Operation Sharknet

10 August 2026

If you work with anyone who may be vulnerable to loan sharks, let them know about Operation Sharknet – a week of action around loan sharks and illegal money lending including information about how to borrow safely.

Monday 24 August 2026:

10:45am to 11:30am, Eastwood Park, Hasland, Chesterfield, S41 0BH
11:45am to 2pm, Brimington Food bank, St Michaels Church Hall, Red Brick Building (not the church), Church Street, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1JG
2:15pm to 4:30pm, Bolsover Library Church Street, Bolsover, S44 6HB

Tuesday 25 August 2026:

9:30am to 11:30am, Heanor Library, Ilkeston Road, DE75 7DX
12:30pm to 3:30pm, Long Eaton Health Centre, Midland Street, Long Eaton, NG10 1RY
4pm to 6pm, Ilkeston Library, Market Street, Ilkeston DE7 5RN

Wednesday 26 August 2026:

9:30am to 11:30am, St Oswald's Hospital, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1DR
12pm to 2pm, County Hall, Smedley Street, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AG2:30pm to 4:30pm, Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell, DE45 1AH

Thursday 27 August 2026:

10am to 12pm, Matlock Library, 8 Steep Turnpike, Matlock, DE4 3DP
12:30pm to 1:30pm, Barnes Park, Grassmoor, Chesterfield, S42 5EP
3pm to 5pm, The Arc, High Street, Clowne, S43 4JY

Friday 28 August 2026:

10:30am to 1pm, SDCVS Foodbank, Top Floor Unit G, Sharpes Estate, Alexandra Road, Swadlincote, DE11 9AZ