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December 12, 2023

Dorset: Reporting missed bin collections

If you are having problems regarding missed collections, please contact Dorset Council via the on-line portal to report these problems. Click HERE

Please do not report your collection as missed until after 4pm on your collection day. The crew do not follow the same collection order each week and may still be out collecting.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

A guide to preventing condensation, damp and mould in SFA

 

Please click the image above to view this helpful guide online

December 11, 2023

Hereford: Free Zipper Service to Hereford Library

Did you know - you can get to the library using the new free zipper service in Hereford - Just get off at stop 12 on Friars street.

Save your legs & parking charges & enjoy a warm welcome, fantastic books, public PCs & more

For library opening hours & more click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

December 7, 2023

Dorset: Veterans Hub & Armed Forces breakfast clubs

The Veterans hub provides a bespoke service for veterans and their families within the local area. 
To view above leaflet in full click HERE

For details of Armed Forces Breakfast club across the UK click HERE includes for Dorset area, Wareham (nr Bovington/Lulworth) Blandford, Weymouth, Yeovil & Christchurch.  

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s (DIO) compensation schemes

 

When things go wrong

Pinnacle administer the Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s (DIO) compensation schemes. You may be entitled to compensation under one of DIO’s compensation schemes if you have experienced;
  • ​Missed appointments
  • Incorrect Tradesperson
  • Failed move in
  • Total loss of heating/cooking facilities
  • Hotel subsistence
Claims must be submitted within 28 days of the date the issue occurred.

​More information is available HERE​

Domestic abuse - MOD guidance on where to find help

 

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Alternatively click here for a PDF of the document

Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - free call blocker devices are available for vulnerable residents in Staffordshire


Do you, or someone you know, suffer from unwanted nuisance and scam calls to your home phone?

Staffordshire County Council Trading Standards provide free call blocker devices for vulnerable residents. These devices can stop up to 95% of unwanted calls.

To apply & find out more go to https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/callblockers

If you have questions about the scheme, or you wish to pass this information to someone who doesn't have access to the internet, you can call Staffordshire Trading Standards on 01785 277855.

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

December 6, 2023

Maidstone: Stepping Stones Course - Face to Face

 



Supporting parents to understand stage of development looking at their child's SEN needs and behaviours.

Please see the poster or CLICK HERE for more information and book your place.

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Lichfield: Midweek Children's Football - DMS Whittington Astroturf


 

Why not come and join us? First session is FREE!

17.15-18:15 at DMS Whittington, WS14 9PY
Wildcats - For girls aged 4-14
Soccer Centre - For boys and girls aged 4-11
Both only £3!

No need to book just turn up and join in with the football fun! Want to know more? You can do so by getting in touch or visit whittington-sc.co.uk

Information sourced by: Central HIVE Hub

Brecon: Volunteering at Visit Brecon


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Volunteers are always welcomed at VisitBrecon. If you've thought about becoming a volunteer why not join us on Friday 08 Dec at 3pm for some light refreshments at the Guildhall to find out more and meet the Visit Brecon team.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.