Gloucestershire: Latest news from the Employment & Skills Hub

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Working with individuals, communities, employers and partner organisations to deliver bespoke and inclusive employment and skills support. Creating robust, sustainable pathways into employment or skills provision including Adult Education and apprenticeships.

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Surrey & Hampshire: Astor Care and Nursing Join our Friendly Family Run Team

 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Colerne: Beaufighter Book Club at Azimghur Barracks Community Centre

 

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The Ripple Pond – Spring newsletter

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Chatham: The Historic Dockyard Chatham Salute to the 40's 20th - 21st September 2025

 

A CREATIVE VINTAGE FESTIVAL FOR ALL THE FAMILY


Pack up your troubles and join us in one final Salute. The Salute to the ‘40s festival will return to the Historic Dockyard for one final time this September in a powerful celebration to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

For nearly two decades, this popular festival has brought the sights, sounds and spirit of the 1940’s to life. In 2025 it will bow out in true style and will be bigger and bolder than ever before. The finale will give you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to honour the wartime generation, celebrating the resilience, camaraderie and spirit that defined the era.

This iconic weekend is brimming with nostalgia, laughter, and a whole lot of fun for the entire family. Experience dazzling entertainment that will transport you back to the vibrant 1940s, and marvel at classic cars and military vehicles that showcase the era’s remarkable history. Headlining the weekend will be The D-Day Darlings, performing songs from their new album, and the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra.

Be captivated by time-travelling performances, and explore the bustling vintage market filled with unique treasures. Families can look forward to a variety of activities designed for all ages, including thrilling circus acts, the mesmerising bubble wizard, and interactive storytelling. Don’t miss the immersive Air Raid Shelter experience that offers a glimpse into wartime life.

Meet passionate reenactors and engage with fascinating wartime displays that bring history to life. To top it all off, indulge in delicious food and drink options that reflect the flavours of the time or treat yourself to a VIP Afternoon Tea in the Officer’s Tent.

Tickets for the final Salute to the ‘40s are expected to sell out fast. Don’t miss your chance to keep the home fires burning and boogie woogie at The Historic Dockyard Chatham one more time.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Edinburgh: Scottish Veterans Residences Project Heritage

Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) is proud to launch PROJECT HERITAGE: a campaign to restore the SVR Memorial in Eastern Cemetery, Easter Road, Edinburgh, which honours many of the original Veterans who spent their final days in Whitefoord House after the charity was founded in 1910.

The Memorial spans an impressive 7 metres wide and stands 2 metres high, but in recent years, the stonework and accompanying bronze plaques have fallen into a state of disrepair, and the memorial is in urgent need of care.

In such a momentous year – where Veterans and the sacrifices they made will be recognised on the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day – SVR is firmly committed to returning the monument to its former glory and once again making it a fitting spot for people to pay their respects to those who served. With the help of restoration specialists and stonemasons, we aim to complete this work well in time for Remembrance 2025.

To do this we need your help. We rarely make a direct ask for donations, but we hope you can get behind such a worthwhile project by considering making a contribution - whether it’s big or small, every donation will help us reach our target of £40,000 and make it happen.

Project Heritage: restoration of SVR Veterans' Memorial - JustGiving

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Moray: Grampian Wellbeing Festival May 2025 - a range of Wellbeing events taking place across Moray

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Pembrokeshire: Wellbeing Advise & Support Services across Pembrokeshire

Your Well-Being is IMPORTANT

Representatives from Hywel Dda UHB, PAVS inc. the Voluntary Sector and Pembrokeshire County Council will be on hand to advise, help, support and provide direction and guidance on how to help you stay independent, happy and healthy for longer.

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY - Just drop in for a chat along with some free refreshments (10.00am – 3.00pm)

• 15 May - Crymych - Bro Preseli - (next door to the surgery)
• 10 June - Pembroke Dock - VC Gallery
• 18 July - Saundersfoot - Regency Hall
• 14 August - Hakin & Hubberston - Community Centre
• 18 September - St Davids - Rugby Club
• 21 November - Haverfordwest - Leisure Centre

What’s on offer at the events:

• Health Care Services
• Community Hub – One Call That’s all
• Occupational Therapies
• Community Alarms and Technology
• Blood Pressure Testing
• Carers Information

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Dorset: Veterans Hub & Armed Forces breakfast clubs

The Veterans hub provides a bespoke service for veterans and their families within the local area. 

To view above leaflet in full click HERE

For details of Armed Forces Breakfast club across the UK click HERE includes for Dorset area, Wareham (nr Bovington/Lulworth) Blandford, Weymouth, Yeovil & Christchurch.  

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Wales: The Once for Wales Health Profile

 
Are you a person with a learning disability who wants your voice to be heard? Are you a parent or carer who advocates for people with additional needs? Are you a care professional who can support reasonable adjustments? The Health Profile is here to help.

The Health Profile is a booklet owned by people with a learning disability to share important information about themselves and their health. It makes it easier for them to communicate, improving their experiences and helping them to get safe healthcare when they need it.

The Health Profile can be given to healthcare staff, like doctors and nurses, to help them give the right patient-centred care at the right time. It can be used at any appointment, including clinical places like hospitals or in the community at places like GP surgeries.

The Health Profile forms can be filled in by an individual person with a learning disability or with the help of someone who knows them well, such as friends, family, carers, or support staff.

For more information please visit the website here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.