August 31, 2022

Wimbish: Newport Farmers Market : 1st Saturday of every month!

 

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Colchester: Alresford Craft and Farmers Market - 1st Saturday of the month - 9am to 12 noon

Alresford Village Hall, Alresford CO7 8AT 

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Colchester: Farmer's Market at the Mercury Theatre -1st Saturday of the month from 9.30am - 2.00pm

 
The farmers' market is held on the first Saturday of every month (where possible) from 9.30am - 2.00pm.  A line up of nearly 30 stalls join each month selling a range of products from tray bakes to healthy snacks, handmade craft products including cards, fragranced candles and soaps.

No booking required just turn up.  

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

August 30, 2022

Colchester: CESSAC Community Café

Opening Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 0900hrs - 1345hrs

Wednesday 0900hrs - 1445hrs

Daily Specials board is available. 

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

August 25, 2022

Chester: CWP Starting Well - Open Advice Clinic - 1st & 3rd Thursday of Each Month - Family Health Clinic, Welfare Office

 

Chester: Christleton RUFC - Looking For New Players of all Abilities - Thursdays at 7.30pm - Cheshire County Sports Club


 

Scotland: Trading Standards Scotland, cost of living crisis


Throughout September we'll be running a campaign to raise awareness of scams connected to the ongoing cost of living crisis

Each week we'll hold a webinar on a different topic:

Impersonation scams
Energy scams
Financial scams
Counterfeit goods

If you'd like to find out more about any of these issues, why not ask an expert?

Send us your questions by 1st September👉https://forms.office.com/r/btN3A7sbyP



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Dispelling HIVE Myths

Colchester: Chaplaincy Team

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Wimbish: Lord Butler Leisure Passes

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Togetherall: No judgement. No stigma

No judgement.  No stigma

August 23, 2022

Chester: Cheshire & Wirral Partnership - All Age Urgent Mental Health Helpline

The all-age urgent mental health helpline is available to all ages including children and young people. If you feel like your child needs urgent support, please call: 0800 145 6485. More details are here: https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/crisis/

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Dispelling HIVE Myths

August 22, 2022

Wattisham: Contact House

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Kooth - health and wellbeing support for Service children

 

Struggling to cope with stress or anxiety?

You don't need to be in a mental health crisis to access support.

Get the help you need anonymously with free online support from Kooth for children with a parent serving in the British Armed Forces or working for the MOD or the British Government in the UK or overseas, aged 11 until their 19th birthday. Talk to other people in the community or find support via live chat today.​

August 19, 2022

Leuchars Station: AWS Guitar Lessons, ages 8 -11

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Guitar Lessons with guitar and kitbag included. Professional instructor and pay in blocks.

Interested? Then WhatsApp Kerry on 0785 507 5685.


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE 

Colchester: Shuttles Times Maps Fares with First Bus Colchester

For more details  and keep updated with the latest news visit www.firstbus.co.uk/essex or collect your leaflet from Colchester HIVE.

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August 18, 2022

St Andrews: Madrascals is back

We are delighted to confirm that Madrascals will return to Station Park on Saturday 20th August.
Sessions will run at their usual time with P3 to P7 training from 10:30 to 12:00 and P1 and P2 training from 11:00 to 12:00.

For further information, including the tentative dates for our first fixtures of the season, please read our update here: https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/madras/news/madrascals-is-back

NEW players are encouraged to come along and give rugby a try. Our fabulous coaches will be ready to welcome you to the sessions. Please remember the first two weeks are free taster sessions, so you can give it a try before you need to make any commitment to join our fantastic club.

We can't wait to welcome you back to Station Park!


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Chester: Cheshire Constabulary - The Fatal Five Offences Campaign


More than twice the number of people died on Cheshire’s roads in 2018 in comparison to the previous year – and the majority of those deaths could have been avoided.

Find out more HERE

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St Andrews: Saints Sports Gymnastics

Last spaces remaining on our Thursday gymnastic weekly classes for P5-P7🤸

This block will last 7 weeks and will help develop gymnastic skills in a fun, energetic environment

Lessons start next week and spaces can be booked online http://ow.ly/t47i50KkK8M or by phoning our reception team on 01334 46 2190


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

August 17, 2022

Scotland: Forces Children Scotland, It's time for a step change in how we achieve meaningful change!


We have launched a new vision to reach and support greater numbers of children and young people from serving, reservist and veteran families across Scotland. We have worked directly with children and young people to ensure their lived experience and views are at the heart of our new three-year strategy, which is something we are very proud to share with you.

Together we have shaped six strategic priorities to drive our ambitious plans forward to become the sector leading charity supporting children and young from serving, reservist and veteran families across Scotland.

Learn more: forceschildrenscotland.org.uk


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August 16, 2022

Blackpool: The Hole in Wand - Magical mini golf experience


Hole in Wand golf attraction in Blackpool

Each hole has a different theme where you enter into a different experience… Visit a train station, a forest and a castle! Your score for each hole adds towards your final magical powers, earning you a complimentary wizard potion on completion. Will you win ‘Tears of a Wizard’ or ‘Unicorn Essence’?

This new attraction is located in part of the empty Woolworths/Poundland building on the
 seafront, accessed from Bank Hey Street.



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August 12, 2022

Information Sheets

These information sheets contain generic information for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. For more specific local detail, please see the Location Guide for your area or contact your local HIVE.

Please note that the individual Information Sheets are kept up-to-date (the month they were last revised is shown in each sheet), but the original date of this post will not change. 

Scotland: Forces Children Scotland Student Funding


Students from armed forces & veteran families have until Friday 19 August to submit an application to Forces Children Scotland for funding to help them realise their potential and thrive at college or university.

We put students from Armed Forces and veteran families across Scotland first. We’re here, every step of the way, to help young people realise their potential and thrive at college or university.


We can support students, from serving, reservist and veteran families who have enrolled in college and university courses across the United Kingdom in several ways.




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August 11, 2022

Chester: Blacon Mental Health Walk & Talk - Every Sunday at 7am


Tired of waking up feeling terrible?
Wanting to stop drinking or smoking?
Want to improve how you feel about yourself?

Take the first step by joining
Blacons Mental Health Walk & Talk

Every Sunday at 7am
Meeting Location: Rage Fitness Wellbeing Company Wellbeing Centre
Free Tea or Coffee

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Chester: Looking For A Choir & Enjoy Singing at a High Standard? Chester Cathedral - Wednesday Evenings


 More information can be found HERE

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Moray: Citizens Advice Bureau is open


Moray Citizens Advice Bureau is open and available to help with free advice on benefits, housing, money, relationships and much more.

People can be seen in person at the main office in Elgin’s Moss Street as well as by appointment at their outreach in Buckie and Forres. 
Support is also offered by phone.

Places are available on the new Moray CAB Volunteer Adviser Training Programme which begins on Monday 26 September. The service is powered by volunteers – why not give them a call or pop into the main office during opening times to find out how you can help?



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August 10, 2022

North East Fife: Post Office Services

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Lichfield: Menopause Support Group - Tesco Community Room in Lichfield


The cost is just £2 per session to cover the cost of refreshments and admin, payable in advance.

Places are strictly limited so to book your place please email julie@eatwelltobewell.co.uk

The NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast - Episode 2 Out Now


Episode 02 of the NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast is OUT NOW! This episode focuses on how medical systems differ for serving and ex-serving forces personnel and how to negotiate leaving service in terms of ongoing care.

August 8, 2022

Leuchars Station: Dundee City Council job vacancies


Dundee City Council are hiring:

Social Care Worker
Social Care Worker (Casual)
Social Care Officer
Social Care Officer (Casual)


To view the vacancies 👉 www
.dundeecity.gov.uk/vacancies 



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August 5, 2022

Poppy Scotland: Digital Access Grants


Using technology and getting online is an essential part of modern life. 

Without digital access it can be difficult to claim benefits, attend appointments, work and socialise. 

This is why we provide Digital Access Grants.

If you need help getting online, contact us on 0131 550 1557 or visit: www.poppyscotland.org.uk/financial-support


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August 4, 2022

Wimbish: 4 berth campervan now available to hire to all at CBW

From 1st Oct 22 the prices will be increasing.  Respectfully anyone who already has a booking in place prior to this (even if it's in the next year) will still remain on the old price.  This is merely to see if we can get any takers for what we have remaining for 2022.  Available dates are also included.  

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St Andrews: Saints Sports University of St Andrews, Junior Saints weekly classes

Our Junior Saints Weekly Classes start back on Monday 22 August 🤸⚽🎾🧗

This 7 week block includes tots gym, gymnastics tots tennis, football, netball, climbing* and brand new P5-P7 gymnastics😁

Bookings are now open via our website: http://ow.ly/xjyq50K9A0G

Alternatively phone our reception team on 01334 21 4690 to book

*Climbing lessons only last 5 weeks.



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Chester: Junior Rugby - Boys & Girls from 6yrs old - Sunday Mornings at Capenhurst RFC - Training Starts in September


A family friendly rugby (union) club based in Capenhurst, Chester. Both boys, and girls can learn how to play rugby in a caring and nurturing environment, with first class teaching from dedicated, enthusiastic, England RFU qualified coaches.

Currently recruiting players in school years 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Games are played on Sunday mornings from September to April.

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August 3, 2022

Colchester: Discount at East Anglian Railway Museum

10% discount on admission to all Armed Forces personnel and their families.

Chappel and Wakes Colne Station
Station Road
Wakes Colne
Essex CO6 2DS

Open Weekends and Wednesdays 1000hrs to 1600hrs

For further information visit www.earm.co.uk

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Colchester: Office Shoes Colchester


10% Military Discount, proof of ID required before purchase.

No discount allowed on sale items.

Office Colchester
Culver Street
Colchester
CO1 1JG

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Fife Council: School travel passes and NEC/Saltire/MyFife Card


We’ve received a number of comments underneath our Free School Meals post: https://www.facebook.com/FifeCouncil/posts/420557473435778 about when pupils can expect their school travel passes (if they’re entitled) and their NEC/Saltire/MyFife card which can be used to buy school meals. 

Hopefully the following helps answers the questions that have been asked.

There are two different cards:

Wimbish: Coffee Morning every Friday


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Chester: Cheshire & Mersey Specialist Perinatal Service Have Launched the Dadpad app for Cheshire & Merseyside


We're pleased to hear that Cheshire and Mersey Specialist Perinatal Service have launched the @dadpaduk app for Cheshire & Merseyside.

The #DadPad app aims to help new dads get to grips with parenthood. 

To find out more click here: https://bit.ly/3PdnSNQ

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August 1, 2022

Chester: Cheshire West & Chester - Download the free Lower My Drinking App

Get healthier and feel better this summer by downloading the free Lower My Drinking app for help and support. 

App Store http://cwac.co/Lgwtx 

Google Play http://cwac.co/njMuZ 

Get healthier. Feel better.

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