January 9, 2024

West Midlands: Telford & Wrekin Council's Leisure Concession Scheme


The Telford & Wrekin Council’s Leisure Concession Scheme affords reduced price access to a range of sports and leisure facilities for Serving Armed Forces personnel and veterans.  

They are entitled to a discounted rate of £1 for a swim during public sessions (unless covered by a free swimming initiative) and at least 40% off other non-instructed activities and at least 15% off instructed activities and memberships.  

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

January 8, 2024

South West: Support from the National Careers Service

 

Follow the NCS South West & Oxfordshire Facebook page here

Alternatively click here to visit the National Careers Service homepage

Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVE's

Op RESTORE

 

Op RESTORE is the new name for the Veterans Trauma Network.

Please click here to read this leaflet online

To visit the Op RESTORE website, please click here

For more information on health services for Veterans, click here

Grantham: Riverside Walk & Cycleway



Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: Support for Armed Forces Veterans


Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

January 5, 2024

Colerne & Corsham: Local swimming lessons

 

Puddleducks @ Ashwicke Hall, Marshfield

Otters Swim School @ Ashley Wood pool, near Batheaston & Stonar School, near Melksham

Aqualetes @ Springfield Community Campus, Corsham

Aqualetes @ The Olympiad, Chippenham

Neptune Aquatics @ Starfish Hydro pool, Chippenham

Bath Sports and Leisure Centre

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Wiltshire: Coming to a town near you in 2024!

 

Please click the links below for details of what's coming up in your local town and bookmark this link for future events!

For details of more events and attractions around the county, you can also check out the Visit Wiltshire website where you can filter events by town, as well as the Bath & Wiltshire Parent website

Local village events, including those in Colerne, Lyneham, Hullavington, Box, Rudloe, Batheaston, etc. will continue to be shared on the blog separately so watch this space.

Or why not sign up for Colerne or Lyneham HIVE blog alerts here!

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's

January 4, 2024

Bristol: 24 things to do in Bristol in 2024

 

From festivals and fiesta's to street art and exhibitions, there is plenty of experiences to be had in Bristol this year.

Click here to be inspired!

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's

January 3, 2024

Gloucestershire: Events and places to visit in Gloucestershire this year

 

There are lots of sights to see in Gloucestershire this year, either in the county town of Gloucester or around the county itself. These helpful guides will give you a glimpse of what's coming up in 2024!

What's on in Gloucestershire in 2024

Visit Gloucester - what's on

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's

January 2, 2024

Stafford: SENDIASS Staffordshire family partnership

Staffordshire SEND Family Partnership - Information Advice and Support (SEND IASS) in Staffordshire is the service that supports on education, health and social care issues relating to a child's or young person's (0 - 25 years) special educational needs.

They can be contacted regarding issues such as exclusions, education health and care plans amongst many other issues, including providing support and training for parents and carer's.

You can also follow them on Facebook

Phone them 01785 356921 or Email:
sfps@staffordshire.gov.uk

Follow the link for their website

Web: www.staffs--iass.org/

Information provided by Stafford HIVE