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January 6, 2022

TogetherAll: Setting achievable New Year goals

 


New Year Goals & Pressures

New year, new stress? There can be a lot of pressure surrounding the start of a new year.
However, setting achievable goals can be a valuable step towards positive mental health.
@togetherall have shared their tips for setting achievable goals for the year ahead.

Togetherall is an anonymous online community to support your mental health, join today for
FREE HERE
There can be a lot of pressure surrounding the start of a new year. However, setting achievable goals can be a valuable step towards positive #mentalhealth. @togetherallUK share their goal setting tips  
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January 5, 2022

Chester: Chester FC Goalkeeping Academy - Wednesdays 5-6pm & 6-7pm Ellesmere Port Sports Village

 

Chester FC Goalkeeping Academy provides small group coaching for ages 7 - 15 years.

They run two sessions at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Wednesday evenings at 5pm and 6pm.

You can register here: https://form.jotform.com/202732120927347

Scotland: Free bus travel for under 22's


πŸ‘‰Free Bus Travel for Under 22sπŸ‘ˆ

From the 31st of January 2022, everyone in Scotland aged 21 and under will qualify for free bus travel.

To receive free travel, you must have a Young Scot National Entitlement Card which will be scanned each time you board a bus.

🚌 PLEASE NOT THAT AN EXISTING YOUNG SCOT CARD WILL NOT WORK, SO YOU MUST APPLY FOR A NEW ONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 🚌

Please visit getyournec.scot for further information and to apply for your new card. Parent/guardians must apply on behalf of under 16s.



Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

December 29, 2021

Veterans Railcard

  

Don't forget, if you're heading out and about over the festive season, you can get 1/3 of rail travel with the Veterans Railcard. Get yours today. https://www.veterans-railcard.co.uk/

The Railcard can be used to get discounts on rail travel in England, Wales and Scotland.

December 20, 2021

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall becomes Patron of BFBS


Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall becomes Patron of BFBS, the military charity and media organisation that entertains, informs, connects and champions the UK armed forces family.

The charity’s services are widely considered a “home-from-home” lifeline for members of the armed forces serving their country overseas.

December 17, 2021

Wattisham: Community Update

 


Information provided by Wattisham HIVE

SCiP Alliance announce the new Connected Forces Online Community for 16-19 year olds from military families

 

Are you 16-19 and have parents/carers who are Serving in the Armed Forces? You could join a new safe and supportive online community.

Please see the above poster for details or register your interest on the website here.

December 16, 2021

Have you been affected by crime? Sign up to My Support Space, the free online resource from Victim Support

My Support Space is an online resource designed by the independent charity Victim Support to help you manage the impact that crime has had on you.

You can work through a series of interactive guides which address your specific needs. The guides are designed to be completed in your own time and at your own pace. You can save your progress and revisit where you left off at any time.

There's also information about where and how you can access further support, and the opportunity to register with SilverCloud, an online therapy system.

My Support Space is also available for those supporting someone after they’ve experienced crime or trauma, for example friends, family members, colleagues or neighbours.