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March 21, 2025

Wiltshire: Upcoming Family and Community Learning courses - free for Military family members


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Online enrolment form

Click here to find out more information about Wiltshire Council Family and Community Learning and the courses they offer all year round

Information provided by Lyneham and Colerne HIVEs

Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) - don't miss out on your State Pension entitlement

 

The 5 April 2025 deadline for paying voluntary National Insurance contributions to fill any gaps in your record between 2006 and 2018 is approaching. To support anyone wishing to check their records, or make a payment, there is now a DWP video and an online form to request a callback.

Watch the DWP video How to check your State Pension and pay for gaps in your National Insurance record on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_8GkTNgyXqs

DWP’s online form is available to request a call back at: https://ow.ly/oGbl50VarlC

Tongham: Badminton Club

 




Information provided by South East HIVE Hub


March 20, 2025

Hereford: New Youth Employment Hub officially opens in Herefordshire


 

A new hub offering education, employment and training information and advice to young people aged 16 – 24 years was opened on Tuesday 11 February, during a formal ceremony.

The ‘Herefordshire YEH’ Youth Employment Hub is a partnership between Herefordshire Council and the Department for Work and Pensions.

Young people have been involved in co-designing and developing the hub and will continue to do this as the service expands.

Working in partnership with a range of existing agency and community partners, the hub offers support and advice to young people aged 16 to 24 years on education, training, apprenticeships, volunteering and work opportunities.

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

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

Blandford: What's on - clubs, groups for support adults & children

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Information provide by Bovington HIVE