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September 5, 2022
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August 31, 2022
Colchester: Farmer's Market at the Mercury Theatre -1st Saturday of the month from 9.30am - 2.00pm
The farmers' market is held on the first Saturday of every month (where possible) from 9.30am - 2.00pm. A line up of nearly 30 stalls join each month selling a range of products from tray bakes to healthy snacks, handmade craft products including cards, fragranced candles and soaps.
No booking required just turn up.
Information provided by Colchester HIVE
August 30, 2022
FDIS update on SFA accommodation contracts
For updates on the Accommodation contracts, please go to DIO's SFA Gov.uk page where you can subscribe for update notifications.
Compensation
Compensation
Pinnacle has added details about the types and rates of compensation to its website. The compensation claim form has also been updated ready to receive claims.
Impact of increase of cost of living for Service Personnel and families living in Service Family Accommodation (SFA)
The UK energy market has seen an unprecedented rise in electricity and gas prices and domestic customers across the country have witnessed a 54% annual increase in the average energy bill, with further rises expected. The Government's Energy Bills Support Scheme will deliver a £400 non-repayable discount to eligible households, including SFA on a civilian fuel supply, to help with energy bills from October 2022.
Impact of increase of cost of living for Service Personnel and families living in Service Family Accommodation (SFA)
The UK energy market has seen an unprecedented rise in electricity and gas prices and domestic customers across the country have witnessed a 54% annual increase in the average energy bill, with further rises expected. The Government's Energy Bills Support Scheme will deliver a £400 non-repayable discount to eligible households, including SFA on a civilian fuel supply, to help with energy bills from October 2022.
Colchester: CESSAC Community Café
Opening Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 0900hrs - 1345hrs
Wednesday 0900hrs - 1445hrs
Daily Specials board is available.
Information provided by Colchester HIVE
August 29, 2022
Kooth - health and wellbeing support for Service children
Feeling stressed? Kooth is by your side and support is available for you today. On Kooth you'll find:
- Live chat support with a friendly mental health practitioner
- Helpful articles
- Discussion boards
- Self-help tools
If you're aged 11 to 18 and have a parent serving in the British Armed Forces or working for the MOD or the British Government in the UK or overseas then sign up for free today at kooth.com/mod.
August 26, 2022
SPOUSAL EMPLOYMENT: NATO SOFA
UK Government have today published guidance on spousal employment with regards to the NATO SOFA.
Determine if you can work in the territory of another nation under the NATO Status of Forces Agreement and any other related arrangements.
The NATO SOFA is a multinational agreement between nations enabling the operation of a nation’s Defence task in the territory of another nation. By nature of purpose and design it does not provide for the employment undertakings of a Spouse but of equal importance it does not deny.
Determine if you can work in the territory of another nation under the NATO Status of Forces Agreement and any other related arrangements.
The NATO SOFA is a multinational agreement between nations enabling the operation of a nation’s Defence task in the territory of another nation. By nature of purpose and design it does not provide for the employment undertakings of a Spouse but of equal importance it does not deny.
Further information can be found at SPOUSAL EMPLOYMENT: NATO SOFA - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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