Veterans Railcard

  

Don't forget, if you're heading out and about over the festive season, you can get 1/3 of rail travel with the Veterans Railcard. Get yours today. https://www.veterans-railcard.co.uk/

The Railcard can be used to get discounts on rail travel in England, Wales and Scotland.

Wattisham: Community Update

 

Information provided by Wattisham HIVE

SCiP Alliance announce the new Connected Forces Online Community for 16-19 year olds from military families

 

Are you 16-19 and have parents/carers who are Serving in the Armed Forces? You could join a new safe and supportive online community.

Please see the above poster for details or register your interest on the website here.

Building Resilience With Military Families - virtual programme from Bounce Forward

 

Building Resilience With Military Families has been designed to support armed forces families to develop the skills, knowledge and strategies drawn from the science of resilience. The programme of six 1-hour sessions is for parents to learn about the science behind emotional resilience.

The programme builds session on session to walk you through how to build you own resilience and help you raise resilient children. The programme is facilitated as a virtual on-line course and is fully funded by The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

Visit the Bounce Forward website for details of available sessions.

Scotland: Breathing Space

Mental wellbeing of people in Scotland

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Our advisors provide listening, information and advice for people in Scotland feeling low, stressed or anxious.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Wimbish: Wethersfield Drop-In Clinic

Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

Highland Council: Military Liaison Group (MLG) Armed Forces Quick Access

The Highland Council Military Liaison Group have produced a quick access form to help with the transition of schools/education for Armed Forces families moving into the Highlands.

To access the form and use the links, please click on the above image.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

The Army is becoming a Tobacco Free Working Environment (TFWE)

click on image above 👆 to read TFWE Q&A brief

By the end of 2022 the Army is becoming a Tobacco Free Working Environment (TFWE).

The first phase of the programme launched in Oct 21 and will see all 1* and above HQs become TFWE by the end of this year. The next phase will see the main body of the Army become TFWE Jan – Mar 22.

There are, of course, exemptions for married accommodation and SLA, but any family member going onto the Army estate will have to comply with this requirement.

Please see the Q&A by clicking on image above.

Scotland: Scottish Women's Aid

Women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse should be able to access specialist support wherever and whenever they want it.

Join our call for change here: http://change.org/SWASaferScotland

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Updated MOD policy on Safeguarding

The policy regarding Safeguarding within the MOD has recently been updated. The latest version of JSP 834 can be found at www.gov.uk/government/publications/safeguarding-jsp-834

Chester: Grosvenor Park Tree Trail

Grosvenor Park is home to 688 trees ranging from 5 years to 150 years old which together create the park’s natural beauty and tranquillity.

Navigate your way around the park, using our self-guided tree trail below, to discover key features and the origins and history of 15 of our most-loved ornamental specimens.

Download the trail map and activity map HERE

Wimbish: Breakfast Club at Debden Primary Academy

Breakfast club is now up and running! 

Please visit Neil O'Sullivan Sports to book your child in.

Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

Scotland: GALOP

Experiencing anti-LGBT+ hate in any form can have a huge impact, and we're proud to be able to support all LGBT+ people in having a safe space to talk and discuss your experiences.
We're stronger when we stand together in solidarity with each other, and we know that the difficulties of the past year in lockdown have made us all more aware of how important community and solidarity is.

Let's continue to empower each other and fight for a safe, just and fair world for all LGBT+ people.