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July 21, 2022

Wraparound childcare (WAC) to be rolled out across the UK


Great news for UK Service families with children!

Eligible personnel with children 4 to 11 years old can claim Wraparound Childcare funding from Autumn 2022. This includes up to 20 hours per week of before & after school care in the UK.

To read more click here.

Young Minds

Do you have a young person that struggles with mental health? Do you want to support them but unsure how? Young Minds is there for you, providing practical support and information together with a a helpline and web chat.  https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/#main-content

Leeds: Combat Cafe - Breakfast club every Wednesday at Elland Road



Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

July 20, 2022

Wiltshire: Library activities in North Wiltshire

 

You can find details of locations, opening times, etc. on the Wiltshire Council website.

Details of the various groups can be found on the following Facebook pages (examples of groups included below) and please note that some are running through the Summer holidays:

Calne
Rhyme Time
RAF Association drop-in

Chippenham
Lego Club
Saturday Storytime
Craft & Chat

Corsham
Rhyme Time
Poetry, Tea & Chat

Malmesbury
Rhyme Time
Poetry, Tea & Chat

Royal Wootton Bassett
Rhyme Time
Reading groups

Wiltshire Council also run a mobile library service which visits many of the villages in the county, including Colerne, Neston, Hullavington & Stanton St Quintin.

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Wattisham: Bulky items collection


Find out what bulky waste includes, how to get it collected by your local waste collection authority or find out how to re-use and recycle bulky items.

Bulky waste includes items such as discarded furniture, large appliances and plumbing fixtures.

 Bulky waste - Suffolk Recycling

Information provided by Wattisham HIVE

Wattisham: Scouts Needham Market

Are you looking for a space for your child at Beavers/Cubs/Scouts locally? 

Apply for a Place – Needham Scouts

Information provided by Wattisham HIVE

For updates on the MOD accommodation contracts

For updates on the Accommodation contracts, please go to Service Family Accommodation - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

July 19, 2022

Wimbish: Messy Play at Carver Barracks Community Centre

Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

Children's Commissioner - Resources for children and young people, back into school resources

The Children's Commissioner has posted some resources to support children and young people, useful to take a look at.  Find them here.

British Cycling free family events

Click here to read more