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

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

 

IAPT stands for Improving Access to Psychological Therapies and aims to help people access support for a range of wellbeing problems.

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

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

Make yourself heard - 999 calls in the UK when you can't speak

 

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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.​

MOD New Accommodation Offer announcement - Widening of Accommodation Entitlement

To read the PDF document please click here

Alternatively click here to visit the Gov.uk website

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.

Wiltshire: SEND newsletter

 

The latest edition of the SEND newsletter is now available on the Wiltshire Local Offer website.

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: 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

Storytimes at Elgin Library are moving!
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

Elgin: Earthtime Nature play drop in

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

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

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.

Aberlour: Nature walks for Wellbeing

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Forres and Elgin: Nature Walks for Wellbeing

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Stafford: TSW Welfare padlet QR Code

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Information provided by Stafford HIVE

 

Wraparound Childcare (WAC) - did you know?

 

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 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 HERE

NB: 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 

Togetherall groups – free access for the UK Military community

 

Veterans' UK Unclaimed Medals Research - Can You Help Us Shape Our Services?

 

If you have previously served in the Armed Forces (or have a relative that has) with an unclaimed medal, the MOD & Veterans UK would like to speak with you.​​​​

Find out more HERE​

Mankind - Acorn Recovery Programme for Male Survivors of Domestic Abuse

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To find out more about Mankind click here

Grantham: Athletic Club

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Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Lichfield: Vitality Back to Hockey at Lichfield Hockey Club

Information provided by: Lichfield HIVE

Chester: Cheshire West & Chester Ex-Forces NAAFI Break Drop-In - Ellesmere Port Library - 14th Sep 11am-1pm

 Information provided by Chester HIVE

Combat Stress - how we can help

 

Please click the image to read a leaflet regarding the support Combat Stress offers.

Or to visit the website, please click here.

Moray: Walk of Hope, Suicide Prevention Awareness Week

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To register 👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moraywellbeinghub/

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE