Gloucestershire: Glos Families Directory

Within this section of the Glosfamilies Directory can be found a wide range of resources and information to support families, including:

• Things to do across the county
• Best Start For Life 0-5 yr olds
• Relationship support
• Childcare

You can also navigate throughout other parts of the website, including local offer information and details of parenting workshops.

Please click here to visit the 'information for families' section of the directory

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Wales: Dash - Free online School Attendance Difficulties Sessions

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Is your child struggling to attend school or starting to show signs that attending school is becoming more difficult for them? Is this affecting their behaviour and daily life? Every month DASH host a virtual meet-up for parents and carers to share their experiences and ask for advice and guidance. There’s no obligation to share any information; you can just listen to the experiences of others.

No registration needed, no diagnosis needed. If you feel that your child is starting to struggle, or is completely non-attending, you are welcome to attend an online session.

DASH Website for more information on sessions.

Email: admin@dashmhwb.co.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Are you a family member of a Veteran who is suffering with addiction?

Tom Harrison House provides specialist addiction recovery programmes and family support for UK Armed Forces serving personnel, veterans and emergency services personnel. The next Tom Harrison House Family experiential therapeutic retreat is 4-6th April 2025, at Derwent Hill Outdoor Centre, Keswick. For more details please see the poster or website: https://tomharrisonhouse.org.uk/events/afcft-family-retreats

Places are limited and will go fast so to find out more or book your place email: events@tomharrisonhouse.org.uk

Funded by Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

Service Police Confidential Crime Line, available 24/7 - You are not alone

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Anyone (Service or Civil Servant) who has been the victim or witness of serious crime at any point of their Service in the MOD can call the Service Police Crime Bureau on 02392 285 170 or 02392 285 180, or the Service Police confidential crime line on 0800 085 0658, available 24/7. You will be listened to, there is support available for victims and all allegations are taken seriously.

Kirkcaldy: Fife Alcohol Support Service - FASS are looking for new Trustees

At Fife Alcohol Support Service (FASS) we want to refresh and reinvigorate our Board. We are particularly interested in attracting new Trustees:
· Of all ages;

· With lived experience of the services FASS provides;

· With a military background, either currently serving or from the veteran community; and

· From the LGBTQ+ communities

You will gain:
An opportunity to make a tangible impact on people’s lives and the community of Fife.

A chance to develop leadership skills and experience in charity governance.

Collaboration with a passionate and dedicated team, sharing in the collective mission to combat alcohol and drug related harm.

Insight into the challenges and successes of delivering services in Fife.

Please contact Marie Crombie, Chief Executive Officer (Marie.Crombie@fassaction.org.uk) or phone Marie on O7385500607 or 01592 807147.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Colerne: New park pass for 'We The Curious'

 

Colerne Station Welfare team have a new annual pass for We The Curious in Bristol. Discover more than 200 eye-opening things to do at Bristol's most surprising science experience. It's £15 for a family of 4 to use this pass, which is a big saving on day tickets.

As of April 2025, The Welfare team will no longer have a park pass for Noah's Ark Zoo Farm so if you would like a day out before then, please contact the team to book a date. The price for this pass is £25 for a family of 4.

To book the above please contact Welfare on 01225 745210.

There will also be an exciting new pass for Summer 2025 - more details to follow so watch this space!

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Corsham: Primary School volunteers required for lunchtime activities and clubs

 

Corsham Primary School Broadwood are looking for volunteers to facilitate lunchtime activities and clubs. No specific skills are required and the activities could include arts, crafts, reading, chess etc; all equipment will be provided. Their lunchtime runs from 1215 – 1315hrs and they are looking for volunteers who could commit to 1hr, during that time, per week.

Induction training, to include safeguarding, will be provided. Character references and DBS checks will be required and will be actioned as part of the induction.

If you would like further information please contact Mrs Ridout @ broadwood@corsham-pri.wilts.sch.uk

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Trowbridge: 'Wild Transitions' nature-based therapy for Veterans & Service Leavers, Apr-Jun 2025 dates

 

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To find out more about this scheme, click here to visit the website

Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVEs

Catterick: Spouse Force Socials

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

 

Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Preventing theft from your doorstep

There has been several reports of parcels being stolen from doorsteps and porches around the Forebridge area of Stafford.

A suspect for this theft is described as a white female , dark hair in a ponytail dressed in all dark clothing with a black North Face coat, rucksack and black Nike shoes.

Please see below for some advice in relation to reduce the risk of theft of parcels ;

track your parcel to ensure you or someone else is at home for the delivery

install a video doorbell; this can be connected to your mobile so you are notified immediately of any delivery, and is easier to install than a full CCTV system

install a security light

arrange for your parcel to be delivered to a trusted neighbour, or other family members who will be at home; if you live in a flat, is there a concierge who could accept the parcel for you?

use an off-site locker service for frequent deliveries, or for expensive items; these parcel boxes are more likely to be in busy, safer locations - such as supermarkets - rather than secluded areas which could be targeted by thieves.

Information provided by Stafford HIVE