Lancashire: Preston - Job Opportunity for Mentor with full Training - application extended until 13 Jan 2025

Job Opportunity with Lancashire County Council

Mentor

The way we support children and young people who are experiencing exploitation and extra-familial harm is changing and we are looking to recruit, train and place ex-members of HM Armed Forces, their spouses and partners and serving Armed Forces personnel to undertake the roles of Engagement Mentors within Lancashire's Contextual Safeguarding Service, Children's Social Care.

Please click on the link below for more information and to apply.

LCC Job Opportunity

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Northern Ireland: Employment Opportunities with CCEA (Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment)

CCEA is currently recruiting for examiners and moderators across all subjects.
Opportunities available at GCE and GCSE level.

Minimum of one year's teaching experience required. Apply now at CCEA.org.uk

Information provided by HIVE NI
 

St Andrews: Bookbug Sessions at St Andrews Library

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Bookbug is coming back to the library starting on Thursday 16th and Saturday 18th January with a new time on Thursdays-1.45pm. Saturdays are 10.30am.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Togetherall: New Year Goals & Pressures

New year, new mindset - feeling the pressure? Transform stress into positive energy by setting small and achievable goals. Togetherall has your back with expert tips and a handy goal-setting tool to track your progress. Join the anonymous online community today for FREE at togetherall.com​ and kickstart your journey to better mental health.​

Reading Force: Celebrating 1,000 Members

 

Connect, Read and Enjoy

Reading Force and Book Clubs

Reading Force has been encouraging Forces families to choose and share books for fun, and as a way of staying connected with deployed parents and their wider families for over 10 years. Since March 2021, Reading Force has supported adults and children* with a UK Armed Forces connection through their fantastic book club offering. Everyone is welcome – avid readers, first-time book club members and anywhere in between! Book clubs help members to meet new people, build a strong sense of connection and reduce feelings of isolation.

“I found the recent book club completely invaluable to my wellbeing in recent months. It might seem odd that something so small could have such a large impact, but it did.”
Member of an online adult book club

Reading Force is looking for volunteer coordinators to set up book clubs* in military communities. You could be serving, a spouse/partner, a veteran or reservist, a Welfare Officer, Community Development Officer, Service Children’s Champion ...

Leconfield: Flamingo Land Annual Pass

 Information provided by Leconfield HIVE

West Midlands Railway student deal

Whether you're an international student or back home after the holidays, save up to 50% on unlimited train travel with West Midlands Railway Student Season Tickets until 18 April!

Full details: HERE

Information: Central HIVE Hub

 

South West: What's on in the region in 2025

 

Visit Gloucestershire - 25 things to do in 2025

Visit Bath - 25 things to do in 2025

Total Swindon - 2025 events

Experience Oxfordshire 2025 guide

Bath & West Showground - events in 2025

'What's On Southwest' magazine - 2025 events

The following tourist websites will also have lots of ideas for events and days out in 2025:

Visit Bristol - what's on

Visit Wiltshire - what's on

Visit Somerset - festivals and events

National Trust days out and places to visit

Please note that this list may be added to and that monthly 'what's on' posts will also continue throughout 2025.

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Dunfermline: Time to get fit and learn new skills, with Army Reserves

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New Year, New You?
Capitalise on your free time, get paid to keep fit and learn new skills 👉

Wednesday Nights
Weekend Per Month
2-Week Annual Camp
Off-Road Competitions
Shooting Competitions
Adventure Training
Tax-Free Bonuses

Want to find out more 👉 https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) now have a new 24-hour phone number.

If you are a Veteran experiencing homelessness, or know someone who is, then please give Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) a call on 0300 131 6755 and they will do all we can to help.

You can also use theonline accommodation enquiry form at: https://forms.office.com/e/pq18sjDGtz

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE