Information provided by Wimbish HIVE
August 31, 2022
Colchester: Alresford Craft and Farmers Market - 1st Saturday of the month - 9am to 12 noon
Alresford Village Hall, Alresford CO7 8AT
Information provided by Colchester HIVE
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
FDIS update on SFA accommodation contracts
For updates on the Accommodation contracts, please go to DIO's SFA Gov.uk page where you can subscribe for update notifications.
Compensation
Compensation
Pinnacle has added details about the types and rates of compensation to its website. The compensation claim form has also been updated ready to receive claims.
Impact of increase of cost of living for Service Personnel and families living in Service Family Accommodation (SFA)
The UK energy market has seen an unprecedented rise in electricity and gas prices and domestic customers across the country have witnessed a 54% annual increase in the average energy bill, with further rises expected. The Government's Energy Bills Support Scheme will deliver a £400 non-repayable discount to eligible households, including SFA on a civilian fuel supply, to help with energy bills from October 2022.
Impact of increase of cost of living for Service Personnel and families living in Service Family Accommodation (SFA)
The UK energy market has seen an unprecedented rise in electricity and gas prices and domestic customers across the country have witnessed a 54% annual increase in the average energy bill, with further rises expected. The Government's Energy Bills Support Scheme will deliver a £400 non-repayable discount to eligible households, including SFA on a civilian fuel supply, to help with energy bills from October 2022.
Colchester: CESSAC Community Café
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 0900hrs - 1345hrs
Wednesday 0900hrs - 1445hrs
Daily Specials board is available.
Information provided by Colchester HIVE
August 29, 2022
Kooth - health and wellbeing support for Service children
- Live chat support with a friendly mental health practitioner
- Helpful articles
- Discussion boards
- Self-help tools
If you're aged 11 to 18 and have a parent serving in the British Armed Forces or working for the MOD or the British Government in the UK or overseas then sign up for free today at kooth.com/mod.
August 26, 2022
SPOUSAL EMPLOYMENT: NATO SOFA
Determine if you can work in the territory of another nation under the NATO Status of Forces Agreement and any other related arrangements.
The NATO SOFA is a multinational agreement between nations enabling the operation of a nation’s Defence task in the territory of another nation. By nature of purpose and design it does not provide for the employment undertakings of a Spouse but of equal importance it does not deny.
Further information can be found at SPOUSAL EMPLOYMENT: NATO SOFA - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
August 25, 2022
Scotland: Trading Standards Scotland, 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
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
August 24, 2022
North Yorkshire: Veterans Places Pathway and People, Newly funded programme
Information provided by Catterick HIVE
Leuchars Station: Take a look at what Leuchars Community Council has achieved the last few months
Have a look what your Community Council have achieved these last few months!!
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Pop along to a meeting or email us at lcc_secretary@outlook.com
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
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
Education Support Fund: Grants available for schools to support children from Armed Forces Families
August 22, 2022
Kooth - health and wellbeing support for Service children
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
Leuchars Station: AWS Guitar Lessons for ages 11+
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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.
Information provided by Colchester HIVE
Wrap Around Childcare
As part of modernising our support for Service families, Defence is rolling out Wraparound childcare funding across the UK from Autumn 2022.
Service families can now visit Discover my Benefits to check if they can claim up to 20 hours per week of before and after school childcare funding during term time https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/army/army-families/families-wraparound-childcare
August 18, 2022
St Andrews: Madrascals is back
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!
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
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
Information provided by Chester HIVE
New Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Helpline Number
The Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Helpline Number changed on 15th August. The New number is 0800 014 2381 (UK), + 44 330 008 5942 (outside UK)
St Andrews: Saints Sports Gymnastics
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
Suicide Bereavement UK Armed Forces Suicide Bereavement Study
Have you, in the last 10 years, lost someone to suicide (family, friend, colleague) who was serving in the Armed Forces or a veteran?
If so, we would like to learn of your experiences and needs during the early stages of your loss. The findings will help inform the development of an Armed Forces suicide bereavement pack for those bereaved by suicide in the future.
NHS Podcasts - Out Now
NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast now live.
This podcast series has been commissioned by the AF PPV in order to be used as a resource for the Armed Forces community to support them in understanding and navigating the NHS and to raise awareness of how to become empowered advocates for their own health as a patient or family member of one. There are six episodes in all taking the listener on a journey through the different aspects of the NHS. They can listen to the whole series or one that is relevant to them. The guests are all members of the AF PPV who gave up their time to pass on their expertise and experiences that they feel are relevant.
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
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
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