Leuchars: Discount passes for Edinburgh Zoo

The Welfare team now hold discount passes for Edinburgh Zoo, contact the team to purchase.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

St Athan: AWS Groups - Parent/Carer & Toddler Group & Youth Club on Tuesdays at MOD St Athan West Camp Community Centre

Tuesdays during term time at MOD St Athan West Camp Community Centre.
All members will need to complete the AWS annual registration form to attend AWS groups.

Any queries please email: Samantha.Humphries743@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

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

Lyneham: Cost of living support leaflet from the Royal Wootton Basset & Cricklade Community Area

 

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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

Valid from14 January to Friday 28 March (sessions will not run during half term) Tuesdays

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

Box fit

Ages 14 to 18.
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

Netball

Ages 11 to 18.
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

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Kent & Medway: Release the Pressure

 

Life can get really tough sometimes but don’t suffer in silence, text the word 'Kent' to 85258 or call 0800 107 0160 for free confidential support.

More info at www.releasethepressure.uk 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

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

South East: Reserve Forces' & Cadets' Association for the South East

South East Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (SERFCA) is one of 13 RFCAs UK-wide, SERFCA is a Ministry of Defence (MOD) Arms’ Length Body, responsible to the Defence Council, but separate from military chains-of-command. SERFCA supports the Reserve Forces and Cadets from the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force in the Counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey, and East and West Sussex. SERFCA also helps connect Defence with Society.

If you are interested in becoming a 'Reservist' please click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Haverfordwest: AWS Volunteers Required - Volunteer for Youth Club

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Message from UWO Brawdy:

Unfortunately Youth Club Will be closed for the foreseeable future. We have no volunteers for our youth sessions see poster above.
If you are looking for experience or are able to support please email Community Development Worker, AWS: Ben

9070swind@armymail.mod.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Barclays - Military Spousal Founders Programme

 
Military Spousal Founders Programme:

For military spouses with dreams of starting or growing a business.
Are you part of the armed forces community with plans to become a business founder? Barclays Military Spousal Founders Programme is designed just for you.

What is the Barclays Military Spousal Founders Programme?

Barclays have partnered with Eagle Labs Academy to run this specially designed programme for military spouses who want to start and grow a business. Continuing our ongoing commitment to the armed forces covenant, the programme aims to assist spousal business owners establish a foundation to be successful in starting their own business.

Eagle Labs Academy is a digital learning platform that helps founders start and scale their business at their own pace.

For more information and to apply please click HERE.