NHS Step into Health: Internship Vacancy now open for Service Leavers and Veterans

NHS Step into Health are pleased to announce that recruitment for their Programme Assistant Internship is now open. To be eligible to apply for the internship you must be in the process of being or have been medically discharged from UK Armed Forces regular service within the last 5 years.

Location: Leeds with agile working (home based will be considered)

Role: Fixed term (12 weeks). Full time, flexible working patterns considered.

Salary: £22,837 (pro rata)

Closing Date: 23:59 17th November 2024

The post-holder will join the Step into Health team and will gain valuable experiences and skills which will be beneficial and transferable into other NHS roles. The full job description can be found via this link, and is also attached here. Although SitH cannot guarantee employment when the internship comes to an end, they are able to support individuals to apply for other roles within the NHS.

To apply, please use the link on the vacancy page.

For more information on how the Step into Health programme can assist Service leavers and veterans into an NHS career, please go to https://www.militarystepintohealth.nhs.uk/.

South East: Are you being posted to the South East of England?

Are you or someone you know due to be posted to the Aldershot, Pirbright, Minley, Marchwood, Worthy Down, Winchester, Gosport, Thorney Island, Hermitage, Bicester, Abingdon, Windsor, Sandhurst, London or Woolwich areas If so contact South East HIVE Hub to request pre-arrival information.

Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-SEHub-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Core information sheets are available from the South East HIVE Hub and contain useful information on accommodation, employment, health & wellbeing, finance, childcare, schools & adult education as well as location overview of community amenities, facilities and activities etc. There is also help with general queries regarding the local area or alternatively you can access the Army HIVE Info blog and click on one of the many categories depending on what information you need.

If you require any further information then please call in at the Aldershot Garrison Community Hub in North Camp to speak to one of the HIVE information officers or contact us on 01252 347650 or email us on the above email.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Stafford: Christmas lights switch on Saturday 16th November - event starts 3pm - lights switch on at 5pm Market Square Stafford

Three local Olympians will be turning on the Christmas Lights in Stafford next month.

Paris silver medal winners, Joe Clarke, Adam Burgess and Dan Bigham will be joining the Mayor of Stafford Borough on stage to light up the skies in the traditional countdown to the big day.

The event takes place on Saturday 16 November and attracts thousands of people to the Market Square in Stafford with live music and entertainment throughout the afternoon before the lights are turned on at 5pm. A spectacular firework display and more live music will then bring the curtain down on the popular event which is organised by Freedom Leisure on behalf of Stafford Borough Council.

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Wiltshire: Recycling news

Please click here to read this latest newsletter online

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Ross-On-Wye: Monster Books & Wreaths - Friday 1 November

On Friday 1st November Art Studio Ross will be back once again from 10am – 3pm but this time with the opportunity to create Monster Books and Wreaths at the Market House in Ross.

All these activities are free to attend with no booking required and have been supported by Herefordshire Council as part of the Ross-on-Wye Recovery Fund.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Milford Haven: GET AFLOAT! - Join our Junior Sea Cadets!

GET AFLOAT! - Join our Junior Sea Cadets!
Aged 9-11yrs? Join either of our Tuesday or Thursday section Junior Sea Cadets.
Our Junior Sea Cadets have wonderful training opportunities, based right here in Milford Haven!

🔴 Red Module Badge - Experience a safe and fun learning environment at the Unit, learning all about the Unit, how to wear your Uniform properly and learn how to march!
🔵 Blue Module Badge - Get afloat with us learning how to Row, Sail, Kayak & Windsurf, all in a safe way with our experienced and qualified instructors, upon our beautiful waterway!
🟡 Yellow Module Badge - Immerse yourself into our community, visiting lots of different organisations, museums, community groups and get a real sense of what Milford means!
🟢 Green Module Badge - Venture into the great outdoors, learn all the basic skills to be safe and enjoy our amazing outdoors!

There's so much to take part in - get in touch!
recruitment@milfordhavenscc.org.uk
https://www.sea-cadets.org/milfordhaven/get-in-touch
01646 695443

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Southampton: Royal British Legion Poppy walk 3rd November

Come together during the Poppy Appeal for a short, family friendly walk to lay a poppy tribute and mark Remembrance. 

This November we invite you to personalise and plant your own poppy tribute in honour of someone you may have loved and lost, and in recognition of what others have given and sacrificed for us all. 

Bring friends and family together to celebrate the lives of Service men and women and help raise much-needed funds, as we share a moment of personal reflection on a sociable walk.

Click HERE for more information. 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

London: Royal British Legion Poppy walk 2nd November

Come together during the Poppy Appeal for a short, family friendly walk to lay a poppy tribute and mark Remembrance. 

This November we invite you to personalise and plant your own poppy tribute in honour of someone you may have loved and lost, and in recognition of what others have given and sacrificed for us all. 

Bring friends and family together to celebrate the lives of Service men and women and help raise much-needed funds, as we share a moment of personal reflection on a sociable walk. 

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Aldershot: Lighting of the graves 10th November 2024

Lighting the graves 10th November at Aldershot Garrison Military Cemetery. 

In Aldershot, the home of the British Army, the community is awaiting the welcome return of the 'Lighting of the Graves' where 692 First World War graves will be adorned with a candle as a moment of poignant reflection. 

Gates open 1600hrs

Act of Remembrance 1645hrs

Event closes 2000hrs

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Wyre: Remembrance Services taking place around Wyre

Please note, there will be road closures at Thornton and Fleetwood to enable the parades to take place safely.

Barton, Bilsborrow and Myerscough

Monday 11 November 2024
Service at the War Memorial, Bilsborrow – starts 10.40am. No parade this year.

(The village hall will be open from 10am and parking is available there. Light refreshments will be served in the hall after the service in the hall).

Fleetwood

Sunday 10 November 2024
Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road. A Parade assembles at The Kings Own Club, Adelaide Street at 10.00am. Alternatively the full Parade assembles lower down the route (at the top of Warrenhurst Road) at 10.30am.

Garstang

Sunday 10 November 2024
The parade will assemble 09.00 at the High Street car park
Rolling procession (09.20 - 09.45)
09:25 Parade leaves car park onto High Street
09:35 Arrive St. Thomas’ Church
Rolling procession (from 10.20) leading into Full Road closure at War Memorial Park Hill Road j/w Croston Road (10.20 - 11.30)
10:30 Service finishes, reform parade outside Church on Church St.
10:40 Parade from Church to the War Memorial at Park Hill Road j/w Croston Road
Full Road closure at War Memorial at Park Hill Road j/w Croston Road (mini roundabout to be closed to traffic at 10.20)
10.50 Arrive War Memorial for Wreath Laying etc
11:30 Parade & Ceremony disbands

Poulton-le-Fylde

Sunday 10 November 2024
At the War Memorial, Market Place. Those attending are asked to assemble at 10.45am.

Preesall

Sunday 10 November 2024
Muster on the playing field carpark at 1pm. The parade will move off at 1.15pm down Lancaster road to the cenotaph, for 1.30pm full service and wreath laying. The parade then moves off to St Oswald's for a 2pm service, followed by refreshments in the church hall.

Thornton Cleveleys

Sunday 10 November 2024
Cenotaph, Four Lane Ends. Those attending are asked to assemble at the Thornton Little Theatre at 10.15am.

Information provided by Preston and Weeton HIVE