September 29, 2023
Colerne: Lunchtime circuits at the gym on camp every Tues & Thurs 1200-1300
Please note that spouses must have:
- Completed the membership form and medical questionnaire
- Paid the £5 annual gym membership fee (this may be increasing to £25 in the future) to the Regimental Accountant
- Completed their induction before using the gym equipment or attending the circuits class
You can collect the membership form and medical questionnaire from the HIVE office in the Community Centre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 0900-1700. Alternatively please email rc-pers-hive-colerne-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk and the forms can be posted through your door.
Information provided by Colerne HIVE
September 27, 2023
Wiltshire: You report it, we sort it with the MyWilts app
Have you downloaded the Wiltshire Council reporting app MyWilts?
You can report a number of issues at your fingertips, without having to call the Council or visit one of their hubs. Examples of issues you can report include:
- Abandoned vehicles
- Weather emergencies
- Fly tipping
- Overflowing litter bins
- Graffiti
To visit the website click the link above or download the app via Google Play or the app store.
Information provided by Colerne HIVE
Wiltshire: Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service from Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership
Many people can struggle to manage their emotions or feelings and need support to find helpful ways to cope. AWP's IAPT services can help you manage a range of common problems.
The three main types of support on offer are:
- Self-help resources, for example information leaflets, relaxing audio media, and access to the SilverCloud website to help with difficulties such as stress, low mood, anxiety and some long-term physical health conditions
- Courses and workshops which you can attend in person or online
- One-to-one appointments, assessments and therapy sessions
For details of the above, including how to self-refer, please click here
Please note that Wiltshire IAPT services are available to anyone from the age of 16 years with a registered GP in Wiltshire. If you are still Serving and would like to access support, please speak with your Unit Welfare team, Army Welfare Service or nearest HIVE.
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE
Wiltshire: Volunteers always needed at units across Corsham, Lyneham & Colerne
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Across the UK. AWS has 340 volunteers comprised of Service Personnel and families, military civilians and members of the wider community.They assist Community Development Workers to provide weekly and seasonal activities for young people, including school holiday provision and residential breaks away.
If you have a spare hour or two and would like to help out in your community, please email RC-AWS-SW-Corsham-CSMailbox@mod.gov.uk and one of the team will get back to you.
Information provided by Lyneham and Colerne HIVE
September 26, 2023
Charlie Charlie One - for Service Personnel and Veterans battling Cancer
Cancer is indiscriminate and does not differentiate; age, gender, ethnicity, background, and status are irrelevant. But those seeking support, regardless of their rank, are united by military service, common values, and, of course, their cancer diagnosis. While established as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) in August 2021, Charlie Charlie One seeks to support individuals throughout the United Kingdom.
Visit the website at Charlie Charlie One - Cancer Support
September 25, 2023
Make yourself heard - 999 calls in the UK when you can't speak
If you’re in an emergency situation and need police help, but can’t speak, Make Yourself Heard and let the 999 operator know your call is genuine.
Fife: Are you about to transition from the Armed Forces and have children?
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Forces Children Scotland 'Ruby Boots' children's Buddy Mentors are friendly listeners for children of parents transitioning from the Armed Forces into civilian life.
When parents leave the armed forces, it means big changes for their children too.
Ruby Boots helps young people in Fife with parents leaving the armed forces or have recently done so.
Ruby Boots provide peer buddy mentors, who are young people who have already made the change from military to civilian life with their families.
Peer Buddy Mentors will share lived experience, answer important questions, provide friendship, and organise fun-based activities and much more.
So, that means we’re looking for young people who have veteran parents in Fife to get involved too to sign-up as peer Buddy Mentors.
We’re also looking for adults from all backgrounds to get involved as Facilitators to help relationships to flourish between the young people involved in Ruby Boots.
Ruby Boots is funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.
Ruby Boots helps young people in Fife with parents leaving the armed forces or have recently done so.
Ruby Boots provide peer buddy mentors, who are young people who have already made the change from military to civilian life with their families.
Peer Buddy Mentors will share lived experience, answer important questions, provide friendship, and organise fun-based activities and much more.
So, that means we’re looking for young people who have veteran parents in Fife to get involved too to sign-up as peer Buddy Mentors.
We’re also looking for adults from all backgrounds to get involved as Facilitators to help relationships to flourish between the young people involved in Ruby Boots.
Ruby Boots is funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.
For more information 👉 https://forceschildrenscotland.org.uk
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Fife: Forces Children Scotland, do you enjoy supporting children to realise their potential and thrive?
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When parents leave the armed forces, it means big changes for their children too.
Ruby Boots helps young people in Fife with parents leaving the armed forces or have recently done so.
Ruby Boots provide peer buddy mentors, who are young people who have already made the change from military to civilian life with their families.
Peer Buddy Mentors will share lived experience, answer important questions, provide friendship, and organise fun-based activities and much more.
So, that means we’re looking for young people who have veteran parents in Fife to get involved too to sign-up as peer Buddy Mentors.
We’re also looking for adults from all backgrounds to get involved as Facilitators to help relationships to flourish between the young people involved in Ruby Boots.
Ruby Boots is funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.
For more information 👉 https://forceschildrenscotland.org.uk
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
September 22, 2023
Edinburgh: Military Wives Choir, Tuesdays 19.00 to 20.30
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Open to all women with a military connection - no experience or audition necessary.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
September 20, 2023
The New Accommodation Offer - the Accommodation Support Cell has been set up to assist with enquiries
Visit Defence accommodation policy - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) for further information regarding the offer.
HIVE is also able to assist with any enquiries you may have regarding the New Accommodation Offer. Please contact any HIVE (see www.army.mod.uk/hives ) or message us on our socials.
September 19, 2023
Guardbridge: AWS stay and play at Guardbridge Primary school
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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Guardbridge: Chit Chat and a Kit Kat with AWS
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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
September 15, 2023
Wiltshire: SEND newsletter
It includes information on local SEND events, dyslexia friendly schools, our new fleet of SEND vehicles and more.
Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVE's
West Midlands: Free Tickets for Serving military personnel to EFL League Matches Shrewsbury Town Football Club
Serving military personnel can be issued with a free ticket for EFL League matches.
Personnel will need a supporter number which can be gained here:-
https://www.shrewstickets.com/PagesPublic/Profile/Registration.aspx
When applying for the first ticket, Shrewsbury Town FC will need to see the Military ID so it can be added to your account.
It's one ticket per Military ID for each home fixture.
If you have any questions or need to contact the Ticket Office, email tickets@shrewsburytown.co.uk or call 01743 273943
Information provided by Lichfield HIVE
Shropshire: Military Hub at the Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation
The Shrewsbury Town Foundation are thrilled to be working with The Armed Forces covenant Fund Trust to provide a fantastic opportunity for military veterans in our community.
Ex-service personnel of any age are welcome to join us for a cuppa, a chat and to get some exercise in the Shrewsbury Town Foundation's Health Hub.
More details are available on the website: www.foundationstfc.co.uk/military-hub/
Information Provided by Lichfield HIVE
West Midlands: Combat Stress Hub - Birmingham Business Park
Combat Stress has opened a new hub at Birmingham Business Park. Set within 148 acres of mature parkland in West Midlands County, veterans will be able to access our individual, group treatment, support online and in-person. If anyone would like to visit then they can contact the hub directly at englandcentral@combatstress.org.uk
More information is also here and here
Information provided by: Lichfield HIVE
Elgin: Storytime at Elgin Library every Monday
Mondays 3.30pm
From September, please join us every Monday at 3.30pm for stories with our staff. There are tales for everyone - pirates, hedgehogs, spaceships, turtles - you name it, we have a story about it!
Come and enjoy the fun - no need to book, and suitable for 3yrs+
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
September 14, 2023
St Andrews: Bookbug Sessions at St Andrews Library
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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
September 13, 2023
Colerne, Chippenham & Corsham: Rise Trust & local baby/toddler groups
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To visit the Rise Trust website, please click here
Alternatively Colerne families can pop to coffee morning next Thursday 21 September and chat with a member of the Rise Trust team!
Information provided by Colerne HIVE
September 12, 2023
Lossiemouth: The Lossie 2-3 Group soup & pudding lunch every Thursday
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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund launches first programmes
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) are delighted to announce two exciting new programmes under the Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund that will help increase the stock of housing available to veterans.
The grants awarded under these programmes will enable homes for veterans with a housing need to be brought up-to-date through a refurbishment grant, or will support organisations with the early-stage development of more complex building projects.
September 11, 2023
Staffordshire, West Midlands and Shropshire: Are you on the move soon??
Are you or someone you know due to be posted to Lichfield, Birmingham, Donnington, Ternhill, Bramcote or Kineton soon?If so contact Lichfield HIVE Hub to request pre-arrival information.
Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-Lichfield-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Core information sheets are available from the HIVE and contain useful information on accommodation,employment,health & wellbeing, finance, childcare,schools & adult education as well as location overview of community amenities, facilities and activities etc. There is also help with general queries regarding the local area.
Lichfield HIVE Hub can also provide you with information sheets on other locations across the UK and overseas. Please call in to speak to the Area HIVE information officer or use the contact details above.
Forres and Elgin: Nature Walks for Wellbeing
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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Grantham: LSCP Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children Partnership
If you believe a child or adult are a victim of neglect, abuse or cruelty let us know! LSCP
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Police and Schools- keeping children protected
Local schools around the County and Staffordshire Police are involved with Operation Encompass and as we begin a new academic year we will outline what this means for our school communities and the role it takes in keeping children safe.
What is Operation Encompass?
Operation Encompass is a charitable organisation set up in 2011, which has since enabled effective interventions to many thousands of children who have experienced domestic abuse. The creators of Operation Encompass work to ensure that police and schools throughout the country are able to address those impacted by domestic abuse consistently and coherently.
Operation Encompass directly connects the police with schools to ensure support for children living with domestic abuse in their homes when there has been a Police attended incident of Domestic Abuse. Rapid provision of support within the school environment means children are better safeguarded against the short-, medium- and long-term effects of domestic abuse.
Information provided by Stafford HIVE
September 8, 2023
Edinburgh: Tiny Terrors stay and play group, Dreghorn Barracks Community Centre Tuesdays 9.30-11.30
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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Edinburgh: AWS Youth Clubs, Tuesday evenings Scots Corner Community Centre P4-P7 and S1+
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Link to annual reg form please fill out before attending any AWS group this makes sure you are covered by our insurance and also means we have in case of emergency contact details.
Edinburgh: AWS Youth Club P1-P7, Caledonian Community Centre, Dreghorn Barracks Fridays 1pm-2.30pm
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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Edinburgh: Messy Wee Scots, 0-5 stay and play Thursdays 1000 - 1130 in Scots Corner Community Centre
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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Lichfield: Discount for membership fees for members of the Armed Forces at Active Lichfield
The Council have recently taken over the two leisure centres closest to DMS(W), and are offering a 50% discount to service personnel.
Details here. It is less than a 10 minute drive to Friary Grange Leisure Centre from DMS(W).
For more information click HERENB: Family membership discount has now ended - only individual armed forces membership available.
Armed Forces memberships: We offer free Leisure Activity Passports to serving armed forces personnel, their partners and children. They are also available for free to ex-serving personnel that are below pension age.
Information provided by: Lichfield HIVE
September 6, 2023
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