery in Derbyshire

Lunch will be served during the event. If you have any dietary requirements or allergies, please get in contact as soon as possible so we can cater for your needs either via the event registration form of by contacting us over email [email protected].

Address: Arena Church,1 Rutland Street, Ilkeston, Erewash, DE7 8DG

Accessible areas, disabled parking onsite, and accessible toilets. If you have any questions about accessibility, please get in touch with us over email [email protected].

Car - Easily accessible from the M1, being just a 5 minute drive from junction 26.

Bus - On major bus routes.

Train

The train station is around 20 minutes walk away from the venue.

Taxis - There are plenty of taxi firms in the area. If you are at the venue and need help booking a taxi to get home, please speak the event organiser.

There is plenty of on-site parking for both disabled access and regular access, as well as plenty of on-street parking.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Arena Church Ilkeston, 1 Rutland Street, Ilkeston, United Kingdom