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January 7, 2025

Bovington: Military wives choir sessions

 



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Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Stafford: AWS Community Support Sen - Sationals monthly activity 1st February 2025

 


Monthly activities for families suitable for children with  Special Educational Needs (SEND)

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Blandford: Garrison job vacancies (part time)


1 x 25 hrs 7.00am start Monday through to Friday.
1 x 20 hrs 9.00am start Monday through to Friday.

No weekends, full training provided.

For full details of above positions or to apply contact Blandford Camp facilities manager 
01258 459618 or Mob: 07787722686.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Wraparound Childcare (WAC) Overseas launched 6 Jan 25

 
Are you ready to register?

Great news for Service families assigned to locations within the European Economic Area & Switzerland (EEA&S) or using Defence Children Services (DCS) before and after school childcare provision. WAC Overseas is now available to eligible families in these areas from today (6 January 2025).

What is Wraparound Childcare funding?

The Wraparound Childcare (WAC) scheme provides funding for up to 20 hours per week, per child, during term time (39 weeks), to eligible Service families with children aged 4 to 11 years old (4-16 years old if receiving Government disability allowances) who are in full time education in school or being home educated. Over 7,000 Service children's before and after school childcare is currently being funded by WAC in the UK.

WAC Overseas mirrors the WAC scheme in the UK, it is a reimbursement from Defence to Service personnel of up to 80% of the costs of before and after school childcare. Capped hourly rates apply and can be found in 2022DIN01-079-Defence Wraparound Childcare Allowance. The remaining 20% is claimed from HMRC via an active Tax-Free Childcare account. WAC funding does not provide childcare spaces, it is funding for costs incurred when eligible families pay for before and after school childcare.

Blandford: Garrison welfare newsletter Jan/Feb 2025

 


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Information provided by Bovington HIVE via BGSU welfare


Bovington: Weekly fitness sessions

 


Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison 'Learn English' free sessions

The community hub is located by the Costcutter store on camp.
Qualified tutor conducts the sessions.
No need to sign up, just drop in.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

Kirkcaldy: Legion Kirkcaldy branch Poppy knitters needed

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Lothian: Female Veterans, wives and female partners of veterans drop in Thurs 16th Jan

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Please join us between 5 - 8.30pm on Thursday 16th January for a night of fun with likeminded women from the Veterans' Community in a safe and welcoming environment.

You can drop-in anytime. There will be Bingo from 6:30pm and workers from Communities Lifelong-Learning who will be chatting to us about employment and training opportunities for parents in Midlothian.

Kids are welcome if you don't have childcare. Transport can also be arranged if you can't get here yourselves.Please tell us know if you need transport by COP Monday 13th January.

New faces always welcome.

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