Join the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust team for two free webinars

​The Armed Forces Covenant Trust Fund are kicking off 2025 with two FREE webinars and they would love you to join them.

The first will focus on the Supporting Armed Forces in Acute Hospital Settings Programme, sharing key findings from the programme evaluation.

The second will provide an introduction to the Thrive Together programme, the next phase of the successful VPPP programme.

Join us on Tuesday 14 January, 1pm to 3pm to discover the insights and impact of the Supporting Armed Forces in Acute Hospital Settings Programme. Jointly funded by the Covenant Fund, NHS England and NHS Improvement, this programme supported pilot projects aimed at exploring better ways to support Veterans and their families when they are in an acute hospital setting: From data to impact: A webinar to show the outcomes of the Supporting Armed Forces in Acute Hospital Settings programme : Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

Our second webinar of 2025 will provide an introduction to the Thrive Together Programme.

Building on the work of the successful Veterans’ People Places and Pathways Programme (VPPP), Thrive Together will step up support for vulnerable Veterans and their families across the UK, driving future sustainability. ​Want to learn more about Thrive Together? : Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

Hereford: St Michael's Hospice, Great Wall of China Challenge - Thur 6 Mar

St Michael's Hospice - Hereford are launching our Conquer the Great Wall of China challenge which will give you the opportunity of a lifetime to trek this wonder of the world in 2026.
Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?

Named one of the ‘New Wonders of the World,’ the Great Wall of China is an iconic destination and an incredible setting for a Charity Challenge.
Originally built to protect China from nomadic invaders, the Great Wall offers an exhilarating adventure filled with twists, turns, and steep climbs. This week-long challenge starts just four hours north of Beijing and includes over 10,000 uneven steps, navigating the Yan Mountains to the Gubeikou Gateway and ascending the famous ‘heavenly staircase.’ Along the way, breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain landscapes will replace any feelings of fatigue with awe.

Get your name down (and bring a friend!) for our free no-obligation information evening today - it just might be the best thing your ever do.

Sign up here: bit.ly/SMH_Conquer_GreatWall

Hear from experts from Different Travel and our challenge leaders to find out everything you need to know about this awesome challenge!

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North of England: Step Together project "Step to Get Her"

Step Together have launched a new project “Step To Get Her”, providing Peer Support to Females who are going through, or have previously been Medically Discharged from (tri) service. They are very pleased to introduce you to Adele Marshall who is the Lived Experience Facilitator covering the North UK project. Adele is also an Army Veteran and a local resident.

Adele is facilitating Peer Support covering the North of the UK, along with Dana (RAF Veteran) covering the South. Support will be both face to face and online covering all areas of the UK, the format will develop from the needs of the clients.

We are now taking referrals and engaging with people. Referrals can be made here: https://step-together.org.uk/armed-forces-community-programme.

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Hereford: Family and friends of young minds Ledbury

 

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Wiltshire: Skills bootcamps

 

Are you looking for a new career, or retuning to work in 2025?

Skills Bootcamps offer free training and a job interview at the end of the course!

Courses are available in four sectors:

• Early years
• Leadership and management
• Digital
• Sustainability and carbon

Courses are free for anyone aged 19+ and have lived in the UK for more than three years and a resident of either Wiltshire or Swindon.

For more information, email skillsbootcamps@wiltshire.gov.uk.

Grantham: Wellbeing Lincs - 4 signs of a frozen pipe

Advice from Wellbeing Lincs www.wellbeinglincs.org drops in temperature can cause pipes in our homes to freeze or burst. Check out the guidance here:

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Hereford: Christmas Treecycling 9 - 12 Jan 25

 

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Northern Ireland: Planned Interventions - Funding for Community Youth Work opens Friday 10th January - Closes 14th February

 

The Planned Interventions Programme is open for applications from Friday 10 January from 4pm. Applications are welcome from constituted or voluntary groups before Friday 14 February.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend for one of the funding support workshops for more information on the Programme and to receive additional support and guidance. Registration is required, please visit: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/eayouthservice/1477144?

To find out more please visit: https://www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/.../planned... or email plannedinterventions@executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk

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Wiltshire: Bus fare changes from January 2025

 

Due to updates in the Government’s fare cap scheme, most bus fares have now increased but will still be capped.

The maximum fare for a single journey will be capped at £3.

Visit the Connecting Wiltshire website to plan your journey now!

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Wiltshire: The updated MyWilts app has now been launched

 

The MyWilts app is the quickest way for you to report issues to Wiltshire Council, including highways defects, weather emergencies, fly-tipping and overgrown vegetation.

If you have automatic updates turned off, simply visit the App Store for Apple devices or the Google Store for Android devices to initiate the update.

You can continue to use your previous details to login and report issues. Cases raised in the previous version of the app can still be viewed.

The update improves the user experience and provides some new functionality, with the facility to deploy further improvements and new features in the future.

If you do not have a smartphone that can support the app or do not wish to use your phone, the MyWilts online reporting webpage is still available.