Rutland Cottesmore: Cottesmore Link magazine, loads of local News & information

 

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Defence Connect (Defcon) – Defence Accommodation Policy

Our Defcon page will be external from 1 May 2023 giving access to family members and partners as well as Service personnel.

Over the course of the next year, we will update the page with the latest information and announcements on Defence Accommodation Policy.

Each member will receive a push notification email when announcements and changes are made to the page.

How to sign up:

* Click the link -

MS Form - Defence Accommodation Policy Defence Connect Page Application Form

Sway Link - Defence Accommodation Policy External Defence Connect Page (office.com)

* Complete the MS Form/ Sway Link

* Click the link on your confirmation email

Once members receive access to the Defcon page, they can opt to download the JIVE app to access defence connect.

Updated MOD Guide for Service Personnel 'Flexible Working and You'

The MOD Guide for Service Personnel, 'Flexible Working and You' was updated on 28 Apr 23. Please click HERE​ to access the new version.

Colchester: Mersea Island Museum

For more details visit www.merseamuseum.org.uk

Mersea Museum

12 High Street
Mersea Island
Colchester
CO5 8QD

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Colchester: Saturday Household Drop Off Service

Saturday household drop-off service allows you to drop off small loads of household items for us to take away.

For more information visit www.colchester.gov.uk

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Armed Forces Suicide Prevention Strategy & Action Plan

The Armed Forces Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan has been published today, demonstrating Defence's commitment to reduce suicide in the Armed Forces and provide support to those affected by it.

The Strategy establishes eight focus areas: Understand high risk groups within the Armed Forces
Educate the Armed Forces about suicide and its prevention

Enable individual resilience and support personal needs
Enable safe military environments
Enhance organisational management of those at risk
Enable access to support for those at risk
Develop accessible postvention support
Improve organisational learning

To read the full Strategy and Action Plan, please click HERE​

 

Scotland: Poppy Scotland Clyde Zip Slide Challenge is Back

Our Zip Slide challenge is back! 10th September 2022

A unique and thrilling way to see Glasgow's cityscape whilst raising funds for Poppyscotland.

This is a 100ft high and 1000ft long challenge, launching off from a crane next to the stunning Glasgow Riverside Museum - which has never been done before!

Experience the thrill of zipping down the Clyde

Just pay a registration fee of £35 and endeavour to fundraise a minimum of £200 to help us make a vital difference to our Armed Forces community.

For more information go to www.poppyscotland.org.uk/get-involved/things-to-do/runs-and-challenges/clyde-zip-slide

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Rutland Cottesmore: Rutland Family Hub Consultation with Families, Children and Young People

 

Click the image to read more about the consultation and take the survey

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Rutland Cottesmore: Mental Health where to find the right support in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland

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Rutland Cottesmore: Rutland County Council Local Offer SEND

Colleagues across Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland have created a short animation to help raise awareness of the Local Offer and how it can support those that care for and work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

If you're looking for more information, click here

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