Tayside: Defence Medical Welfare Service awarded 2 year grant enabling expansion of services Tayside

DMWS are excited to have been awarded a two-year grant from The MacRobert Trust. 

This critical funding will allow us to expand our services to Tayside, an area of Scotland where there is great need, and reach more members of the Armed Forces Community who need us.

To learn more, visit: https://dmws.org.uk/dmws-to-expand-armed-forces-support.../

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Fife: Free Step in courses starting in August 2024

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Step In is a practical, fun short course - supported by experienced Fife College lecturers - to help develop your skills, self-esteem and confidence.

 

It provides a range of taster activities that will help you discover and develop your talents in a supportive, stress-free and relaxed environment. 

This is an ideal course for those wishing to progress into further education or employment or volunteering.

This part time programme runs for 18 weeks and is delivered in partnership with Fife Council in your local learning centre. 

There is also the opportunity to gain accreditation in Food Hygiene and First Aid. 

Travel and Childcare costs may be applied for (this course does not affect any benefits).

These courses start at the end of August and run until the end of January. 

It is 9 hours per week for 18 weeks (3 x half days per week).

For any more information on the Step In course, please call the Community Learning & Development office on 01383 411865.

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Kirkcaldy: The Royal British Legion Scotland Kirkcaldy & District branch are looking for people to join them

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The Kirkcaldy & District branch of the RBL are looking for people to actively get involved to help furth the work of Legion Scotland. You don't have to have served in the Armed Forces.

For more details email: Kirkcaldyrbls@legionscotland.org.uk or call Branch Secretary: 07847 899556.

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Highlands: The latest edition of the Highland Council MLG News letter is now available.

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Climb Scafell Pike with the Little Troopers - Sat 14 Sep

 

Little Troopers, the military children’s charity, is calling on people from across the forces community to climb Scafell Pike on Saturday 14th September to fundraise for the tri-service charity.

This will be the first time that the charity has organised a fundraising climb of England’s tallest mountain, having scaled Yr Wyddafa in Wales every other year since 2013.

Anyone over the age of 12 is welcome to climb, with all participants asked to pay £15 which is a subsidised fee to go towards the cost of the mountain leaders who will accompany the group on the day. The climb is also being sponsored by Team Forces, which supports military sports, challenges and adventures, Once registered, climbers will be sent the link to set-up their fundraising pages with a suggested minimum fundraising total of £50 per adult. The charity is hoping to raise at least £5,000 to support its work supporting children from all three services.

Scotland: respectme is Scotland's anti-bullying service

respectme is Scotland’s anti-bullying service. We work with all adults involved in the lives of children and young people to give them the practical skills and confidence to deal with children who are bullied and those who bully others.

Home - respectme

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North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: AWS Community Support community noticeboard

 

Want to know what AWS activities are on in your area?

Click here to visit the new AWS Sway noticeboard!

Who are Army Welfare Service?

The Army Welfare Service (AWS) is the Army’s professional welfare provider; it delivers a comprehensive and confidential welfare service responsive to the needs of individuals, families and the Chain of Command in order to maximise the operational effectiveness of Service Personnel.

Who are Community Support?

Community Support secures or directly provides learning and personal development opportunities for military personnel and their families wherever they are living. Non- formal education opportunities are provided within Community, Youth and Play Centres and Projects to children, young people and their families throughout the year and across the UK and overseas.

Community Support delivers additional activities during school holidays, including Easter and Summer programmes and offsite residential experiences. Community Support staff adopt best practices, are compliant with government legislation and guidelines, and in doing so promote a stronger sense of community and well-being.

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Bovington: Garrison clothing/shoes donation banks

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IF THE BINS ARE FULL, DO NOT LEAVE ITEMS OR BIN BAGS WITH CLOTHES ETC BY BINS.

THIS IS FLYTIPPING AND AN OFFENCE. 

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Aldershot: Army Welfare Service join our team

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Hampshire: Visit Hampshire

See our selection of special offers HERE from around the county, with discounts available at a range of attractions, eateries and accommodation. 

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Wiltshire: Garden waste collection renewals

 

Renew your garden waste collection by Friday 28 June to avoid missing a collection.

To help improve the security of your details, if you wish to sign up or renew a garden waste collection service online, you will need to sign into your Wiltshire Council account or register for a new account if you don't already have one.

If you're registering for the first time, there is a video and guide on our YouTube channel.

More information on garden waste renewals, including FAQ's

Register or renew your garden waste collection now

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Tidworth: Army Welfare Service - Volunteers needed

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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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Edinburgh: Military Wives Choir, Tuesdays 19:00-20:30

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Leconfield: AWS Get Involve in Community Activities

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Leconfield: AWS Your Opinion Counts

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Leconfield: AWS Military Youth Voice Network

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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 in your area see below links

SOUTH EAST DORSET (includes Purbeck, Bovington area)

NORTH DORSET (includes Blandford)

WEST DORSET 

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East Riding of Yorkshire: Support for those who Serve

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Catterick: Bedale Juniors Inclusive FC - Open to children with any type of disability

Absolutely thrilled to announce our new venture.

Most kids like to play football, but for some, the school or local team is just not a good fit…… Why? Because they have some sort of disability. 

We at Bedale Juniors want to offer football training and participation for ALL children no matter their ability!

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