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September 16, 2024

Edinburgh: Reduced price tickets at Edinburgh Zoo for those on Universal Credit/income-related ESA, working tax credit and income support


We want to help as many people as possible to experience a day out at the zoo and learn how we can all protect, value and love nature. We also know how hard things are for many people right now, especially for those on low incomes. 

This is why have made reduced price tickets available online for those currently on Universal Credit, income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), Housing Benefit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Income Support.

These tickets are available for up to six people per household and proof of receipt of one of the above benefits must be brought along on the day. To qualify you must have received a payment in the last month and you will be asked for named ID (for example, passport, driving license or bank card).

You must book these tickets online in advance – you cannot walk up to the zoo and buy as only full price tickets are available on the gate. We will be allocating tickets flexibly to ensure a great experience for all.

For more information 👉 Universal Credit tickets (edinburghzoo.org.uk)

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Brecon: Civil Service - Ministry of Defence vacancies in Brecon - Closing Dates: Various

Civil Service MOD vacancies in Brecon:

DIO - Senior Quantity Surveyor
Ministry of Defence
Catterick Garrison, Yorkshire and the Humber, DL9 3LR : Brecon, Wales, LD3 7EA : Wyton, East of England, PE28 2EA : Whittington, West Midlands (England), WS14 9PY
Salary : £43,080
Distance : within 1.3 miles
Closes : 11:55 pm on Friday 20th September 2024
Reference : 367028

DIO - Senior Surveyor
Ministry of Defence
East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber
Salary : £43,080
Distance : Job is advertised as regional
Closes : 11:55 pm on Monday 23rd September 2024
Reference : 367175

Band 7 Advanced Physiotherapist
Ministry of Defence
Dering Lines, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7RA
Salary : £43,742 to £50,056
Distance : within 1.3 miles
Closes : 11:55 pm on Monday 30th September 2024
Reference : 370034

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Cardiff: National Armed Forces and Emergency Services Event Wales - Thu 26 Sep 24



DATE: Thursday 26th September 2024
TIME: 09:30-12:30
VENUE: Vindico Arena, Olympian Drive Cardiff CF11 0JS
www.nafese2023.com 

Over 30 exhibitors will be present offering opportunities and advice to the forces and blue light communities.

See the recruitment and resettlement zone, STEM Village for schools and colleges and much more!

The event is open to serving personnel from ALL of the services, veterans of ALL of the services as well as spouses, partners and families.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): Latest Civil Service Job Vacancy for Service Leavers, Veterans and Spouses/Partners

 
The following vacancy is now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme:

GFIE - 319 - DWP Work Coach, High Riggs JCP (Edinburgh). Job Description

Closing date: 25 Sept 2024

GFiE roles are available specifically to people who served in the Armed Forces, or be in your resettlement period and due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame or a Military Spouse/Partner (your current partner must still be serving or was discharged within the last 12 months).

To apply, please submit a completed EOI Form and an up to date CV to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

For more information on the GFiE scheme please go to: A complete guide to GFiE – Veterans, Military Partners/Spouses and Service Leavers – Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (blog.gov.uk)

To find out more about the DWP Work Coach role, please click: A Day in the Life of a Jobcentre Work Coach

Help your child’s school to access Service Pupil Premium funding



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Help your child’s school to qualify for the Service Pupil Premium by informing them of your Service status by 3 October 2024.

State schools, academies and free schools in England, which have children of Service families in the school years from Reception to Year 11, can receive Service Pupil Premium (SPP) funding

The Department for Education (DfE) provides extra funding – £340 per pupil – to help schools to support Service children. It is for the school to decide how the money is spent, but support is often provided through pastoral support and can help to mitigate the impact of family mobility or parental deployment. The funding can be used for individual pupils or added to larger support projects.

Service parents are encouraged to inform schools of their Service status ahead of the autumn census deadline of 3 October 2024. You can do this by talking to the headteacher or school administration staff. Without this information, schools will miss out on this additional funding.

Weeton: Employment & Careers Fair for Spouses - 26 September 2024 - Weeton Community Centre

This event is aimed at spouses and young adults of the Service Community.  There will be help and support available from various agencies and colleges for anyone wanting to return to work or go on to further education. 

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Fife: Women's Wellbeing Club St Andrews, every Tuesday from 6.30pm

If you need to talk, we offer a safe, supportive space to feel heard.

Come along for a cuppa and a chat every Tuesday.

We meet at chaplaincy building, St Andrews (opposite student union)

The meeting starts at 6:30pm

If you can't make an in-person meeting, we also meet online, contact us for the link info@womenswellbeingclub.co.uk


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

North East Fife: Community Job Club at Leuchars Community Centre 1st Monday of the month

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Angus, Perthshire and Fife: Save the date Saturday 2nd November for the Festival of Remembrance at Caird Hall Dundee

Save the Date!

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Stafford: St John's Academy latest school newsletter 13th September 2024





Please have a look at our website. www.st-johns-stafford.staffs.sch.uk/

Information provided by Stafford HIVE