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August 13, 2024

Leuchars: Deployment support for RAF personnel at Leuchars

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RAF Personnel stationed at Leuchars are part of the military community, they and their families are welcomed to Station events, coffee mornings and activities provided by the Leuchars Welfare Teams. 

HIVE is also here for the RAF Families and has contact with the RAF HIVE Information Support Officer and SSAFA at RAF Lossiemouth. 

RAF Lossiemouth HIVE have produce the Deployment Support document above for RAF personnel at Leuchars.

If you require further help then please contact HIVE at Leuchars.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Hullavington: Open Blue sessions at Welly Place drop-in centre Sep-Dec

 

Blue Bus sessions take place on Thursdays downstairs at Welly Place Drop in centre and are open to all families on the patch.

Sessions take place downstairs from the Welfare offices. If you have any questions please contact David directly who runs Blue Bus.

Click here to visit the Open Blue Bus website

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

The value of UK military service - exploring perspectives from the Ex-Forces


​It is often stated that the majority of personnel transition well post-Service, but there is limited evidence and understanding of those experiences and how Serving in the military may have added value to and benefitted post-Service life.

The purpose of this study is to build evidence about the impact of military Service that focuses on the 'normative' experience rather than on the challenges and difficulties.

For information about the study itself, including a link to the recruitment survey, visit https://www.fimt-rc.org/research/ongoing-research/outcomes-study-the-value-of-uk-military-service-exploring-perspectives-from-the-ex-forces

Northern Ireland: Education Authority Northern Ireland - Further Education Funding applications open until 31st October

 
If you are aged 19 and over and planning to study a full time or part time level 1, 2 or 3 course at a Further Education college, you can apply for funding up to 31st October 2024. There are a number of eligibility criteria which need to be met in order to be approved for a FE grant. 

Further details can be found at the following link by clicking here

Should you be unsuccessful with the funding criteria for EANI, there is also the Armed Forces Education Trust that may be able to assist you. For more details please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Northern Ireland: Employment Opportunities with Ards & North Down Borough Council

  

Ards and North Down Borough Council is currently recruiting for a number of roles:

Various closing dates. For more information and to apply, please visit www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/jobs

Information provided by HIVE NI

Catterick: An Introduction to Yoga


Funding available for Spouses

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Bovington: Returning to workplace scheme for parents with a child under 3


Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

Scotland: Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) recruiting

The SCMA is recruiting in the following areas;
  
Fife
Edinburgh
Midlothian
East Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire
West Lothian
Dumfries & Galloway
Scottish Borders
Glasgow

To see if SCMA are recruiting in your area, to find if childminding is for you or to register your interest 👉 Home Page - Scottish Childminding Association

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

August 12, 2024

Richmond: Soccer Tots players wanted!


 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Hereford: Rewilding Walk and Herbalism


 
Sunday 25th August, 11am - 3pm, Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum

Experience nature like never before with the Rewilding Walk & Herbalism event, led by Beyond Domestication's co-founders, George and Amber-Rose. The adventure begins with the full rewilding walk, where participants explore local flora and fauna, learning about the ecosystem and sustainable foraging techniques.

Following the walk, delve into the world of herbalism. Discover the medicinal properties of the plants you’ve foraged and gain insight into their traditional and contemporary uses. The event culminates in a balm-making session, where you will create your own natural skincare products using the organic ingredients you’ve gathered.

Find Out More and Book Your Place

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub