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August 30, 2024

Chatham: Arriva 700 Bus from the Waterfront Bus Station to Bluewater Shopping Centre

 


For more information
visit 700 Chatham to Bluewater Shopping Centre Bus Route & Timetables | Arriva Bus UK

Take advantage of the £2 single ticket offer on all Arriva buses. 




Information provided by Chatham HIVE




Chatham: MEGAN CIC, Minds of All Kinds, Neurodiversity Peer Support Group

 




Information provided by Chatham HIVE


Wiltshire: Free online Hope Programme for parents of autistic children

 

Are you a parent of an autistic child?

Would you like to cope better, feel more in control of your emotions and be more resilient?

Hope aims to teach you how to become more relaxed, improve your confidence in setting positive goals, learn stress and fatigue management skills and explore any worries you experience.

Please click here for further information

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's

Gloucestershire: Free bus travel for Veterans seeking employment


The initiative has been introduced by Gloucestershire County Council in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Jobcentre Plus.

The County Council has produced and funded the travel cards, while Jobcentre Plus establishments in the county will issue them.

The initiative was launched at the Veterans Café in Gloucester, which was set up earlier this year with the support of the county council. The café is based at the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum and provides a space for serving Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families to gather, socialise and support each other.

The motion said that the Council wanted to take steps to make a positive difference to the lives of veterans in our County, in recognition of their service.

The travel card will be available to veterans over aged 16 who are claiming Universal Credit or receiving a DWP benefit in Gloucestershire. It will entitle them to free bus travel throughout Gloucestershire.

Each card can be used for 50 single free trips and even if a veteran gains employment before the trips on the card run out, they can continue to use it. If the veteran if still seeking employment after the card runs out, they will be issued with a new card.

Please click here to read more

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

North Wiltshire: Local bus links

 

Please note that some timetables may change in September:

Further journeys can be found at the Connecting Wiltshire website

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's

August 29, 2024

New MOD booklet 'benefits and support for Reserve families'

 

Today, Defence launches a new booklet for Reservists, and their families, on the benefits and support available. This includes financial discounts, healthcare, and career support.

Did you know that of the 190,170 total serving military personnel in the British Armed Forces, 18% of them are Reservists? This means that the Reserve Forces make up approximately one sixth of Armed Forces personnel.

Reservists make a critical contribution in the Armed Forces and are integral to protecting the nation’s security at home and overseas. Keep reading to find out more about what Reservists do, and how they make a positive impact in the Armed forces.

Do you know what support and benefits are available?

Today, Defence has published a new booklet outlining key benefits, services, and support for Reservists and their families. This includes:

  • Healthcare, including mental health and welfare support.
  • Information and support services.
  • Military and financial discounts, childcare, and other family friendly policies.
  • Career and employment support. For more information, read Defence’s recently published booklet on GOV.UK.

Amesbury: Victim Support Wiltshire - Drop-in service at Amesbury Library


Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

Tidworth: Victim Support Wiltshire - Drop-in service at Tidworth Library


Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

August 28, 2024

Serve & Protect financial webinars and episode 5 of the 'Smile and Save' podcast


September Webinars

Free financial webinars this September from Serve and Protect - don't miss out!
  • Managing the Cost of Living
  • Domestic Violence - The Financial Impact
  • Budgeting & Spending
  • Understanding Wills and LPAs
  • Boost Your Credit Score
  • What Lenders Look For
Register: https://sandpcu.co.uk/webinars

Episode 5 of the Smile and Save Podcast is here, brought to you by Serve and Protect’s Jon who shares learnings from his almost 37 years’ experience in the RAF. 
Discover some tips and things to think about when transitioning to civilian life Watch here: https://youtu.be/ET8BMaOHmeE?si=l1UuQPM-FZ_yZhg5

Brecon: Free Parking at the Bus Station every Saturday


Free Parking at the Bus Station car park on Saturdays starts today until the end of March 2025, funded by Brecon Town Council.


Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub