Rutland Cottesmore: Information Service (RIS) Forces Connect App

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JCCC Virtual Contact Card

The Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC) have produced a Virtual Contact Card for Service Personnel and their families.

Download, save and share with family members today!

www.gov.uk/guidance/joint-casualty-and-compassionate-centre-jccc

 

Advocating for vulnerable veterans: the Acute Hospital Settings programme

TAFCTF are hosting a webinar on Tuesday 31 January.

The positive impact of Armed Forces advocates on veterans in acute hospital settings will share more on the latest findings from the Supporting Armed Forces in Acute Hospital Settings programme.


You’ll hear from the programme lead Steven Inman and Project Co-ordinator Gemma Calvert, as well as programme evaluators at Chester University, Dr Becky Randles, Lottie Ainsworth- Moore, and Professor Alan Finnegan.


TAFCTF are also honoured to be joined by four of the projects from across the UK who’ll be sharing insights into the work they are doing for vulnerable veterans.


It’s free to join for this great learning opportunity, click here to register​

Colchester: Parking discounts at the Castle

Colchester Castle is the latest business to sign up to the innovative MiPermit Discounts scheme from the North Essex Parking Partnership. Visitors to the historic site can now benefit from discounted town centre parking when using the MiPermit app.

Visitors can receive £1 off their parking, when purchasing two adult entry tickets or one family entry ticket.

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Lancashire: Multiply - Free courses to help you understand bank accounts, loans, credit ratings etc

Would you benefit from some help to understand bank accounts, loans, credit ratings or other financial information?

Multiply can help. With free and flexible courses, you can boost your knowledge and skills in a way that suits you.

Find out more here: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/jobs/multiply/

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Staffordshire Jobs & Careers support for Residents

Looking for work, training, or employment support? Staffordshire Jobs & Careers brokerage service can help.

If you’re unemployed, receiving benefits, looking for a first job, returning to work or changing careers, we can give you the right advice and support to get you work-ready and to find employment.

Working with all of Staffordshire residents including adults with disabilities, ex-offenders, Armed Forces Community, Supported Internships, Graduates and undergraduates.

Information provided by: Lichfield HIVE.

Hereford: Now we're talking - Support from CAMHS

There's lots we can do to look after our mental health, including for children and young people.

Check about the CAMHS website for information, tips and support:  https://camhs.hacw.nhs.uk/

Information provided by Hereford HIVE.

Leuchars: Autism specific swimming lessons, Dundee

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Scotland: Trading Standards Scotland - Cost of Living scams

Scammers are still targeting those worried about rising food costs with social media adverts and emails offering the chance to win hundreds of pounds in supermarket vouchers

Read more about recent examples in the Scam Share bulletin 👉https://mailchi.mp/a03b01c4d67d/trading-standards-scotland-bulletin-19-january

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Rutland Cottesmore: Rutland Veterans Wellbeing Hub

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Moray: Your 2 year old may qualify for a place at a 2's group or childminder, free to you

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Wattisham: Voice your ideas for supporting Wattisham community

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Wattisham: Porch Project youth club

The Porch Project offers support and/or facilities to children and young adults (from pre-birth up to and including their mid-20’s).

Drop in sessions are alternating between Hadleigh and Great Cornard 

www.porchproject.co.uk/

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Wimbish: What's on at Saffron Walden library

2 King Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1ES

Click here for the opening times at Saffron Walden Library

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Wimbish: Saffron Walden Guide & Map: Online version

Saffron Walden Official Guide & Map.  Click here for the online version.

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Wimbish: Express Set Down Scheme at Stansted for Local Residents

Express Set Down Discount Scheme

This scheme is open to all residents living within a 10 mile radius of Stansted Airport.  It is no longer available for commercial use and all licensed Hackney Carriage/private hire vehicles will be excluded from the scheme.

Please email dd_carparking@stanstedairport.com for an application form.

For further info click here

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Colchester: Colchester Castle parkrun

Every Saturday at 0900hrs.  The event starts at the Castle Park bandstand.  For more details visit www.parkrun.org.uk/colchestercastle/course/

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Colchester: Colchester Borough Homes will help you if you’re legally homeless or are likely to become homeless

To find our more visit cbhomes.org.uk

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Colchester: Free computer coaching at Colchester Library

Free tutor courses to help you get to grips with computers and internet.  Courses run for 6 weeks.  For further details visit www.libraries.essex.gov.uk

Booking is required in person or via the Contact Centre.  Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 10am - 11.30am
Venue: Colchester Library,
Location: Trinity Square, Colchester, CO1 1JB

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Chester: Cheshire West & Chester - Be Active - Try a FREE Local Walk

Be active - Physical activity doesn’t mean joining a gym, there are many ways that you can be active for free. Activity can also be a great way to connect with others.

Try a free local walk - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/lets-walk-cheshire-820719?

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Chester: Parents First - Putting Your Training And Employment First

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Chester: Springboard Cheshire - Bounce Back into Work

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Scotland: Veterans Gateway debt advice in Scotland

If you are based in Scotland and struggling with your finances, we have lots of expert advice and help available on our website. 👉 https://support.veteransgateway.org.uk

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Kirkham: Football Development Centre for children 2 -3 years old at AFC Fylde Community Foundation

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Colchester: Leisure World Get Fit join now for just £1

New year, new you…2023 is the year to get fit and if you become a Leisure World member you’ll PAY JUST £1 TO JOIN!

There’s something for everyone - whether you want:

A gym membership at one site

To take advantage of +150 Exercise Classes

A 1-Mile Cycle Track

A Swimming Pool and Health Spa

Or all of the above! Facilities are available across Leisure World Colchester, Tiptree, Highwoods and Colchester Sports Park.

Use online code £1JF.

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Blue Light Card

Come fly with us.

Been looking at holidays but not booked anything yet? If you need a bit more convincing, here's our top 5 reasons for getting your holiday sorted early.

Click HERE for more information.

Wimbish: Authority for dogs to be allowed back onto Carver Barracks

The following additional points must be adhered to in order to continue to allow dogs to access the barracks:  All dogs must be registered with their sub unit SSM or Head of Department (HoD). Once registered, the dog owner will be issued a tag which must be placed on the collar of the dog, especially when accessing site. If you are stopped to ask about your dog and no dog tag is present then you will be asked to leave the barracks.  All registered dogs must have in date and valid pet insurance which is to be shown to the SSM/HoD when registering.

Dogs must be on a lead within barracks at all times.  Dog waste must be picked up and deposited in a dog waste bin or general waste bin either on site or at your home address. Do not use the recycling bins on site.  Dogs are allowed access to site either to go to an office with the dog owner (if authorised by SSM/HoD) or as a thoroughfare to the airfield. The camp is not to be used as a dog walking facility and access is only granted for movement to and from work or the airfield.  SLA dog owners are still encouraged to walk their dogs off site and not to use the camp as a dog walking facility where possible.  Any full dog waste bins on site or on the airfield can be reported to the Amey help desk as they are in contract for emptying. If full, report and also take your dog waste home until emptied.  Any breaches of the above could see a return to a ban of all dogs on site. If you witness other dog owners breaching any of the above then you must have the moral courage to challenge; the minority will always cause issues for the majority.

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Wattisham: The Ferns - Help & support for all victims of sexual assault

For all help and advice please telephone the 24/7 helpline on 0300 123 5058 

or email contact@theferns-suffolk.org.uk

The Ferns | (theferns-suffolk.org.uk)

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Wattisham: Bury St Edmunds Women's Aid Centre

Bury St Edmunds Women's Aid Centre (burystedmundswomensaid.org.uk)

01284 753085

Outreach Service

Education and empowerment 

Survivors of Domestic Abuse

Weekly Coffee Mornings

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Wattisham: Art Link connecting rural communities

 

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Colchester: Evergreen Clean offering 5% discount for their March Out service

5% discount offered for their March Out clean service.  To obtain the discount code, contact Colchester HIVE for details.

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Chester: Mental Health Services in Cheshire West - Find The Right Support For You

We all have mental health and anyone can need support. There is a range of help available in Cheshire West. Find the right support for you: https://bit.ly/3Rntshb

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NUKN Awareness Brief

 

Chester: Gaming Geeks - Every Monday 12-2pm - Geek Retreat Cafe, Watergate St

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Chester: 5 Ways to Wellbeing - Live Well Cheshire West

What are your Five Ways to Wellbeing? You might find that you’re already doing some of these and feeling good http://cwac.co/fSC7W

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What you need to know about changing schools during the year

Sometimes it is necessary for children to change school during the school year, for example if they have moved house into a new area.

Although for most families this isn’t the ideal situation, fortunately the process itself is straightforward. Here we tell you all you need to know about how to change schools in-year.

Click HERE for more information.

Wattisham: Stowmarket The Mix youth club

 A youth work charity based in Stowmarket that works with young people from across Mid Suffolk and beyond. In The Mix there is also a drop in youth club that runs every week.

www.themixstowmarket.org/

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Wattisham: The Coffee Cell - Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Coffee Shop in Ipswich

Combat2Coffee supported opening of café The Coffee Cell in Northgate Street in Ipswich, where 'coffee sold and served in the cafe is roasted by an ex servicemen of 15 years.'

Military discount offered..

www.combat2coffee.co.uk

"Roasted Toasted and Poured by Veterans."

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Forres: Moray Citizens Advice Bureau outreach service

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Serving Personnel and Cost of Living

 

The Army's full cost of living resource pack can be found here​.

Colchester: Welcoming Warm Spaces with Colchester Borough Council

Welcoming warm spaces where you can go if you are unable to heat your home and enjoy a mixture of support and activities.  

Venues include: Colchester Library • One Colchester Community Hub • Mercury Theatre • AFiUK – Mother and Toddler Group and Safari Café • The Warm and Toasty Club – Shrub End and Greenstead • Divine Assembly Ministries • Abberton and Langenhoe Community Association • West Bergholt Care Network • Fordham Community Hub Café • St Andrew’s Church, Greenstead • Berechurch councillor advice surgery.

More Warm Spaces are being added, check www.colchester.gov.uk for new venues and to see when they are open.

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Wattisham: AWS - Volunteers Needed!

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Wattisham: Ipswich Museum

The Museum is home to a wide range of collections, from natural science to Egyptology, social history to world cultures. 

To plan your visit click here.  Free admission

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