Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan: Carers Week event on Thu 11th June at Penarth Leisure Centre

Carers Week

Carers’ Week 2026, taking place from 8 - 14 June, is a UK-wide awareness campaign looking to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities.

The theme for 2026 is 'Building Carer Friendly Communities'

We are pleased to share that a Carers' Week event will be taking place on:

Date: Thursday 11 June 2026
Time: 11:00am – 13:30pm
Location: Penarth Leisure Centre, Andrew Road, Penarth CF64 2NS

This event is being delivered in partnership by Cardiff Council, Vale of Glamorgan Council and TuVida. We would like to invite unpaid carers and members of the public to express their interest in attending.

The event will offer an opportunity to:

• Find out about local support and services
• Connect with organisations across Cardiff and the Vale
• Access information, advice and wellbeing support
• Take part in a range of taster activities designed to support health and wellbeing
• Complimentary Afternoon Tea for unpaid carers

If you are interested in attending, please complete the expression of interest form below.

Expression of Interest for Carers Week Event

Click here for further information on Carers Week

If you have any questions, please contact: valecarershub@tuvida.org 02921 921024 or carediff@cardiff.gov.uk

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Wales: Neurodivergence Wales - live & interactive workshop on Thu 16th June - Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent LGBTQ+ Teens

Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent LGBTQ+ Teens - Ian Timbrell, More Than Flags & Rainbows

Thursday, 16 June 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm

About the session

Join us for a live, interactive workshop exploring the experiences of neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ teenagers. This session will challenge common misconceptions, build understanding, and share practical ways to support young people across home, school, and professional contexts. It will explore identity, trust, safeguarding, communication with schools, and the specific challenges faced during adolescence and puberty.

Book Here

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Fife: Protected Learning Time for GP's Thursday 25th June

Some GP practices are taking part in a Protected Learning Time session on Thursday 25 June between 1pm and 6pm.

Practices take part in a number of sessions throughout the year to allow staff to access training.

During this time:
❗if you require urgent care call 01592 729 250
❗you should attend appointments unless advised otherwise
❗pharmacies should call 01592 729 250 for urgent enquiries

Access to urgent care for patients of surgeries taking part will continue throughout. 

More: https://brnw.ch/21x2It0

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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

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Aldershot: Wellesley Woodlands Health Walks - Every Friday

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Combat Stress: PTSD Awareness Day Webinars 22–26 June

For PTSD Awareness Day 2026, Combat Stress are offering a series of free webinars designed to increase understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), its impact and that support is available to help with recovery.
PTSD can affect how someone thinks, feels, and reacts and it can look very different from person to person.

Between 22–26 June, these specialist webinars will explore topics including recovery, the difference between PTSD and complex PTSD, practical coping strategies, how data is improving treatment, and how organisations can support recovery.

These sessions are open to all members of the public, including veterans, families, carers and professionals, offering insight into the many faces of PTSD and the support available.

Learn more about the webinars and how they can support understanding of PTSD: https://combatstress.org.uk/ptsd-awareness-day-webinars

If you’d like to talk to someone, the Combat Stress free, confidential 24-hour Helpline is available on 0800 138 1619.

Grantham: From Lincolnshire Carers First Dementia Action Week

18 – 24 May is Dementia Action Week!

Led by Alzheimer’s Society, this week is about raising awareness of dementia by bringing communities together, improving knowledge and sharing stories.

A Dementia Action Week page on Connect to Support Lincolnshire containing information on dementia and local Dementia Friendly Communities, and details of events taking place across the county during Dementia Action Week. Using information provided by partners we have also listed services and resources available to those living with and impacted by dementia.

Find out more by visiting our dedicated Dementia Action Week page.

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Grantham: Shine Mental Health & Suicide First Aid

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St Athan: The Sen-Den - Free Sensory Sessions for children ages 3 - 16 on the 27th May at the Paul Lewis Community Centre, St Athan

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Llantwit Major: Free Adult Cycling Sessions on Sat 13th June in Llantwit Major

Image: Vale of Glamorgan Facebook Page

FREE Adult cycling sessions

During Bike Week 2026: Sat 13 June, 10:30 - 13:30

• Led by experienced Pedal Power instructors
• Bikes available to borrow
• Suitable for complete beginners
• Confidence‑building tips for returning riders

There will also be an optional led ride along into St Athan at 11:30 

St Illtyd Primary School Car Park / CF61 Car Park, Llantwit Major
To book please email activetravel@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

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Bovington: Tank museum 'On Track' event - Thurs 8th Oct Register now.

Credit: Tankmuseum

On-Track is FREE to attend, and FREE to exhibit. It offers valuable insights on mental and physical health, signposting toward useful communities and organisations that can support the armed forces community, networking opportunities with like-minded organisations, and a Q&A session to address your questions.

The UK Armed Forces community includes:

• Serving Personnel: Regular and reserve members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Army, and Royal Air Force.
• Veterans: Anyone who has served for at least one day in the Regular or Reserve Armed Forces.
• Families: Spouses, civil partners, children, and dependent relatives of serving personnel or veterans.
• The Bereaved: The immediate family members and dependents of Service personnel and veterans who have died, regardless of whether the death was connected to their Service.
• Cadet Force Adult Volunteers & Merchant Navy: Adults who volunteer for cadet forces and members of the Merchant Navy who served on commercial vessels in support of legally defined UK military operations

For more information about the event and to register click HERE

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Vale of Glamorgan: Accessible & Inclusive Play in the Vale of Glamorgan - Share your views

Vale Sport & Play - Accessible & Inclusive Play in the Vale of Glamorgan

The Vale Play Team is gathering examples of parks and play areas that support disabled children and children with additional needs as part of the Council’s Play Sufficiency Duty.

We want to hear from families about the spaces that help children feel included, confident, and able to play in their own way.

The information you share will help us create a valuable resource for families across the Vale.

Complete the survey here

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Blandford: Garrison pregnancy, maternity & new parent network session - Tues 26th May

 

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Connecting expectant parents with experienced parents, plus educational talks on topics like breastfeeding, babies first aid etc.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Grantham: New Men's Group - NGAS Initiative - The Gathering Ground

NGAS

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Grantham: NGAS - Starting soon! New Community Allotment - join our community garden group

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Grantham: Gymnasium facilities for Grantham Station

Gymnasium opening times:

Monday to Thursday
0700-1730hrs
Friday 0700- 1300hrs

Outside these timings the gym still can be used but you will need to sign the key out from the guardroom and leave your ID with them.

To use the gym:

You will need a gym induction; this can be done by any PTI at the gym. Induction takes around 10 mins and the PTI will show you around the gym and make sure you are happy with the equipment etc, within the induction you will need to fill out a form - this form is a medical questionnaire and it is also confirmation you are happy with the induction.

You require:

x2 passport size photos
Proof of insurance - you are to hold a suitable level of personal accident insurance/ third party liability.

Accessibility to:

CV suite

Weight room

Sports Hall

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Bovington: Garrison weekly fitness sessions - child friendly

For more information click HERE

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Wales: Neurodivergence Wales online sessions: restrictive eating, autism and the school environment - Tues 2nd June 2026

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Neurodivergence Wales online sessions

Tuesday 2nd June 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm

Join our upcoming Insight Session with Sian Taylor, Clinical Specialist Dietitian, exploring restrictive eating, autism and the school environment.

The session will focus on what restrictive eating can look like, links between autism, sensory processing differences and eating, and practical adjustments that schools can make to better support pupils.

Register here

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Gloucestershire: Latest updates from Gloucestershire County Council

Please click the links below for further information:

• Have your say on the future of SEND in Gloucestershire
• Families in Partnership newsletter - for Families with SEND
• Employment & Skills Hub updates
• 'Big Health Day' reminder - Thu 11 Jun
• Gloucestershire Recycles update
• Greener Gloucestershire
• Libraries update

Please note that this page may be updated with more links as the month rolls on.

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Weeton: HomeStart - support for military families in Weeton

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