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March 20, 2025

Dunfermline: Help for Heroes Cafe Tues 15th April

Missing the feeling of community? 

We get it and so do the rest of our veterans and families who come along. 

Join us for a brew and a chat. No sign up required, just rock up, no fuss. If you know another veteran or family member who could use a bit of the same, bring them along too!

Address: Costa Coffee, Fife Leisure Park, 1 Whimbrell Place, Dunfermline. KY11 8EX

Suitable for veterans and family members

Led by the Help for Heroes team

For any information, please contact us at CommunityDT@helpforheroes.org.uk

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Edinburgh: Help for Heroes Cafe, Gyle Shopping Centre Tues 25th March


Missing the feeling of community? 

We get it and so do the rest of our veterans and families who come along. 

Join us for a brew and a chat. No sign up required, just rock up, no fuss. If you know another veteran or family member who could use a bit of the same, bring them along too!

Address: Gyle Community Space, Gyle Shopping Centre, South Gyle Broadway, Edinburgh. EH12 9JY

Suitable for veterans and family members

Led by the Help for Heroes team

For any information, please contact us at CommunityDT@helpforheroes.org.uk

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Ross on Wye: Drop-in centre for Armed Forces Community



 Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Staffordshire: A brand new bus service linking Tamworth Railway Station with the National Memorial Arboretum


A brand new bus service, linking Tamworth Railway Station with the National Memorial Arboretum,has been launched.

7 days a week
Mondays to Saturdays (9.30-5.30) and Sundays (10.30-5.30)
Tickets £3 (free for National Concessionary Bus Pass holders)


Full information on the route, and a downloadable timetable, are available at https://www.diamondbuses.com/bus-services/em/em-nma1
 

Information from: Central HIVE Hub

Tidworth: Tidworth Foodbank opening 3rd April 2025, Community Room, Tidworth Leisure Centre


For details of the Salisbury Foodbank please click HERE

Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

Staffordshire: Armed Forces Weekend at the National Memorial Arboretum - 28/29 June 2025


 Due to expected high visitor numbers, advanced booking is recommended to guarantee entry over Armed Forces Weekend.

Full details click HERE

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Winchester - Home-Start Family Groups


Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Surrey: become a registered childminder


Are you considering becoming a registered childminder and would like to find out more?

A registered childminder is a person who looks after one or more children for more than a total of two hours a day in their own home. They are registered and inspected by Ofsted. 

Surrey County Council are committed to supporting childminders to provide high quality childcare and early years education. Our 'Becoming a Registered Childminder' (BaRC) training is made up of two face-to-face full day sessions, delivered over two consecutive weeks, for those interested in joining the childminding profession. 

The training covers the legislation and implications of caring for other people's children in a home environment to ensure that children are safe, well cared for and take part in activities that contribute to their learning and development. 

The training also details your statutory duties as set out in the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Petersfield: Armed Forces drop-in Centre Winton House Centre first Thurs every month 1600hrs - 2000hrs


Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

London: Veterans Partnership Better Together

Click on image to find out more.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub