Catterick: Citizens Advice Catterick Connections dates for Jan 2025

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Chatham: Vivo Housing Surgery, Tuesday and Thursday mornings

 

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Folkestone: Family First Aid Course

 

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Wiltshire: Upcoming courses from the Wiltshire Council Family and Community Learning team - free for Military families

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Information:

Enrolments for online courses must be completed at least seven days before a course starts. New learners need to complete a short, group online induction session to introduce them to the FaCL service. The team will contact new learners to arrange a suitable time to join an induction before a course starts. Enquiry link: Expression of Interest Form - Work Wiltshire

FaCL works closely with Wiltshire Council’s Resettlement team, including offering ESOL courses across the county. Please check with the team for details.

Contact the team for more information or to sign up:

Call: 01225 770478

Email: familyandcommunitylearning@wiltshire.gov.uk

Visit: https://workwiltshire.co.uk/family-and-community-learning/

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Calne: 'Helping my child build concentration and resilience' course (free for Military families) - Tue 4 Feb

 

Wiltshire Council Family & Community Learning Team have a new season of courses coming up around Chippenham as part of their collaboration with the Calne Parents’ Initiative.

They are kicking off in Calne with 'Helping My Child Build Concentration and Resilience' on Tuesday 4 February 10am – 12pm. This is a lovely course full of practical help and empowering suggestions for parents and carers to support their children’s wellbeing and learning.

New learners need to complete a booking form to join the course, which they can do either on the phone (01225 770 478) or online (Enrolment - Work Wiltshire). Booking is open already and will close a week before the course.

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Gloucestershire: Have your say on the future of pharmacies in the county - survey live until Fri 21 Feb

 

Gloucestershire’s Health and Wellbeing Board is asking residents to provide feedback on pharmacy services in the county.

The consultation opens today (Friday 20 December) and will close at 5.00pm on Friday 21 February 2025. Have your say by going to https://haveyoursaygloucestershire.uk.engagementhq.com/pharmaceutical-needs-assessment-pna-consultation.

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Financial recognition and other restorative measures for LGBT veterans

 

For further information, please see the following links:

• LGBT veterans: Support and next steps – This GOV.UK page has centralised information and signposting for pre-2000 LGBT veterans and pre-1967 LGBT veterans. It also contains support services for veterans and families.
• Financial Recognition Scheme: GOV.UK page with information on how to apply, eligibility, scheme rules and FAQs.
• New GOV.UK page about the Qualification of Administration Discharge and Rank Restoration, including FAQs, guidance about eligibility and applications, and public policy.
• ​Pre-1967 veterans: GOV.UK page about restorative measures and FAQs.

Scotland: Army Cadets in Scotland January Newsletter is now available

The latest Army Cadets in Scotland newsletter is here: tinyurl.com/ACFScotNews

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Gloucestershire: Fix My Street

 

Please click here to visit the website

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Dorset: Kingston Maurward - Latest Job vacancies, education courses & free animal park/gardens

Click HERE for details of all latest vacancies and to apply.

Kingston Maurward is more than just a college. It is a college, a country estate, a dairy farm, a wedding venue, a conference centre, an arable farm, a tourist destination, a residential provider, the birthplace of Thomas Hardy and, most crucially, the only provider of land-based studies for 60 miles in any direction.

FREE admission to the animal park and gardens. Click HERE for more information. 

To find out about short courses, further education courses, higher education courses and apprenticeships at the college click HERE

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Dorset: South West Train services

For Train information, timetables, rail disruptions, planning your journey and purchasing tickets click HERE

For all UK Train Services and timetables click National Rail
Please check for updates prior travelling.

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Tidworth: Lifeworks Free Employment Support For Families - 27th-30th January 2025

Leuchars: Experienced site cleaner vacancy

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Northern Ireland: The Wessex Cinema Aldergrove, January Showings

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.

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Buckie: Salvation Army Christmas Day dinner

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Christmas Day can be difficult for many different reasons - Buckie and Findochty Salvation Army are holding a community day. 

Come together in a safe, warm environment.

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Northern Ireland: New Veterans Commissioner Announced

 

Information provided by Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioners Office

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Perth: The Black Watch Castle & Museum Robert Burns Day at the Castle, Sat 25th Jan

Join us for a fun-filled Robert Burns Family Day at The Black Watch Castle and Museum, where kids can enjoy a variety of engaging activities inspired by the works of Robert Burns. Kids can experience Scots storytelling with a special reading of The Highway Rat in Scots and they can take part in crafts inspired by Robert Burns ’To a Louse’ poem. 

There will also be thistle-themed crafts and a ‘To a Louse’ themed trail in the museum. 

Your ticket includes all-day entry to the museum, allowing you to explore the rich history of The Black Watch Regiment. 

It's a fantastic way to spend the day with the whole family.

To find out more or book tickets 👉 Robert Burns Day at The Castle - theblackwatch.co.uk

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Fife: S1 placing request applications are now open.

Fife Council S1 placing request applications are now open.

If your child is currently in P7 and you'd like them to attend a different secondary school to their catchment one, you will need to make a placing request. The placing request process for children due to start S1 in August 2025 is now live.

Placing requests for S1 must be received by 17 March 2025.

Check out the criteria and apply online www.fife.gov.uk/schooladmissions

If you don’t have access to a smartphone or computer, you can ask the school you’d like to make the placing request for to post you out a paper copy of the form.

If you want to make more than one placing request, email education.services@fife.gov.uk

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Scotland: Do something inspirational in 2025, do the Kiltwalk

Do something inspirational in 2025, do the Kiltwalk!

Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee & Edinburgh... what are you waiting for?
👉 buff.ly/3423r47

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South Cerney: AWS youth clubs will return Wed 22 Jan 2025

 

With the holidays fast approaching, the Community Support team and Volunteers wanted to thank everyone who has attended provision over the last 12 months! We’ve had great numbers, more sessions than ever, residentials, holiday trips and looking to providing even more joy in the new year! Please see the attached poster for our return dates to provision in January 2025!

If you would like to join in with the fun and begin your volunteering journey please email RC-AWS-SW-Corsham-CSMailbox@mod.gov.uk or click the link to sign up! – Volunteer Application Form It’s as little as 1 hour a week!

To see what’s on locally please see our North Wiltshire and Gloucestershire Community Newsletter on SWAY - https://sway.cloud.microsoft/Ufjjp9jf45ziUZbxref=Link&loc=mysways

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Cottesmore: Rutland County Council latest Job vacancies as of 29th November 2024

Click here: Rutland County Council Jobs

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Lyneham: Tea & Toast for 8TrgBn Serving Personnel - Tuesdays 1000-1045, re-starting Tue 7 Jan

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Lyneham: Charity bingo nights at MOD Lyneham Community Centre - Jan-Apr '25

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Armed Forces Covenant - 2024 annual report

The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report has been published today (18 Dec) and is available to read on Gov.uk at this link: Armed Forces Covenant annual report 2024 - GOV.UK​​

The annual reports set out major achievements of the armed forces covenant and highlight remaining challenges and new commitments.

Leuchars: Reporting Police Matters For Non-Serving Personnel

NOTICE from Leuchars Station

If a civil matter arises that requires a Police presence, please contact Police Scotland (999 in an emergency/101 for other related incidents). The Royal Military Police (RMP) have no jurisdiction to deal with any matters that relate to non-service personnel and as of Mar 25, the RMP will have no footprint at Leuchars Station, calls currently made to the RMP at Leuchars Station are forwarded to their HQ in Catterick who will continue to provide advice and support reference any concerns/queries you have.

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Hereford: Lego Club at Hereford Library - Sat 28 Dec, 10:30 - 11:30

Hereford Library at Hereford Town Hall, St Owens Street, HR1 2PJSt Owen's Street Hereford HR1 2PJ

Join us in the children's library every Saturday at Hereford Library - design amazing models and show off your creative side! Parents and carers are encouraged to join in.

Everything is provided!

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Lyneham: AWS youth clubs and baby group 2025 return dates

With the holidays fast approaching, the Community Support team and Volunteers wanted to thank everyone who has attended provision over the last 12 months! We’ve had great numbers, more sessions than ever, residentials, holiday trips and looking to providing even more joy in the new year! Please see the attached poster for our return dates to provision in January 2025!

If you would like to join in with the fun and begin your volunteering journey please email RC-AWS-SW-Corsham-CSMailbox@mod.gov.uk or click the link to sign up! – Volunteer Application Form It’s as little as 1 hour a week!

To see what’s on locally please see our North Wiltshire and Gloucestershire Community Newsletter on SWAY - https://sway.cloud.microsoft/Ufjjp9jf45ziUZbx?ref=Link&loc=mysways

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Hereford: Wessington Wildcats Indoor Football for Girls

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Money & Pensions Advice Service guidance: Making the Most of your Money

Taking the time to manage your money can make a real difference.

Whatever stage of life you’re at – whether you’re saving into a pension for the first time, buying or renting a home, starting a family or planning to retire – there are always ways of making your money go further.

Find out more on the Money and Pensions Advice Service's Money Helper website at: https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en​ and you can download the leaflet HERE.

Also there is a library of advice booklets that are free to download.

Families First newsletter - issue 22

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Click to read this issue of Families First Newsletter (Issue 22) and previous issues: ​Service Family Accommodation - GOV.UK​

Haverfordwest: Regular Groups at Cashfield Community Centre

 

From the New Year, sees the return of 'Cashfield Chimps Tots Group'
Weekly on Tuesdays, starting 14 Jan 25

Chill & Chat - Thursday mornings - last Thursday of each month.

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