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January 14, 2025
West Midlands: Have your say on the Proposals for a Telford & Wrekin Armed Forces Community Hub

Telford & Wrekin Council has made a commitment to explore opportunities to establish a local Hub as a one-stop shop for support for our local Armed Forces community. To identify how best the Hub can support Serving Armed Forces Personnel, veterans and families across the borough, the Council is now launching a public consultation, including an online Survey, supported by face-to-face events around the borough for the Armed Forces community and the wider public to have a say.
The consultation opens on Thursday 16th January 2025, with the launch of an online Survey and a Drop-In Armed Forces Community Market Place Event at Dawley House, 22 Burton Street, Dawley, TF4 2ES from 2PM to 6PM. The event will be made up of several of our Armed Forces Covenant partners and we would welcome your attendance at the Event if you are available on the day. If so, please feel free to drop in at any time during the afternoon.
There is also an online survey which can be completed from Thursday 16th January at https://online1.snapsurveys.com/Interview/422856b0-4a42-41cd-bb31-9423960cd209
Details of further face-to-face consultation sessions that are being held throughout the borough can be found via the below press release or by emailing armedforcescovenant@telford.gov.uk
The consultation closes on Tuesday 11th February 2025, after which all feedback will be taken into account to help to develop the new Armed Forces Community Hub.
Information: Central HIVE Hub
North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: AWS Community Support Community Consultation for 2025 – LIVE NOW! Open until Mon 17 Mar
This consultation aims to address what your communities: love, want, need and would like to change to improve the Community Support within your area. As you can appreciate we may not be able to achieve it all, however with community input and support from our dedicated CDW's, Partner agencies and Volunteer teams we hope to offer something for everyone.
To participate please click on the link - https://forms.office.com/e/LcU5fkryPr
For further questions please email RC-AWS-CS-Corsham-CSMailbox@mod.gov.uk or see our North Wiltshire and Gloucestershire Community Newsletter - https://sway.cloud.microsoft/Ufjjp9jf45ziUZbx?ref=Link&loc=mysways
Lyneham: Cost of living support leaflet from the Royal Wootton Basset & Cricklade Community Area
Alternatively please click here to view a PDF document with live links to the above-listed websites
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
Grantham: Grantham Sports Programme positive futures - free activities
Badminton
Ages 11 to 18.
A session for young people to play games of badminton in a tournament style and develop their skills with informal coaching. No pre-booking necessary, register at the session.
Location: Grantham Meres Leisure Centre Sports Hall
Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Cost: free Wednesdays
Girls' football
Ages 11 to 16.
A football coaching session for girls involving skill, games and a match with opportunities to attend football tournaments throughout the year.
Location: Grantham Meres Leisure Centre 3G sports pitch
Time: 5pm to 6pm
Cost: free
‘Raise the bar’ girls' gym
Girls only, ages 12 to 18.
Fitness based circuits session for girls to improve their confidence and physical fitness in a gym environment.
Location: Grantham College Gym
Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Cost: free
Coming soon. A brand new Positive Futures session that uses non-contact boxing techniques to build fitness and strength in a circuits style workout.
Location: to be confirmed
Time: to be confirmed
Cost: free Thursdays
West Grantham Secondary Academy basketball - students only
Ages 11 to 16.
An after school basketball session for all West Grantham Secondary Academy students to practice their skills and play games.
Location: West Grantham Secondary Academy
Time: 3pm to 4pm
Cost: free
A free netball session for all 11 to 18 year olds to learn and develop new skills through fun games and play netball matches, whether a beginner or already a netball player.
Location: Grantham Meres Leisure Centre Sports Hall
Time: 5pm to 6pm
Cost: free
Youth club - juniors
Ages 10 to 13.
Youth club includes a variety of activities including sports, crafts, consoles and cooking and is free to attend.
Contact f4minterventions@lincolnshire.gov.uk for more information.
Location: Earlesfield Youth Centre
Time: 5.15pm to 6.45pm
Cost: free
Youth club - seniors
Ages 14 to 18.
Youth club includes a variety of activities including sports, crafts, consoles and cooking and is free to attend.
Contact f4minterventions@lincolnshire.gov.uk for more information.
Location: Earlesfield Youth Centre
Time: 7pm to 8.30pm
Cost: free Fridays
Junior football
Ages 11 to 14.
Positive Futures provides a space for young people to play tournament style football.
Location: Grantham Meres Leisure Centre 3G sports pitch
Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Cost: free
Senior football
Ages 15 to 18.
Positive Futures provides a space for young people to play tournament style football.
Location: Grantham Meres Leisure Centre 3G sports pitch
Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Cost: free
Street dance
Ages 11 to 16.
Positive Futures are providing a street dance session in collaboration with the Grantham Church of Ascension. It is for all young people aged 12 to 16 years, from beginners to advanced dancers. They will improve their street dance skills and work towards an annual dance performance.
Location: Grantham Church of the Ascension
Time: 7pm to 8pm
Cost: free
Kent & Medway: Release the Pressure
Kent & Medway: Digital Support Sessions
We are here to help! Why not sign up to one of our support sessions today at digitalkent.uk or phone us on 03000 410 950
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Kent & Medway: Domestic Abuse Support
South East: Reserve Forces' & Cadets' Association for the South East
If you are interested in becoming a 'Reservist' please click HERE for more information.
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.