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August 11, 2023

West Midlands: West Midland Safari Park - Defence Discount Service




Receive up to 36% discount* on general admission when booking online in advance with your unique Defence Discount Service discount code. Once you have requested your discount code, visit www.wmsp.co.uk, select your tickets and visit date, and enter your discount code at the online checkout. 

Please note the member must have their Defence Discount Service card with them on the day of the visit

Information provided by Lichfield HIVE  (updated: 11.8.23)

Shopshire: Cost of living help


This information has been brought together by Shropshire Council with its partners to support our residents at this challenging and worrying time.

Information provided by: Lichfield HIVE Hub

Telford & Wrekin: Veterans' Cafes - Drop in no need to book


Information provided by: Lichfield HIVE Hub

 

August 7, 2023

Service Leavers' Guide - July 2023 edition

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

August 4, 2023

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 

August 3, 2023

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.

August 2, 2023

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