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September 19, 2024
BFBS Big Salute Mile-a-thon
We are running our 2024 charity fundraising challenge for the BFBS Big Salute which supports military charities. We are excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming Mile-a-thon to virtually run, walk, cycle, row, swim or something unique to you, for as many or as few miles you can contribute to help us collectively reach 7,635 miles - the distance from BFBS Brunei to BFBS Canada.
From Thursday 26th September to Thursday 3rd October, we’re asking serving personnel, veterans, school children, friends, families and listeners of BFBS to get involved and clock up the miles for a great cause.
How You Can Help:
1. Join Us: Throughout the week, whether you’re walking the dog, in the gym, going for a swim or attending a fitness class, log your miles to help us reach our target.
2. Fundraise: Help us fundraise for the BFBS Big Salute by spreading the word and collecting donations from friends, family, and colleagues. Plus you can host your own fundraising event with cake sales, talent shows, coffee mornings, etc.
3. Donate: Even if you can’t participate, your donation will make a significant impact.
How to get involved:
To register your miles, download resources such as posters, bunting, certificates for school children, sponsorship forms, mileage forms, or make a donation, please visit
bfbs.com/bigsalute
What is the BFBS Big Salute:
The BFBS Big Salute is our annual fundraising campaign which donates grants to military charities who support armed forces communities. Since 2007 we have raised more than £1.5million and helped 54 charities to provide equipment, training and welfare to their beneficiaries. Every single penny that is raised by our fantastic fundraisers or donated by you is distributed to help hundreds of veterans, forces families and serving personnel.
The BFBS Mile-a-thon will be a fantastic opportunity to bring the community together and make a difference. We hope we can count on your efforts for this challenge and thank you in advance for your time and participation.
What is the BFBS Big Salute:
The BFBS Big Salute is our annual fundraising campaign which donates grants to military charities who support armed forces communities. Since 2007 we have raised more than £1.5million and helped 54 charities to provide equipment, training and welfare to their beneficiaries. Every single penny that is raised by our fantastic fundraisers or donated by you is distributed to help hundreds of veterans, forces families and serving personnel.
The BFBS Mile-a-thon will be a fantastic opportunity to bring the community together and make a difference. We hope we can count on your efforts for this challenge and thank you in advance for your time and participation.
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - news update
Missed our recent Covenant Fund webinar? You can now catch up on our website... Find out all about our new programmes and our new funding framework, plus an in-depth Q&A session where attendees had the chance to put their questions to the Trust team. Find out more here
Supporting Serving Families Overseas is dedicated to recognising and addressing the unique challenges faced by partners, young people and children posted overseas. With grants between £3,000 and £20,000 available, we aim to support projects that enhance emotional wellbeing, mental health, social connections and overall family dynamics. Find out more here
The Family Focus programme is designed to support family members who care for serving personnel and Veterans who are wounded, injured or sick by improving access to support and building resilience to those with a caring role. Grants of between £50,000 and £100,000 to fund projects that address their needs beyond their roles as carers and consider the wellbeing of the whole family unit, enhancing quality of life. Find out more here
Fulfilling Futures will focus on supporting Veterans who have faced significant and evident challenges during their Service, which has created barriers or compromised their ability to have a fulfilling Service experience. Organisations can either apply for a project lasting 12-18 months for grants between £50,000 and £100,000 or projects lasting three to four years for grants up to £300,000. Find out more here
You can find full details of all programmes currently accepting applications on our current programmes page
Northern Ireland: Ministry of Defence Employment Opportunity - application closes 11:55pm 14th October
Defence Primary Health Care (DPHC) are looking for a dynamic, organised, and efficient Band 3 Healthcare Assistant who will be working within the team at Northern Ireland Combined Practice Lisburn Medical Centre, Thiepval Barracks.
The healthcare Assistant (HCA) will be expected to provide cross-cover when required at other MF locations (Aldergrove and Holywood) as part of the NI Combined Practice.
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 14th October 2024
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 14th October 2024
For more details please click here
Information provided by HIVE NI
Northern Ireland: Belfast Giants Ice Hockey Team, SSE Arena
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They compete in the UK's Elite Ice Hockey League and play their home games at the SSE Arena.
For a great evening out for all the family click here to book your tickets
Information provided by HIVE NI
Information provided by HIVE NI
Moray: Family Fest 19th September ***today***
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Stafford: Trentham shopping village Stoke-on-Trent Gandeys Circus 16th October to 3rd November 2024
October 16, 2024 - November 3, 2024
Gandeys CircusA very special (trick or) treat for Halloween, Gandeys Circus returns once again with a brand-new action packed legendary Halloween Spooktacular Big Top Show for all the family.
A specially selected international cast of skeletons, vampires, Jack o’lanterns and not forgetting Circus Artistes, have been brought together for this year’s sensational extravaganza.
From the thrill acts to the big production numbers Gandeys are famous for, it’s all here and you will be on the edge of your seat with excitement, rolling in the aisles with laughter, and hiding under your coats from the spooky thrills.
Event information
Date October 16, 2024 - November 3, 2024
Time Showtimes vary day to day
Cost Tickets from £9.99 per person
Use code “TR5” code that allows £5 off ringside and premium ringside seats
Location
Trentham Shopping Village
Information provided by Stafford HIVE
Stafford: Trentham Stoke-on-Trent experience breathtaking Ferris Wheel views from 12th October to 9th November 2024
October 12, 2024 - November 9, 2024
Trentham Ferris WheelExperience breath-taking views across Trentham Estate and beyond on our brand-new Ferris Wheel. This is an extraordinary treat, offering a unique perspective of our beautiful grounds.
Event information
Date October 12, 2024 - November 9, 2024
Time 10am – 4pm
Cost Individual – £7
Children (14 years and under) – £4
Senior (60+) – £6.30
Family (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children) – £18
Trentham member – £6.30
Location
Trentham Shopping Village
Booking Info
Accessible carriage for wheelchairs is currently unavailable, visitors must be able to self-transfer into the gondola
Information provided by Stafford HIVE
Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Appeal for witnesses road traffic collision on Beaconside 17th September 2024
Stafford Police are appealing for any people that may have witnessed the a Road Traffic Collision on Beaconside, Stafford on 17th September at around 07:00hrs.
The collision occurred shortly after 0700am on Beaconside, near to MOD Stafford.
If anybody witnessed the collision or has a dash cam that may have captured it please could they make email george.branaghan@staffordshire.police.uk
Information provided by Stafford HIVE
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