North Yorkshire: Teaching Assistant Qualification

The Swaledale Alliance, a training hub is offering CPD for teachers and careers in primary education, based at Brompton-on-Swale primary school.

We offer two courses that may be of interest to military parents, especially those of young children. One being our Teaching Assistant NCFE CACHE Course and the other our Initial Teacher Training. For information on these courses please visit our website, here are the links.

Swaledale Alliance - Teaching Assistant NCFE CACHE Course

Swaledale Alliance - Initial Teacher Training

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Lincoln University research survey for military families with neurodiverse children

 

University of Lincoln are running a tri-Service survey for military families who have neurodiverse children (both diagnosed and not diagnosed). They want to know what support families are receiving, and what support they don't have but that would be helpful.

Researchers hope to have a large response to enable them to move forward with establishing services to support families in the future.

The survey is linked here, which starts with the full information sheet. The survey is entirely voluntary and anonymous. https://unioflincoln.questionpro.eu/t/AB3u0MjZB3vtay

Colerne: May Parish Magazine

Please click here to view this issue online

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Blandford: Garrison BFBS Cinema May showings

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To find out more or to watch trailers click HERE

Doors open 30 minutes prior to film showing

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CASH ONLY CINEMA

Adults £4
Child (under 15) £3
Seniors £3
Family £11 (2 Adult & 2 Children or 1 Adult & 3 Children)

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

Military families living at Bovington, Lulworth and Westmoors are welcome to use the cinema. (Entry - Official MOD ID required)

Did you know you can book the cinema as a private venue for birthday parties, family celebrations etc.
Please email Duncan.bell573@mod.gov.uk for more details or to book.

Volunteers are needed to help with running the cinema. All tasks are easily manageable and training is provided. To find out more

Armed Forces Bereavement Scholarship Scheme

 

The aim of the Armed Forces Bereavement Scholarship Scheme (AFBSS) is to provide the children of those whose death is attributable to service a head start in life by enabling them to progress in their post-16 education.

Please click here to find out more​

Kent Police Online Chat

 

Visit the website HERE

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Wiltshire: Community Joint Strategic Needs Assessment Consultation

 

Wiltshire Council are gathering information about what local people feel are the important themes and priorities for their area.

The short survey asks people to choose their key themes and then, for their top three, tell us further detail about those issues. It shouldn’t take any longer than 10 mins to complete and it’s available to all ages.

The responses we get back will help to inform Wiltshire Council’s planning for the coming years and also help to shape the Area Board’s priorities for the coming year. We really want to hear about the issues that are important to local people so we can channel resources into making changes where they’re wanted.

This survey will close on Tue 7 May. The link can be found at https://surveys.wiltshire.gov.uk/s/ad7x4r

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Cottesmore: Discover Rutland - April 2024

The Discover Rutland Spring/Summer 2024 Visitor Guide

For more information and to go to Discover Rutland's Homepage please click here.

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Southampton: 2024 marks the 80 Anniversary of D- Day

 

This year, the UK commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings on 6 June 1944 with a series of major commemorations and events across the UK and in France.

Also known as D-Day, the historic operation (Operation Overlord) saw the Allied Forces mount a large-scale invasion of Nazi-occupied France that ultimately tipped the course of the Second World War in the Allies’ favour.

Southampton played a central role in preparations for the D-Day landings, with millions of British and American troops based around Southampton Water.

You can find out more about Southampton's role in D-Day on the Southampton Stories website which features content from Southampton Museums Archive.

Read on to find out the special events and activities taking place in the city to commemorate D-Day 80.

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Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - funding to support Military spouses and partners

 

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) is delighted to announce that they have awarded over £790,000 under the Supporting Partners programme, to improve support for Service partners and spouses and celebrate the skills and experiences they bring to the workplace.

In the latest round of grants, 13 projects have received funding across the UK and overseas. The projects aim to improve understanding of Service partners and spouses; addressing their needs and the challenges they encounter as their family transitions to civilian life.

Folkestone: Excellence in VolunteerIng Awards 2024

 

For further information CLICK HERE

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Grantham: Reconnecting Grantham to its Historic Landscape

Londonthorpe Woods and Bellmount, two sites for families to explore and enjoy. www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/about-us/where-we-work/england/londonthorpe-woods-and-bellmount-project/

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Grantham: Army Cadets

For details of your local Army Cadets click here: Army Cadets

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Hull: Changes to Train Times

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Bovington: Wool Parish Council May 2024 Newsletter

The latest edition is available. Click HERE to read. 

Contains local information,notices & updates

 

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St Athan: ASK AFF Roadshow 2024 - Wed 8th May 24

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Folkestone: Have Your Say on the Folkestone Highways Improvement Plan

 

Folkestone Town Council and Kent Highways are working on a Highways Improvement Plan (HIP) that aims to highlight highways improvement and safety requests from local residents’ associations, community groups and individuals. Highway improvements can range from pedestrian crossings, traffic calming methods, cycling and walking schemes and speed management measures. 

Consultation is an integral and important part of the success of the scheme and FTC would therefore like to hear from residents highlighting any highways improvements or safety concerns in their local area and these will then be prioritised for possible inclusion within the HIP for Folkestone.

CLICK HERE for your Ward Councillor details.

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Aldershot: Building Heroes Supporting the Salute Thursday 27th June 2024 1800 - 2330hrs

 

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Leuchars: 2345 Sqn Royal Air Force Cadets are looking for Adult volunteers

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2345 (Leuchars) Sqn, Royal Air Force Air Cadets are looking for Adult Volunteer's.

It's not as you may expect we have a variety of roles available in uniform and out of it. We are here to support our cadets to be the best they can be and reach for the stars. 

We can't do it without our staff and you could be one of them! Sound good? 

If you are 20 or above and want to help inspire the next generation, then message us now, email us adj.2345@rafac.mod.gov.uk or visit www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets

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New collaboration between Service Police and Crimestoppers

 

Service Police and the independent charity Crimestoppers have teamed up to help further protect Defence people and assets.

Joining all UK police forces and law enforcement agencies, Service Police will now also benefit from access to information reported 100% anonymously to Crimestoppers.

The new partnership provides:

• A data sharing agreement – which means that any information reported to Crimestoppers on crime committed by a person or persons subject to Service law, is shared directly with the Defence Force Intelligence Bureau for allocation to the appropriate Service Police department.

• ​A Service Police Integrity Phone Line – for Service Police to report concerns about a colleague's behaviour. This reflects the bespoke Crimestoppers Police Integrity Phone Lines introduced for other UK police forces in recent years – including the Ministry of Defence Police.​

Please click here to read more about this announcement