Gloucestershire: Latest 'Families in Partnership' e-newsletter for families with SEND

Topics this month include:

• Brighter minds in darker months: Mental health support for SEND families

• Relaxed pantomimes and grottos to know about this December

• 'Listen to Me' peer support coffee mornings with Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum and activities

• Getting ready for Winter Holiday Activity and Food Programme

• New project by Healthwatch Gloucestershire: Exploring the experiences of young people who are autistic or ADHD

Please click here to read this issue online

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Corsham: Charity Christmas coffee morning - Sat 6 Dec

 

Please click here to follow the 'Corsham Friends of Dorothy House' Facebook page

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Blandford: Garrison youth club sessions - week commencing Mon 10th Nov

Sessions are held in the Jubilee Hall, Blandford Camp (by Garrison Church) 

For those children that aren’t yet registered, there will be a QR code provided on entry for parents to complete prior to the session:

Blandford Garrison Juniors Youth Club session - Mon 10 Nov 25

1630 – 1730 hrs

Reception – Year 3.

Session: Free play and craft & Lego

At the Jubilee hall

Cost - £1.50 – Entry +Tuck

Juice and water provided

Blandford Garrison Inters Youth Club session - Mon 10 Nov 25

1800 – 1930 hrs

Year 4 – Year 6

Session: Team games

At the Jubilee hall

£1 entry, plus money for tuck shop

Juice and water provided

Blandford Garrison Seniors Youth Club session - Wed 12 Nov 25

1800 – 1930 hrs

Year 7 and above

Session: Mug pizza making. Please bring a mug!

At the Jubilee hall

£1 entry, plus money for tuck shop

Juice and water provided

Please keep a look out for future notices regarding youth club sessions.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

Wiltshire: Family and Community Learning - Understanding School Anxiety - online course - Friday 12th December

Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

Dorset: Fireworks & bonfire night (Wareham) Fri 7th Nov

Wareham Recreational Ground (BH20 4PQ) 

An evening of family fun with:

• Live entertainment
• Tasty seasonal treats 
• Children's fancy dress competition
• Roaring bonfire 
• Funfair rides
• Fully stocked bar
• Delicious food and drinks. 
• Spectacular firework display.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: Civilian mental health support services

Please find below for a selection of links for mental health support agencies in the Wiltshire, Swindon and Gloucestershire areas.

Wiltshire incl. Swindon

• NHS Talking Therapies in BaNES, Swindon & Wiltshire
• Alabare mental health support services in Wiltshire
  
• Wiltshire Mind
  
• Swindon (& Gloucestershire) Mind
• Wiltshire Children & Young People Emotional Wellbeing Service
• Wiltshire Council mental health support info
• Swindon Borough Council mental health support info

Gloucestershire

• Gloucestershire NHS Talking Therapies
• Connect and Offload support service
• Empowering Minds - Rethink Mental Illness support in Gloucestershire
  
• Gloucestershire (& Swindon) Mind
• On Your Mind support finder for 0-25 year olds
• Gloucestershire County Council mental health support info
  
• Other sources of support in Gloucestershire

Please note these lists are not exhaustive and other support services may be available

Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVEs

Minley: CESSAC -The Jackson Club - Gibraltar Barracks Vacancy for Cafe Assistants Required

 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Click on poster for further information

Hampshire: Forces Connect South East

Forces Connect South East

Hampshire County Council is proud to be part of Forces Connect South East

Forces Connect South East is a cross border partnership comprising Hampshire, Surrey, Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex County Councils, Brighton and Hove, Medway Councils and Sussex NHS.

It is a two-year Ministry of Defence Armed Forces Covenant Funded Programme aimed at making it easier for servicemen and women and their families, as well as reservists and veterans, to access public sector services including healthcare, housing, schools, financial advice and support to find jobs.

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Shorncliffe: Army Welfare Service Improve your IT skills every Wed & Fri 1000hrs - 1300hrs Age 17+

 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Hampshire: TalkPlus talking therapies

 

Are you feeling Stressed, Anxious, Low Mood or having Panic Attacks then you need to talk to TalkPlus which is a friendly, effective and FREE service for veterans and military family members.

This service is a friendly team made up of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP) \high Intensity CBT Therapists, Counsellors, Clinical Psychologists and Mindfulness practitioners.

We can offer Therapy sessions via face to face, video, telephone and instant messenger!

Your GP can refer you, or you can head over to our website or call our admin team as listed below:

Call: 01252 533 355
Text Us: 07984 385248
Email: frimleyicb.talkplus@nhs.net
Website: www.talkplus.org.uk

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Totton: Hampshire County Council Vacancy for a Maintenances Worker

Maintenance Worker




Job Details:


Job Reference: HCC621002
Salary Range: £24,796 - £25,128 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £9,167 - £9,420 per annum)
Work Location: Totton Depot, Totton
Hours: 624 per annum
Contract Type: Temporary for 1 year (Annualised Hours)
Closing Date: 23 November 2025
Interview Date: 12 December 2025

The Role:

Join our Libraries and Community Hubs as a Maintenance Worker to help maintain safe, welcoming spaces for the public. Working alongside the Lead Technician, you’ll carry out repairs, support refurbishments and travel across the county using a Luton van.

What you’ll do:

• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on buildings, furniture and equipment.
• Support decoration touch-ups and heavy cleaning tasks.
• Move furniture and heavy/bulky items as needed.
• Use digital systems to plan and record work.
• Travel between sites to support different libraries.

What we’re looking for

• Practical experience in DIY-style maintenance and repairs.
• A flexible approach to varied workloads and schedules.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Comfortable using digital tools.
• Experienced driver with a full, clean driving licence.

How you’ll work: 

• Your total hours are spread flexibly across the year, rather than worked to a fixed weekly schedule.
• You’ll receive a shift rota 2-4 weeks in advance, helping you plan around personal commitments.
• Monthly hours may vary, but your pay remains consistent – evenly distributed across the year.

Bovington: A Dorset Christmas market at the Tank Museum plus santa in a tank - Sat 15th & Sun 16th Nov

For more information click link A Dorset Christmas - The Tank Museum

The Tank Museum’s annual ‘A Dorset Christmas’ event is the perfect opportunity to pick up some unique hand-made Christmas gifts as well as enjoy festive food and entertainment. 

Of course, no Christmas event for families is complete without a visit from Father Christmas, who arrives in style at the Museum - in an armoured vehicle. The arrival of Santa in a tank may appear unusual for some, but for British tank regiments and their local communities it’s a tradition which dates back around 100 years.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Find out how the Tank Museum keeps the 'Santa in a Tank' tradition alive. 

Dorset: Wareham sports centre - exercise classes, swimming sessions & children's activities

Classes (for all abilities) include:

Pilates

Circuits

Aquafit

HIIT

Spinning (static cycling) 

Cardiocise

Dancercise

and much more

For more details on classes, timings, gym membership, swimming classes, activities, sessions,  playzone (soft play) and  All Stars cafe can be found HERE

Purbeck Sports Centre, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PH 

Telephone 01929 500 000  

Information provided by Bovington HIVE via Purbeck Sports Centre 

Dorset: SEN support group sessions at Wareham family hub Fri 7th Nov & Fri 5th, Mon 22nd Dec 2025

 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Wool Parish Newsletter Nov 2025

 

The latest edition is available. Click HERE to read. 

Local information, events, notices & updates

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Christmas fair Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd Nov

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

Gloucestershire: Latest news from the Gloucestershire Employment & Skills Hub

 

Please click here to read the latest newsletter online

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Gloucestershire: What's on in November across Gloucestershire

 

Please click the links below for a selection of local upcoming events and bookmark this page for any future updates! (Updated events may be added weekly and will show in bold text to indicate they are new)

Please note that the formatting of these lists has changed, and events are now listed by area where possible (unless in date order)

Dorset: Wareham Christmas market - Sat 15th Nov

Directions:  Bestwall Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4HY

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Coffee morning & book sale (Wool village) Sat 8th Nov

To find out about the 2025 Poppy cascade in Wool village click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE