Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
January 9, 2025
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!
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
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.
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Wiltshire: Skills bootcamps
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
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:
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
Northern Ireland: Planned Interventions - Funding for Community Youth Work opens Friday 10th January - Closes 14th 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
Information provided by HIVE NI
Wiltshire: Bus fare changes from January 2025
The maximum fare for a single journey will be capped at £3.
Visit the Connecting Wiltshire website to plan your journey now!
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs
Wiltshire: The updated MyWilts app has now been launched
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.
Northern Ireland: Reading Force NI - Book Club
We currently have volunteers coordinating book clubs with members from all branches of the Armed Forces including Veterans and those currently living overseas.
Volunteer coordinators will be supported by Nicola to run their book club and each member will receive three FREE books from Reading Force. If you would like to know more about coordinating a book club in your military community (Veterans/Reservists and their families very welcome), get in touch with Nicola to find out more -pm Nicola Reading Force, email nicola@readingforce.org.uk or call 07519 665410.
Information provided by HIVE NI
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