SSAFA

We are SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

​​​​​We have been s​​upporting the Armed Forces family for more than 135 years - and not just during times of conflict. We help those currently serving, veterans and their families to retain their independence and dignity.

Our services are diverse, and so are the people we help. With your help we can get them the support they need, whether practical, emotional or financial.

More information can be found HERE​​​​​

 

Colchester: Colchester SSAFA in service needs volunteers

Colchester SSAFA needs you!

Colchester SSAFA In Service Committee (ISC) needs suitable volunteers to take on key roles IOT maintain a functioning committee and continue to support local soldiers and families.

For more information or to apply please contact: 

Michele.Turner-Everett@Essex.ssafa.org.uk

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Join the University Officers' Training Corps

Studying at university from this September? Join the University Officers' Training Corps to gain new skills, make friends for life, and have adventures.

More information can be found HERE

 

Colchester: Book a beach hut short break for disabled children in Essex

To hire one of the Short Breaks beach huts there is a daily charge of £5. 

Visit shortbreaks.essex.gov.uk for further information. Short Breaks Brochure

Please note the double hut is not available to book during the two days of the Clacton air show. As this is a hugely popular date and to maximise the use of the three huts, families will only be able to book a single hut.

The following huts have wheelchair access:
'Sandy Shores' in Walton
'Kite Tails' and 'Sand Pails' in Clacton
'Rock & Chips' in Clacton
'Happy Days' in Clacton

The huts have easy access to the beach and are close to Changing Places facilities. You can also make use of a Landeez all-terrain wheelchair. We will send you instructions on how to collect the wheelchair when your booking is confirmed. 

To register click here for short breaks.

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Colchester: Recycling and rubbish collection dates

Find out what to put out on what day.  www.colchester.gov.uk

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National Highways advice

With Summer holidays on us, don't forget to check your tyre pressure and get to your destination safely.

https://nationalhighways.co.uk/road-safety/tyre-checks/​

 

North Yorkshire: Veterans Woodcraft Art of Wellbeing Project

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Armed Forces Covenant: Force for Change programme awards

 

The Force for Change programme awards grants of up to £10,000 for community projects that reduce isolation and promote integration, supporting post-Covid recovery in local Armed Forces communities affected by isolation. Projects will need to make a real difference to Armed Forces communities locally.
This can include funding for pilot projects; or to try new ways of offering local support. It can also include projects that build on earlier work that you have done.
There are two deadlines during 2022/23:

For a decision in late October 2022, you will need to submit your application by 8 August 2022.
For a decision in late February 2023 you will need to submit your application by 14 November 2022.

Further information at https://covenantfund.org.uk/programme/force-for-change/
For information about the hundreds of grants that have been awarded to date see https://covenantfund.org.uk/force-for-change-awarded-grants/

Contribution in Lieu of Council Tax - REBATE FAQs

 

Click on the document above to read the FAQ's

Colchester: National History Museum

 For everything you need to know before visiting  

Colchester's National History Museum

Opening Times

Tuesday – Friday

10.00am – 1.00pm, 2.00pm – 5pm

Saturday

10.00am – 1.00pm, 1.30pm – 5pm

Sunday

11.00am – 1.00pm, 1.30pm – 5pm

Mondays

Closed

Free Admission

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