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May 2, 2023

Rutland Cottesmore: We are East Midlands Reserve Forces & Cadets Association

 


Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

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

 


Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

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.

April 28, 2023

Colchester: Mersea Island Museum

For more details visit www.merseamuseum.org.uk

Mersea Museum
12 High Street
Mersea Island
Colchester
CO5 8QD

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

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

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

Help for households and cost of living payments

 

QR codes should be scanned from a personal non-MOD device only

Please click the following link for further information: Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

April 27, 2023

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​


 

Gillingham: New 'Drop-In Hoop into Basketball' at Medway Park Leisure Centre

 


New 'Hoop into Basketball'

Drop-in to our basketball session with Kent Crusaders Basketball club.

Medway Park Sports Centre, Gillingham.

Every Monday (excludes bank holidays and school holidays)5.30pm to 6.30pm (under 10s, ages 7 years to 9 years)

6.30pm to 7.30pm (under 12s, ages 10 years to 12 years)

7.30pm to 8.30pm (under 16s, ages 13 years to 16 years)

The cost is £3 per session.
  
You do not need to book for this session, just turn up, pay and play.  Register upon arrival at Medway Park.

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

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


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE