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October 3, 2024

Swindon: Wellbeing programme - supporting mental and emotional wellbeing through nature

 

Click here for further information

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Wiltshire: Rethink Mental Illness - Access Community Service - Wiltshire Library Drop In Sessions


Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

Richmond: Veterans Supper every Thurs


 
EVERY Thursday 6pm @ MyTi Cafe (Richmond Swimming Pool)

Veterans Supper.

Spouses/partners always welcome

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Alton: Watercressline Wizard Week 26th October to 3rd November 2024

 




The Watercress Line transforms into a place of magic and mischief for Halloween!

We have lots of spooky activities to keep the kids entertained.

Our spook-tacular Wizard Week returns!

Children of all ages are invited to dress up as their favourite scary character – little monsters, ghosts, witches and wizards are welcome. There are prizes to be won at the fancy dress competition, to be held each day – with three age categories:

Under 4s – ‘Brand New Wizards’

4 to 8 year olds – ‘Emerging Wand Talent’

Overs 8s – ‘Potion Masters’.

Spine-tingling treats are in store – including terrific rides on the Wizard Express heritage train and the thrill of walking in Harry Potter’s footsteps over the famous railway footbridge where Harry received his Hogwarts Express ticket in the film.

Ghouls and ghosts can ride the steam trains throughout the day and hop on and off as they wish to explore the four heritage stations. Get stuck into our brand new slime laboratory and be spooked by some creepy creatures.

Activities run from 10am until 4pm.

Click Here for more information

Information provided by South East  HIVE Hub


October 2, 2024

Northallerton: LEGO Club every Weds


 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Walk 50 miles with your dog in November for Samaritans

 

Take on the challenge to walk 50 miles with your dog this November, whilst raising vital funds and awareness for Samaritans!

We know that life can sometimes be incredibly tough. Thanks to the dedication of more than 20,000 volunteers, Samaritans can be there for anyone, whatever they are going through and whenever they are struggling to cope.

Visit the website to sign up - https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/events-and-fundraising/walk/walk-50-miles-with-your-dog-in-november/

To find out more about Samaritans support to the Armed Forces community, please go to In the military and Armed Forces Community | How we can help (samaritans.org)

Kent & Medway: Domestic Abuse Support

 


Trigger Warning: Domestic abuse can lead to a person feeling like there is no escape and having suicidal thoughts. 30% of suspected suicides in Kent and Medway have domestic abuse as a factor (@KentPolice).

Support services are there for anyone experiencing abuse and can provide practical and emotional support including refuge, safe accommodation, specialist programmes and 1-2-1 help.

Hampshire: Wellbeing walk


Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

The Poppy Factory - supporting Veterans and Military families towards employment

Veterans


Families

Research participants request - study into the effects of Impostor Phenomenon in Military Veterans

 

Imposter Phenomenon, commonly known as Imposter Syndrome, is a widely reported but hugely misunderstood mental health condition that affects the majority of the population and is suspected to affect Veterans in transition to civilian life, perhaps more than other groups; stopping veterans from integrating back into society and limiting their success in their new employment.

At Manchester Metropolitan University, we are studying Impostor Phenomenon and UK Veterans, and what might be done to limit its effects.

If you are a veteran, and you could spare a few minutes, please click on the link below to complete the online survey, and help us understand more about how to improve services and support for those in transition:

https://mmu.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9YMwSZetUtQ5v3U

Additionally, if you would be interested in a short interview to talk about how impostor phenomenon may have affected you as a veteran, please click on this link below to confidentially submit your details:

https://mmu.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5u0zvRjXphc1Nu6

This link is also available in the questionnaire.

Thank you for your time, and I hope that together we can make a real difference to our veteran community.