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November 18, 2024
Penicuik: Outdoor Christmas Market Saturday 7th December
Outdoor Christmas Market on Saturday 7th December 1pm-5pm.
On the day we will have:
This will take place outside Scots Corner Community Centre.
This was a great event last year and we received lots of positive feedback so there was no way we were not doing it again.
On the day we will have:
🎄Market stalls selling a range of different products, ideal for Christmas shopping. We still have spaces for stalls if anyone would like one, there is no charge but you would need your own gazebo, table and battery powered lighting.
Leuchars: Non UK national Awareness briefing Wednesday 20th November, for all Service Personnel and NUKN Spouses/partners
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HIVE's NUKN Lead will be holding 2 Non UK National awareness briefings in the Community Centre on Wednesday 20th November.
The first at 13:30 and then an evening brief at 18:30.
Briefings are open to all NUKN service personnel and NUKN spouses/civil partners.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Wiltshire: Single session courses for Adults - free for Military families in Wiltshire
Single session courses include:
- Exploring My Skills
- Discovering Confidence
- Discovering Wellbeing
- Saving Energy
Please click here to read this leaflet online
Alternatively click here to visit the Family and Community Learning website
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs
Scotland: Enquire, the Scottish Advice Service for additional support for learning 'Moving to Scotland Guide'
Enquire have explained the key information you need if your family is moving to Scotland. This includes how education and support work in Scotland, and what you can do to help get everything arranged for your child’s move.
Dorset: Dorchester winter wonderland Sat 23rd Nov - Sun 22nd Dec
Brewery Square is set to transform into a winter wonderland, bursting with 30 festive stalls with artisan treats. Take the kids to meet Santa plus daily live music, Christmas carols, entertainment, festive activities, ice skating, delicious food & drink and lots of sparkling lights!
Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1GH
For more details click HERE
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Edinburgh & Leuchars: Meet your AWS Team
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Community Support:Community Support staff offer play, youth and community projects, as well as clubs, residential experiences and work within schools. We support service children, young people, and their families across the UK, and overseas, in geographically dispersed communities. Community Support staff combine direct delivery with non-public funded projects, and external links with local partners and agencies.
Defence Youth Offer:
Community Support staff seek positive outcomes for children and young people in mitigating the negative impact of family mobility and parental deployment, in accordance with the Defence Youth Offer. By listening to children and young people, their needs and concerns, and providing a level of safeguarding. We adopt best practice, compliance with Government legislation, policy and guidance, for safe working with children and young people.
Community Needs Assessment:
Community Needs Assessment:
We contribute to community capacity, through the recruitment and training of volunteers.
We improve community resilience, well-being and mental health, through support to individuals and families. We ensure access to a range of activities, including parenting skills, life skills, the understanding of cultural differences, and wider community integration. We also work with Personal Support colleagues to provide early help to support families in need.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
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