The Poppy Factory Navigator Service

The Poppy Factory’s Navigator service is now open to self-referrals — meaning veterans can sign up directly, without needing a professional referral first.

Navigator is for veterans who would like to return to work but are facing obstacles that make it difficult to progress. The service helps them boost health, wellbeing, confidence and motivation through personalised support, connection with local services and meaningful activities. Focusing on one thing at a time helps to break down barriers in a manageable way.

The service is currently available to veterans in South Wales, Cheshire and Merseyside and the West Midlands.

Full details: www.poppyfactory.org/navigator-self-refer/

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Staffordshire Wildlife Trust The Wolseley Centre Stafford - Easter Holidays

 Booking via: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events

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Ross-on-Wye: Free Storytime Sessions - Little Hedgehogs Book Fayre at Ross-on-Wye Library on Thursday 2nd April

FREE Storytime with local authors Thursday 2nd April 2026
Ross-on-Wye Library from 11am to 3pm

Competition for all ages Wild Wood Press for the #LittleHedgehogsBookFayre

Book Trail around town on NOW. See if you can find your favourite characters in the Ross shops windows.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Leominster: Coffee with a Cop drop in sessions in Leominster - 26th & 30th March 2026

Leominster Safer Neighbourhood Team - Coffee with a Cop.

Do you have a burning local policing question that you would like to ask a member of the Leominster Safer Neighbourhood team? In the next few weeks, we are hosting several coffee with a cop events, where you can pop along and share any policing concerns or pop and meet a member of the team.

• 26th March 2026 at 1130-1230hrs The Grange Court, leominster
• 30th March 2026 at 1400-1500hrs 35 West Street, Leominster

We look forward to seeing you there!
On behalf of Leominster Safer Neighbourhood Team.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Leominster: Armed Forces Community Support & Advice Hub - 1st & 3rd Friday of the month at Leominster Town Centre Chamber

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Hereford: Free WildPlay Sessions in Hereford on Monday 30th March 2026

 

With Funding from Hereford City Council, WildPlay will be playing in Hereford during the Easter holidays

Two Free WildPlay Events in Hereford on Monday 30th March 2026:

Event Details:
Come and join us at a new location in South Hereford at the Growing Local site for some fun, nature based WildPlay, a bowl of soup and some bread. The soup will be made with ingredients from the Growing Local veg garden.

Meeting point: Growing Local, situated between Newton Farm and Grafton Lane in South Hereford – at the end of the Great Western Way foot/cycle path
Date: Monday 30 March 2026
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
For more information click here

Event Details: 
Come and join us by Yazor Brook in Hereford for some stream dipping and other fun nature based play.

Date: Monday 30 March 2026
Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
To register & for more information click here

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Hereford: Young Nature Rangers - Planting Trees at Bartonsham Meadows nature reserve on Sat 21st March 26

Young Nature Rangers - Monthly, practical conservation group for 16 to 25 year olds

About the event:

At this session we will be planting trees at Bartonsham Meadows nature reserve.
Advance registration essential - see details below.

Booking:

Phone number: 07538832742
Email: j.morton@herefordshirewt.co.uk
Price: Free

More information available on Herefordshire Wildlife Trust Website

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Hereford: Garden Waste Collection Service Collection Days

Herefordshire County Council: Getting your garden ready for Spring

Residents who have signed up for our new Garden Waste Collection Service can now check their collection dates

Starting at the end of the month, everyone can expect their first collection by Friday 10 April and every fortnight after

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Hereford: Stop Smoking Drop-In Sessions

It's never too late to quit smoking for good.
Drop in to see one of our health and wellbeing trainers who will be able to support you with your goal of stopping smoking.

We offer a 12 week programme of support alongside access to nicotine replacement therapy or a vape kit, to help manage the cravings.
No need to book - just drop in! For more information, click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Hereford: Herefordshire County Council Vacancies

Herefordshire County Council: We're hiring

Whether you’re just starting out or looking for your next challenge, we provide opportunities to grow, learn, and make a real impact, while making a positive difference to everyone across the county

Explore our current vacancies on the Spirit of Herefordshire website.

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Sleaford: Get creative with NKDC's Armed Forces poster competition marking 90th anniversary of Bomber Command

Calling all young painters, sketchers, artists and illustrators! An Armed Forces poster competition has been launched by North Kesteven District Council to tie in with this year’s theme of the 90th anniversary of Bomber Command.
The competition is open to all students under 18, including those who are home-educated, from across the district and will run until April 8, 2026 – download the entry form via the NKDC’s Armed Forces events webpage.
The overall competition winning design will receive a £25 national book token. Their design will also feature across all promotional items for NKDC’s Armed Forces events.

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Grantham: Spring Skills at Wyndham Park

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Sleaford: Peri Meri Menopause Moments Programme

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Grantham: Connect to Support Lincolnshire

Connect to Support Lincolnshire

Information provided by Grantham HIVE 

Grantham: Support and Resources for Military Personnel, Veterans and Families

The Hidden Voices project was developed by HWLincs, with funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, to understand how military personnel, veterans, and their families access mental health and wellbeing services, and how well the process works for them. Through conversations and engagement across Lincolnshire, we heard about the challenges people face and the areas where support could be improved.
As a result, we have identified key themes and areas for support. Below, you will find factsheets for each of these areas, bringing together useful information and signposting to help military communities access the services and support they need.

Hidden Voices Project

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Lichfield: 'Check in and Chat' SENDIASS Sessions - 28 April and 30 June

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub
 

Staffordshire: Out of the Box - Saturday 21st March at 2pm at Chase Terrace Community Centre - Free tickets (military families)

OUT OF THE BOX is a family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely character and his box bring audiences together through joyful awe, never knowing what to expect next. With every opening of the box comes new trick shots, mini acts, and hilarious opportunities for participation – but don’t worry – Darryl only ever wants you to leave the stage feeling like the star of the show (there’s no ridicule here!).

Delivered through, non-verbal clowning, ordinary objects become extraordinary in the hands of Darryl –and you won’t believe the reaction he gets from a toothbrush in the finale! The show is a joyous celebration of PLAY throughout your life, whatever your age, bringing generations together through seriously skilful silliness. 

We have been offered some free tickets for the Show.  If you would free tickets please contact Molly AWS CDW, tel: 0797 109 4132. These will go quick, please contact Molly asap if you would like to go, she will have her phone on for you to contact her.

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Grantham: Housing Surgery

Next Housing Surgery at the HIVE Community Centre, Building 162, Thursday 19th March, 1030 - 1230. All welcome!

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Staffordshire: Cycling & Active Travel Events at Stafford County Hospital - 31 March

 Information: Central HIVE Hub

Shropshire - New Children and Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service launches 1 April 2026

 

A brand-new NHS service is launching on 1 April for children and young people (aged 0-25) in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin who may need support for mental health, emotional wellbeing, or neurodevelopmental concerns.

This new service is designed to make it easier for families to access help, offering earlier support and bringing together different services so your child can get the right help at the right time, when they need it most.

Find out more here Emotional wellbeing and mental health - new service | Shropshire Council

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub