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January 31, 2025
Bovington: Nursery school for ages 3 months to pre-school
For children aged 3 months to pre-school
OPEN 50 weeks of the year.
08.00 – 18.00 Monday – Thursday
08.00 – 15.00 on Fridays.
Bovington Nursery is located at
Linsay Road (near to the Tank Museum) BH20 6JG
Tel 01929 403602
Click link HERE for website
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
January 30, 2025
Forres & Elgin: FREE Nature Play for families
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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Elgin, Forres, Kieth: Pregnancy Pathways - wellbeing group for bumps and babes FREE
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https://buytickets.at/earthtime
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Moray: Numeracy and IT Skills Support in Buckie, Elgin, Forres, Kieth and Lossiemouth libraries
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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Fife: The Community Learning & Development team at Fife Council are asking for your help
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Community based adult learning is FREE to attend. It is person centred, and an informal approach to learning in your local community.
Our short survey takes 2-3 minutes to complete and is open until 7/2/25.
Survey link: https://forms.office.com/e/QuekFYqD7z
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Newport: Armed forces community coffee morning Saturday 15th February 1000 to 1200hrs
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Leuchars: Army Welfare Service Wee Youthie for Primary age children under 8, Wednesdays 3.45-4.45
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Contact: Kerry.Willison100@mod.gov.uk or Jane.allen208@mod.gov.uk for more information.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Northern Ireland: Crumlin Integrated College Employment Positions
There are positions for both full time and part-time hours. If you are interested, please email: administration@cic.crumlin.ni.sch.uk
Information provided by HIVE NI
January 29, 2025
Aldershot: Stay and play for pre-school ages starting 21st January
Play and Stay at Maurice Toye House is postponed on Tuesday 04th February due staffing availability and will return Tuesday 11th February. Apologies for any inconvenience as a result of this. Kind Regards AWS CS Team.
Grampian: NHS Grampian Children and Young People Occupational Therapy Advice Line
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📞 01224 555315
📧 gram.childrensoccupationaltherapy@nhs.scot
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Bovington: Tank museum 'Quiet mornings' Sat 7th June, Sat 27th Sep & Sat 6th Dec
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This session is primarily for, but not limited to, families of children with autism; young people and adults with autism; children with social, emotional, or mental health needs; adults living with dementia and any other visitors with sensory needs or who may prefer a more relaxed experience.
For more details click HERE and to find out about sensory backpacks for families and children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
2025 quiet mornings at the museum are:
Sat 7 June
Sat 27 September
Sat 6 December
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Positive Action
The country pro active and rural team have been working with the local neighbourhood team, British Transport Police, Violence Reduction Team and our Major organised crime department on Monday to target county lines drug dealing and safeguard vulnerable children.
They have conducted several stop searches, resulting in the arrest of a female found in possession of cannabis individually wrapped. She has been bailed pending further investigation.
A male was also arrested after found in possession of cannabis and a knife. He was also wanted by Derbyshire for criminal damage.’
Information provided by Stafford HIVE
Military Women’s Health & Wellbeing Conference - 23/24 Apr 25
Location: Anglia Ruskin University Campus, Cambridge UK
Date: 23/24 Apr 25
Date: 23/24 Apr 25
For Information (timings, schedule, sign-up etc): Use the link - https://www.centreformilitarywomensresearch.com/cmwr-conference-2025/
Leuchars: AWS Seniors Youth Club, Wednesdays 5.30-7pm
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Contact Kerry.Willison100@mod.gov.uk or Jane.allen208@mod.gov.uk
Please note that there is now a charge of £1.00
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Haverfordwest: Mind - Mental health support for 11-18 year olds - every Sat & Sun in Haverfordwest
Mental health support for 11-18 year olds.
Wellbeing workshops every Saturday 6pm-7:30pm.
LGBTQIA+ Group every Sunday 6pm-7:30pm.
- No booking required.
- No waiting times.
- Free - no cost.
Hereford: Ledbury Big Breakfast 2025 is coming!
One of Ledbury’s popular events – the Ledbury Big Breakfast – is taking place over Friday 31st January, Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd February 2025.
Local shops, cafes, hotels and other food outlets in and around Ledbury are challenged to come up with special breakfast offerings for you featuring locally produced food to brighten a winter’s day.
Breakfasts can be big or small, traditional or newly invented, to be enjoyed in our local eating places or taken home for enjoyment. Many venues will provide vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options.
For further information please click here.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Brecon: Repair Cafe - Every last Saturday of the month at Brecon Volunteer Bureau
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Are you holding on to old treasures? Want to give once beloved items some much needed TLC? Visit the Repair Cafe, speak with a Volunteer fixer-upper, and see if they can help to restore life to old items!
The Volunteers of the Repair Cafe are able to work on:
- Household Items
- Toys
- Clothes and Sewing Repairs
- Small Furniture
- Electrical Items (subject to assessment). Electricals can also be PAT tested.
For more information, please contact: vbxbrecon@gmail.com OR 01874 623 136
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Forfar: Legion Scotland, Forfar branch Community Cafe Mondays 0930-12 noon.
Come along to our Community Cafe every Monday between 9.30am and 12 noon.
Get a cooked breakfast £5.00 or Filled Roll £3.50 plus Toast and Tea/Coffee.
Everyone Welcome
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
East Riding of Yorkshire: Social Housing Changes
National/local changes to Social Housing. Please click the links below for full updates/changes: c
Veterans get social housing priority in rule change - BBC News
Improving
access to social housing for members of the Armed Forces - GOV.UK
Grantham: Healthwatch Lincolnshire
Who we are and what we do:
We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. We’re here to make sure that those running services, put people at the heart of care.
Our sole purpose is to understand the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use health and social care services and to speak out on their behalf.
We focus on ensuring that people’s worries and concerns about current services are addressed.
We work to get services right for the future.
We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. We’re here to make sure that those running services, put people at the heart of care.
Our sole purpose is to understand the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use health and social care services and to speak out on their behalf.
We focus on ensuring that people’s worries and concerns about current services are addressed.
We work to get services right for the future.
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
Defence Discount Service: Oakwood Solicitors
Oakwood Solicitors, in collaboration with FrontFoot.Life, is proud to provide expert legal support tailored to the Armed Forces community. Offering a free initial consultation, their services include Will writing, Lasting Power of Attorney, employment law advice, and assistance with military injury and medical negligence claims. They currently have a special offer for Will writing at a reduced fee of £50. Find out more on the Defence Discount Service website: https://www.defencediscountservice.co.uk/
Moray: Free Workshops for parents and Carers in Moray
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Including our Introduction to Understanding & Supporting Neurodiversity. All our workshops come with your own toolkit packed with info, tips and activities to help you best support your child. The support is fully funded by Moray Council.
View what's on here:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/moray-parents-jan
and Sign up for Free access:
exchange-counselling.com/the-parent-project-moray
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
January 28, 2025
Hereford: Booktrust Storytime
Join Herefordshire Libraries for magical stories & rhymes to enjoy with your little one & collect stickers for each new story.
Mon 11am at Ledbury
Tues 10.15am at Leominster
Tues 2pm at Ross-on-Wye
Thurs 10am at Hereford
No need to book, just pop along. It's FREE! - https://orlo.uk/z95va
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Monmouthshire: Garden Waste Collections
Garden Waste Collections 2025
Monmouthshire garden waste collections begin on 3rd March and run fortnightly until 5th December.
You can now register online for your garden waste collections.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Bovington: Garrison contact houses for short term accommodation use
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To check availability, call during office hours on 01929 402239 or access the online booking form via this link https://forms.office.com/r/sZfRNqXDnL
Please note recent changes to bookings.
Bookings for 7 x nights can be booked at any time.
Bookings for 5+ nights can be booked 3 months in advance.
Bookings less than 5 x nights can be booked 2 months in advance.
For all bookings, a £50 deposit will be required within 7 days of making the booking and the full balance is to be paid 28 days prior to stay. The rate is set at £50 per night for the first three nights, then £25 per night thereafter.
Bookings for 7 x nights can be booked at any time.
Bookings for 5+ nights can be booked 3 months in advance.
Bookings less than 5 x nights can be booked 2 months in advance.
For all bookings, a £50 deposit will be required within 7 days of making the booking and the full balance is to be paid 28 days prior to stay. The rate is set at £50 per night for the first three nights, then £25 per night thereafter.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Haverfordwest: The Family Foundation Course Schedule - Cashfield Community Centre
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Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Staffordshire: Whittington Primary School Big Build Day Thursday 13 February
Molly, AWS CDW, can collect or you can drop items off at the Postbox to be taken to the school.
Information: Central HIVE Hub
Northern Ireland: 71 Engineers, 591 Sqn Reserves Are Recruiting
71 Engineers 591 Sqn
Are recruiting near you for part time roles in Bangor, Ballymena and Portadown.
Give them a call to arrange a Unit Visit
Telephone: 07824 607559 or 0289 2260219
Follow to see what you could get up to in your spare time.
#RecruitingNow #Scotland #NorthernIreland #NorthEastEngland #sapperfamily
Are recruiting near you for part time roles in Bangor, Ballymena and Portadown.
Give them a call to arrange a Unit Visit
Telephone: 07824 607559 or 0289 2260219
Follow to see what you could get up to in your spare time.
#RecruitingNow #Scotland #NorthernIreland #NorthEastEngland #sapperfamily
Information provided by HIVE NI
January 27, 2025
Inverness: AWS Community Support Programme 2025
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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Inverness: Would you like to be part of helping implement positive change?
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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Research Participants Sought - Survey of British Military Parents
Who is doing this research? The research will be conducted by Lt Col Jess Beck, a student on the Advanced Command and Staff Course, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, and will be supervised by Dr Ellen Hallams, School of Security Studies Lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, King’s College London.
What is the research about? The study will examine the challenges, advantages and disadvantages of being a parent in the British military, and the coping strategies which are used by military parents. It aims to understand what additional support and flexibility is required to enable a military career to be maintained, and where there are current shortfalls.
Am I eligible to participate? You are eligible to participate in the study if you are a Regular member of the British military, have one or more children, and are aged over 18.
Catterick: Vacancy for Telephonist/Administrator at Salus closing date 3rd Feb
Telephonist/Administrator
Up to £26,500 per annum (dependant on experience)
37 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Catterick, North Yorkshire
The successful candidate will be responsible for being the first point of contact for all incoming calls from clients, potential clients and colleagues. Your role will also include administrative work where you will be part of a wider administration team and will support our Registered Building Inspectors and Managers throughout our business .
If you would enjoy working as part of a support team of administrators but are equally as comfortable being able to work on your own, this is the role for you. A happy disposition and confident communication skills are essential. Previous experience of Microsoft Office, great organisational skills and accuracy is essential for the role. Full training will be given to the successful candidate to learn our systems and procedures in order to work alongside our existing administration team.
The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, with a 30 minute break
Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with your skills, knowledge and experience. 27 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holidays, private medical insurance and contributory pension scheme.
Salus is a leading Registered Building Control Approver to corporate and private clients, covering all areas of building control, fire engineering and fire safety consultancy work. For more information see our website www.salusai.co.uk
Up to £26,500 per annum (dependant on experience)
37 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Catterick, North Yorkshire
The successful candidate will be responsible for being the first point of contact for all incoming calls from clients, potential clients and colleagues. Your role will also include administrative work where you will be part of a wider administration team and will support our Registered Building Inspectors and Managers throughout our business .
If you would enjoy working as part of a support team of administrators but are equally as comfortable being able to work on your own, this is the role for you. A happy disposition and confident communication skills are essential. Previous experience of Microsoft Office, great organisational skills and accuracy is essential for the role. Full training will be given to the successful candidate to learn our systems and procedures in order to work alongside our existing administration team.
The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, with a 30 minute break
Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with your skills, knowledge and experience. 27 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holidays, private medical insurance and contributory pension scheme.
Salus is a leading Registered Building Control Approver to corporate and private clients, covering all areas of building control, fire engineering and fire safety consultancy work. For more information see our website www.salusai.co.uk
NHS Step into Health: Upcoming Webinars
NHS Step into Health are pleased to share that their next Application Guidance Webinar, and Introduction to Step into Health webinar registration links are now live.
A reminder also that NHS England are also hosting a series of Introduction to Allied Health Profession webinars. You can find out more including dates, and how to register here.
Haverfordwest: SNAP - Stay & Play at Cashfields Community Centre on Fridays in March
Stay & Play : Cashfields community centre , Haverfordwest , SA61 2GA
12.30-2pm
Do you have a child with additional needs?
come along, join us for a coffee , talk to other parents and help us help you to find strategies to support your child's individual needs
Old & new families all very welcome.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
January 26, 2025
Northern Ireland: Combat Stress - Are You A Woman Who Served In The UK Armed Forces?
Continuing the work with women veterans, they’re inviting any women who have served to take part by completing an online questionnaire and then an online one-to-one interview. They hope the findings can help better inform support services and programmes to harness veterans’ unique skillsets and experiences.
For more information and to take part: https://ow.ly/Sq4750UGLG3
Information provided by HIVE NI
January 24, 2025
Leconfield: DST Flamingo Land Annual Passes
"The Welfare Team have 6 Annual Passes for Flamingo Land available for Service Personnel; Civil Servants & Contractors at DST Leconfield
Winter Season:£5 each; Summer Season: £10 each
To reserve your tickets email DSTpt-EstSP-HQsqn-Welfare@mod.gov.uk or phone 01964 561743
All payment for for tickets (cash only) must be made within 48 hours of booking.
For additional information and timings please see website www.flamingoland.co.uk
Information provided by Leconfield HIVE
Dorset: Home Start support and friendships for families
Home-Start offers friendship, practical support and emotional advice in the homes of families who are having difficulties managing parenting for a variety of different reasons such poor mental health, post-natal depression, disability, domestic abuse, bereavement, isolation and multiple births.
Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life, by supporting parents so they grow in confidence, strengthening and enjoying their relationships with their children and widening their links with the local community.
For details of Home Start click HERE
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Blandford: Garrison volunteers needed
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Bovington: BFBS Radio live on air throughout the Garrison
The military community in Bovington Garrison can listen to BFBS Radio on 100.8FM.
The schedule brings listeners a great mix of local and global radio, combining the BFBS Blandford Breakfast Show – weekdays from 0630-1000hrs – with programmes from BFBS Radio’s worldwide network.
The BFBS service will continue to be maintained in Bovington on 1287 AM too.
If you have a story or message that you would like to broadcast on BFBS, please contact Producer/Presenter for BFBS Blandford, Jason Herbert, via blandford@bfbs.com.
BLANDFORD CAMP
BFBS radio Namaste, Blandford. BFBS Gurkha 101.5FM
Blandford Garrison radio is live on 100.8FM
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Northern Ireland: Virtual Interview on Military to Civilian Transition
Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) is conducting research with QinetiQ and RAND to better understand the transition process from military to civilian life. The study aims to improve services for ex-Service personnel and their families.
We’re seeking:
• Ex-Service personnel or their spouse/partner who left the UK Armed Forces in the last 5 years.
• Aged 16-60.
What’s involved:
• A virtual interview (phone or video), lasting no more than 1 hour.
• Flexible timing to suit you.
Interested? Complete the questionnaire here: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/t6nwkm
For more info, contact Natalie Fisher by Email at: nfisher2@qinetiq.com
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