Service Leavers' Guide - July 2023 edition

 

T​he updated version of the Service Leavers' Guide has now been published on gov.uk.

Please see link: ​Service leavers' guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

HM Forces Veterans' ID Card

 

The Ministry of Defence and Office for Veterans' Affairs are​​ building an application process to support the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card rollout later this year. They want to hear your views on this.

If you are a veteran who served in HM Armed Forces, please complete the survey to help the team:  https://ow.ly/PCt350PqHHf 

Armed Forces Covenant - Duty Toolkit

 

The Armed Forces Covenant website now hosts a Duty Toolkit, with reference documents, guides, resources and training material to help explain the legal Duty aspect of the Armed Forces Covenant. Please visit: Armed Forces Covenant Duty toolkit - Armed Forces Covenant​ for further information.

Fife: 50 things to do before you're 5 in Fife, 50 ideas for play and learning indoor and outdoors

50 Things To Do aims to provide inspiration, guidance and ideas for parents, carers and children about activities that will support the improvement of children's development, skills and knowledge.

50 Things to do before you're 5 provides 50 exciting ideas for play and learning for children and families. The activities are free or low-cost that can be done both indoors and outdoors in your local area.

To visit the website download the app, follow the link below:
Fife.50thingstodo.org

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) New Childminder Recruitment Campaign

For a limited time, SCMA is delighted to be offering fully-funded support and training packages to help set up new childminding business in rural and urban areas of Scotland where there is demand for more childcare to support working families. With funding provided by Scottish Government and participating local authorities and agencies in order to enhance parental employability, the initiative is being led by SCMA and delivered through the Scottish Childminding Partnership.

Areas considered: Edinburgh, East Renfrewshire, Dundee, Glasgow and the Highlands.

Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be provided with training, support and a business start-up grant to help them pursue a rewarding career in professional childminding. Register you interest and we will be in touch with more information.

Why be a childminder?

By joining this hugely fulfilling profession, you’ll not only be providing high-quality, nurturing childcare, you’ll also benefit from the flexibility and freedom that professional childminding can offer.

Inverness: Aramark job vacancies

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Aramark have a number of vacancies, for further information go to https://aramarkcareers.com

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Edinburgh: Job Vacancies with Aramark

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Aramark are currently advertising a number of vacancies in the Edinburgh area. For more information on any of the above vacancies go to 👉 https://aramarkcareers.com

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

HIVE in action!

Grantham HIVE is feeling very proud to have recently participated in a successful Veterans & Families event, organised by Veterans Support Service CIC.

The engagement work on helping to set this up on our HISO (Cheryl’s) behalf, meant that attendees got to meet and gain advice from a wide range of support agencies. The DWP Armed Forces Champion was in attendance, as well as the local RBL and Women’s section contacts, plus also Connect to Support Lincolnshire.

Please get in touch with us if you would like any further info on the services provided by these agencies – Grantham HIVE’s email address is rc-pers-hive-grantham-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk or please visit our webpage on the Army website for other HIVE details at: www.army.mod.uk/hives

Wiltshire: Explore Wiltshire past and present via the new app

 

Now it’s summer, it’s a great time to get out and explore your local market town or city, and find out about Wiltshire’s hidden history along the way with our new ‘Explore Wiltshire’ app. It features trails that all the family and visitors can enjoy, and information about historical landmarks, cultural sites and significant events that have helped to shape Wiltshire’s landscape.

The free, easy to use location-aware app includes an introduction from Phil Harding of Wessex Archaeology and a popular member of the former Channel 4 Time Team programme, with historic photos, engravings and information from the archives of the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.

So what are you waiting for - download and get exploring now!

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Catterick: ABF Catterick Race Day 8th Aug

Information provided by Catterick HIVE Hub