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April 24, 2024

Guardbridge: Stay and play at Guardbridge Primary School starts Wednesday 1st May 9.00 am

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Catterick: Little Dandelions Deployment Book Club every Fortnight


Join us for our Little Dandelions Deployment Book Club

Running fortnightly at Catterick Library, we'll be hosting sessions with stories and crafts designed to support families with a family member currently deployed.

This week's session will take place on Saturday 10am - 11am and is aimed at children aged 2 - 5 years old. Please book your space!

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Vale of Glamorgan: Volunteers needed for Age Cymru

Volunteers Needed.

We'll soon be launching our new telephone listening service for older people who have feelings of loneliness or isolation. We're looking for volunteers to be a listening ear and make someone’s day.

Please get in touch - CAPlisten@agecymru.org.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

April 23, 2024

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - funding to support Military spouses and partners

 

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) is delighted to announce that they have awarded over £790,000 under the Supporting Partners programme, to improve support for Service partners and spouses and celebrate the skills and experiences they bring to the workplace.

In the latest round of grants, 13 projects have received funding across the UK and overseas. The projects aim to improve understanding of Service partners and spouses; addressing their needs and the challenges they encounter as their family transitions to civilian life.

West Midlands: Upbeat Families - Make Some Noise - Donnington/Venning Barracks



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Vale of Glamorgan: 6 month Work Placements for 18 - 24 year olds - Quickstart Scheme - Vale of Glamorgan

Six-month work placements for 18 to 24 year olds who are currently not in education, employment or training.

Quickstart is funded by the Vale of Glamorgan's CELT+ project and supported by Communities for Work Plus. It has been desgined to provide a six months paid placement within The Vale of Glamorgan Council for individals aged 18-24, living in the Vale of Glamorgan and currently not in education, employment or training.

The scheme funding will cover 100% of the national living wage for 25 hours a week, along with national insurance contributions and automatic enrolment contributions. The scheme isn’t an apprenticeship; however, people can move into an apprenticeship at any time during or after their placement.

Grantham: SHERMAN Campaign Lincolnshire

The SHERMAN campaign highlights seven factors that put people at greater risk of having a fire, or being less likely to react to a fire:

Smoking
Hoarding
Elderly people or those who live alone
Reduced mobility, hearing or visual impairments
Mental health issues
Alcohol misuse, drugs/medication dependence
Needing care or support

It aims to increase both public and professional awareness of the risk factors. It encourages them to contact with the fire service through a safe and well check.
For more information: SHERMAN

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Grantham: Army Cadets


For details of your local Army Cadets click here: Army Cadets


Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: Wellbeing Lincs

Wellbeing Lincs successes are largely down to early intervention, ensuring that vulnerable people receive help before matters get worse. This not only benefits the clients overall health, it also protects Adult Care services for the most vulnerable.



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Grantham: Street Tag Lincolnshire


A fun interactive app that motivates parents and children to be active in their local area. Support children in reaching their daily 60 active minutes. 

Interested in signing up for the Street Tag programme? Send an email to: meenakshi@streettag.co.uk

Information provided by Grantham HIVE