Dundee: Olympia, Dundee's biggest leisure and swimming centre, will re-open to the public from 18 December 2023.

To minimise wait times, visitors to the Leisure Pool can now book a space for the initial opening period. 

Find out more at https://www.leisureandculturedundee.com

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Police Scotland - After Dark, home security advice

Although housebreaking can occur at any time of year criminals will often take advantage of darker nights and shorter daylight hours.

Housebreaking can be a traumatic experience.

Simple crime prevention measures can greatly reduce the chances of your home being targeted.

Click on image above to read Police Scotland advice on home security after dark 👆

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - How you can help to protect women and girls from violence and intimidation

How you can help to protect women and girls from violence and intimidation by understanding common perpetrator behaviours.

We’re relaunching our Don’t Choose to Abuse campaign today with two new videos aimed at perpetrators of violence and intimidation against women and girls.

For many, the emotional and physical abuse suffered at the hands of perpetrators can have lasting effects. The two videos show how this suffering can affect victims in their everyday life, and are designed to shine a spotlight on the common behaviours displayed by perpetrators to encourage them to change their behaviours.

There is help and support available to those that recognise that they are displaying unhealthy and abusive behaviour within their relationship and are willing to change. If you are worried about your behaviour, or the behaviour of a friend or family member towards women and girls, please reach out to protect women and girls from abuse.

Although this campaign is aimed at offenders, we want to reiterate that protecting and supporting victims is a priority for us. Support services are available for both victims and perpetrators and we will take all reports seriously.

Back in September, we arrested 61 people during a week-long intensification period as part of our commitment to tackling VAIWG. Part of this enforcement saw specialist officers contact more than 45 victims of domestic abuse alongside partner agencies to offer advice and support. We want to continue protecting women and girls by giving them safe routes to report and get vital support.

You can watch the new videos and find out more about our campaign by visiting our website: https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/police-forces/staffordshire-police/areas/staffordshire-police/campaigns/campaigns/dont-choose-to-abuse/

Contact details for victim or perpetrator support:

New Era, the domestic abuse service operating across Staffordshire, offers support to victims, as well as those displaying perpetrator behaviours who want help to change. Call 01785 904770 to speak to someone now.

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

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

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.

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

 

Please click the image to enlarge

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