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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
October 10, 2024
West Midlands: AWS CS Donnington Little Munchkins - MOD Donnington Community Centre
Fylde Memorial Arboretum - Bispham - First UK Fiji Memorial Bench unveiled
A beautiful bench, decorated with the Fiji National Coat of Arms and motto, was dedicated at a special ceremony attended by civic dignataries, serving soldiers, families and members of the public.
The man behind the memorial, Fleetwood town councillor and veterans champion, Fijian Jimi Kuruvakadua, said: "We have have one thing in common which is always to remember and reflect on the lives of our brothers and sisters, our communites, our individual groups and associations we are involved in.
"I am grateful to you for your support, donations and to the veterans who prepared for today.
This bench is the first memorial in the UK dedicated to the Fijian Community and we appreciate it being situated here.
Comrades are always remembered in our hearts.
Today we remember them, honour them and keep them always in our hearts."
Manager of the arboretum, Paul Binns, welcomed guests and said how proud they were to have this special memorial situated in the arboretum and said that all connected with the Fijian community would be welcome there.
Other speeches welcoming the memorial and its importance were made by Vice-Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire, Brigadier (Rtd) Peter Rafferty; Blackpool Mayor Peter Hunter and Ilimo Torau, founder of the Commonwealth Veterans and Families Support Group.
A posy of poppies was laid by Councillor Kuruvakadua's daughter, Vasanai.
Two poems, written specially, were read by poet Anne Margaret Ward.
The dedication service, with choir of Fijian soldiers, was led by Methodist Minister the Rev Jimione Kaci, who is chaplain to Fijians serving in the British Army.
Visit the Memorial Bench at Fylde Memorial Arboretum, Moor Park Avenue, Bispham, FY2 0LZ.
Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE
Launch of new British Forces Cyprus community website
Welcome to British Forces Cyprus - The central point for all information on living and working in British Forces Cyprus.
This open source website will provide a one-stop shop for service personnel, UK based civilians and their families to access useful information about being assigned to Cyprus alongside key information for living in Cyprus. HIVE and the HIVE location guides for BFC are to be added soon.
It is an iterative project that will continue to develop and improve over time and will seek to replace what is a high volume of individual unit SharePoint sites, unofficial social media groups and old fashioned paper arrival packs.
The website will significantly improve the information available to personnel and their families, accessible in a way that modern communications demands, enabling the whole family to understand what they need to know to consider an assignment in Cyprus or what they practically need to do once assigned here.
You will find the link within the BFC Sites list on the BFC SharePoint Home page and under BFC Key Information.
Stage 2, through the Autumn Term, will be continuing to develop the generic information such as what information is needed for when families depart Cyprus and working with the Stations to enhance their information pages.
If you have any specific questions or wish to propose content please email our British Forces Cyprus Community Information Website email: BFC-HQ-CmntyWebManager@mod.gov.uk
October 9, 2024
Chester: Cerco - Free IT Training for Military Spouses
This course will teach people the fundamentals of IT engineering and this can lead to further employment opportunities. This is the only opportunity of it’s type in the UK.
Gloucestershire: Library locations and regular events
Gloucestershire Libraries are located across the County, including in the following areas:
- Cirencester
- Fairford
- Lechlade
- Churchdown
- Longlevens
- Gloucester
- Cheltenham
- Tewkesbury
As well as books and digital resources, regular events include:
- Baby bounce & rhyme
- Lego club
- Story time
- Knit & natter
- Author talks
- Nature club
- 'The library of things'
Click here to find your nearest library and the available activities
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
Wiltshire: 'Get Out Get Active' community activities
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Activities will be held across Wiltshire, including in Chippenham, Calne and Melksham.
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs
Swindon: Interested in joining an American Football Women's Team? 'Swindon Storm' are recruiting players!
All equipment is supplied, and no experience is needed.
Click here to visit the website
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs
North Wiltshire: Support for Veterans in Swindon & North Wiltshire
Please note that this list is not exhaustive and may be added to as more support services become known.
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs
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