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June 17, 2024

Lyneham: 8 Trg Bn bookable facilities for all Lyneham military families

 

There are also Contact Houses to rent and the Community Centre can be hired - please contact Welfare for further details:
  • 01249 894858
  • pary.shah108@mod.gov.uk
Please note that these facilities are provided by 8 Trg Bn REME but available to all Serving Personnel and military families living and working at MOD Lyneham.

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

West Midlands: Birmingham Armed Forces Covenant Guide


Online link for the Guide👉Birmingham Armed Forces Directory  Once on the site, click on 'e-book' tab at the top.

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

 

West Midlands: Aston Village Football Club - Serving Military Personnel Discount


 Aston Villa currently offer serving military personnel a 20% discount on tickets for Premier League home fixtures at Villa Park.

More information👉Buy Tickets Aston Villa Ticketing


Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Colchester: DWP Executive Officer opportunities

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have these Executive Officer opportunities coming up. 

As the UKs largest public service department, DWP are responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy, transacting around £212 billion in payments each year, operating out of more than 800 locations with over 90,000 employees.
With this national footprint we are in a strong position to be able to look at wider options in order to support forces families when they need to relocate, making us an ideal employer.

From 13/6/24 to 27/6/24 Location: East Anglia Role: Work Coach Number of roles: 30

More information on DWP, the roles available and the application process please see our EO Microsite along with the links to apply on the vacancies information tab.
Alternatively you can view the advert on the Civil Service Jobs website: DWP Work Coach - East Anglia (candidates will be directed to the microsite to apply)

 Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Surrey: NHS Surrey and Border Partnerships recovery college online courses

 

Our Recovery Colleges in Surrey and North East Hampshire are designed to support people in their recovery. They help people improve their health and wellbeing through courses on a range of mental and physical health problems. 

The colleges are a partnership including voluntary, NHS and local authority organisations, and existing Recovery Colleges. 

All courses are run by staff from the partnership organisations and are developed and delivered alongside our recovery coaches who all have lived experience of mental or physical illness, or are supporting someone with a mental or physical illness. 

Click HERE for more information. 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

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.

June 14, 2024

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

June 13, 2024

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