Richmond: Banking Hub now open

In case you missed it, the Richmond banking hub has now opened in its permanent home at 20 King Street, DL10 4HP

Open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

The hub offers a counter service operated by the Post Office, where customers of all major banks can carry out regular cash transactions, whenever it's open.

A community banker service is also available where customers can talk to their own bank about more complicated issues on allocated days:

Community Banker availability

Mon:
NatWest
Tue:
Lloyds
Wed:
HSBC
Thu:
Barclays
Fri:
Halifax

Please note that our community bankers may be unavailable during lunchtime as they take a well-deserved break.

Bovington: Parent & child group - New beginnings for parents and parents-to-be

 

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison Carpet cleaner hire

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Adult learning courses

For information about courses, learning opportunities, learning at home and more please visit
https://www.webenrol.com/skillsandlearningace/

For details of local courses and information see links below.

Link to our online courses (courses are held online via Teams at specific times with a “live” tutor)

Link to distance learning courses (These are online modules that can be accessed whenever convenient)

Link to courses in Blandford

Link to courses in Poole, Wareham or Dorchester

Information about our employability and careers courses (also known as work skills)

Information about our English for Speakers of Other Languages courses

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Bovitots parent & child group sessions

(Term time only) 

Indoor play and fenced outdoor area.
Toilets and baby changing facilities.
Free car parking.

Everyone welcome.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Leuchars: Beavers open to all 6 and 7 year olds, Wednesdays 18:15-19:30

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Richmond: Mind Matters every Friday at Ralph Fitz Randal

Please do pop along for some friendly, confidential support.

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Rural Crime - Please remain vigilant in your local area

We are appealing for information after the van shown in the photos, has been involved in multiple thefts around the local areas of Yarnfield, Burston, Aston, and, Stone, and seen acting in a suspicious manner in the Fradswell and Milwich areas, between the 17th and 30th January 2025.

The van has used multiple different registrations while committing the crimes between the dates given, including the thefts of various Ifor Williams tipper trailers from the sites, which are predominantly from rural locations.

Should you witness this vehicle in your local area acting in a suspicious manner, then please dial 999 immediately.

If you have any information that may assist with our enquiries then please contact us quoting reference number 409 of the 30th January 2025 - via our website - https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/soh/seen-or-heard/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111




Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Cash Machine (ATM) distraction thefts

Cash Machine (ATM) distraction theft is committed by Organised Criminals working alone or as part of a team. Their aim is to steal your PIN, your card and your money.

Reporting -

 
If you are the victim of a Cash Machine (ATM) distraction theft
Report to the Police by calling 101 or going online
Report immediately to your card issuer to freeze your card
Report at the nearest branch of your bank

IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 999

Distraction Technique Examples -
Standing too close so they distract you or read your PIN as you type it in
Offer you help in order to distract you
Scare you or make you jump to distract you
Drop money on the floor to distract you
Tapping your shoulder or saying you have something on your clothing to distract you
Distract you by saying that the Cash Machine (ATM) is not working and directing you to another machine

Prevention -
Do not allow yourself to be distracted whilst using the cash machine
Look out for anything unusual on or around the Cash Machine (ATM)
Be very aware of your surroundings and of people standing around you
Cover the PIN pad whilst entering your PIN
Secure your cash and card immediately after using the machine

If you are suspicious, or if anything concerns you, cancel your transaction and remove your card!

REPORT TO THE POLICE BY CALLING 101 OR GOING ONLINE

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Northern Ireland: Research Opportunity: Supporting Bereaved Families of NI Veterans

 

Research Opportunity: Supporting Bereaved Families of NI Veterans

The Northern Ireland Veteran Commissioner’s Office supports research that helps identify the needs of our veteran community, ensuring better services and increased funding for vital programmes.

We have been approached by researchers from Queen’s University Belfast, funded by FIMT, who are conducting a study on the experiences of families bereaved by the suicide of a Northern Ireland veteran. This important research aims to understand how such a loss affects survivors (families and friends impacted by suicide) and the support they received during this difficult time.