Grantham: Arnhem 80

An evening of commemoration and reflection with music and speakers to mark the 80th anniversary of Operation Market Garden The Band of the Welsh Guards - Friday 25th October 7.30pm, St Wulfram's Church. All proceeds to the Army Benevolent Fund. Tickets from:www.guildhallartscentre.com Tel: 01476 406158.

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Veterans ID Card accepted as Polling ID

The government has backed the armed forces community by allowing HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards to be used as Voter ID in forthcoming elections.

More information can be found here.

Grantham: Belton Lane and Swingbridge Children's Centre Timetables

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Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Over £380K awarded to enhance Early Years provision for Service families

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) have awarded funding worth over £380,000 to a further 12 fantastic projects supporting Service children in the latest round of the Early Years programme!

These projects are set to help enhance early childhood education and childcare to better support the unique needs and challenges of young children from Armed Forces families.

Dedicated resources for Service children across the UK 

Part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Families Fund, the Early Years programme supports initiatives that help Armed Forces families access good quality early childhood education and childcare provision. This will enhance capacity, allowing more Service children to enrol, create improved learning environments, and offer suitable training for staff development to address the unique challenges faced by Service children.

Aldershot: Army Welfare Service Youth Voice Young People Aged 11 to 18 years

 

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Colerne: Raffle at Colerne Station salon in aid of the Three Shires Surgeries

 

Sarah, Becky and Amie from Colerne Station salon are helping to raise funds to save the Three Shires Surgeries, one of which is located in Colerne village.

All three ladies will be offering a free treatment as a prize in the raffle, due to be drawn Sat 30 Nov.

Tickets are available at the salon, part of the Community Centre on camp, or from Sarah at the school gates.

If you have any issues purchasing a raffle ticket, please contact Colerne HIVE via email at rc-pers-hive-colerne-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Wiltshire: Support to help quit smoking

 

When you stop smoking, you'll see improvements to your health straight away. If you’ve Quit Smoking for Stoptober, your longer-term risks of cancer, lung disease, heart disease and stroke will significantly reduce.

Free, expert stop smoking support is available across Wiltshire:

• Call 0300 003 4566 (Select Option 1)
• Email health.coaches@wiltshire.gov.uk
• Or contact your GP Surgery

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Defence Children Services: New information on school admissions and education support to Service families

Defence Children Services and Education Advisory Team (UK) have released some new information for Service families. This includes guidance about key dates related to school admissions which are coming up; the first of these is October 31st for families who have a child due to start secondary school in September 2025. There are also leaflets explaining the support available from EAT (UK) and the Overseas Education and Supportability Team (OEST):​

Letter for families

Top Tips Information sheet with some FAQ

EAT(UK) leaflet

OEST leaflet

​DCS also has a new website with comprehensive information for Service families: www.dcs.school

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

 
The following vacancies are now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme:

GFIE- 339 Associate Supplier Manager
Blackpool, Newcastle or Manchester
Job Description
Closing date: 11 Nov

​​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)

Woking: Panto Sleeping Beauty 6th December 2024 - 5th Jan 2025

 

Why see Sleeping Beauty?

The Panto Of Your Dreams

Magic spells, dragons, fairies, a dashing prince, a slumbering princess and Christopher Biggins - Sleeping Beauty has all the elements to make it the fairest tale of them all! Don't miss this dazzling family production of the classic fairytale, coming to Woking this Christmas!

Click HERE for more information

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