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.

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Cardiff: 2025 Cardiff SSAFA 5K!

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SSAFA Short Breaks 2025 - Applications are now open

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SSAFA Short Breaks are free, residential adventure breaks for Forces families who have a child with an additional need and/or disability, aged between 5 to 18 years. The break is for the whole immediate family to enjoy together.

Short Breaks in 2025:

• 09 – 11 May at Calvert Trust, Lake District
• 21 – 25 July at Calvert Trust, Lake District
• 04 – 08 August at Calvert Trust, Exmoor
• 27 - 31 October at Calvert Trust, Exmoor

Eligibility for SSAFA’s Short Breaks:

• All children within the family must be between 5-18 years.
• Children are dependents of a current Serving person or reservist.
• One child attending must have an additional need and/or disability.
• At least one parent must attend the break with their child/ren.

To apply for the break, please click the link:SSAFA Short Breaks 2025

Please note, Short Breaks are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to families who have not attended before or in the past 5 years. If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the process early.

For more information, please visit the SSAFA Short Breaks website. 

Inverness: Would you like to be part of helping implement positive change?

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Leuchars: Closure of Main Street, Leuchars Station (MOD) Mon 3rd - Sun 16th Mar Inclusive

To enable replacement of a gas main Fife Council has approved closure of the Main Street road through Leuchars Station from Mon 3 - Sun 16 Mar 25. The road will be closed in entirety South of the main access gate. Due to the nature of the works the contractor has advised there will be no vehicular or pedestrian access through this area for the duration of the works. Access to Meteor Row service families accommodation will be unaffected. Please accept our apologies for the disruption this will cause whilst these vital works are completed. Access from the south from Guardbridge Junction for deliveries, MoD Vehs and MoD pass holder vehicles will be via the Officers Mess access gate (route marked in purple) from 0700-1900hrs Mon-Fri and on call from the guardroom during weekends and out of hours. Pedestrian access for MoD SP and dependants with Passes will also be via the Officers Mess gate using the foot path that runs parallel with the fence line marked in yellow. Diversion signs will be in place. SPs with dependants that require access are reminded to ensure they have in date passes to gain access. The Station would like to apologise for any disturbance that this closure will cause to the civilian community who will be required to make alternative routes using Station Road (A919).

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Research Participants Sought - Survey of British Military Parents

Challenges, support mechanisms and coping strategies of parents in the British armed forces.

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. 

Aurora New Dawn Domestic Abuse Survey - Meeting the needs of the Armed Forces community

Survey - Meeting the Need of the Armed Forces Community

Stafford: St John's Academy latest school newsletter 24th January 2025

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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

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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

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Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Online safety - are your children safe online?

Are your children safe online?

With February half term fast approaching, social networking becomes even more popular among young people. Social media applications are constantly evolving and sometimes it is difficult to keep track of the apps your child uses and the people that they are connecting with.

Social media can come with some risks; by understanding and helping your child to understand these risks you can ensure their safety online.

Things you can do:

· Talk to your child about who they are talking to online and what they might be viewing

· Set parental controls on your child’s devices

· Discuss privacy settings, blocking functions and tagging settings to ensure their online safety

· Check if any of their apps have ‘geo-location’

You can find out more by visiting our website:
Online child abuse | Staffordshire Police

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Aldershot: Tourist Information Centre

Aldershot Tourist Information Centre has a wide range of information to help you enjoy your stay in Aldershot. The staff will be pleased to help you plan your visit and provide advice on where to stay and what to do.

For further information and opening times please click HERE

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Fife: Red Weather Warnings for Friday 24th January

Red and amber weather warnings for are in place for Fife on Friday 24 January 2025.

Very strong winds of 80 – 90mph associated with Storm Éowyn are predicted which could cause dangerous conditions and significant disruption throughout the day on Friday.

All Fife schools and nurseries will be closed on Friday 24 January.
Schools will be in touch with families directly on what remote learning will be available.
Schools will reopen on Monday 27 January.

There will be no bin or bulky uplifts across Fife on Friday 24 January. Any bulky uplift requests will have to be re-booked.
Do not put bins out on the kerbside for collection until Saturday 25 January when we will try to empty bins due for collection on Friday over the weekend instead.

Recycling centres will also be closed.

All Fife Council funeral services for Friday 24 January have been cancelled.

Community centres will be closed.

Critical services including meals on wheels and home care services will continue to be provided.
See also:

https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings.../uk-warnings...
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/.../stay-safe-in-strong-wind
https://www.fife.gov.uk/closures

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Northern Ireland: All schools across Northern Ireland are to close on Friday 24th January due to the anticipated Severe Red Weather Warning

 

All schools in Northern Ireland are required to close tomorrow, Friday 24 January 2025, due to anticipated severe weather conditions caused by Storm Éowyn.

www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/regional/ni

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Northern Ireland: Message from Col Donnell for all 1NI Army Cadet Force

 

Message From: Colonel S Donnell

In light of the RED and AMBER weather warnings for high winds . I have decided to cancel ALL battalion training from 24/26 Jan . I have sent an email to all those who are affected. Please can u inform cadets and staff who were due to attend D Coy at CTC , Sports at ALD , SAA trg C Coy and First Aid A Coy .

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Blandford: Garrison BFBS Cinema Feb 2025 showings

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It is advisable to check the BFBS Blandford cinema link HERE for any changes to timings or cancellations prior turning up.

Military families living at Bovington, Lulworth and Westmoors are welcome to use the cinema on Blandford Camp. (Adults and over 16s - Official ID required for Camp access) Contact Bovington HIVE to find out how to request access onto Blandford Camp in advance. 

To find out more about the upcoming movies or to watch trailers click HERE

Doors open 30 minutes prior to film showing

Snacks, popcorn,hot dogs,cold and hot drinks available from £1

Did you know you can book the cinema as a private venue for birthday parties, family celebrations etc. Contact above for more details.

 

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Hampshire: Hampshire County Council Libraries Services

Click HERE for more information

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Hampshire: Hampshire County Council Fostering services

Visit the Hampshire County Council website to find out more about how you can start your fostering journey.

Click HERE for more information.

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Leuchars: Increase of flying activity 3rd - 14th February

Leuchars Station will be hosting aircraft from 28 (AC) Squadron between 3rd and 14 Feb, as part of a regular exercise series known as Kukri Dawn. These serials take place in the UK around 3 times per year and provide vital training for pilots and crews. In addition, crews will be training with the 51st Infantry Brigade, Cairngorms Mountain Rescue and Police Scotland during the exercise, maximising the opportunity to collaborate and refine techniques. During this time, flying activity will be increased. 

Any local enquiries (within 5 mile radius of Leuchars) to Air Traffic Control on 01334 857282. Enquiries from areas outside the 5 mile radius should be directed to: SWK-lowflying@mod.gov.uk or by phone to 01780 417 558 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm (excluding bank holidays).

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