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April 16, 2024

Chatham & Rochester Heritage Sites: Volunteers Needed

 



Medway Heritage Sites are looking for volunteers to dress up and greet visitors to provide a unique experience. Read more

Email guildhall.museum@medway.gov.uk for further information

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Chatham: Brompton & Invicta Military Wives Choir, Monday Evenings at the Lampard Centre



No auditions. No experience needed. Open to all women with a military connection.
 
For further information CLICK HERE


Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Tickets For Troops

 


You are eligible to apply for tickets through Tickets for Troops if:
  • You are a serving member of HM Armed Forces
  • Have been medically discharged from the Forces since the commencement of military action in Afghanistan in 2001
  • You have been awarded a medical pension by the Ministry of Defence and discharged after 2001
  • You are the next of kin to a service person who has died as a result of their service

Serving members include both Regulars and Reserves, membership is not open to Cadet Forces, Officer Cadets nor MOD Civil Servants.

Serving members must have a valid MoD 90 (Service ID Card) and Service ID number to register and use the tickets available on this site. Those who have been medically discharged must enter the Service ID Number issued to them whilst serving in the HM Forces.

You will be required to verify that you are eligible to use Ticket For Troops. ​

To sign up or to see the latest events, please visit www.ticketsfortroops.org.uk​

Stress Awareness Month - Is debt making you feel that everything is out of control and there is nothing you or anyone else can do about it?


Seek help through your CoC, Padre and Welfare Officers.

Leuchars Station: Free Tots Group in the Community Centre Wednesday & Friday morning


Wednesdays & Fridays 10.30-11.30 am

Tots group for pre-school age children and their adults

Unstructured free play

Toy donations welcome

We are usually closed on school closure days, station stand downs and Bank Holidays. 

During school holidays we allow older siblings to attend, but would request that they are mindful of younger children. 

Over longer school holidays we try to open at least once a week, the dates will be advertised on the notice boards in the community centre or here on the HIVE blog.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

April 15, 2024

West Midlands: Stepway - Supporting all Veterans in civilian life - volunteering roles



Stepway have a number of volunteering roles, some leading to paid employment on receipt of funding.

Click on the link for all the information for the WEST MIDLANDS

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Aldershot: Garrison and unit coffee morning every last Wednesday of the month 1000 - 1100

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Bovington: Military wives choir sessions

 

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Stress Awareness Month - Struggling with stress?


Togetherall have got your back. 

This Stress Awareness Month, unlock the power of these 4 stress-busting tips. 

You can also join the Togetherall community and get support from likeminded individuals at togetherall.com

April 14, 2024

Northern Ireland: Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) Benevolent Fund

 
At The UDR Benevolent Fund, we understand how difficult it can be to ask for the help that you need.
If you or someone you know is in need because of sickness, accident, disability, infirmary, poverty, or other adversity please get in touch with us to see how we can help.
Call: 07720677838
Email: udrbenfund@outlook.com
Website: https://www.udrbenevolentfund.com/
*Proof of service required*
Please note external caseworkers, whose knowledge and expertise are of the highest level, will deal with any issue sensitively and confidentially, however as part of a grant application process to the Ben Fund, personal information and supporting documentation will be required.
#UDRBenFund #KeepTheBenFundNumber #Charity #HelpOthers

Information provided by HIVE NI