Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - vehicle break-ins

Staffordshire Police have received a number of reports of vehicle break ins over the last few days.

The targeted vehicles have been vans and power tools have been stolen in most cases.

Please ensure that if possible you do not leave power tools in vehicles overnight or if you do that the vehicles are sufficiently secured and parked in well-lit areas.

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Wales: Autism Wales - Parents & Carers Virtual Advice Sessions

Autism Wales - Parents & Carers Virtual Advice Sessions.

Online information sessions for parents and carers, providing information about a range of topics relating to neurodivergence. Each session consists of a presentation, followed by a Q&A.

Click here to register for upcoming sessions, and to view previous sessions.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Wiltshire: New events web app 'Explore Wiltshire'

 

Wiltshire Council have launched a brand-new web app to help you find events and activities in the county, all year round!

Explore Wiltshire Events enables you to search for events based on location, category, date and available amenities. It is packed with events from around the county, to help you find everything from community celebrations and family-friendly concerts to fun-filled festivals and exciting exhibitions.

Find out more about the new events web app

Access the events web app here

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's

Wiltshire: Carer Friendly Wiltshire

 

A new online service for carers called Carer Friendly Wiltshire has been launched with support and advice. Carers can find out about Carer ID cards which provide benefits, offers and services as well as having in case of emergency contact details.

Unpaid carers do an amazing job every day. Wiltshire Council worked with our carers and providers on a strategy to provide the right care, support and opportunities.

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's

North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: Vivo housing surgery dates

 

MOD Corsham - Community Centre

• 1000-1200
• First Wednesday of the month
• The next date will be shared soon

South Cerney - Community Centre

• 1230-1330
• Second Wednesday of the month
• The next date will be shared soon

MOD Lyneham - Community Centre

• 0900-1100
• Second Thursday of the month
• The next date will be shared soon

Hullavington - Buckley Barracks Community Centre

• 1000-1200
• Last Wednesday of the month
• The next date will be shared soon

Colerne - Community Centre

• 1000-1200
• Last Thursday of the month
• The next date will be shared soon

Innsworth - Community Centre

• 1000-1200
• Last Friday of the month
• The next date will be shared soon

Please note that Vivo housing surgeries do not run during School holidays. Pinnacle reps also attend some of these surgeries with Vivo.

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's

North Wiltshire: Rise Trust services in Chippenham

 

Click here to visit The Rise Trust website

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Tayside: Defence Medical Welfare Service awarded 2 year grant enabling expansion of services Tayside

DMWS are excited to have been awarded a two-year grant from The MacRobert Trust. 

This critical funding will allow us to expand our services to Tayside, an area of Scotland where there is great need, and reach more members of the Armed Forces Community who need us.

To learn more, visit: https://dmws.org.uk/dmws-to-expand-armed-forces-support.../

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Colerne: Bargain At The Barracks thrift shop

 

Follow the 'Bargain At The Barracks' Facebook page to view opening times and latest stock info!

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Gloucestershire: New 'Connect and Offload' wellbeing service

 

The new helpline, ‘Connect and Offload’, or CandO (pronounced ‘can do’) for short is designed to provide support when someone first notices signs and symptoms of their mental health worsening. It will be open to any adult who is experiencing issues with their emotional wellbeing, such as low mood, anxiety, stress and loneliness.

It also includes support and advice for individuals seeking help with self-harm allowing them to receive the support they need, alongside wider support for their overall emotional wellbeing.

Click here to find out more about this new service as well as other available mental health and wellbeing support in Gloucestershire

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Fife: Free Step in courses starting in August 2024

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Step In is a practical, fun short course - supported by experienced Fife College lecturers - to help develop your skills, self-esteem and confidence.

 

It provides a range of taster activities that will help you discover and develop your talents in a supportive, stress-free and relaxed environment. 

This is an ideal course for those wishing to progress into further education or employment or volunteering.

This part time programme runs for 18 weeks and is delivered in partnership with Fife Council in your local learning centre. 

There is also the opportunity to gain accreditation in Food Hygiene and First Aid. 

Travel and Childcare costs may be applied for (this course does not affect any benefits).

These courses start at the end of August and run until the end of January. 

It is 9 hours per week for 18 weeks (3 x half days per week).

For any more information on the Step In course, please call the Community Learning & Development office on 01383 411865.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE