Scotland: Forces Children Scotland, It's time for a step change in how we achieve meaningful change!

We have launched a new vision to reach and support greater numbers of children and young people from serving, reservist and veteran families across Scotland. We have worked directly with children and young people to ensure their lived experience and views are at the heart of our new three-year strategy, which is something we are very proud to share with you.

Together we have shaped six strategic priorities to drive our ambitious plans forward to become the sector leading charity supporting children and young from serving, reservist and veteran families across Scotland.

Learn more: forceschildrenscotland.org.uk

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Blackpool: The Hole in Wand - Magical mini golf experience

Hole in Wand golf attraction in Blackpool

Each hole has a different theme where you enter into a different experience… Visit a train station, a forest and a castle! Your score for each hole adds towards your final magical powers, earning you a complimentary wizard potion on completion. Will you win ‘Tears of a Wizard’ or ‘Unicorn Essence’?

This new attraction is located in part of the empty Woolworths/Poundland building on the seafront, accessed from Bank Hey Street.

www.theholeinwand.com/blackpool/

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Information Sheets

These information sheets contain generic information for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. For more specific local detail, please see the Location Guide for your area or contact your local HIVE.

• Accommodation

• Childcare, Schools and Adult Education

• Employment

• Finance

• Health and Wellbeing

• Domestic Abuse support

Please note that the individual Information Sheets are kept up-to-date (the month they were last revised is shown in each sheet), but the original date of this post will not change. 

Scotland: Forces Children Scotland Student Funding

Students from armed forces & veteran families have until Friday 19 August to submit an application to Forces Children Scotland for funding to help them realise their potential and thrive at college or university.

We put students from Armed Forces and veteran families across Scotland first. We’re here, every step of the way, to help young people realise their potential and thrive at college or university.


We can support students, from serving, reservist and veteran families who have enrolled in college and university courses across the United Kingdom in several ways.

Find out more: forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/get-support/financial-support/student-funding/

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Chester: Blacon Mental Health Walk & Talk - Every Sunday at 7am

Tired of waking up feeling terrible?
Wanting to stop drinking or smoking?
Want to improve how you feel about yourself?

Take the first step by joining
Blacons Mental Health Walk & Talk

Every Sunday at 7am
Meeting Location: Rage Fitness Wellbeing Company Wellbeing Centre
Free Tea or Coffee

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Chester: Looking For A Choir & Enjoy Singing at a High Standard? Chester Cathedral - Wednesday Evenings

 More information can be found HERE

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Moray: Citizens Advice Bureau is open

Moray Citizens Advice Bureau is open and available to help with free advice on benefits, housing, money, relationships and much more.

People can be seen in person at the main office in Elgin’s Moss Street as well as by appointment at their outreach in Buckie and Forres. 

Support is also offered by phone.

Places are available on the new Moray CAB Volunteer Adviser Training Programme which begins on Monday 26 September. The service is powered by volunteers – why not give them a call or pop into the main office during opening times to find out how you can help?

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

North East Fife: Post Office Services

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Lichfield: Menopause Support Group - Tesco Community Room in Lichfield

The cost is just £2 per session to cover the cost of refreshments and admin, payable in advance.

Places are strictly limited so to book your place please email julie@eatwelltobewell.co.uk

The NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast - Episode 2 Out Now

Episode 02 of the NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast is OUT NOW! This episode focuses on how medical systems differ for serving and ex-serving forces personnel and how to negotiate leaving service in terms of ongoing care.