Army HIVE Info: February 2023

February 27, 2023

Chester: Cost of Living Support - Advice from Cheshire West & Chester Council

Are you worried about the rising cost of energy bills, food, and transport? You are not alone, the cost of living is rising and this could have an impact on all aspects of your finances.

You may want help accessing welfare rights, benefits and debt advice, support getting all the money you're entitled to, or simply want to know more about the Government's recent support measures.

Whatever your money worries may be, we've put together some useful information to help you.

Click HERE for further information.

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Chester: Cheshire West & Chester Council - Local Adult Learning Opportunities

Want to improve your chances of getting a job? Find out about local adult learning opportunities - many courses, including basic maths and English, are free.

Click HERE for further information

Information provided by Chester HIVE

February 24, 2023

Rutland: See something, Say something

Leicester and Leicestershire & Rutland’s safeguarding adults boards have produced a video about how to spot signs of abuse and neglect in people with care and support needs, and how to report concerns: Watch the Video

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

February 23, 2023

Location Guides

Location Guides

Please note that these are kept up-to-date by HIVE staff - the month of the latest version is shown within each guide. The date of the post is simply the date when this service was set up.

England - North

England - Central

England - South

London - Regent Park Bks

London - Wellington Bks

Winchester / Worthy Down

Windsor

Northern Ireland

Please contact RC-Pers-HIVE-NI-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk if you require any information

Scotland

Edinburgh

Kinloss

Leuchars

Wales

Kirkham: Veterans' Cafe returns - every last Friday of the month

Our Veterans' Cafe returns this Friday at @fyldesportsec, 10am - 11am!

The cafe is a great chance to meet like-minded people and access further support from Foundation staff

For more information, please email
Lee.Geraghty@afcfylde.co.uk, call 01772 598 856 or visit www.afcfyldefoundation.co.uk

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Chester: FREE Family Fitness - Ellesmere Port Sports Village - Tuesdays 4-5pm

Interested in improving your fitness as a family?

Join us for our free family fitness group at Ellesmere Port Sports Village!

Suitable for families with school aged children (4-16 years old)

For further information or to book, please CLICK HERE

Information provided by Chester HIVE

February 22, 2023

Blackpool: Sandcastle Waterpark

Sandcastle Waterpark is open at weekends then daily from Easter, for splashtastic fun, whatever the weather. Book online now!

https://www.sandcastle-waterpark.co.uk/

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Fife: Veterans Chaplaincy Scotland will be exploring the Fife Pilgrim Way

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Veterans Chaplaincy Scotland will be exploring The Fife Pilgrim Way which follows a medieval pilgrim trail across Fife.

Modern day walkers can enjoy this 64-mile route starting at North Queensferry and Culross and finishing in St Andrews.

Three walks are planned over the days 9th of May, 28th of June and the 17th of August;
Walk 1 Queensferry to Dunfermline 8.5 miles
Walk 2 Dunfermline to Lochore 10 miles
Walk 3 Ceres to St Andrews 9 miles.

To register your interest please email vcs@wpcscotland.co.uk.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

February 21, 2023

St Andrews: Looking to Improve your Mental Wellbeing?

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Join us for "Planting For Your Piece", a new project based at St Andrews Botanic Garden, supporting people in North East Fife to improve their mental health through gardening sessions - exploring the process of growing and creating food from patch to plate.

Sessions will run every other week, on Wednesdays at 1:30pm-3:30pm, starting from Wednesday 1st March

If you could benefit from connecting with nature, learning new gardening skills and meeting new people, please get in touch with Rebecca at rduncan@standrewsbotanic.org

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

February 20, 2023

Lyneham: Zumba Class

Click HERE for more info

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Corsham: Puxton Park family pass available to book for free!

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Fylde: Are you a Young Person Not in Employment, Education or Training? Fylde Council and AFC Fylde Community Foundation are Here to Help

Fylde Council have announced a new partnership with AFC Fylde Community Foundation to support the delivery of their ‘Fylde Focus’ programme across the borough, made possible following approval of the Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) project plan.

AFC Fylde Community Foundation have a wealth of experience of working with young people between the ages of 16and 24, who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) and understand the obstacles and barriers that can prevent them from finding a job. Their knowledge and expertise can help young people explore their options at this pivotal time.

The UKSPF Funding has given this project a vital boost, helping the Community Foundation continue their mission to empower young residents in a broad range of ways, from building confidence, improving mental health and wellbeing and improving abilities and skills to boost employability. Mentoring, training and getting ready for work opportunities are also provided.

Councillor Roger Small, Deputy Leader of Fylde Council, said: “It is our great pleasure to be able to work with AFC Fylde Community Foundation to lend crucial assistance to young members of our community. The UKSPF allows us to invest into our young people by helping equip them for the future, and alongside the business support measures it offers the Investment Plan details, will help Fylde move towards more and better employment opportunities.”

Wes Partington, Director of AFC Fylde Community Foundation, said: “Improving employability is one of our strategic aims therefore we are delighted to be working alongside Fylde Borough Council to achieve this. Fylde Focus will give young people the support and skills they need to improve their prospects of securing employment.”

To find out more information on the Fylde Focus programme, please contact AFC Fylde Community Foundation on 01772 598856 or email community@afcfylde.co.uk.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

February 17, 2023

Rutland Cottesmore: Use your Rutland Library via Amazon and save £££s!

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Rutland Cottesmore: Oakham Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club.

Oakham Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club.

A group of veterans & serving members of Her Majesty's Armed Forces, & like other Clubs around the country & overseas (click http://www.afvbc.net/find-a-club/ ), our ethos is mutual support; it works because we all have a similar humour & outlook, & the social life we now enjoy is like our service days. Our club meets on the 1st Saturday of the month, 09:30 at:

Grainstore Brewery
Station Approach
Oakham
LE15 6RE
Club Admin - Mark Taylor - Army
Tracey Taylor

07548 902756

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

Corsham: Find local activities, groups and more with Corsham Connections

Do you want to know what’s on in Corsham?

Are you new to the area, recently experienced a change in circumstances or illness or just feel isolated and alone?

Corsham Connections is here to help.

Our aim is to help people of all ages find local activities and build mutual support in the community. Evidence demonstrates illness and crisis can be dramatically reduced by better community networks. Strong networks improve wellbeing and reduce health risks.

Click here to visit the website

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

February 16, 2023

Chester: Cheshire West & Chester Council - Domestic Abuse open access groups

Our open access groups for women affected by domestic abuse run weekly at venues in Chester, Ellesmere Port and Winsford.

The groups are all supported by qualified IDVA’s (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate) who are able to offer confidential advice and support to women relating to a range of subjects surrounding domestic abuse.

The groups provide somewhere for women affected by domestic abuse to go, so that they can seek advice, interact with others, share experiences and allow their voice to be heard. The sessions offer a safe environment where women can also enjoy refreshments and social sessions such as arts and crafts, beauty and wellness.

The sessions don’t require a formal referral from any organisation, women who are affected by domestic abuse can drop into any session at any time during the two-hour timeframe.

The sessions run on a weekly basis, with potential for change on bank holidays and during the school holidays.

Dates can be found HERE

Information provided by Chester HIVE

February 15, 2023

Rutland Cottesmore: WAC - Military families benefitting from £3,400 of childcare support

More than 5,500 children of military personnel are now enrolled in the Wraparound Childcare (WAC) scheme, which gives service families funded childcare worth around £3,400.

To read more click HERE

Rutland Cottesmore: Kendrew Station Coffee Morning all welcome

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February 10, 2023

Rutland: Green Waste Collection News

Would you like to have your garden waste collected from 1 April? You can now sign up to our green waste collection service for 2022/2023. Find out more and subscribe on our website: www.rutland.gov.uk/greenwaste

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Rutland Cottesmore: Royal British Legion Here if you need them

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February 9, 2023

Rutland Cottesmore: 10% Discount with valid ID

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Scotland: NHS 24 Mental Health Hub

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Edinburgh: Oxgangs Library Daily Events

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February 8, 2023

Chester: Cheshire West & Chester Skills for Life - Multiply Programme

Multiply is a new programme helping people brush to up on maths skills.

Find out more http://cwac.co/kfd2S

Information provided by Chester HIVE

February 7, 2023

Rutland Cottesmore: Oakham Visions Young Parents Group

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February 6, 2023

Chester: Time to Talk Session - Calm Coffee at Rage Fitness & Wellbeing Centre, Blacon - Wed 22 Feb 1-3pm

Rage Fitness & Wellbeing Centre, Blacon Adventure Playground, The Activity Centre, Shelly Road, Blacon, Chester.

Join Rage Fitness & Wellbeing Centre (Calm Coffee) for a FREE Time To Talk session this month Wednesday 22nd February 2022 from 1pm through until 3pm, no need to book just turn up.

This session is designed for everyone who attends to take away some strategic coping mechanisms, tools and support to help your personal mental health or family and friends.

They will also have a psychotherapist doing a talk regarding our own mental health and how we can improve it daily.

This is FREE to anyone and everyone and who doesn’t love free coffee and cake.

Information provided by Chester HIVE