March 31, 2024

Northern Ireland: The Wessex Cinema Aldergrove, April Listing

 
April cinema Listing for The Wessex Cinema Aldergrove.
For all the latest showings and what's on, please click here

March 29, 2024

Scotland & Northern Ireland: Royal Air Force Cadets

 
For more information on joining the Royal Air Force Cadets in Scotland or Northern Ireland, please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

March 28, 2024

Victory Services Club - March newsletter


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Click here to visit the Victory Services Club website

Royal Wootton Bassett: Youth Festival Sun 5 May

 

Be sure to visit the Army Welfare Service stand and pay your Lyneham CDW Amy Dallimore a visit!

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Dandelion Military Families - upcoming peer and perinatal support groups

 

Please click here to visit Dandelion's website

Richmond: Richmond Town Hall Coffee Mornings in April


 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Grantham: Lincolnshire Wolds - Physical and mental health benefits



Exercising and spending time outdoors in the countryside is great for both our physical and mental well-being.
Enjoy the Outdoors
Respect Other People
Protect the Natural Environment

For over 100 walks ranging from 2 - 15 miles:



Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Royal Wootton Bassett: Upcoming events at The Little Gem Cafe

 

Please click here to visit The Little Gem's website

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Wiltshire: Help to shape Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision

 

If you have a child with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND) or if they access alternative provision outside of mainstream schooling, we're inviting you to join online discussion groups as the next stage of helping to shape provision in Wiltshire.

These discussion groups, which are taking place next month, will form part of the SEND Inclusion and Alternative Provision Strategy (SENDIAP), with topics including preparing for the move from school to being an adult, support and advice and the voice of the child and their family.



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Discover My Benefits - discover benefits for you and your family – what’s new?


Discover My Benefits now gives a more accurate and tailored financial value for your Army Regular or Reservist total reward package.

Have you ever wondered how much extra you get in addition to your standard salary and, more importantly, what could be available to you and your family in the future? Or have you previously used Army ‘The Offer’ webpages to find this out?

To see how you receive more than just pay, visit Discover My Benefits – with information on pensions, facilities, allowances, discounts and offers, to help with cost of living and the unique demands of military life and operations.

Dandelion Military Families - April & May bereavement support meeting dates

Please click here to visit Dandelion's website

DIO Families First newsletter - issue 15

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In this issue:
  • A Message from DIO Director of Accommodation, Phil Riley
  • Modernised Accommodation Offer survey
  • Investment across the estate
  • DIO SFA Townhall sessions
Families First newsletters can be viewed online at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/defence-infrastructure-organisation-service-family-accommodation​

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) - two Vehicle Standards Assessor roles available in multiple locations for Service Leavers, Veterans and Spouses/Partners

 


GFIE-302- Vehicle Standards Assessor - DVSA - Multiple Locations across the North and South of England

Closing Date 16 April 2024


This role includes an apprenticeship and entails training successful applicants to become a Vehicle Standards Assessor on HGVs. Job description can be found HERE

To apply, please submit a completed expression of interest form (found HERE) and an up to date CV to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

This GFiE role is specifically for Veterans/Service Leavers and Military Spouses/Partners. For more information please go to: A complete guide to GFiE – Veterans, Military Partners/Spouses and Service Leavers – Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (blog.gov.uk)

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - small grants worth over £450,000 create a big impact for Armed Forces Communities in the final round of Force for Change


The Armed Forces Covenant Trust (the Trust) is delighted to announce grants totalling more than £450,000 have been awarded to 34 outstanding projects in the final round of their Force for Change programme. This small grant programme supports projects that reduce isolation and promote integration in local Armed Forces communities.

Aldershot: Army Welfare Service summer 2024 senior residential 5th - 9th August 2024 ages 12-17


Information Provided by South East HIVE Hub

Pirbright: Army Welfare Service accredited babysitting course for ages 13+


Information provided by South East Hive Hub

Sandhurst: Army Welfare Service accredited babysitting course 13+


Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Catterick: SSAFA Office Closure until further notice


 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Bicester: Mission Motorsports Veterans Heritage Easter egg hunt Mon 8th April 10:00 - 14:30


Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

March 27, 2024

Richmond: The Military WAGS Choir present Springtime Medley Concert 2nd May


 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Thorney Island: Days out in Thorney Island

 


Here at Day Out With The Kids we've found 800 fun things to do in Thorney Island for you and the family to discover. What's more, the weather shouldn't be a problem - 501 of the attractions are indoors! 

Click HERE for more information. 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub. 

Woking: Easter holidays - the giant easter egg hunt 29th March to 14th April 2024


Follow our garden trail and help the Easter Bunny find his friends who are playing hide and seek at Wisley. As you explore, search for the giant eggs decorated with brand new competition-winning designs, and learn all about spring and what you can do at home for nature and wildlife.

Once you've found all the eggs, you'll be rewarded with a free chocolate treat!

Join us in the Clore Learning Centre for Easter craft activities and to plant your own seeds to take home and grow on. Craft activities and seed planting offered on alternate days.

Location:
RHS Wisley Gardens, Woking, GU23 6QB

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

London: Home Start London



We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait

All parents struggle at one time or another and Home-Start is ready to support London families through their toughest times.

Home-Start trains and supports volunteers to work alongside parents in their own home giving compassionate and confidential support, tailored to each family. Home-Start London is a consortium of 12 local Home-Starts operating across 24 London boroughs. Find out more >

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

March 26, 2024

North Yorkshire: Apply for a Childminder start-up grant


Contact North Yorkshire Council Families Information Service: fis.information@northyorks.gov.uk

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

North Yorkshire: Thinking of a career in childcare?


 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

North Yorkshire: Want up to £2,000 for Childcare?


 
You can claim up to £2000 per child, per year towards the costs of childcare with Tax Free Childcare.

To find out more visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) – one month to go!

 


What do you think about Service family life? Take part in FamCAS and help Defence to better meet your needs.

The Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) closes on Monday 22 April 2024 – have you checked if you can take part?

FamCAS is an anonymous, tri-Service survey which invites a sample of spouses/civil partners of regular serving personnel to share their attitudes and experiences of Service family life. Hearing from you will help Defence to better understand your challenges and meet your needs.

Don’t miss out – check if you’ve been invited for FamCAS

Leuchars: The next meeting of the Leuchars Book Club is Tues 26th Mar

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Contact Jane for more information or to book jane.allen208@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Dundee: LEZ (Low Emission Zones) will be enforced from 30th May 2024 - check your vehicle is compliant

Live in Dundee? 

Have you checked to see if your vehicle complies with the Low Emission Zone?

Simply visit the website and enter your registration.

Blue Badge holders can also apply for exemption.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Richmondshire: Citizens Advice Outreach Information dates and venues for April


 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

March 25, 2024

Llantwit Major: 2024 Save the Dates from Llantwit Major Town Council

Save the Dates 2024:
Llantwit Major Town Council are organising the following events:
  • 6th June - 80th Anniversary of D Day. More details to follow.
  • 8&9th June - Llantwit Major Food Festival, Town Hall car park
  • 22nd August - Outdoor Abba Tribute event, Town Hall car park
  • 22nd September - Llantwit Major 10k run
  • 10th November - Remembrance Sunday
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - new grants to support Early Years Service children

 
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) is delighted to announce 21 new, targeted projects worth £870,000, that will deliver real change for young Service children in the latest round of the Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years programme.

That’s a total of more than £2.1 million in grant awards since the programme launched in 2022!

West Midlands: Upbeat Families - Make Some Noise - Ranger's Community Centre, Ternhill



Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub