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June 17, 2025
June 16, 2025
Vale of Glamorgan: Citizen's Advice Cardiff & Vale Drop in at Woody's Lodge for Armed Forces Community - 27 June 25
We’re excited to announce that Woody’s Lodge is partnering with Citizens Advice Cardiff & Vale to bring you a brand-new monthly drop-in service!
When? Last Friday of every month
Time? 11am – 1pm
Where? Woody’s Lodge, Barry, Amelia Trust Farm
This is part of the Military Moves Made Easy project, funded by AFCFT, offering dedicated support for Armed Forces serving personnel and their families during relocation across Cardiff and the Vale.
Whether it’s:
- Welfare benefits
- Housing
- Debt
- Employment rights
- Family & relationships
- Or general social welfare issues
If you’re currently serving or a family member of someone who is, pop in and have a chat – we’re here for you.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Leuchars: Station Night Flying week commencing 7th - 11th July
The exercises will commence between 1630 – 0130 hrs from 07 – 10 Jul 25 and day time flying on 11 Jul from 1130 – 1600 hrs.
Any low flying complaints regarding this exercise please forward them to SWK-lowflying@mod.gov.uk / 01780 417558.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Monmouthshire: Wales National Armed Forces Day 2025 at Caldicot Castle & Country Park - Sat 28 June 25
Join Monmouthshire County Council as we celebrate and support the Armed Forces community, from currently serving personnel, including reservists, to Service families, veterans, and cadets.
This free family-friendly event features parades, military displays, and various engaging activities. It presents an opportunity for the public to gain insight into the military’s vital roles and contributions, fostering a deeper appreciation for their dedicated service.
The event will be open to the public from 11am to 4pm and will feature exhibitions and demonstrations throughout the site.
With many attractions to be seen throughout the event, highlights will include a fly-past by the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team along with The Military Vehicle Trust, bringing a variety of ex-military vehicles for people to view.
For more information & to book free tickets click here.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Fife: Fife Carers Centre - join their Carers Forum
This is your chance to connect with a supportive network, access valuable information, and improve your well-being as an unpaid carer.
Plus, lunch is on us, so book your place now!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1387191851169...
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Richmondshire: Library Opening times
Stafford: My Staffordshire: Update from Leader Ian Cooper June 2025
Update from Leader, Ian Cooper June 2025
Now that I’ve stepped into the role of Leader of Staffordshire County Council, I wanted to share a little more about myself.
Councillor Ian Cooper
June 13, 2025
Dorset: Free summer reading challenge for children. (Blandford & Bovington)
The Summer Reading Challenge is a FREE summer activity for children.
Read the parentcarer newsletter HERE
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
June 12, 2025
Fife: NHS Fife Protected Learning Time session Wednesday 18th June
Practices take part in a number of sessions throughout the year to allow staff to access training.
During this time:
๐ฉ patients requiring urgent care should call: 01592 729 250
๐ฉ those with appointments should attend unless advised otherwise
๐ฉ pharmacies should call: 01592 729250 for urgent enquiries
Access to urgent care for patients of surgeries taking part will continue throughout this time.
More: https://www.nhsfife.org/.../2025/06/protected-learning-t
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Grantham: HWLincs Hidden Voices Project - Health & wellbeing support survey for serving Military personnel
Health and wellbeing support survey for serving military personnel
HWLincs has launched a survey to understand the health and wellbeing support experiences of serving military personnel.Supported by an Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust grant, the project will identify barriers to support and identify any gaps in existing support options.
The project report will influence service providers to improve their services for the benefit of all serving military forces and their families addressing the issues that have been identified. Services covered by the survey include Defence Medical Services and NHS/social care services.
It’s vital that serving personnel are supported in the best way possible.
Https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HWLincsHiddenVoices5/
We are particularly interested in the experiences of those staff who identify as belonging to minority groups, such as carers, people from the LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people from the ethnic minorities.
Lincolnshire is our focus area, but all responses are welcome irrespective of location. Those who would like to participate can complete the survey online or contact us for a physical copy / arrange to do the survey over the phone.
To ensure confidentiality, all responses will be anonymised and people will not be identifiable.
In addition to the survey, we would also like to find people willing to share their stories, either as a case study or as part of a focus group. This too can be anonymous on publication.
Social media and community networks will be a great way for this project to be shared. If you are a member of any of these, please share via the links below.
If we identify specific needs, we will signpost survey participants to available services for support.
HWLincs is a charity specialising in engagement, research and evaluation to provide invaluable insights and recommendations that drive positive change and impact in health, social care and wellbeing. We deliver the Lincolnshire Healthwatch contract which enables us to collect feedback on health and social care issues to influence the provision of those services, amplifying people’s voice in areas of concern.
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Improved support for serving families facing separation challenges
The idea of not seeing your partner or parent for months at a time, often with limited contact, can be stressful and unsettling. But it’s a common experience for many armed forces families.
Deployment, training and exercises make separation a fundamental part of service for many, but this can have a significant impact on family life. Being apart can cause loneliness and a sense of isolation – whether you’re ‘weekending’ and adjusting to a constantly changing family dynamic or dealing with long separations.
Re-opening today, The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) devised their Apart, not Alone programme to tackle this issue head on, offering support for armed forces families facing time apart.
Building on the success of last year’s programme, this year the Trust are delivering support where and when it’s needed most - reflecting the changing nature of deployment, recognising the different types of separation and the sometimes very different challenges these can present.
Why are we running this programme?
Pembroke Dock: Armed Forces Day - 28 June 25
ARMED FORCES DAY - 28TH JUNE 2025
11.00am - 2.00pm at Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre.
Contact:
Pembroke Dock Town Council
01646 684410
towncouncil@pembrokedocktc.org.uk
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
June 11, 2025
Leuchars: Do you fly a drone?
It is illegal for anyone to fly a drone within a 5km threshold of an Air Base.
If you do wish to operate a drone you must contact Police Scotland and Leuchars Air Traffic Control in the first instance to seek permission.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Could you volunteer to review Police powers to ensure they are being used correctly?
The Commissioner’s Independent Scrutiny Panels are looking for a diverse group of people to scrutinise Police powers including the use of stop & search, strip search and powers within custody.
Volunteers will help interrogate information and body worn video to identify issues and be involved in suggesting solutions.
Applications are now open.
Find out more or apply: Independent Scrutiny Panels - Staffordshire Commissioner (staffordshire-pfcc.gov.uk)