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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
January 31, 2024
Leuchars: AWS Adult beginners guitar lessons
Staffordshire: SnowDome Tamworth - Defence Discount Offer
Click HERE for all the information
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
January 30, 2024
Penicuik: Scots Corner Community Centre Hall
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The painting of the hall has been finished and the hall is open for military personnel and families to enjoy. We are hopeful of more improvements in the coming months.Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Scotland: Abused Men In Scotland (AMIS)
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AMIS is Scotland’s leading charity and helpline for male domestic abuse. Everyone is welcome to contact us for help by phone or email: contact@amis.org.uk
Our national helpline is open every weekday from 9am to 4pm. You can call us on 03300 949 395. Calls are welcome from friends and family too. Calls are free from UK landlines, UK mobiles and BT payphones. This number will not appear on phone bills.
information provided by Leuchars HIVE
January 29, 2024
Leuchars: AWS Community book swap
Leuchars AWS have set up a book swap corner int the Community Centre, encouraging you to take a book to read in the new Station Tea Room or at home. Then when you've finished return it or replace it with another in it's place.
Grantham: Contact Welfare House
1 fully furnished 2 bedroom house which can be booked for family & friends.
The Contact House is available provided there are no emergency cases.
Emergency cases take priority which may result in immediate vacating.
For bookings and further information please contact the Unit Station Welfare on 07879119195.
Maximum sleep is 4 with a travel cot for 1 child.
Bedding provided.
No pets.
No smoking.
£30 per night.
Bedding provided.
No pets.
No smoking.
£30 per night.
The Contact House is available provided there are no emergency cases.
Emergency cases take priority which may result in immediate vacating.
For bookings and further information please contact the Unit Station Welfare on 07879119195.
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
Grantham: Parkinson's Support Group
For Grantham meeting dates and upcoming activities: Local Support Parkinson's
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
January 26, 2024
NHS England - help us to ensure Veterans receive the very best healthcare support in 2024
To help encourage more practices to sign up, the Royal College of General Practitioners, NHS England and the Office for Veterans’ Affairs are working together to increase awareness of veterans’ healthcare needs and any challenges that prevent people who’ve served in the Armed Forces from seeking help from their GP.
If you have served in the Armed Forces and live in England, we would be grateful if you could spare 10 minutes to fill in this online survey. If you are a veteran support organisation, please could you share the survey with your veteran members who live in England.
By filling in this survey, you are ensuring that your thoughts and experiences are more likely to be understood and acted upon. This will help to encourage more GP practices to sign up so they can help veterans get the best healthcare support.
Wiltshire: Street Tag is coming to Wiltshire!
The app allows you to scan virtual tags at locations across Wiltshire to record the distance that you have walked, cycled, run, or used a wheelchair between the locations. You will collect points for visiting Street Tag locations and you can compete as an individual, team or with your school to win prizes.
Activity trackers and blood pressure monitors will be available to use alongside the app. These are available to borrow for free from Trowbridge or Chippenham libraries as well as the North and South mobile libraries.
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's
West Midlands: Mind Telford - Calm Cafe for Veterans
Calm Cafes for Veterans. No need to book, just drop in
Information provided by Central HIVE Hub
Blackpool: Free Entry for a day out at Penny Farm
Penny Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre is open 11am – 3pm on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays.
Things to do at Penny Farm:
- Meet the horses
- have a bite to eat
- enjoy a farm walk
- regular special events
- looking for children's party ideas?
- private hire
Booking is essential and means we know how many people are visiting each of our Rescue and Rehoming Centres.
There are set limits for visitor numbers each day – if your preferred date is not displayed in the list the maximum number of visit tickets has already been booked for that day. We do hope you can find another suitable date!
For more Information and how to book a visit, please Click Here
Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE
January 25, 2024
Leuchars: Army Welfare Service Kids Beginners guitar lessons
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Contact susanguitardundee@gmail.com or Jane.allen208@mod.gov.uk for more details.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Stafford: Family Information Service Staffordshire County Council
Click on these links for information:-
Information provided by Stafford HIVE
Highlands: Colder days are upon us, how to find out about school closures from Highland Council
❆ With colder days upon us, take a note of our school closures webpage and details of the school closure freephone number ❆
📞 0800 564 2272 Have your school's PIN ready when you call. PIN available on the website.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
January 24, 2024
More support for Service Leavers transitioning to civilian life
- Number of professional training courses for soon-to-be veterans more than doubled.
- New Career Transition Partnership (CTP) with Reed in Partnership will continue the award-winning work supporting service leavers.
- Training in areas ranging from transport to cyber security will give service leavers the best opportunity of finding employment.
Military Coworking Network - hub expansion
The Military Coworking Network (MCN) is thrilled to announce a huge advancement in its mission to support military partners and spouses. Following a successful evaluation of the pilot project, the MCN - through partners the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) - has secured substantial funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Trust Fund (AFCTF). This grant marks a turning point for the MCN, enabling us to transition from a pilot phase to a permanent and expanding fixture within the military community.
The AFCTF's generous support will facilitate the opening of at least three additional Military Coworking Hubs in 2024, further extending our reach and impact. These new hubs will embody the same spirit and objectives that have driven the success of our existing locations, offering a supportive and collaborative environment tailored to the unique needs of military spouses who want to create independent professional lives alongside military life.
Lancashire County Council: How to claim 15 hours free childcare including how to get your code
Applications are now open for eligible working parents of 2-year-olds to receive 15 hours funded childcare, starting from April 2024.
If you have a Tax-Free Childcare account you can apply for a code within your next reconfirmation window.
Find out more at: https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/.../how-to-claim-15.../.
Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE
Grantham: South Kesteven District Council - Cost of living support for families
To ensure that residents have access to all the information they need, SKDC is sharing facts and pointers on a wide range of help and support available that could benefit them, a relative, friend or neighbour.
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
Grantham: Starting school this year?
If your child was born between 1 Sep 2019 and 31 Aug 2020, they will be eligible to commence school from Sep 2024.
You will need to apply for a reception place even if your child already attends a nursery or pre-school. Easiest way being online: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/schooladmissions, however, you can also call: 01522 782030 to make a telephone application or request a paper form.
For further advice email: schooladmissions@lincolnshire.gov.uk or speak to your local school. Also check if your child is eligible for school transport by visiting: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/education
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
Grantham: we are withyou in Lincolnshire
We are a free and confidential service for people affected by drugs and alcohol.
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
Chester: Cheshire's Natural Health Service (Health Walks, Healthy Conversations, Gardening for All, Mindful Contact with Nature)
Following our postponement of activities due to the pandemic, we are gradually starting up again. Each activity has been risk-assessed and there are some changes to how we’re operating.
Please CLICK HERE to see the full programme
Please CLICK HERE to see the full programme
Information provided by Chester HIVE
Leuchars: Social Security Scotland at the Community Centre
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Social Security Scotland will be holding a clinic in the Community Centre on Thursday's 1:00-5:00pm every fortnight.
January 23, 2024
DIO - Service Family Accommodation (SFA) communications update
XL Bully dogs in SFA
XL Bully dogs have been added to the list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
From 1 February 2024 it will be a criminal offence for anyone, including SFA residents, to own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales unless your dog has a Certificate of Exemption. Further details on preparing for the ban can be found here.
Families living in SFA who own an XL Bully dog must re-submit a pet request form alongside a copy of their Certificate of Exemption to Pinnacle no later than 31 January 2024.
Afghan Relocation and Resettlement policy (ARAP)
Leuchars: InPost Parcel Lockers now available at the Community Centre
Where are they?
At the side of the Leuchars Station Community Centre beside the outdoor play area.
Who can use them?
Everyone in the community both Military & Civilian!
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
New Accommodation Offer explained by the 'Savvy Squaddie'
The 'Savvy Squaddie' has released a YouTube video explaining the New Accommodation Offer in a comprehensive, informative and informal way. To watch the video on YouTube, please go to this link: Military Housing Revolution – The New Accommodation Offer - YouTube
West Midlands: Come Clay Pigeon Shooting - Buller Gun Club Army Shooting Ground, Donnington
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
January 22, 2024
New Accommodation Offer - new accompanied established Long Term Relationship overseas pilot now live
A new pilot launched today will give Service personnel in registered Long Term Established Relationships (LTR(E)s) greater access to subsidised accommodation abroad. This is another positive step in modernising Defence accommodation policy abroad and our commitment to improve the offer to Service personnel.
The way people live is changing, and Defence’s UK accommodation policy is starting to reflect this. As a result, a disparity between UK and overseas policy has emerged. This overseas pilot, which initially runs from 22 January 2024 to 31 March 2025, aims to tackle this and will give Service personnel in an LTR(E) the opportunity to serve accompanied in the Falkland Islands and Cyprus Sovereign Base Areas using Service Family Accommodation on the same basis as those who are cohabiting or married.
January 19, 2024
Celebrating Forces Families Awards 2024 - finalists include two HIVE staff
Jo Ratabuli works in Cyprus and is a finalist in the 'Away From Home' category, and Emma Passant is a finalist in the 'Family Volunteer of the Year' category.
To find out more about the Celebrating Forces Families awards, and to buy tickets for the Awards Night in April, please go to: https://www.celebratingforcesfamilies.co.uk/
New Accommodation Offer update - draft JSP now available
Parts 1 to 8 of the draft JSP are available on Gov.uk. Parts 9 to 11 will cover Forces Help to Buy, the Combined Accommodation Assessment System for SFA and Four-Tier Grading for SLA – these are not being released now as the policy remains the same as under the current regulations. Part 12 will cover the complaints processes which will be published when the new policy comes into effect.
Link to Draft JSP: Draft tri-service accommodation regulations (TSARs) (JSP 464) - March 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Link to New Accommodation Offer SWAY: New Accommodation Offer Update release 19 Jan 2024 (cloud.microsoft)
January 18, 2024
New iHIVE poster
Did you know that contacting iHIVE is listed in the 'key actions to be taken' on the Overseas Location Compatibility Checklist?
For Service Personnel and families moving overseas, the Overseas Location Compatibility Checklist provides an initial list of personal and domestic factors to be considered pre-application for an overseas assignment, to determine the suitability of the overseas location, for the Service person and their immediate/close family.
For more information on this, or for any questions you may have on any location worldwide, contact iHIVE via RC-Pers-HIVE-iHIVE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk or +44 300 167 6864
You can also find the iHIVE Blog at: https://internationalhive.blogspot.com/. This platform hosts worldwide location information, including Overseas Location Guides, to enable Service personnel and their families find out more about a potential or current overseas assignment.
Our iHIVE HIVE Information Support Officer can also answer any questions that you may have, including regarding supportability for any specific in-country family requirements.
Hereford: The Cart Shed - Free sessions through the Blue Light Card Foundation
Are you a Blue Light Card holder? For example, do you work as an NHS employee, Social Care worker, a serving member of the Armed Forces or are you an Armed Forces Veteran? Are you struggling with your emotional wellbeing? We have funding from the Blue Light Card Foundation to offer FREE sessions for you to enjoy time in our woods to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
There are a range of seasonal activities available including green wood working, willow weaving, horticulture, drawing and creative crafts. All of these are taught by our expert team of tutors in our beautiful woodlands in north Herefordshire. Our clinical team, comprising of occupational therapists and mental health practitioners, are on hand throughout the day to support you to improve your mental health and general wellbeing.
This is for all Blue Light workers: Please click on this link for the full list of those eligible.
To apply please visit The Cart Shed and fill in an online referral form found on our home page. Please state on the form that you are a Blue Light worker and detail which profession you work for. Free transport is available on request (where possible) from pick-up points in Hereford, Kington and Leominster. The 461 bus route also has a request stop near our site.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
January 16, 2024
West Midlands - City of Wolverhampton Council - Commonwealth veterans maybe eligible for help under scheme
For more information on eligibility and application procedures click HERE
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
Swindon: Veterans support - events for 2024
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Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
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