Weeton, Preston, Chester: Recruit For Spouses Foreign & Commonwealth Programme to support NUKN in the North West

RFS has been able to obtain some funding to support the NUKN Service Community in the North West and Chester.

• Foreign & Commonwealth Programme

Are you a member of the Foreign & Commonwealth community with a qualification from your home country that you need transferring to its UK equivalent? Then we have some very exciting news to share with you!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the RFS Foreign and Commonwealth Programme! After a year of hard work and dedication from our incredible team, this innovative programme is designed to break down financial barriers for Foreign and Commonwealth spouses/partners, helping them transfer qualifications to UK equivalents. This will enable easier access to employment, study, or to gain professional registration.

Our Career Academy will cover the costs of obtaining a Statement of Comparability and facilitate the application process, working with trusted service providers to ensure qualifications meet UK standards.

Eligibility:

- Partner of a Foreign or Commonwealth national serving in HM Forces (Royal Navy, British Army, or Royal Air Force)
- Over 18 years of age
- Partners include spouses, civil partners, fiancés(e), or individuals living with serving personnel in a relationship akin to marriage/civil partnership for at least two years.

Application Requirements:

- Partner’s service number
- Date of entry to the UK
- Visa status (if applicable)

To apply for this support and service, sign up to our portal and click 'programmes' on the upper left-hand side here - https://portal.recruitforspouses.co.uk/users/sign_in

• Coaching & Mentoring

Our FREE coaching and mentoring programme is open to the entire military community—because everyone deserves the chance to thrive. Whether you’re a spouse, partner, serving personnel, service leaver, veteran, or military child aged 18+, this programme is designed to help you take charge of your personal and professional journey. With a pool of over 80 expert coaches and mentors from leading industry sectors, we provide tailored support to help you unlock your full potential!

Sign up today by registering on our portal and selecting 'programmes' in the upper left-hand corner - https://portal.recruitforspouses.co.uk/users/sign_in

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Brecon: 'Your Incredible Child' Group - Mondays at Y Gaer Museum

Parents of children aged 3 – 6 Years Old are given the opportunity to learn about:

• Child-Directed Play.
• How to use Praise, Incentives, and Rewards to Promote co-operative behaviour.
• Establishing Routine, Household Rules, and setting Boundaries.
• Managing inappropriate behaviours, and keeping yourself calm.
• Teaching & Helping your child to regulate their emotions with calming techniques.
• Appropriate consequences and problem solving skills.
• Supporting your child’s social and emotional skills.

Book your place – HERE

For more information, please contact: parentinggroups@powys.gov.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Hereford: Hereford And Leominster May Fair 2025

Hereford And Leominster May Fair – Fun for the Whole Family!
Get ready for three days of thrills, laughter, and excitement as the May Fair returns!
Leominster 1st - 3rd May
Hereford May 6th - 8th.
The streets of Leominster and Hereford will come alive with spectacular rides, traditional stalls, and food.
Dare to ride the white-knuckle attractions
Enjoy classic fairground treats
Try your luck at funfair games
Soak up the vibrant atmosphere
Don’t miss this historic 900 year tradition and unmissable annual event!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Hampshire: Victim Support

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Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Rushmoor: How are you Today Rushmoor Healthy living

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Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Elgin: Moray Wellbeing Hub Weekly drop-in every Friday

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Join us at our drop-in space for anyone looking for support with their wellbeing FRIDAY 21st February from 12 noon until 2pm at Foggies Bar in Elgin.

No need to book, just drop by and a Champion from Moray Wellbeing Hub will be there for support. We can look at specific things together or just listen to you, whatever feels right in that moment.

There will be free tea and coffee and a cosy space to connect with another human!

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Lyneham: MOD Lyneham seeks community support for Independent Advisory Panel

MOD Lyneham are looking at establishing an Independent Advisory Panel and look towards the Parish for support if anyone fits the criteria. More to follow, however as part of our continued community relations we feel that the parish can add value in some areas of operation onsite, which might not only benefit us but also the local community in building on relations.

Please click here for further information

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Folkestone: New Romney Armed Forces Veterans Drop-In on the 2nd Friday of Every Month, 10am till 12 Noon

 

Information provided south East HIVE Hub

Chatham: Great Lines Parkrun Every Saturday, 9am

Every Saturday at 9am, a free weekly timed 5k run for all ages and abilities at the Great Lines Heritage Park in Gillingham, Kent

Everyone is welcome to join us at Great Lines parkrun! To run and record a time, you first need to register and print off a barcode that is unique to you. After that you can just turn up and run. For more information CLICK HERE

Volunteers Needed

At the moment we do not have enough volunteers to actually cover the critical positions in order to execute the run. We still need marshals, bar code scanners and ideally a number checker.

If anyone can volunteer please email greatlines@parkrun.com

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Vale of Glamorgan: Garden Waste Collections

Reminder: Fortnightly garden waste collections started from 03 Mar 25

If you have signed up for a 2025/26 garden waste collection subscription, we will collect your garden waste every two weeks between 03 March 2025 and 28 November 2025, before the winter book and collect service starts

Not subscribed yet? Residents who sign up before 10 March 2025 will be able to subscribe to our early bird offer from £36 per year, the same price as in 2024.

The Council is currently reviewing all its charges for 2025/26 and prices for garden waste subscriptions may increase after 10 March 2025

You can check your collection dates, sign up for email reminders, and subscribe to the 2025/26 service online.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.