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October 5, 2021

Stress Down Day - Friday 29th Oct



First Light Trust's next #StressDownDayUK is on Friday 29th October. Promoting emotional wellbeing, what will you spend your time doing?

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Weeton: AWS Youth club sessions

October 4, 2021

Red Passport holders warned to check if still in date?


 Red passport holders warned to check if still 'valid' after major rule change 

Those who are still using red passports are being warned to pay careful attention to a rule change which could catch them out. 
 
Red passport holders are being urged to check if their travel document is still valid before travelling abroad after a major rule change. 
 
When UK left the EU last year, a new blue passport design with the lettering 'BRITISH PASSPORT' replaced the original red which is slowly being phased out. 
 
However, those who are still using red passports are being warned to pay careful attention to a rule change surrounding expiry dates which could catch them out. 
 
Passports are now only valid for 10 years exactly - additional months on anyone's red passports (passports issued before the UK left the EU ) are no longer valid. This could reduce the validity time by several months without people being aware. 
 
"Example: passport issue date 21st Jun 2012, passport expiry date 21st Dec 2022. 
"Your passport expiry date is now the 21st Jun 2022. 
 
"Most countries in the EU require that your passport is valid for six months on the date of return from your holiday, some countries it’s three months, meaning the last date you could return on the above example would be the 21st Dec 2021." 
 
The government advises you check your passport is valid before you travel abroad. 
 
Since 2020, those renewing or applying for a new passport has been issued the new, blue design. 

 

Passport Guidance

October 1, 2021

The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards new website launched

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The new site brings together the constituent parts of the Regimental Family in one website. Not only the serving Regiment at Leuchars, but also, in particular, the Association, the Regimental Museum and Shop, and the Regimental Charity.
In the coming months we will be introducing a new, updated Shop; and "alumni" facility where members of the Regimental family can identify friends and colleagues they served with and communicate with them.
Have a look. We hope you find it both interesting and helpful.

Fylde: AFC Fylde Veterans Football Sessions in Kirkham


 

September 30, 2021

War Widows Knock on the Door: An Exploratory Study of the Experiences of Bereaved Military Families

NEW REPORT : War Widows Knock on the Door: An Exploratory Study of the Experiences of Bereaved Military Families The aim of this study was to explore and understand the impact that death, whilst in military service, has on the surviving family. Specifically, it focused on how casualty notification was undertaken and the impact that the current process had on the long-term wellbeing of the family. https://covenantfund.org.uk/.../war-widows-knock-on-the.../ loss.

Scotland: RCET new name, Forces Children Scotland

We have made big changes

Today, we have officially launched as Forces Children Scotland!

It was a major decision to change things, and we know that adapting to change can be hard. However, we realised our former name was proving a barrier to helping others understand what we do.
In changing our name, we're ready! We hope you like all the big changes we have made in co-producing our new brand with children and young people.

Learn more about our rebrand journey: here

Oakham Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club

 


September 29, 2021

Youth Employment UK

Are you aged 16-19 and thinking about your future? Our free online Explore Work Experience programme can help. It’s a handy way to explore the world of work and start thinking about what might suit you. 

Edinburgh: Victim Support Group

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