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January 7, 2025

Kirkcaldy: Legion Kirkcaldy branch Poppy knitters needed

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Chippenham & Calne: ASD social and youth clubs from Wiltshire Council and Barnardo's

 
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Alternatively click here to view this poster on the Wiltshire Together website

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Stafford: Station Coffee Morning in the MOD Stafford community centre/HIVE Wednesday's during term time 9.30 to 11.30


The venue for the Coffee morning is in the MoD Stafford Community Centre Maresfield Drive /HIVE. It is held every Wednesday morning from 09.30 to 11.30, everyone is welcome including children. If you have any ideas of what you would like at the coffee mornings come along to the Community Centre and let Kirsty and Dawn know and we will try to do our best to make it happen. If you would like to volunteer to help with the session speak to Dawn in the HIVE, any help would be most appreciated.

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

East Riding of Yorkshire: Support for Veterans


 Information provided by Leconfield HIVE

Leconfield: DST Gym Offer

 Information provided by Leconfield HIVE



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.


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

January 6, 2025

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 ...