Hampshire: Hampshire County Council Childcare Choices

 

Changes to childcare support mean you might now be eligible for more help than ever before. Support from Childcare Choices can give your child a great start while giving you work choices, helping you make the juggle of family life a little easier. 

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Stop Loan Sharks Week 2026: 11 -17 May

Loan sharks play games with people’s lives

– let’s make it game over

Loan sharks don’t always look like villains. Sometimes, they change
character, switch tactics and reinvent themselves - just like players in an
online game.

But this isn’t a game. And the consequences are real.

A loan shark, also known as an illegal money lender, is someone who lends
money without proper authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority
(FCA). That means they don’t have to follow the rules that exist to protect
borrowers. They set their own terms, charge what they want, and stack the
game against you from the very start.

Loan sharks often appear friendly at first can - they reinvent themselves to
look like a trusted friend, a neighbour, another parent at the school gates or
someone recommended by family. But behind the friendly avatar, is
someone playing a dangerous game with people’s lives.

When they offer to do you a favour by lending you money when you need it,
it can feel like an easy option. But once you’ve pressed ‘start’, the game has
begun and things can quickly spiral out of control.
If borrowers struggle to keep up with repayments, what began as a helping
hand can turn into intimidation, threats or even violence. And in real life,
there’s no pause or exit button, just constant pressure and fear.

Knowing the warning signs can help you recognise when something isn’t
right. You could be dealing with a loan shark if:

Grantham: Green Synergy Better Together

Veterans! Looking for a friendly outdoor group, great company, and a chance to grow something new?

Green Synergy invites you to join our two social gardening groups created especially for Armed Forces Veterans:
🌿 Seeds of Recovery

Thursdays | 10am–12pm
Hillside Community Garden, Lincoln

A calm, creative gardening group designed to support your mental health and wellbeing.
Come and grow at your own pace, meet others with shared experiences, and enjoy time in nature.
No pressure, no expectations — just a welcoming space to heal, connect, and plant new beginnings.

🌼 Green Chances

Wednesdays | 10am–12pm
Hillside Community Garden, Lincoln

If you love muddy boots, fresh air, and a good brew, this group is for you!
Join fellow veterans for relaxed gardening activities, friendly chat, and hands‑on outdoor fun.

Why join?

Meet other veterans in a supportive, understanding environment
Enjoy gentle gardening and being outdoors
Build confidence, routine, and wellbeing

Completely free to attend

No gardening experience needed
Tea, tools, and warm welcomes provided!

Interested?

Just come along — or get in touch if you’d like more info.
📧 info@greensynergy.org.uk
📞 01522 533077
🌐 greensynergy.org.uk

We’d love to welcome you to the garden. 🌱💚

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Cirencester: SEND Family Support Forum starting Thu 7 May

 

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You can also click here to visit the ND Hub Glos page

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

KCC: The Kent Money Advice Hub

 

'People go to the Money Advice Hub  with a lot on their shoulders, and they finish the call with an instant sense of relief and an increase in confidence.'

Are you worrying about money? The Kent Money Advice Hub could help you.

 
Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Lyneham: AWS fortnightly Bumps, Boobs and Babies group - May to July dates

 

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For any further information or queries, please email amy.dallimore101@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Pembrokeshire: PAVS Volunteering Pembrokeshire 'PAVS Big Do' Volunteering Event on 5th June 2026

 

Book now for the PAVS Big Do! On 5 June at The Centre, Simpson Cross

As part of #VolunteersWeek this will be a chance to get together to ‘do’ something (some volunteering) but also to have a bit of a ‘do’ (as in a celebration).

Lunch is provided and everyone will get the chance to do try something that helps others. Activities will start by 10.30am and lunch will be from 12.30pm.

Church Crookham: Army Welfare Service Give Us a Hand

 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Aldershot: Garrison & Community health fair and life skills 21st May 2026

Information provided by the South East HIVE Hub

London: Home Start London

Home Start are there for parents when they need it the most because childhood can’t wait

All parents struggle at one time or another and Home-Start is ready to support London families through their toughest times.

Home-Start trains and supports volunteers to work alongside parents in their own home giving compassionate and confidential support, tailored to each family. Home-Start London is a consortium of 12 local Home-Starts operating across 24 London boroughs. 

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub