Hampshire: Forces Connect South East

Forces Connect South East

Hampshire County Council is proud to be part of Forces Connect South East

Forces Connect South East is a cross border partnership comprising Hampshire, Surrey, Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex County Councils, Brighton and Hove, Medway Councils and Sussex NHS.

It is a two-year Ministry of Defence Armed Forces Covenant Funded Programme aimed at making it easier for servicemen and women and their families, as well as reservists and veterans, to access public sector services including healthcare, housing, schools, financial advice and support to find jobs.

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Oxfordshire: Little Ankle Biters - days out in Oxfordshire

If you're looking for ideas for days out with the kids in Oxfordshire, then check out our handy guide with all the best, not to be missed bits. We've got; farms, soft plays, parks, national trust venues, ideas for your weekends, splash pads and outdoor pools, museums, trampoline centres, swimming pools, pottery cafes, family friendly beaches, and much more - all reviewed by us with useful tips, information and our opinions. 

There's even info on free days out in Oxfordshire and places to go on wet days locally too!

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Aldershot: Rushmoor Borough Council Employment & Skills Support for Military Spouses

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Southampton: Southampton Veterans' Trust

 

The Southampton Veterans Trust is situated in the Cobbet Road library and hub SO18 1HL.

We are here to help our Serving members and Veterans of our Armed Forces, and also the family members of, in their physical and mental well-being. 

Our volunteers are experienced in many aspects of military life and in the transition to civilian life. We also take the seriousness out of life and try to make sure we put the fun back into it, and we do that with a variety of activities. 

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Surrey: Headway

Trained staff offer cognitive sessions to enhance quality of life, recovery and independence, as well as supporting their families and carers.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Bicester: Nais House navigating grief for young people - starts 10th October

Nais House in Bicester, Oxfordshire have an 8 week Youth Bereavement Group commencing 10th October 2024, to provide young people under 18 years to talk in a safe space around the difficult subject of grief. 

Discussions shall include roots and connections, managing emotions, feelings and behaviours of grief, anniversaries and special events, building resilience. 

Commencing 10th October for 8 weeks, 1600hrs-1730hrs. Once the group begins, it will be a closed group. 

If you know someone who would benefit, please email hello@naishouse.org.uk 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Edinburgh: Royal British Legion Lifeworks employment course for veterans families, Mon 24th to Thurs 27th March 2025

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Lifeworks is a free employment support programme which equips veterans and family members of those currently serving with the tools needed to find meaningful employment outside the armed forces.

Initially, courses will be held at or near the PRCs and Garrisons.

Blandford: Garrison information

BGSU welfare have produced a letter to help new arrivals find out more information on the Garrison.
Click HERE to read.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan: Get Into Nursing & Midwifery Information Event - Wed 04 Dec with Cardiff & Vale College

Get into Nursing & Midwifery Event for Adults with Cardiff & Vale College.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Milford Haven: Christmas Fete in Milford Haven on 16 Nov 24

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