For more information: click https://visitalpacas.co.uk/visit-us/
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
July 31, 2024
Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - get volunteering to make a difference to your community
Independent of the Police, Appropriate Adults provide support for detainees when they first receive their Rights & Entitlements, when they are interviewed or searched, if DNA or other samples are taken, and if they are charged, to ensure they are treated in a just and fair manner and are able to participate effectively.
Appropriate Adults can choose to work from Watling Street Custody Facility near Penkridge, the Northern Area Custody Facility in Hanley, or any Staffordshire Police station. The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, but volunteers are able to work around their own commitments from as little as two hours a week.
Volunteers will receive full training, potentially helping to boost their career opportunities.
For more information to apply, visit https://staffordshire-pfcc.gov.uk/appropriate-adults/
Information provided by Stafford HIVE
July 30, 2024
Scotland: BFBS Scotland DAB is available in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Glencorse
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BFBS Scotland SSDAB+ is available in Edinburgh, Glasgow & Glencorse
Edinburgh - FM98.5 MHz
Fort George - FM87.7 MHz
Glencorse - FM94 MHz
Inverness - FM87.7 MHz
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Hawes: FREE Bike Repairs and Learn to Ride Sessions
Part of the Cycling Uk Big Bike Revival SUMMER Programme. We are able to offer 10 FREE Bike Checks and MINOR REPAIRS. If you are keen to get back out on your bike and be ready for summer this is a great way to make sure it’s road worth. The appointment will include a check, tune and MINOR repairs such as puncture repair, gear or brake cable replacement, brake pad replacement. IT IS NOT A FULL SERVICE You will be advised of any repairs required outside the remit of this offer and you can decide if you would like the extra work undertaken. Both adult and children’s bikes are eligible for this service. PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT WORK ON BIKES MODIFIED TO E-BIKES. Repairs will take place at our workshop in Hawes. (if you are having difficulties accessing this location please get in touch ) Helen Pollard 01969 666
Learn to Ride sessions:
Funded by Cycling UK Big Bike Revival these 1:1 coaching sessions are FREE to access. Each session is an hour long led by a qualified and experienced instructor. They are open to any age of cyclist but are aimed at supporting new riders and those that require support returning to cycling. So if you are a parent struggling to get your child to balance or need help get back on your bike to catch up with the kids these sessions are perfect. Bikes and helmets are available to loan as part of the coaching. All sessions will take place in Hawes. When you book we will contact you to book a mutually suitable time and date . Equipment is available to loan If you need further information please contact Helen Pollard 01969 666873
Please book online https://www.stage1cycles.co.uk/collections/whats-on
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Fife: FWA, Fife Women's Aid Support workers vacancies
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Fife Women's Aid have a number support worker vacancies with closing dates over the next few weeks.
To check out the details 👉 Vacancies - Fife Women's Aid (fifewomensaid.org.uk)
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Scotland: Veterans Welfare Manager for Fife, Perth & Kinross, Dundee & Angus
For enquiries or to make an appointment please email:Veterans-UK-VWS-Scot-NI@mod.gov.uk
or call 0808 1914 2 18
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
July 29, 2024
Aldershot: Wellbeing walk every Friday 1330hrs in Aldershot park
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Scotland: Officers' Association Scotland latest newsletter
Newsletter includes Finance Insights events and Veterans Employability Workshops
To read the newsletter 👉 Hot Summer Employment Events!
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
July 26, 2024
Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) 2024 – the results are in
Please click here to read this document online
Alternatively you can find this information online at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/tri-service-families-continuous-attitude-survey-2024
Research participants request - Service spouses & partners
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Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust launches Service women 'Seen & Heard' programme for 2024/25
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has launched Service women: Seen and Heard Programme under the Covenant Fund exciting three-year Funding Framework.
The Service women: Seen & Heard programme is now open for applications for one-year grants of up to £50,000 and two-year grants up to £100,000, for projects that aim to tackle issues enabling targeted support for serving women and giving access to support to which they can self-refer.
What is the Service women: Seen and Heard programme all about?
Weeton: Norcross Car Boot Sale
THE BEST IN THE NORTHWEST Norcross Car Boot Sale with space for 500 sellers and plenty of parkingNorcross Car Boot Sale - Norcross Lane, FY5 3DE
Every Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday to the end of November
From 2 March 2024 – until the end of November, from 7:00amCatering & Toilets on site. Customer admission & parking 50p. Sorry – no dogs.
Gates open @ 6:30am for sellers. £10 car, £16 van, £20 Luton, trailers £2-£4 extra
PLEASE BE AWARE NO EXIT (for sellers) BEFORE 12 NOON
Open to Buyers 7:30am - 50p admission for adults (early buyer entry @ 6:30am £5)
NO DOGS - please be aware you may not walk your dog around the selling fields
You may bring your dog if selling as long as it is kept behind the stall.
Do NOT leave your dog in the car leave it at home !
Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE
July 24, 2024
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust launches Hidden Voices programme for 2024/25
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has launched a further Covenant Fund programme under its exciting three-year Funding Framework.
The Hidden Voices programme is now open for applications for grants of up £20,000 for projects that will provide accessible mental health and wellbeing services for under-represented serving Armed Forces personnel, Reservists, Veteran and families.
What is the Hidden Voices programme all about?
The Trust ran a public consultation in 2023, which identified that one of the key areas to focus on was ‘reducing isolation and loneliness for Armed Forces communities.’ This programme will enable and deliver accessible mental health and wellbeing support, as well as to identify known and unknown gaps in service provision. The consultation findings are available to read on The Trust website.
The Hidden Voices programme will support projects which achieve all the following outcomes:
- Build collaborative partnerships between Armed Forces organisations and specialist non- Armed Forces organisations.
- Identity and address known and unknown gaps in service provision.
- Provide accessible, preventative, and defined interventions.
- Increase knowledge and understanding with mainstream voluntary sector of the unique needs of the Armed Forces community.
Who can apply?
NHS England guidance for Service parents - registering a child with an NHS GP and use of the NHS app
Registering a child with an NHS GP and use of the NHS APP
Registration
There are safeguarding aspects to registering children without a parent, but it is not a reason for refusal.
Ideally, an adult with parental responsibility should normally be registered at the practice with the child where the ID of the adult can be matched to the child’s birth certificate details.
However, one of the exemptions to this is where both parents serve in the armed forces and are registered with an armed forces GP.
Further information is available in the Primary Medical Services Policy and Guidance Manual Part B Chapter 4.12 – Registering Children.
In all cases (adult and children), a GP practice may only refuse to register individuals where it has reasonable grounds for doing so. Reasonable grounds may include, in the case of an application for permanent registration, that the patient does not live, or does not intend to live in, the contractor’s practice area or the outer boundary area. A GP surgery can also refuse to register a new patient because their practice is not taking on any new patients.
The ICB can also assign a new patient to a practice whose list is open.
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Bracknell: Community Learning at Bracknell Open Learning Centre Employment Skills Programme
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Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.
Catterick: Support Group for Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
July 23, 2024
Gloucestershire: Call for unpaid carers to help shape local support services
Surrey: Apply For A Surrey LINK Bus Card
The Surrey LINK card is for young people aged 20 and under who live in Surrey. It can be used on any single or return bus journey that starts and/or finishes in Surrey and allows you to get 50% off the adult fare for the journey you are taking. On most routes this is the equivalent of a child fare.
The LINK card is free. A £10 administration charge will be made for replacement cards (that have been lost, stolen or damaged).For further details and to find out eligibility and how to apply online please click HERE
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Reserves Continuous Attitude Survey 2024 - results published
What is RESCAS?
ResCAS is MOD’s annual survey which gathers information on the attitudes and experiences of Volunteer Reservists across the Tri-Services.
2024 Survey Results
This year, a total of 4,656 Reservists completed ResCAS.
The survey found 70% of Volunteer Reserves are satisfied with life in the Reserve in general, and 89% are proud to serve in the Service. Satisfaction with pay was 43% and the annual bounty was 63%. Overall, there has been a decreasing trend in satisfaction with pay and the annual bounty since 2021.
The top 3 reasons cited by Reservists for joining the Reserve Service were; to serve their country (64%), for the challenge (59%), and for personal development (58%).
For further results, please see the publication report: ResCAS 2024 publication.
These include perceptions on training, life in the Reserves, career progression and family support. Queries can be sent to: people-strat-cdpregroup@mod.gov.uk
Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Local PCSOS in your area.
PCSO's have been out and about in the Mobile Police Station, visiting areas around the Borough. Officers have been speaking to people or discussing concerns raised in the community. PCSO's will be continuing to patrol areas with the Borough to promote the SPACE scheme that will be running activities throughout the Summer. There are a range of free activities for ages 8 - 17 year old's, available between 29th July and 30th August 2024.
Visit https://orlo.uk/Q4YYf for further details.
Information provided by Stafford HIVE
July 22, 2024
New awards provide educational support for Service children
New awards provide educational support for Service children
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has announced 21 new awards in the latest round of the Service Pupil Support Programme!
Worth £1.3 million, these projects are set to make a real difference to school-aged Service children across the UK - improving their educational pathways and helping to address the challenges they can face.
Supporting Service pupils across the UK
Part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Families Fund, the Service Pupil Support Programme supports projects which focus on pupils from currently serving families and support them along their educational pathways. The projects supported in this funding round address gaps in educational attainment, support Service pupils with additional needs, and support small cohorts of Service pupils within educational settings.
This year, the Trust has focused on supporting schools working in collaborative clusters of three or more to address the programme’s aims. Many funded projects centre on collaboration between schools to facilitate shared resources and good practice.
Scotland: Are you currently on a waiting list?
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NHS Scotland is using a text message service to ensure waiting lists are up to date.
If you are on a waiting list and have provided us with your mobile look out for a message from the NHS Scotland National Elective Coordination Unit (NECU) on mobile number 07860 039092.
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A reminder of the help available from the Forces Employment Charity
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The Forces Employment Charity exists to provide life-long, life-changing support, job opportunities, and training to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families, irrespective of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
Their Families Programme supports spouses and partners of still-serving personnel and veterans, including divorced, separated, and bereaved, on their journey into employment; regardless of whether you are in the UK or overseas. They understand Service life and transition can impact the whole family, so they also offer mentoring and career guidance to military children and young people aged 16-24.
Their dedicated Families Employment Advisors are military spouses or partners themselves. They understand the challenges and barriers you may be facing including frequent moves, living in relative isolation, childcare, employer reluctance to hire military spouses, getting back onto the employment ladder, having a lack of confidence and returning suddenly to civilian life. They understand the support you require and are here to help you succeed. Register for this free service!
Understanding the Afghan Relocation Assistance Policy (ARAP)
For information about the ARAP scheme, the status of Eligible Persons, background to the use of Transitional accommodation (TSFA) and further links to official government sites, please see the ARAP Scheme Toolkit and also see the FAQ document.
Alternatively, speak to your local HIVE/RNFPS who are briefed on the policy and latest update.
Scotland: Welcome to Scotland Guide updated for 2024
The Scottish Government Welcome to Scotland guide has now been updated for 2024.
Welcome to Scotland is a guide to support service personnel and their families upon their move to Scotland.
Due to the moving nature of service personnel and their families they can be transferred to different bases.
This guide gives key information on what to expect when moving to Scotland.
To read the guide in full click on image above 👆
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
July 19, 2024
July 18, 2024
The Whispering Wind - commemorative event for military connected parents who have experienced pregnancy, baby and child loss
Dandelion Military Families are proud to present The Whispering Winds. A commemorative installation and garden of reflection for military connected parents who have experienced pregnancy, baby and child loss.
Reservations are now open for the individual windmill markers that will form part of The Whispering Wind Commemorative Installation and Garden of Remembrance at Beckett House, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2024 (9-15th Oct).
To reserve a windmill, please email dandelionmilfamilies@gmail.com and complete the registration form received.
For more information, please see the booklet at this link
For more information, please see the booklet at this link
Grantham: Veterans "life changing" support programme - open to Veterans in Lincolnshire
Veterans urged to apply for ‘life changing’ support programme – Open to veterans in Lincolnshire
A mental wellbeing support programme for military veterans, described by previous attendees as ‘life changing’, is now welcoming new applications.
Created by Loughborough University and the Royal Air Forces Association, the programme offers short residential stays for groups of former military personnel, with activities specifically designed to enhance their mental wellbeing. Funding by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust means six new Veterans’ Resilience Programmes can take place at the campus over the next two years, with the first being held on September 7 and 8, 2024. Information can be found HEREInformation provided by Grantham HIVE
July 16, 2024
Army Cadet Summer Magazine 2024
Army Cadets Summer Magazine is here;
In this issue we’re celebrating exped season with features that’ll have you ready for whatever your detachment or contingent commander has in store for you. With plenty of awesome stories covering DofE, Navigation, Sports and Music, there is something for everyone!
July 15, 2024
Leominster: Leominster Food Share - Wednesdays & Saturdays
Leominster Food Share Wednesdays & Saturdays 2pm at Leominster Food Bank (next to the youth hostel). Please come along, bring a bag and take what you can use. Let's save this perfectly good food from being wasted!
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: New Covenant Fund programme focusing on prevention of Veteran suicide
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has launched the third in its series of new Covenant Fund programmes for 2024/25.
The Embedding Prevention of Veteran Suicide programme will award one-year grants up to £50,000 and two-year grants up to £100,000, for projects which draw upon the key findings from their One Is Too Many programme, and will enable systemic change and long-term, sustainable impact in supporting Armed Forces Veterans with poor mental health, their families, and those who are caring for or supporting them.
Vale of Glamorgan: Recruitment Advert for Reablement Support Workers for Vale Community Resource Service
Are you interested in working for the Vale of Glamorgan Council at the Vale Community Resource Service?
There are several vacancies for permanent and relief Reablement Support Workers (details below) - A workshop is being held on 29th July and interested candidates MUST have completed an application form by Wednesday 24th July to be invited to the Workshop.
Essential skills for these roles include being a driver and having previous experience working with the elderly and/or people with disabilities.
The event is invitation only and applicants must have filled out an application form by Wednesday 24th July to be invited.
July 14, 2024
Northern Ireland: Outmore NI
Then look no further than OutmoreNI.com. This website is a one-stop-shop with everything you need to plan your next adventure. With over one thousand outdoor trails and places to visit, OutmoreNI.com has something for everyone, whether it’s a day at the beach or just a laid-back family walk in a forest.
Information provided by HIVE NI
July 11, 2024
Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Domestic abuse helplines
Unfortunately, sometimes this can lead to increased tensions in relationships, so we want to reassure anyone who is suffering from domestic abuse – a bad score is not a valid excuse for your partner to kick-off.
Domestic abuse can be triggered by many things, including alcohol, it isn’t always just physical – it can be a pattern of controlling, coercive and threatening behaviour which can also be emotional, psychological and sexual. Both men and women can be a victim of domestic abuse.
You are not alone, help is available.
We work with a number of partners across Staffordshire who themselves have online advice services and confidential helplines.
Please visit some of these partners at:
New Era - https://www.new-era.uk/
Staffordshire Women’s Aid - https://www.staffordshirewomensaid.org/
Savana - https://savana.org.uk/
In an Emergency please call 999.
Information provided by Stafford HIVE
July 10, 2024
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - new Covenant Fund programme to mitigate impact of separation on Forces families
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has launched the second in a series of new Covenant Fund programmes under its exciting three-year Funding Framework.
Apart Not Alone: Support for Serving Families programme is now open for applications for grants between £5,000 and £15,000 for projects that will help to mitigate the impact of long or frequent involuntary separation for families, spouses, and serving personnel, including Reservists and their families.
The Trust ran a public consultation in 2023, which identified that one of the key areas to focus on was ‘Reducing stress and challenges for Armed Forces families'. This family focused programme will address the unique needs of serving Armed Forces families facing long and/or frequent involuntary separation which can have significant impact on different aspect of family life. The consultation findings are available to read on The Trust website.
Tidworth: Army Welfare Service - Tidworth Tots - Baby and Toddler Group - Thursday mornings
July 9, 2024
Catterick: Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club at The Foxglove
A reminder of our new venue with effect from Wednesday 10th July, as ever, we meet @ 10am.
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
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