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December 4, 2024

Hereford: Green is the way to go for Herefordshire's latest recycling vehicles



As part of a drive to make recycling and waste collections across Herefordshire ever cleaner and greener, two brand new, state of the art eCollect all-electric Collection Vehicles (RCVs) will take to the roads this month.
The vehicles, which will be the first ever all-electric RCV’s to join the fleet in Herefordshire, adding to the ever-growing number of eCollects in service across the UK - currently in excess of 100.
Purchased as part of the new recycling and waste collection services contract between Herefordshire Council and its partner FCC Environment, the two new eCollect vehicles join the 26 new RCV’s which will serve residents and businesses alike across the County.
These range in size from 7.5-tonne to 26-tonne RCV’s; including 15 26-tonne vehicles, seven 18-tonne vehicles and four vehicles ranging in size from 7.5-tonnes to 12-tonnes. All of these vehicles have been chosen to deliver the best solution for the residents of Herefordshire over the next eight years of their service.

December 3, 2024

Your Armed Forces Offer explained


The Defence Armed Forces Offer recognises the unique demands of Service life, and the vital work our people do to keep us safe at home and strong abroad.

​​Find out more about the range of benefits, opportunities, and support available to you: Discover My Benefits

Those with access to MODnet can also view the full article at:

Defnet: Your Armed Forces Offer explained (sharepoint.com)

Defence Connect: Your Armed Forces Offer explained | Defence Connect (mod.uk)

Wiltshire: Happy Cafe's across the county

 

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Alternatively click here to view this poster online or to find out more about Rethink Mental Illness and the Wiltshire Mental Health Inclusion Service

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

December 2, 2024

HM Government Money & Pensions Service - Money Helper: Credit unions and other alternatives to high-cost credit

 
This Money Helper (Money & Pensions Service) ​​guide is for you if you need access to credit but you can’t use a mainstream lender and you don’t want to use a payday loan or other forms of high-cost credit. When you read it, you’ll know:
  • how credit unions work and how they can help you
  • how to join a credit union
  • what other sources of fair and affordable credit might be available to you.​
To view this guide please click HERE

More information can be found on the Money Helper website at https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-money/credit

For the Service community, there are three MOD-endorsed credit unions - see https://www.joiningforcescu.co.uk/​

Digital Veteran Card to make accessing support even easier for ex-service personnel

 

​New Digital Veteran Card to make sure former service personnel can prove their Veteran status as easily as possible, enabling smoother access to often essential support. Click here for further information.

Stafford: SSAFA tri services and veterans support centre Stoke-on-Trent


Families in need can get free food at weekly event set up by veterans' charity

Items on offer at the Tri Services and Veterans' Support Centre include fresh fruit and veg, tinned goods and a variety of snacks.

At Tri Services we have a food bank that can be used by veterans & their families also married or single service personal can ask for support . Phone 07935152590.  If you need to use this service pop into the HIVE and talk to Dawn she will explain how you can request and receive any food parcels you need . 

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Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Elgin: Weekly drop-in space every Friday 12 noon - 2pm

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A weekly, drop-in space for anyone looking for support with their wellbeing EVERY FRIDAY from 12 noon until 2pm at Foggies Bar in Elgin.

No need to book, just drop by and a Champion from Moray Wellbeing Hub will be there for support. We can look at specific things together or just listen to you, whatever feels right in that moment. We can also support with digital tools for wellbeing.

There will be free tea and coffee and a cosy space to connect with another human!

We'll be set up in the booths and the address of Foggies is Munro Pl, Elgin IV30 4LL

All welcome and please spread the word!

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Grantham: Ready for a new you?





Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Moray: Introductory Guidance and support for Neurodiversity

Free Neurodiversity workshops are now live, these introductory workshops can help parents & carers who:
- Would like to learn more about neurodivergence
- Are looking for an introduction to understand the challenges and strengths of being neurodivergent
- Are looking for practical strategies to use in daily life
- Would like resources and tools to help them at home and in school

For Moray Parents & Carers - book a spot through The Parent Project page  exchange-counselling.com/the-parent-project](http://exchange-counselling.com/the-parent-project..

Are you a Parent or Carer from a different area? You can join these workshops free by booking a place at: exchange-counselling.com/community-family-support](http://exchange-counselling.com/community-family-support...

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

November 29, 2024

Families First newsletter - issue 21


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Alternatively to read this and previous issues online, click here