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November 8, 2024

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - new awards to build sustainable and resilient support networks for Veterans

The Armed Forces Covenant Trust (the Trust) have awarded grants totalling almost £7 million under the Thrive Together Programme (previously known as VPPP) which will step up support for vulnerable Veterans.

Nine grants have been awarded to the current portfolio lead organisations, enabling them to realise their plans under the newly named Thrive Together programme, designed to increase support to vulnerable Veterans and their families throughout the UK and enable this support to become self-sustaining.

Following a consultation process undertaken between April-September 2024 and the development of strategic plans, the portfolios are now in the delivery phase of the programme before moving into a transition and sustaining phase for the final 6-9 months ending in March 2027.

A further award is expected to be made in December for programme delivery in Northern Ireland.

Get ready for Defence Discount Service’s biggest Black Friday sale!

 

DDS are thrilled to announce that Defence Discount Service's Black Friday sale is here, and it's bigger than ever! With early access deals, exclusive daily offers, and discounts from over 150+ top brands, this is the perfect chance to save on everything you love – and just in time for Christmas!

Early offers:
  • Early access offers: running through the main event! Members can start shopping these deals before the Black Friday main sale rush
  • Exclusive daily deals: starting November 22, members can access 24-hour exclusive offers that change daily

Main sale dates:


November 29 - December 2
The main event is packed with enhanced savings from over 150 brands across fashion, tech, beauty, electricals, gifting, and more!


Visit the Black Friday page:

You can access the Black Friday campaign here: 
Defence Discount Service Black Friday campaign

Look out on the Defence Discount Service website and app as offers are revealed.


Brands to watch:

From essentials to luxuries, we have a wide range of offers for everyone. Here's a glimpse at just some of the brands taking part this year:

Samsung, LOOKFANTASTIC, Lovehoney, Currys, LG, Bill's, Ninja, Debenhams, Hotpoint, Charlotte Tilbury, Halfords, Shark, Footasylum, Garmin – and many more!

Not a member?

Sign up now at Defence Discount Service Black Friday campaign to take advantage!

Happy shopping and saving with Defence Discount Service!

Catterick: Cleaning Supervisor Vacancy Piave Lines closing date 15th Nov


 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Corsham: 'Design A Christmas Card' competition for under 14's

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Gloucestershire: Winter HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) programme opening soon


Families eligible for benefits-related free school meals can register now for the winter HAF. Thanks to grant funding, the county council is pleased to extend these fun, enriching holiday activities to all children and young people through the Holiday Activities Programme (HAP).

Most activities will be taking place between 21 December and 5 January. Families are encouraged to check their local district HAF webpages to see information about what’s happening near where they live.

Booking opens at midday on Monday 2 December, but families can browse activities from midday on Monday 18 November to plan which ones they would like to attend.

Click here to read more about the scheme!

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Wiltshire: The 0-5 years journey - explore the support services available in Wiltshire

 

Please click here to find out more

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Are you a victim or a witness of crime? Help inform the new Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Victim and Witness Strategy




The Staffordshire Commissioner’s Office is working on a new strategy that will set out how the Commissioner and partners will work with victims and witnesses of crime and the support they can expect.

If you life in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent and have been a victim or a witness of crime, tell us what’s important to you.

We've made a survey that should take no longer than five minutes to complete and is completely confidential.

The data from the survey will be collated and analysed and used to help decide what the final strategy should look like and say.

Complete the survey before Monday 18 November ➡ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/STAFFSVWNA

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Leuchars: Station Medical and Dental centre closure Mon 11th Nov


Due to a power outage, the Medical and Dental centre will be closed on Monday 11th November, for any emergencies please use local emergency departments.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - What is "Phishing"?




Phishing is a cybercrime in which a target or targets are contacted by email, telephone or text message by someone posing as a legitimate institution to lure individuals into providing sensitive data such as personally identifiable information, banking and credit card details and passwords. This information is then used to access important accounts and can result in identity theft and financial loss.

Clicking unknown links puts your information at risk- don't let cyber-criminals get your information.

For more information and advice on how to recognise this type of criminal activity and how best to protect yourself from becoming a victim, visit https://orlo.uk/GtHD1

Information provided by Stafford HIVE