To find out more information for all things health and families in Hampshire, including 'Under 5's', 'Health for Kids', 'Health for Teens', 'Healthier Together' and 'Chat Health' please click HERE
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
April 29, 2025
April 28, 2025
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Over £290,000 to support those with seldom heard needs in Armed Forces communities
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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."
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)
April 25, 2025
North Wiltshire: Free Park Yoga sessions starting in May
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!
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.
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs
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
Gloucestershire: 'The Robin' bookable bus service
You search for your ideal journey, and book the option that suits you. It's local and offers affordable fares, connecting places in rural locations.
Please click the links below depending on your area:
Tewkesbury District - includes areas such as Ashchurch, Churdown, Innsworth and Tewkesbury
Cotswolds South - includes the Army Barracks (North & South) and South Cerney village
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
Wiltshire: Alabaré now offering free mental health support for those aged 16+
No need for a GP appointment as you can refer yourself to Alabaré:
- Online: https://alabare.co.uk/acmh-referrals/
- Or call them on 0300 222 5745
- Or e mail accesscommunitymentalhealth@alabare.co.uk
Find out more about Alabaré mental health services:
https://alabare.co.uk/what-we-do/mental-health/
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs
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