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September 28, 2021

Oakham: Peppers, a Safe Place

 

Pop in for a cup of tea/ coffee, chat, play games, relax and have fun!

There’s no pressure, just a safe place to be yourself and take a break.

N.B drop-in sessions are for adults (aside from the Parent and Baby group)

September 27, 2021

Lancashire County Council - Jobs employment and volunteering


To see current employment vacancies or
volunteering opportunities visit our website below:

Chester: Topsy Tumbles at Northgate Arena, Tuesdays and Thursdays

Topsy Tumbles has returned to Northgate Arena

Ideal for children under the age of 5
Book on-line or call in at the centre
Booking recommended
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30-11.30am
£2.80 per child


 

National Careers Service

If you're thinking about taking an online course to gain a qualification you might benefit from our advice to get the most out of it by preparing yourself and your environment.
Read our tips and find where to get free courses to build your skills 👉

Blackpool: Armed Forces Football - For current & ex-forces personnel


NEW SESSION - Forces Football
Starting Thursday 8th October
5 – a – side football

Meet other current and ex-forces personnel, have a laugh and kick about with the opportunity to represent BFCCT at events against other professional football clubs.

Venue: Play Football, Blackpool, Garstang Road
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Day: Thursday
Cost: £2 per session – First session FREE

BOOKING is essential - please call 01253 348 691

More information http://www.bfcct.co.uk/community/armed-forces/

Leuchars: European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) available

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September 23, 2021

St Athan: MOD Police - NHS COVID Pass Scam


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Money Talks - First Defence Finance Newsletter


To view the latest newsletter online, click HERE

First Defence Finance is a trading name of Plane Saver Credit Union. In October 2015, with the support of the Ministry of Defence, Plane Saver launched to offer our service for HM Armed Forces Personnel with deductions straight from their JPA payroll.

The Ministry of Defence is supporting three of the UK's leading credit unions to join forces and make saving simple and loans more affordable to the Armed Forces and its Veterans. To find out more click HERE

More Support for Veterans in Jobcentre Plus Locations



The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has increased its support for job hunting veterans, services leavers, and their families, at various Jobcentre Plus locations.

A new role of Armed Forces Champions Lead has been added, in addition to the existing 50 Armed Forces Champions. These Leads will be responsible for overseeing the Champions, and will be based in each Jobcentre Plus district.

September 22, 2021

Transition Life Skills Info Sheet No.16 - Preventative Welfare Guidance


This Life Skills Welfare Information Sheet seeks to highlight those welfare issues that most commonly affect Service Personnel (SP) and family members and offer some basic guidance on how some of these might be avoided, and if they cannot be avoided, signpost to where support and assistance can be found.

To view this document online, including the embedded links within the document, click HERE

If you are using a MODnet device and are unable to view the attached document, please email colernehive@armymail.mod.uk requesting that a copy of the document be emailed to you