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January 8, 2025

Barry: GVS - The Big Volunteering Fayre - Wed 29 Jan 25 at the Memo Arts Centre, Barry


Why volunteer? Discover the numerous benefits of volunteering, from improved mental health to career advancement. 

Join us at the Big Volunteering Fayre to learn more! Wednesday 29 January 2025, 10am - 2pm at the Memo Arts Centre, Barry CF62 8NA #GVS #VolunteeringFayre #Community

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Pam gwirfoddoli? Darganfyddwch y manteision niferus o wirfoddoli, o well iechyd meddwl i ddatblygiad gyrfa. 

Ymunwch รข ni yn y Ffair Wirfoddoli Fawr i ddysgu mwy! Dydd Mercher 29 Ionawr 2025, 10am - 2pm yng Nghanolfan Gelfyddydau Memo, Y Barri CF62 8NA #GVS #FfairWirfoddoli #Cymuned

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Haverfordwest: The Edge Youth Club Session Times

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!

We hope you have all had a fantastic Christmas and new year! We wish you all the best for 2025.


Youth Club will return back on Tuesday 14th January. We can’t wait to see you all again.
A little reminder of our youth club times:

Tuesday: 18:00-20:00 (Youth Forum 15:30-16:30)
Wednesday: 18:00-20:00 (Quiet Hour 16:00-17:00)
Thursday: 18:00-20:00 (Senior Night Yr 9+)
Friday: 13:45-15:00

New members always welcome please message for more details.

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Scotland: The latest NHS Scotland vacancies from the Armed Forces Talent Programme Team as of 8th Jan 2025

click on image to access links in document

The Armed Forces Talent Programme is an NHS Scotland-wide recruitment initiative for the armed forces community. It supports service leavers, veterans, spouses, partners, dependants, reservists, cadets, and cadet forces adult volunteers to enter our workforce.

You can also find additional information on the AFTP webpage, such as our monthly information Webinars, becoming an Armed Forces Community ambassador, and other AFTP activity across the year.

Chepstow: Star Legal Community Hub - First Thursday of the month at Chepstow Library


Our Community Hubs are starting up again! If you need any initial advice on Family & Children matters or Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney, pop in to see us at Chepstow Library this Thursday 9th January and thereafter every first Thursday of the month.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Royal British Legion Poppy Hike, Epsom Surrey – Sunday 18 May

 

The RBL Poppy Hike is taking place in the beautiful Surrey Hills on Sunday 18th May. By taking part, you'll be helping to raise vital funds and awareness so that RBL can continue to support serving & ex-serving personnel and their families, for as long as needed.

Starting and finishing at Epsom Racecourse, you'll hike through stunning landscapes in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You will also pass through a Centenary Wood which commemorates the sacrifices made in WW1.​

For more information on this event, please go to: rbl.org.uk/eventhike There is a discount for the military community available of 20%, reducing the registration cost to £20. To access the discount code, please ask your local HIVE; use our DM/Contact Us facilities; or email RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

To find more information on:

Blandford: Latest update from Garrison CDW Craig Hutton - Jan 2025

 


Firstly, a Happy New Year. I have a few updates in the new January 2025 newsletter.
  • Jubilee Hall
  • Feb half term trip
  • Youth club, tots group etc sessions
  • Registration for trips, activities, events.
  • Community consultation
  • Summer residential news.
Click HERE to read the newsletter

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dalkeith: Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) will be at Lothian Veterans Centre, Thurs 16th Jan

David Thomson from the Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) will be at LVC on Thursday the 16th of January from 12noon until 3pm (last appointment 2pm).

If you would like an appointment to speak to David please email the team at contact@lvc.scot or call us on 0131 660 5537.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Bovington: Tank Museum South West model show Sat 8th & Sun 9th Feb 2025

Credit: TankMuseum

A huge collection of model tanks, plus planes, ships and trains – all types and sizes will be available to see, make and purchase.

Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets (online discount) 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Bovington: Monkey world - January 50% entry discount for local residents

 

Credit: Monkeyworld. 

Monkey World is starting the New Year off with a promotion for all locals. From the 2nd to 31st, anyone with a BH, DT or SP postcode will benefit from 50% off the entry price to Monkey World.

To take advantage of this offer, simply book online or buy direct from the gate. Proof of address will be required on entry.
Remember, you save 10% by booking online! Offer valid from 2nd-31st January ONLY.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Bovington: Are you due to move to Bovington, Lulworth or Blandford?


Are you (or someone you know) due to be posted to Bovington, Lulworth or Blandford soon?
If so contact Bovington HIVE to request pre-arrival information.

Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-Bovington-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Core information sheets are available from the HIVE and contain useful information on accommodation,employment,health & wellbeing, finance, childcare,schools & adult education as well as location overview of community amenities, facilities and activities etc. There is also help with general queries regarding the local area.

Bovington HIVE can also provide you with information sheets on other locations across the UK and overseas. Please call in to speak to the HIVE information officer or use the contact details above.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE