Pembrokeshire: Volunteer with St John Ambulance Cymru Pembrokeshire

St John Ambulance Pembrokeshire:

Want to join our team? We're recruiting new volunteers to join our team!

From helping at a range of local and regional events, to supporting our new St John Responder scheme, helping deliver free training in schools, or becoming a Youth Leader/Helper at our Cadet or Badger sessions - there is a role for everyone!

Volunteering with us won't only open up lots of exciting opportunities, but it will also greatly enhance your skills. Plus, all training is provided!

Find out more about how you can get involved by visiting our website or email induction@dyfedcounty.sjaw.org.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Staffordshire: Friary Grange Leisure Centre - Family Swim Sessions

 Friary Leisure Centre are offering FREE family swim sessions on Sundays if you have a Lichfield Family Hub Pass

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Army Health Promotion: New Leaflet - An Individual's Guide to Mental Fitness

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Dishforth: Come along and experience the Military Wives Choirs!

Dishforth Military Wives Choir, is part of a network of choirs uniting over 2000 women nationwide, in 72 choirs across the military community. The choir welcomes all women whose lives are currently impacted by their military connection; our network supports each other and forms life-changing friendships that lead to new and uplifting experiences through singing

The Dishforth Military Wives Choir currently has 35 members across North Yorkshire and meets weekly at 6 Regt RLC in Dishforth. With no auditions and no pressure to perform, the Military Wives Choirs places welfare at the core, giving its members the opportunity to spend time with women that truly understand the challenges associated with military life. 

The choir is always looking for new members

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Forres: Family Hub after school supper club

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Forres: Family Social Club, FREE Activities and digital support for families

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

West Midlands: AWS CS Donnington Little Munchkins - MOD Donnington Community Centre

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
 

Fylde Memorial Arboretum - Bispham - First UK Fiji Memorial Bench unveiled

The first UK memorial to Fijians serving in the armed forces, veterans, families and those who have died in the call of duty has been unveiled in the Flyde Memorial Arboretum in Bispham during a service on 3 October 2024.

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

 

HQBFC are pleased to announce the formal launch of the new British Forces Cyprus 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

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