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August 31, 2024
August 30, 2024
North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: What's coming up in September?
Individual events in date order
Wraparound Childcare - families Q&A session with the WAC team Tue 17 Sep
Do you have a WAC question? Ask the WAC team
Have you registered for WAC but still have questions? Are you eligible but haven’t yet registered? Are you unsure of the registration and claims process?
The WAC team are here to answer your questions.
Tuesday 17 September 13:00-14:00
Book your space now, complete the MS Form below to receive a link to the Q&A session
Family Q&A with the Wraparound Childcare Team (office.com)
What is this Q&A session for?
This session is the latest in a series of Q&As that have been held since WAC became available to eligible Service families and will aim to answer any queries that families currently have.
Where to find further information
Service personnel can access FAQs and more information on the Defence Childcare Information Page on defnet or Defence Connect
Families can find more information and FAQS on the Discover My Benefits Army, RAF, Navy or Marines webpage (www), or the HIVEs, RN FPS and Families Federations information sites.
What is this Q&A session for?
This session is the latest in a series of Q&As that have been held since WAC became available to eligible Service families and will aim to answer any queries that families currently have.
Where to find further information
Service personnel can access FAQs and more information on the Defence Childcare Information Page on defnet or Defence Connect
Families can find more information and FAQS on the Discover My Benefits Army, RAF, Navy or Marines webpage (www), or the HIVEs, RN FPS and Families Federations information sites.
Leuchars: AWS Seniors Youth Club, Wednesdays
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Contact Kerry.Willison100@mod.gov.uk or Jane.allen208@mod.gov.uk
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Leuchars: Army Welfare Service Juniors Youth Club Age 8+
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Meet at the gate opposite the ATM
For more information email Jane.Allen208@mod.gov.uk or Kerry.willison100@mod.gov.uk
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Leuchars: Army Welfare Service Wee Youthie for Primary age children under 8
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Contact:
Kerry.Willison100@mod.gov.uk or Jane.allen208@mod.gov.uk for more information.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: Upcoming Vivo housing surgeries
MOD Corsham - Community Centre
- Wed 4 Sep
- 1000-1200
MOD Corsham Families Day
- Sat 7 Sep
- 1000-1600
South Cerney - Community Centre
- Wed 11 Sep
- 1230-1330
MOD Lyneham - Community Centre
- Thu 12 Sep
- 0900-1100
Freshers Fair @ Innsworth
- Wed 25 Sep
- 1000-1330
MOD Lyneham welcome fair - Community Centre
- Wed 25 Sep
- 1530-1700
Colerne - Community Centre
- Thu 26 Sep
- 1000-1200
Innsworth - Community Centre
- Fri 27 Sep
- 1000-1200
Please note that Pinnacle reps also attend some of these surgeries with Vivo.
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's
Chatham: Arriva 700 Bus from the Waterfront Bus Station to Bluewater Shopping Centre
visit 700 Chatham to Bluewater Shopping Centre Bus Route & Timetables | Arriva Bus UK
Take advantage of the £2 single ticket offer on all Arriva buses.
Glencorse: 2 Scots Assaye Families Day Sat 21st Sep
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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Wiltshire: Free online Hope Programme for parents of autistic children
Would you like to cope better, feel more in control of your emotions and be more resilient?
Hope aims to teach you how to become more relaxed, improve your confidence in setting positive goals, learn stress and fatigue management skills and explore any worries you experience.
Please click here for further information
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's
Gloucestershire: Free bus travel for Veterans seeking employment
The initiative has been introduced by Gloucestershire County Council in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Jobcentre Plus.
The County Council has produced and funded the travel cards, while Jobcentre Plus establishments in the county will issue them.
The initiative was launched at the Veterans Café in Gloucester, which was set up earlier this year with the support of the county council. The café is based at the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum and provides a space for serving Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families to gather, socialise and support each other.
The motion said that the Council wanted to take steps to make a positive difference to the lives of veterans in our County, in recognition of their service.
The travel card will be available to veterans over aged 16 who are claiming Universal Credit or receiving a DWP benefit in Gloucestershire. It will entitle them to free bus travel throughout Gloucestershire.
Each card can be used for 50 single free trips and even if a veteran gains employment before the trips on the card run out, they can continue to use it. If the veteran if still seeking employment after the card runs out, they will be issued with a new card.
Please click here to read more
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
North Wiltshire: Local bus links
Please note that some timetables may change in September:
- Colerne/Corsham/Neston - Faresaver
- Hullavington/Stanton St Quintin - Coachstyle
- Lyneham - First Bus
Further journeys can be found at the Connecting Wiltshire website
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's
St Annes: International Kite Festival 2024 - 13, 14 & 15 September
At St Annes International Kite Festival the seafront is awash with colour as fabulous display kites take to the air on the beach adjacent to the pier. Enjoy awe-inspiring aerial displays and family-friendly fun
Great news! St Annes Kite Festival returns again in September 2024! The three-day event is a partnership between Fylde Council and SmileFactor10. It’s a fabulous spectacle with tens of thousands of visitors from all over the UK and kite fliers from across the globe.
St Annes Kite Festival – 13, 14, 15 September 2024
The event is a partnership between Fylde Council and kite fliers SmileFactor10
Great news! St Annes Kite Festival returns again in September 2024! The three-day event is a partnership between Fylde Council and SmileFactor10. It’s a fabulous spectacle with tens of thousands of visitors from all over the UK and kite fliers from across the globe.
St Annes Kite Festival – 13, 14, 15 September 2024
- Friday 13 September 12pm to 10pm – From dusk, an illuminated kite flying evening takes to the sky!
- Saturday 14 from 11am to 10pm
- Sunday 15 from 11am to 4pm
The event is a partnership between Fylde Council and kite fliers SmileFactor10
Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE
August 29, 2024
Scotland: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be in the British Army?
Would you like a free taster of Army life, but without the commitment?
If so, Army Experience 24 is your unmissable opportunity to be a part of what we do, and find out where you could fit in.
What is it? Welcome to a free, four-day, ultimate military experience hosted by us. There will be 22 immersive, hands-on events open to 18–49-year-olds at locations across the UK.
The programme is filled with excitement, challenges, and unforgettable experiences. Understand what life is like in your British Army through practical activities, including:
virtual rangestactical movement
team-building exercises
expert demonstrations
and, even a night camping out under the stars and canvas.
This is your chance to see what life is like for real soldiers at real Army units.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
New MOD booklet 'benefits and support for Reserve families'
Did you know that of the 190,170 total serving military personnel in the British Armed Forces, 18% of them are Reservists? This means that the Reserve Forces make up approximately one sixth of Armed Forces personnel.
Reservists make a critical contribution in the Armed Forces and are integral to protecting the nation’s security at home and overseas. Keep reading to find out more about what Reservists do, and how they make a positive impact in the Armed forces.
Do you know what support and benefits are available?
Today, Defence has published a new booklet outlining key benefits, services, and support for Reservists and their families. This includes:
- Healthcare, including mental health and welfare support.
- Information and support services.
- Military and financial discounts, childcare, and other family friendly policies.
- Career and employment support. For more information, read Defence’s recently published booklet on GOV.UK.
Chepstow: Learn Lifesaving Skills this September
Bulwark Community Centre, Laburnum Way, Chepstow, NP15 5RF
Places are limited so please contact Tanya ahead of the session.
Email: tanya.davies@caldicot.sjaw.org.uk
There's still spaces left on the free 2 hour first aid courses running in September. 17th September is almost full but 24th September has more spaces.
For anyone looking to learn more first aid skills than we can fit into 2 hours you could join us as a volunteer first aider. You could chose to learn more advanced techniques beyond what's covered on a 3 day First Aid at Work course. You can progress as far as you want to. Once you've completed your basic first aid training there's opportunities to volunteer to provide first aid cover at all sorts of events; local community events, county and national events and some of the sports and music events at the stadiums in Cardiff.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
St Athan: Ty-Hafan children's hospital Beach clean
Gileston Beach/ Aberthaw Beach - 15th September
Meet at Gileston Beach 11:30am (cf624hx) 2hr beach clean, everything is supplied just turn up on the day.
We have sponsorship forms as we are donating to our local Ty-Hafan children's hospital. Sponsors have donated items for the raffle.
So good luck everyone!
Further info at our Facebook group page: Volunteer Beach Clean
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
St Athan: FREE junior social tennis starts back up Tuesday Sept 10th
This is a supervised social session NOT a coaching session. Parents must stay on site but we have a warm place to sit with tea and coffee making facilities. Due to insurance reasons children under 6 are not permitted.
Fill in the form to sign up
How does to work?
Under 10s and those new to tennis come along at 5pm. We'll do some warm up exercises and practice some ball skills on court building up to ball control and hitting back and forth.
Over 10s hitting on full court come along at 5.45pm and we'll get some games going. It's chance to practice the skills you've learned in your coaching sessions and play some proper games in a supervised environment with your tennis mates.
Balls and racquets can be provided.
All we ask is that children listen carefully to Dawn who is running the session, follow her instructions, respect each other and enjoy themselves.
For further information please contact Tel: 07990 897471
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Amesbury: Victim Support Wiltshire - Drop-in service at Amesbury Library
Tidworth: Victim Support Wiltshire - Drop-in service at Tidworth Library
Northern Ireland: The Wessex Cinema Aldergrove, September Listing
Please ensure you keep an eye on the BFBS Cinemas website for the latest listings and updates to all missing BBFC ratings and running times.
Information provided by HIVE NI
Tidworth: Home-Start North Wiltshire - Free Home-Start Baby Massage
Information provided by South West HIVE Hub
Blandford: Garrison Coworking Hub for Military spouses to work & connect
Below images: Blandford Hub. Located by Costcutter shop on Camp
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
August 28, 2024
Leuchars: Veterans Breakfast Tues 3rd Sep
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A message from The Station Tea Room - all food is made to order with no hot holding facilities available in the kitchen, please expect a longer wait time with the large volume of orders placed at one time. It is important that we provide a quality service at all times. We have take some feed back and have changed supplier with some of our items.
Serve & Protect financial webinars and episode 5 of the 'Smile and Save' podcast
Free financial webinars this September from Serve and Protect - don't miss out!
- Managing the Cost of Living
- Domestic Violence - The Financial Impact
- Budgeting & Spending
- Understanding Wills and LPAs
- Boost Your Credit Score
- What Lenders Look For
Register: https://sandpcu.co.uk/webinars
Episode 5 of the Smile and Save Podcast is here, brought to you by Serve and Protect’s Jon who shares learnings from his almost 37 years’ experience in the RAF. Discover some tips and things to think about when transitioning to civilian life Watch here: https://youtu.be/ET8BMaOHmeE?si=l1UuQPM-FZ_yZhg5
Episode 5 of the Smile and Save Podcast is here, brought to you by Serve and Protect’s Jon who shares learnings from his almost 37 years’ experience in the RAF. Discover some tips and things to think about when transitioning to civilian life Watch here: https://youtu.be/ET8BMaOHmeE?si=l1UuQPM-FZ_yZhg5
Brecon: Free Parking at the Bus Station every Saturday
Free Parking at the Bus Station car park on Saturdays starts today until the end of March 2025, funded by Brecon Town Council.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Lichfield: New Health Visitor Drop-in Clinic at Tesco Community Room
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
Lichfield: Housing Surgery - The Postbox - Tuesday 10 September at 11:30 & MacMillan Coffee Morning
The Amey Customer & Community Engagement Officer is also hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning 10.30-12.30 to run alongside the Housing Surgery.
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
Armed Forces Pension Awareness Week – 'Understand Your Pension' sessions Mon 9-Fri 13 Sep
Please note that some of the following links require a Defence Gateway and/or MODnet account
Join Armed Forces Pension Awareness Week (AFPAW) sessions from 9 to 13 September.
The Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS) is one of the most generous UK Pension Schemes across both private and public sectors, reflecting the critical value of our Armed Forces in keeping us safe at home and stronger abroad.
The income provided by the AFPS in retirement is significant and you do not have to contribute any of your salary to it. A Sergeant who serves for 22 years could expect to receive a pension income of around £12,000. In comparison, to achieve a broadly similar income to your Armed Forces Pension – based on commercially available estimates and 2024 values – you would need to pay in the region of £300,000 into a private pension.
It is essential to understand the unique value of your Armed Forces Pension and retirement planning options. That’s why we’re encouraging you to invest in your future, by better understanding your pension this AFPAW – with a range of presentations, webinars, drop-in advice, online myth busting, tips, and factsheets, to help you plan and make informed choices.
AFPAW 2024 – What's on?
If you’re interested in finding out more, or have a question you would like to discuss, get involved with the following sessions throughout AFPAW:
Covenant Fund programming 2024/25 – 'lunch & learn' webinar Mon 9 Sep
- An overview of our new funding framework
- A breakdown of all new programmes
- A chance to meet the Trust team working on these programmes
- A Q&A session where you’ll have the chance to get your questions answered
You can register to attend via the link below: Covenant Fund programming 2024/25 - a lunch & learn event :Covenant Fund programming 2024/25 - a lunch & learn event : Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust
Aldershot: Mum to be swim - Aldershot Garrison Sports Centre
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.
Hampshire: Healthy Families
To find out more information for all things health and families in Hampshire, including 'Under 5's', 'Health for Kids', 'Health for Teens', 'Healthier Together' and 'Chat Health' please click HERE
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
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