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November 22, 2022
Wattisham: Suffolk Recycles
Colchester: Street Tag
Now is the perfect time to download Street Tag – the free, fun app which is sweeping Colchester!
The community leader board reset on 8 July, so everyone is in with a chance of winning some fantastic prizes by just walking, running or cycling in your local area. This could be your opportunity to get outside, get active and have fun! Find out more
Information provided by Colchester HIVE
Colchester: Mercury Theatre offering Armed Forces discount
Colchester Mercury Theatre are offering 20% military discount to all serving personnel for Mercury productions and Mercury pantomimes
To make use of this discount you will have to visit the Mercury Theatre Box Office in person showing photo ID (MOD 90) or a Defence Discount Service (DDS) card. If a spouse has a DDS card they can go along and purchase themselves.
For further information on the theatre follow link
Information provided by Colchester HIVE
November 16, 2022
Updated - Armed Forces Covenant Duty Statutory Guidance
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What is the new Armed Forces Covenant Duty?
The new Covenant Duty is a legal obligation on certain public bodies to ‘have due regard’ to the principles of the Covenant, and requires decisions about the development and delivery of certain services to be made with conscious consideration of the needs of the Armed Forces community.
Who does the new Duty affect?
The new legal obligation impacts organisations that are responsible for delivering principally statutory functions in healthcare, education, and housing services. The Armed Forces community will be affected as beneficiaries of the new Duty.
Scotland: Enquire - Scottish advice service for additional support for learning, anti-bullying week
This week is anti-bullying week, if you need some guidance and support around bullying, please check out our website as we have a dedicated section on our website, for parents and carers or you can visit the Respect me website.
Wattisham: SSAFA in service needs volunteers
Wattisham 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 daniel.everest134@mod.gov.uk