Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - get volunteering to make a difference to your community

The Staffordshire Commissioner is inviting residents who want to make a difference to their communities to volunteer as Appropriate Adults, providing a vital role in safeguarding the rights and welfare of vulnerable people in Police custody.

Independent of the Police, Appropriate Adults provide support for detainees when they first receive their Rights & Entitlements, when they are interviewed or searched, if DNA or other samples are taken, and if they are charged, to ensure they are treated in a just and fair manner and are able to participate effectively.

Appropriate Adults can choose to work from Watling Street Custody Facility near Penkridge, the Northern Area Custody Facility in Hanley, or any Staffordshire Police station. The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, but volunteers are able to work around their own commitments from as little as two hours a week.

Volunteers will receive full training, potentially helping to boost their career opportunities.

For more information to apply, visit https://staffordshire-pfcc.gov.uk/appropriate-adults/

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Scotland: BFBS Scotland DAB is available in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Glencorse

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BFBS Scotland SSDAB+  is available in Edinburgh, Glasgow & Glencorse

Edinburgh - FM98.5 MHz
Fort George - FM87.7 MHz
Glencorse - FM94 MHz
Inverness - FM87.7 MHz

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Hawes: FREE Bike Repairs and Learn to Ride Sessions

Free Bike Repairs:

Part of the Cycling Uk Big Bike Revival SUMMER Programme. We are able to offer 10 FREE Bike Checks and MINOR REPAIRS. If you are keen to get back out on your bike and be ready for summer this is a great way to make sure it’s road worth. The appointment will include a check, tune and MINOR repairs such as puncture repair, gear or brake cable replacement, brake pad replacement. IT IS NOT A FULL SERVICE You will be advised of any repairs required outside the remit of this offer and you can decide if you would like the extra work undertaken. Both adult and children’s bikes are eligible for this service. PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT WORK ON BIKES MODIFIED TO E-BIKES. Repairs will take place at our workshop in Hawes. (if you are having difficulties accessing this location please get in touch ) Helen Pollard 01969 666

Learn to Ride sessions:

Funded by Cycling UK Big Bike Revival these 1:1 coaching sessions are FREE to access. Each session is an hour long led by a qualified and experienced instructor. They are open to any age of cyclist but are aimed at supporting new riders and those that require support returning to cycling. So if you are a parent struggling to get your child to balance or need help get back on your bike to catch up with the kids these sessions are perfect. Bikes and helmets are available to loan as part of the coaching. All sessions will take place in Hawes. When you book we will contact you to book a mutually suitable time and date . Equipment is available to loan If you need further information please contact Helen Pollard 01969 666873

Please book online https://www.stage1cycles.co.uk/collections/whats-on

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Chepstow: Cost of Living Support in Monmouthshire

 

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Find out what’s happening in Chepstow to ease the cost of living, from the Forest Upcycling Project to Community Fridges. You can also contact your local hub for support and advice.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Fife: FWA, Fife Women's Aid Support workers vacancies

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Fife Women's Aid have a number support worker vacancies with closing dates over the next few weeks.

To check out the details 👉 Vacancies - Fife Women's Aid (fifewomensaid.org.uk)

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Vale of Glamorgan: Garden Waste Subscription

 
From August 2024 households will be able to sign up for the half-year garden waste subscription.

• £18 for up to 8 bags per fortnight
• £27 for more than 8 bags per fortnight

Households who subscribe to the half year service will get their garden waste every two weeks between 5 August 2024 and 29 November 2024 and will be able to book winter garden waste collections between 2 December 2024 and 28 February 2025.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Scotland: Veterans Welfare Manager for Fife, Perth & Kinross, Dundee & Angus

Morag from Veterans Welfare Service is now available to offer information or assist with any enquiries regarding Armed Forces Compensation claims or war disablement pensions.

For enquiries or to make an appointment please email:Veterans-UK-VWS-Scot-NI@mod.gov.uk

or call 0808 1914 2 18

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Aldershot: What's on in Wellesley Woods

 

Please see our Website or Facebook page for more details of our free fun activities for all.

What’s On at Wellesley Woodlands

Highlights include:

Health Walks: Join us for a gentle stroll every Friday morning from 10-11am starting from different points each week. Enjoy the beauty and diversity in our woodlands with a small friendly group. Children & dogs on leads welcome.

Aldershot: Wellbeing walk every Friday 1330hrs in Aldershot park

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Dorset: Kingston Maurward - Latest Job vacancies, education courses & free animal park/gardens

Click HERE for details of all latest vacancies and to apply.

Kingston Maurward is more than just a college. It is a college, a country estate, a dairy farm, a wedding venue, a conference centre, an arable farm, a tourist destination, a residential provider, the birthplace of Thomas Hardy and, most crucially, the only provider of land-based studies for 60 miles in any direction.

FREE admission to the animal park and gardens. Click HERE for more information. 

To find out about short courses, further education courses, higher education courses and apprenticeships at the college click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE