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March 18, 2025

Brecon: Mind Brecon & District Mums Social Group every Wednesday at Subud Hall, Brecon

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Vale of Glamorgan: Childcare Offer for Wales

Are you the parent or carer of a pre-school child aged 3-4? Are you working or studying, and looking for help with your childcare costs?

If you are you may be eligible for the Childcare Offer, which provides eligible parents with up to 30 hours of funded early education and childcare per week.

Parents in receipt of certain benefits such as carers allowance, or those relating to incapacity for work may also be eligible*
Additional funding may also be available for children who require additional support to access their childcare setting**

For more information please contact the team on 03000 628628 or email childcareoffer@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

*terms and conditions apply
**subject to referral and eligibility assessment

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

March 17, 2025

Scotland: Vector24 providing vital transport support for the Armed Forces Community

Vector24 is a Scottish charity founded in 2016 that provides vital transport support and guidance for the Armed Forces Community, Merchant Navy, Seafarers, and their families across Scotland.

Vector24 goes beyond just transport; they offer compassionate, tailored assistance to ensure that no veteran or their family faces challenges alone. Each journey is customised to meet unique needs, from medical appointments to treatment plans and social isolation support.

They have recently launched 'The Extra Mile' project, funded by the Army Central Fund and the Veterans Foundation, which offers:

Transport for serving personnel to medical appointments

Family support and transport, especially during deployments

Qualified escorts for welfare assistance

Assistance with long-term treatment plans

Appointment attendance and rescheduling help


For booking inquiries, please contact Colleen, Engagement Support Officer, at 07821 679 643 or email colleen@vector24.co.uk. For operational matters, reach out to Leon, Operations Manager, at 07821 679 647.

Visit their website at www.vector24.co.uk for more information and check the attached booklet ๐Ÿ‘‰ Vector24

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Northumberland: The Family Panel Needs YOU!


 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Squirrel Scouts at Bramcote Community Centre

Information: Central HIVE Hub
 

West Midlands: What's on @ Donnington Community Hub


Information: Central HIVE Hub
 

Help for Heroes: Seeking Help and Recovery College Courses


Help for Heroes have a new leaflet to explain how they can support, and how to access this. To view the leaflet please click HERE

There is also a range of courses available through the Help for Heroes Recovery College. Information and the prospectus can be found on the Help for Heroes website: https://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/get-help/recovery-college/self-help-guides/

For further details on Help for Heroes services and how to get in touch, please go to: https://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/

Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - The Little Book of Cyber Scams - download your copy now





Technology is rapidly evolving and while it provides fantastic opportunities to enhance business processes, communicate more effectively and achieve greater prosperity, it is also open to criminal abuse.

To avoid becoming a victim of online crime you don’t need to be a computer expert. Developing a few good online habits drastically reduces your chances of becoming a victim of cyber crime, makes you less vulnerable and lets you use the web safely.

This booklet has been produced by the Metropolitan Police Cyber Crime Unit to help you in taking the necessary steps needed to protect your business and your customers.

Download the latest digital version here: The Little Book of Cyber Scams

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Police Cadets ๐Ÿ‘ฎ๐Ÿป‍♂ ๐Ÿš”




Police Cadets

Get a taste of what it’s like to work in the police force by becoming a Cadet.

To become a Cadet you need to be between the ages of 13-17.

As a Cadet, you will get a unique opportunity to learn more about your local police force whilst working with local communities on exciting projects to improve your local area.

Join today if you are looking for a new exciting challenge, or to gain insight in what it would be like to become a police officer.

For more information please visit our website - Cadets | Staffordshire Police

 

Information provided by Stafford HIVE


March 14, 2025

Wiltshire: Stop smoking in 2025 to improve your health, wealth and wellbeing

 

Wiltshire Council have launched a new Smokefree app to help people across Wiltshire quit smoking.

Quitting smoking not only improves health, but it can lead to significantly more money in your pocket, since the average person who smokes spends around £2500 every year on smoking.

Smokefree Wiltshire has a team of dedicated Health Coaches who understand that smoking is an addiction and will be there to help you stop.

Their support is free, personalised and they offer a range of quitting aids - so you can quit your way and make your smoke free journey less stressful.

Click here for further information or to download the free app

Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVEs