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December 18, 2024

Lyneham: Tea & Toast for 8TrgBn Serving Personnel - Tuesdays 1000-1045, re-starting Tue 7 Jan

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Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Lyneham: Charity bingo nights at MOD Lyneham Community Centre - Jan-Apr '25


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Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Armed Forces Covenant - 2024 annual report


The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report has been published today (18 Dec) and is available to read on Gov.uk at this link: Armed Forces Covenant annual report 2024 - GOV.UK​​

The annual reports set out major achievements of the armed forces covenant and highlight remaining challenges and new commitments.

Leuchars: Reporting Police Matters For Non-Serving Personnel


NOTICE from Leuchars Station

If a civil matter arises that requires a Police presence, please contact Police Scotland (999 in an emergency/101 for other related incidents). The Royal Military Police (RMP) have no jurisdiction to deal with any matters that relate to non-service personnel and as of Mar 25, the RMP will have no footprint at Leuchars Station, calls currently made to the RMP at Leuchars Station are forwarded to their HQ in Catterick who will continue to provide advice and support reference any concerns/queries you have.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Hereford: Wessington Wildcats Indoor Football for Girls


 Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Money & Pensions Advice Service guidance - Making the most of your money

Taking the time to manage your money can make a real difference.

Whatever stage of life you’re at – whether you’re saving into a pension for the first time, buying or renting a home, starting a family or planning to retire – there are always ways of making your money go further.

Find out more on the Money and Pensions Advice Service's Money Helper website at: https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en and you can download the leaflet HERE.

Also there is a library of advice booklets that are free to download.

Families First newsletter - issue 22

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Click to read this issue of Families First Newsletter (Issue 22) and previous issues: ​Service Family Accommodation - GOV.UK​

December 17, 2024

DIO Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 17 Dec


Earlier today, a Written Ministerial Statement was published, announcing that the MOD has reached a formal agreement with Annington Property Ltd to repurchase more than 36,000 Service Family homes in England and Wales.  

This means that the homes that were previously privately owned will return to public ownership. This deal not only delivers long term value for money for the taxpayer but also means future improvements to the SFA estate will benefit Service families directly.

We hope this will be welcome news as DIO will now have the freedom to embark on a substantial programme of redevelopment and improvement of the estate.

While it is too early to discuss the specifics of future works, we will continue to update you through our Families First newsletter and our continuing series of SFA Roadshows in 2025.

​Full details of the announcement can be found here. We appreciate you may have questions and we will update you in due course with further information.

NHS Better Health: Make 2025 the year you quit smoking


  • Make 2025 the year you quit smoking for good. There’s lots of free support available to help you.
  • Join thousands of other people preparing to quit smoking this New Year.
  • Quitting smoking is best thing you can do for your health. Get ready to quit for good this New Year.
  • You’re far more likely to quit smoking successfully with the right support. Discover what’s available at NHS Better Health and prepare to quit for good this New Year.
  • Getting support from your local stop smoking service gives you the best chance of quitting smoking successfully. Visit NHS Better Health to find your nearest service and get ready to quit for good in 2025.

December 16, 2024