Kent: Kent Police - My Community Voice

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Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

South Powys: Free Baby Groups in South Powys

Join us for our FREE baby groups... limited spaces available!
Starting this week from 29.4.25 .... booking is essential, follow QR code from poster.

Ymunwch â ni y tymor hyn, grŵpiau babi AM DDIM!
Cychwyn yr wythnos yma 29.4.25... rhaid cofrestru!

Suitable for non-welsh speakers, Welsh learners and fluent welsh speakers.

Croeso i bawb!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Celebrating Forces Families Awards 2025: A Night of Inspiration, Recognition, and Unforgettable Moments

The Celebrating Forces Families Awards 2025 took place on Friday 25th April, at the stunning De Vere Connaught Rooms in London, marking a powerful and emotional evening dedicated to the incredible contributions, resilience, and achievements of UK Armed Forces families.

This year’s ceremony was packed with heartwarming stories and brand-new features that made it a night to remember. Hosted by the brilliant Sian Grzeszczyk Melbourne, returning for her fourth year, alongside new co-host Richard Jones, the only magician ever to win Britain’s Got Talent. Richard wowed guests throughout the evening with his spellbinding magic, blending illusion with heartfelt tributes to military life, leaving the audience both entertained and deeply moved. Reflecting on the evening, Richard Jones said “It’s so important to highlight the courage and hard work of individuals and groups within the forces community and the CFF Awards have done a fantastic job to ensure their stories have been celebrated”.

And the Winners Are…

Among a room filled with inspirational nominees, the winners of this year’s awards stood out for their extraordinary stories of courage, compassion, and community.

Thames Valley: Victim First Hope After Harm

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Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Over £290,000 to support those with seldom heard needs in Armed Forces communities

Ensuring under-represented voices in armed forces communities are heard is vital. In the latest round of their Hidden Voices programme, the Armed Forces Covenant Trust (the Trust) awarded grants totalling more than £290,000 to 15 projects delivering accessible mental health and wellbeing support for those with seldom heard needs in armed forces communities.

These projects will focus on improving access to bespoke support for groups whose voices, opinions or needs are not adequately represented or who face barriers to accessing support services.

Trust CEO Anna Wright said: "This programme is all about giving a voice to armed forces communities who may have been overlooked or unheard. Providing tailored, accessible mental health and wellbeing support, these projects will improve awareness and understanding of the of the unique needs of these communities, improving service provision for years to come."

North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: What's on in May

 

Please click the links below for a selection of local upcoming events and bookmark this page for any future updates! (Updated events will be added weekly and will show in bold text to indicate they are new)

Please note that the formatting of these lists has changed, and events are now listed by area.

North Wiltshire (incl. Swindon)

Penarth: FREE Sports Equipment Bags to loan from Penarth Library

 

Did you know that there are FREE Sports Equipment Bags to loan at the Library?

All you need is your library card!
We are now working with Vale Sports and Play and Vale Healthy Living Team to deliver…VALE ON THE MOVE - ACTIVE AT HOME! PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT LOAN SCHEME.

Do you / your family want to be more active?

Would you benefit from a free loan of equipment bag and resource pack with ideas?
If yes, choose the colored bag that matches what you need and borrow it in the same way as a book!

BLUE BAG: This bag is aimed at younger children in nursery / Foundation Stage of the school. Includes items to help develop movement and coordination skills for throwing, catching.

TURQUOISE BAG: This bag is aimed at older children in primary and secondary schools.

Includes equipment such as table tennis, balls, resistance bands, to be active at home or at your local open space.

More information:

Follow Vale Council's Healthy Living Team on social media or via the website for many more ideas!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

North Wiltshire: Free Park Yoga sessions starting in May

 

Free, friendly community Park Yoga forever

We’re a charity that provides free community park yoga sessions on Sunday mornings from May to September to improve the health and wellbeing of our yogis. Everyone’s welcome to attend – regardless of age, background or ability.

Park Yoga is free to attend and there is no need to book.

Please click the links below for the upcoming sessions in and around North Wiltshire:

• Park Yoga Calne
• Park Yoga Chippenham
• Park Yoga Devizes
• Park Yoga Melksham
• Park Yoga Swindon
• Park Yoga Trowbridge

Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVEs

Chippenham: 'The Nest' play cafe is now open!

 

Step into our miniature town complete with its own Supermarket, Cafe, Vets & Library.

Our 90 minute experience allows children to explore a world of imaginative play.

Ideal for families, pre-schoolers, carers, grandparents, nurseries clubs and schools.
We can be found right in the heart of the Chippenham high street with plenty of parking and daily slots, the closest car park is the Borough Parade.

Chippenham is conveniently situated approx. 20 minutes drive from Military units in Colerne, Lyneham, Corsham and Hullavington/Stanton St Quintin.

Click here to visit The Nest's website and book your play sessions online!

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Dorset: Bovington & Blandford Army Cadets for ages 12 - 18

If you want to aim higher, feel more confident and get a head start on your future join the Army Cadets. Every year thousands of young people and adult volunteers join the Army Cadets for fun, friendship, action and adventure.

If you're up for a challenge you'll go further with the Army Cadets

You can join the Army Cadet Force If you're over 12 (and in year eight at school) and under 18. To find out more about Army Cadets in your area, click HERE

The Bovington & Purbeck Detachment

RWxY building on Allenby Barracks.  Monday & Thursday 19:00 - 21:00

Blandford Cadet Force Detachment 

Kingston Close, Bradley Estate, Blandford DT11 7UQ.  Monday & Thursday 19:15 - 21:30

Information provided by Bovington HIVE