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November 15, 2024

Bovington: Free Citizens Advice service at Bovington HIVE. Next session Thurs 28th Nov


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Free advice sessions at the HIVE (King George V Road/Swinton Avenue) 

PLEASE NOTE:THERE WILL BE NO SESSIONS DURING DECEMBER. 

Speak to one of the advisors in private. Confidentiality guaranteed. 

Available to all Garrison personnel, spouses, partners, reserves, veterans, civil servants, MOD contractors and local civilian community.

Appointments are not necessary, just turn up. First come, first serve basis.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 
 


Aldershot: The Shots Foundation Veterans Hub

 



Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Basingstoke: Hampshire County Council Vacancy for LOLER and PUWER Technician supporting Adults and Children



LOLER and PUWER Technician




Job Details:


Job Reference: HCC618773
Salary Range: £26,918 - £29,616 per annum
Work Location: Hampshire Equipment Services, Basingstoke with travel across Hampshire using a council vehicle
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 1 December 2024
Interview Date: w/c 9 December 2024

The Role:

Join Hampshire Equipment Services (HES) as a LOLER and PUWER Technician, supporting adults and children in Hampshire who need additional care. Your work will directly impact their wellbeing, promoting independence and enhancing their quality of life. You’ll deliver, collect, install, repair, and service medical equipment across the county for people with disabilities and those recently discharged from hospital. We offer on-the-job training to help you learn and expand your practical skills. If you’re unsure whether your experience matches our requirements, please get in touch.

You’ll be expected to travel across Hampshire to visit service users from your home address. Your office base will be Hampshire Equipment Services, Basingstoke. You’ll be expected to visit at least once a month following your induction to attend team meetings

What you’ll do: Carry out inspections, tests, installations, maintenance and repairs safely and to a high standard in service users’ homes, schools, residential and nursing homes across Hampshire.
Ensure all equipment meets PUWER/LOLER safety standards.
Conduct Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).
Efficiently manage and schedule a busy workload.
Handle heavy objects such as bed parts, pressure-relief equipment, hoists, chairs, and bath lifts.

Northern Ireland: Belfast Christmas Market - Saturday 16th November - Sunday 22nd December

 

Date: Saturday 16 November to Sunday 22 December 2024
Venue: Belfast City Hall grounds

This year’s market will transport you to the Victorian era with a Dickensian-themed Christmas market experience.

On the opening weekend (16 and 17 November) and third weekend (30 November to 1 December), you’ll be immersed in the charm of Charles Dickens's world. Stroll through the market alongside iconic characters from his stories. Enjoy enchanting storytelling and lively performances that bring his works to life
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Information provided by HIVE NI

Catterick: The Beacon Christmas Appeal

Information provided by North HIVE Hub
 

Leuchars: Bright Horizons Daycare Centre's Christmas Fayre Sat 30th Nov

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

MOD St Athan: Youth Club starting on Tuesday 19th Nov at MOD St Athan West Camp Community Centre



All Members will need to complete the AWS Annual Registration using the link below:

AWS Annual Registration & Consent Form

Any queries please email:

Samantha.Humphries743@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Brecon: Rapunzel Show - 22 Nov 24 at IBS, Brecon


Show - Rapunzel
Venue – Infantry Battle School Iraq hall
Date – 22.11.24
Start Time – 5pm

To book your place email:

samantha.humphries743@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Gloucestershire: It’s time to ‘talk rubbish’ and prioritise recycling with launch of new waste campaign

 

The campaign, called ‘Talking Rubbish’, has been set up by Gloucestershire Recycles, which is a partnership of Gloucestershire County Council and the six districts. It aims to answer questions about recycling and clarify some of the myths and misinformation.

Please click here to read more

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Hereford: MoD Civil Service Vacancies - Hereford

Senior Storekeeper
Ministry of Defence
Hereford
Salary : £22,011
Distance : within 0.1 miles
Closes : 11:55 pm on Wednesday 20th November 2024
Reference : 375658

DIO – Ministry of Defence Guard Service – Shift worker - Hereford
Ministry of Defence
HQ Hereford Garrison Credenhill HEREFORD, HR4 7DD
Salary : £30,000
Distance : within 5.3 miles
Closes : 11:55 pm on Friday 22nd November 2024
Reference : 377075

Personal Vetting & Records Officer
Ministry of Defence
Hereford
Salary : £26,235
Distance : within 0.1 miles
Closes : 11:55 pm on Tuesday 26th November 2024
Reference : 376048

Autonomous Systems Engineering Officer
Ministry of Defence
Hereford
Salary : £44,590
Distance : within 5.5 miles
Closes : 11:55 pm on Saturday 7th December 2024
Reference : 376782


Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub