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January 26, 2024

Chester: AWS Community Support - Volunteer with AWS

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Blackpool: Free Entry for a day out at Penny Farm


Penny Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre is open 11am – 3pm on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays.

Things to do at Penny Farm:
  • Meet the horses
  • have a bite to eat
  • enjoy a farm walk
  • regular special events
  • looking for children's party ideas?
  • private hire
Why do I need to book my visit?

Booking is essential and means we know how many people are visiting each of our Rescue and Rehoming Centres.

There are set limits for visitor numbers each day – if your preferred date is not displayed in the list the maximum number of visit tickets has already been booked for that day. We do hope you can find another suitable date!

For more Information and how to book a visit, please Click Here

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Chester: Yoga in the Hughes Centre - Dale Barracks



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January 25, 2024

Leuchars: Army Welfare Service Kids Beginners guitar lessons

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Contact susanguitardundee@gmail.com or Jane.allen208@mod.gov.uk for more details.


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Stafford: Family Information Service Staffordshire County Council

Click on these links for information:-

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Highlands: Colder days are upon us, how to find out about school closures from Highland Council

❆ With colder days upon us, take a note of our school closures webpage and details of the school closure freephone number  

💻 www.highland.gov.uk/schoolclosures

📞 0800 564 2272 Have your school's PIN ready when you call. PIN available on the website.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

January 24, 2024

More support for Service Leavers transitioning to civilian life

 

Personnel leaving the Military are to receive more support for finding jobs in civilian life thanks to a new contract between the Ministry of Defence and Reed.
  • Number of professional training courses for soon-to-be veterans more than doubled.
  • New Career Transition Partnership (CTP) with Reed in Partnership will continue the award-winning work supporting service leavers.
  • Training in areas ranging from transport to cyber security will give service leavers the best opportunity of finding employment.

Military Coworking Network - hub expansion

 

The Military Coworking Network (MCN) is thrilled to announce a huge advancement in its mission to support military partners and spouses. Following a successful evaluation of the pilot project, the MCN - through partners the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) - has secured substantial funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Trust Fund (AFCTF). This grant marks a turning point for the MCN, enabling us to transition from a pilot phase to a permanent and expanding fixture within the military community.

The AFCTF's generous support will facilitate the opening of at least three additional Military Coworking Hubs in 2024, further extending our reach and impact. These new hubs will embody the same spirit and objectives that have driven the success of our existing locations, offering a supportive and collaborative environment tailored to the unique needs of military spouses who want to create independent professional lives alongside military life.

Lancashire County Council: How to claim 15 hours free childcare including how to get your code


Applications are now open for eligible working parents of 2-year-olds to receive 15 hours funded childcare, starting from April 2024.

If you have a Tax-Free Childcare account you can apply for a code within your next reconfirmation window.
Find out more at: https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/.../how-to-claim-15.../.

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Grantham: Family Services Directory & Local Offer Lincolnshire



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