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January 29, 2025

Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Positive Action



The country pro active and rural team have been working with the local neighbourhood team, British Transport Police, Violence Reduction Team and our Major organised crime department on Monday to target county lines drug dealing and safeguard vulnerable children. 

They have conducted several stop searches, resulting in the arrest of a female found in possession of cannabis individually wrapped. She has been bailed pending further investigation. 

A male was also arrested after found in possession of cannabis and a knife. He was also wanted by Derbyshire for criminal damage.’

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Leuchars: AWS Seniors Youth Club, Wednesdays 5.30-7pm

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Contact Kerry.Willison100@mod.gov.uk or Jane.allen208@mod.gov.uk

Please note that there is now a charge of £1.00

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Forfar: Legion Scotland, Forfar branch Community Cafe Mondays 0930-12 noon.


Come along to our Community Cafe every Monday between 9.30am and 12 noon. 

Get a cooked breakfast £5.00 or Filled Roll £3.50 plus Toast and Tea/Coffee. 

Everyone Welcome

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

East Riding of Yorkshire: Social Housing Changes

National/local changes to Social Housing. Please click the links below for full updates/changes: 

Veterans get social housing priority in rule change - BBC News

Improving access to social housing for members of the Armed Forces - GOV.UK

 Information provided by Leconfield HIVE

Grantham: Healthwatch Lincolnshire

Who we are and what we do:

We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. We’re here to make sure that those running services, put people at the heart of care.
Our sole purpose is to understand the needs, experiences and concerns of people who use health and social care services and to speak out on their behalf.
We focus on ensuring that people’s worries and concerns about current services are addressed.
We work to get services right for the future.


Information provided by Grantham HIVE



Defence Discount Service: Oakwood Solicitors

Oakwood Solicitors, in collaboration with FrontFoot.Life, is proud to provide expert legal support tailored to the Armed Forces community. Offering a free initial consultation, their services include Will writing, Lasting Power of Attorney, employment law advice, and assistance with military injury and medical negligence claims. They currently have a special offer for Will writing at a reduced fee of £50. Find out more on the Defence Discount Service website: https://www.defencediscountservice.co.uk/​

Moray: Free Workshops for parents and Carers in Moray

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Including our Introduction to Understanding & Supporting Neurodiversity. All our workshops come with your own toolkit packed with info, tips and activities to help you best support your child. The support is fully funded by Moray Council.

View what's on here:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/moray-parents-jan

and Sign up for Free access:
exchange-counselling.com/the-parent-project-moray

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Alton: Health on the High Street

 


Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

January 28, 2025

Hereford: Booktrust Storytime



Join Herefordshire Libraries for magical stories & rhymes to enjoy with your little one & collect stickers for each new story.
Mon 11am at Ledbury

Tues 10.15am at Leominster

Tues 2pm at Ross-on-Wye

Thurs 10am at Hereford

No need to book, just pop along. It's FREE! - https://orlo.uk/z95va


Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Cardiff: 2025 Cardiff SSAFA 5K!


 Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub