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December 9, 2024

Leuchars: Welfare Team corporate pass for Dundee Stars home games

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The welfare team are pleased to announce that we now hold a corporate pass for the Dundee Stars home games 2024-25 season. 

 The pass can be booked via a member of the welfare team and costs £15 per match. The pass gives access to 2 adults and 2 under 18’s.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Grantham: One You Lincolnshire - expands services to help more people quit smoking


Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

The Cotswolds: Enjoy the latest issue of The Cotswold Lion magazine

 

The latest issue as well as back copies can be found at the following link: Cotswold Lion Jan-Jun '25 edition

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Scotland: Police Scotland and Trading Standards Scotland; common cold calling scams to be aware of

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Here are some of the most common cold calling scams to be aware of

🏡'Free' insulation surveys
🏠Roof repairs
💸Grants for boilers
🌳Gardening work
📱Telecoms scams
⚒  Driveway repairs

December 6, 2024

Innsworth: Useful information from Imjin Barracks

 

Are you being posted to Imjin Station in Innsworth? Or living in SFA in one of the surrounding areas such as Ashchurch or Tewkesbury? Please see below for a number of links that should help you settle in to the community!

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

December 5, 2024

Northern Ireland: Contact the HIVE

Information provided by HIVE NI

Wiltshire: Support and skills for Military Families from Youth Options

 

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's

Scotland: Enquire, the Scottish Advice Service for additional support for learning 'Moving to Scotland Guide'


Moving to a new country and education system can be a worrying and busy time for families with a child with additional support needs.

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.

To read the guide 👉 enquire.org.uk


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

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.

Scotland: Do I need to keep my child off school?

Now your child has settled into school or nursery, they may pick up some bugs or illnesses, not every illness needs to keep your child from school or nursery.

Have a look at the useful guide below and see how long you may need to keep your child off for. 

It's always handy to let the school or nursery know, and you can contact the GP, NHS 24, or your health visiting team if you need advice on managing symptoms and illness,

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE