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August 20, 2024
Dorset: Library Services Wool Village nr Bovington
We are open:
Tuesday 3.00pm - 5.00pm,
Wednesday 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Thursday 10.00am - 12 Noon
Saturday 10.00am - 12 Noon
Any queries please phone the library during opening hours on 01929 405259.
If you find it difficult to get to the library, we can arrange for books to be delivered to your home free, at regular intervals.
We work with the Royal Voluntary Service to provide this. Large print books and audio books are available. Visits are usually every three weeks and all volunteers carry identity cards.
Click HERE for full services at Wool Library
Aldershot: Rushmoor repair cafe at The West End Centre
The Rushmoor Repair will be running every third Saturday of the month at The West End Centre, 48 Queens Road, Aldershot GU11 3JD.
10.30am until 1.30pm
LAST ENTRY at 1pm.
ONE ITEM booked at a time per customer.
The Rushmoor Repair Cafe is run by volunteers, free of charge - donations welcomed!
Defence Children Services (DCS) - potential delays for Education Advisory Team (UK) responses
Defence Children Services (DCS) have advised that there may be a delay in responses to enquiries, guidance requests and casework due to current staff shortages. A letter has been provided which explains further, and gives details on potential timelines for service delivery. To read the letter please click HERE.
For further information on DCS and EAT(UK) please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/defence-children-services-dcs
Glencorse: Army Welfare Service, Reading Force book club in the Community Centre
You asked we listened 🎉🎉our survey came back asking for more adult led groups. Evening groups for those working and not just for those with kids. This group is open to all, a chance to meet new people and get out for a couple of hours.
We have teamed up with reading force but even if reading isn't or hasn’t been your thing, why not join us and see where the group goes 🕮 🎧 audible options are available .
Refreshments will be provided.
Please drop me an email of your want more info.
Scotland: When will Carer Support Payment be available in my area?
Perth and Kinross
Dundee City
The Western Isles
Angus
North and South Lanarkshire
Fife
Moray
Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
North, East and South Ayrshire
The payment will be available across Scotland in November.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Monmouthshire: Information on activities and food support for families in the Summer holidays
Summer Savings
Information on free activities and food support for families throughout the summer holidays in Monmouthshire. Click here for further information.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.