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October 20, 2023

MOD Accommodation Team furniture research - extended deadline to register your interest!

 

The MOD Accommodation Team are reviewing what items of furniture are provided to you in SFA and how furniture provision could be improved for you and Defence.​

Please email people-accommodation-research@mod.gov.uk by the 31st October 2023 if you would like to take part, or if you would like further information.​

October 19, 2023

Army Flying Museum - military discounts available

 

Historic Royal Palaces - £1 tickets for those on Universal Credit or other named benefits


From 21 October 2023, £1 tickets for a day visit to the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace will be available to anyone in receipt of the following:​​
  • Universal Credit
  • Working Tax Credit
  • Child Tax Credit
  • Pension Credit
  • Employment and Support Allowance
  • Income Support
  • Jobseeker’s Allowance
You can claim £1 tickets for up to six people per household. Only one person per household needs to show supporting documents.

Kirkham: Carr Hill High School Information and video tour


For Information on Carr Hill High School and a school video tour CLICK HERE

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

October 18, 2023

Pinnacle Group SFA Winter tips - going away for October half-term

If you're going away over half term, why not leave a key with a trusted friend or neighbour so they can check on your home to reduce the risk of something going wrong?

​If any issues do arise, contact the Helpdesk on 0800 031 8628 or visit https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/​

Nominations still open for the Celebrating Forces Families Awards - honouring the unsung heroes of Our Armed Forces Community

 

In a landmark initiative within the UK's Armed Forces community, an event of unprecedented significance shines a spotlight on the invaluable contributions and unwavering support provided by our military families.

Historically, amid the array of events and awards evenings within the Armed Forces community, there has been a noticeable absence of a dedicated platform exclusively celebrating the cherished support system of military families. The Celebrating Forces Families Awards, organised by members of the MOD Partner Employment Working Group, rectified this in 2022 by dedicating an entire event to honour their unyielding commitment, service, sacrifices, and achievements.

Grantham: South Kesteven District Council and the Armed Forces Community Covenant

 


Armed Forces Community Covenant

The Armed Forces Covenant sets out the relationship between the nation, the Government and the Armed Forces. It recognises that the whole nation has a moral obligation to members of the armed forces and their families, and it establishes how they should expect to be treated.

To read more: SKDC

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Shropshire: Small Woods Project for Veterans and Armed Forces Families



 Further information 👉www.smallwoods.org.uk

Information provided by Lichfield HIVE

October 17, 2023

October 15, 2023