The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) are delighted to announce the latest round of The Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years Programme.
Generic and local information for the UK Military community including Serving Personnel, Families, Veterans, and MOD Civilians.
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August 30, 2023
The Armed Forces Families Fund - Early Years Programme
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) are delighted to announce the latest round of The Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years Programme.
Samaritans Veterans app
The Samaritans Veterans app provides UK military Service Leavers and Veterans with emotional health and wellbeing information, guidance and resources. Samaritans Veterans is designed to give you the tools to identify and navigate the emotional health challenges that can be experienced when transitioning out of the military and in your life beyond the Forces.
When life is difficult, Samaritans are here – day or night, 365 days a year. You can call us free on 116 123 (within the UK or Ireland) or email us at jo@samaritans.org. Whoever you are and whatever you’re facing, we won’t judge you or tell you what to do. We’re here to listen so you don’t have to face it alone. www.samaritans.org.
Grantham: The Lincolnshire Helpline 24/7
Togetherall - knowing where to turn for support can be daunting
Togetherall is a free, safe & anonymous online community to support your mental health. There is no waiting list to join Togetherall and it is accessible 24/7.
- FREE to anyone in the UK Military, Veterans & Family members aged 16+
- Visit www.togetherall.com to join today
Introducing Togetherall
UK military social media animation
August 29, 2023
North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: Follow the AWS Community Support team on Eventbrite!
Community Support secures or directly provides learning and personal development opportunities for military personnel and their families wherever they are living. Non-formal education opportunities are provided within Community, Youth and Play Centres and Projects to children, young people and their families throughout the year and across the UK and overseas.
Click here to follow the North Wilts and Glos AWS Community Support team on Eventbrite, which will ensure you are sent notifications when new events become available.
Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVE
Chester: Changes to the Upton PR3 Park & Ride Service from 3 Sep
The timetable for the Upton 'PR3' Park & Ride service in Chester is set to change from September.
The service begins at 7am Monday to Friday and from 8am on Saturday. From September 3, buses will operate as follows:
- Mondays to Saturdays – the service will operate every 15 minutes until 9am and buses will terminate at Chester Bus Interchange.
- After 9am buses will operate every 20 minutes and terminate at Foregate Street stop BB.
- Return buses will depart from Foregate Street stop BB
- Sundays and Bank Holidays – buses will operate every 15 minutes between 9.30am and 5.30pm and terminate at Foregate Street stop BB.
Information provided by Chester HIVE
August 25, 2023
Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): Plymouth DWP Job Vacancy for Service Leavers, Veterans and their Spouses/Partners
GFiE has a new role available within the Department for Work and Pensions in Plymouth, with a closing date of Monday 11th September 2023: GFIE-257 - Targeted Case Review Agent - Plymouth. This role is only available to Service Leavers, Veterans and their spouses/partners.
The Targeted Case Review Agent role would really suit candidates who love working with the general public and across teams (internal and external), who have strong decision making skills and are able to analyse and present information. The candidate should have a willingness to learn how to deliver a DWP service using digital methods.
This role comes with the opportunity to complete either a Customer Service or Business Administration apprenticeship, this is a chance for someone to 'earn as they learn' and develop great transferable skills for the future.
Please find attached the job description (including all key details).
Completed Expression of Interest form and latest CV to be sent to gfie@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
August 21, 2023
Army social fitness campaign - benefits for MOD Civil Servants
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Scan the QR code for further information and support. Alternatively click here to visit the website
August 18, 2023
St Andrews: Madrascals Rugby for girls and boys P1-P7
Looking to get involved in mini rugby, in a fun, friendly and supportive environment?
If so, we'd love to welcome you to Madrascals, the home of mini rugby in St Andrews. Madrascals is for girls and boys from P1-P7.
Madrascals returns to Station Park tomorrow, Saturday 19 August.
The first few sessions are always free, no need to register in advance, just turn up.
Session timings:
🏉 P1 - P2 11:00 - 12:00
🏉 P3 - P7 10.30 - 12:00
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Army social fitness campaign - benefits for Army Personnel
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Scan the QR code for further information and support. Alternatively click here to visit the website
August 17, 2023
Chester: Chester (UK) Crohns & Ulcerative Colitis Support Group
Did you know there is a facebook support group for people in Chester who have crohns & ulcerative colitis?
If you are based in Chester and receive care/treatment/appointments in the Countess of Chester feel free to join.
The group is very supportive and friendly & as the members are all local the experiences are similar and specific to the care offered at the Countess (and therefore so are the members personal advice & tips!).
https://m.facebook.com/groups/chestercrohnsandcolitis/?ref=share
August 16, 2023
Shropshire: Shrewsbury Mens Shed is open and happy to receive new members

Shropshire: Oswestry Armed Forces & Veterans Drop in - Tuesdays 10:00-12:00
August 15, 2023
Togetherall - setting yourself up for success
Sometimes we can all feel stuck, whether in work, relationships or just everyday life itself. However, there are things we can do to understand these feelings to become more productive and motivated.
With Togetherall, you can try journaling, setting goals or taking a course to keep yourself on track and feeling good.
Togetherall is FREE to UK Military, Veterans and family members 16+ join at Togetherall
Please click the link to watch Togetherall's information video or click the image above: Setting yourself up for success animation
NHS MMR vaccine
Parents and carers of children are being reminded of the importance of routine vaccinations, with hundreds of thousands of texts, emails and letters being sent from this week encouraging families to book their child in for an MMR vaccine.
The NHS is contacting parents and carers of around 740,000 children aged between one and six who have not yet had one or both doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, encouraging them to make an appointment with their child's GP practice.
One in ten children are not currently up to date with their MMR vaccinations – despite general practices continuing to offer routine immunisations.
Measles, mumps and rubella are highly infectious illnesses that can easily spread between unvaccinated people. Complications from these diseases can be potentially life changing.
August 14, 2023
Moray: Badminton at Moray Sports Centre
It is our goal to help promote and develop the sport of Badminton in the Moray area.
Please contact Angela Bell for more info at moraybmintonforum1@gmail.com
August 11, 2023
Shopshire: Cost of living help
Information provided by: Lichfield HIVE Hub
August 7, 2023
Service Leavers' Guide - July 2023 edition
August 4, 2023
HM Forces Veterans' ID Card
If you are a veteran who served in HM Armed Forces, please complete the survey to help the team: https://ow.ly/PCt350PqHHf
August 3, 2023
Armed Forces Covenant - Duty Toolkit
The Armed Forces Covenant website now hosts a Duty Toolkit, with reference documents, guides, resources and training material to help explain the legal Duty aspect of the Armed Forces Covenant. Please visit: Armed Forces Covenant Duty toolkit - Armed Forces Covenant for further information.
August 2, 2023
Fife: 50 things to do before you're 5 in Fife, 50 ideas for play and learning indoor and outdoors
50 Things to do before you're 5 provides 50 exciting ideas for play and learning for children and families. The activities are free or low-cost that can be done both indoors and outdoors in your local area.To visit the website download the app, follow the link below:
Fife.50thingstodo.org













