Dorset: Purbeck Sports centre exercise classes, swimming sessions & children's activities

Classes (for all abilities) include:

Pilates

Circuits

Aquafit

HIIT

Spinning (static cycling) 

Cardiocise

Dancercise

and much more

For more details on classes, timings, gym membership, swimming classes, activities, sessions,  playzone (soft play) and  All Stars cafe can be found HERE

Purbeck Sports Centre, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PH 

Telephone 01929 500 000  

Information provided by Bovington HIVE via Purbeck Sports Centre 

Dorset: Home Start support and friendships for families

 

Home-Start offers friendship, practical support and emotional advice in the homes of families who are having difficulties managing parenting for a variety of different reasons such poor mental health, post-natal depression, disability, domestic abuse, bereavement, isolation and multiple births.

Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life, by supporting parents so they grow in confidence, strengthening and enjoying their relationships with their children and widening their links with the local community.

For details of Home Start click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Parents' guide to your child's Special Education Needs (SEN)

The guide explains the support ordinarily available in Dorset education settings, from early years to post-16 providers, and if a child or young person needs more help to achieve their potential. 

It includes information on how settings should use the Graduated Approach to plan support for children and young people, and how you can access support in your area.

Download guide

Information provided by Bovington HIVE.

Grantham: Street Tag Lincolnshire

Street Tag Lincolnshire

A fun interactive app that motivates parents and children to be active in their local area. Support children in reaching their daily 60 active minutes. 

Interested in signing up for the Street Tag programme? Send an email to: meenakshi@streettag.co.uk

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: A polite Dog Rules on Camp reminder

When pets are outside the workplace they must be kept on a lead at ALL TIMES, (apart from the areas on the map, Annex D to Grantham Station Orders refer). 

Failure to follow this policy will result in owners being directed to remove the pet from the working environment. Dog walking area guidance

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Grantham: hub

The Hub delivers an inspiring programme of contemporary craft, design, dance and creative arts experiences, in Sleaford, across North Kesteven and beyond and is home to the national centre for craft and design.

Check out all the events and activities at the hub

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - over £300K awarded to enhance Early Years provision for Service families

Ten projects by nurseries and childcare settings across the UK have been awarded a share of £300,000 in grants to help forces families access early years education - in the latest round of grants from the MOD's Armed Forces Families Fund.

The projects, which will also provide development and upskilling opportunities for early years staff, will work to further improve educational experiences for young children from service families as part of the Fund's Early Years programme.

“Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years programme. These projects and the meaningful change the funding will create, allows the organisations to enhance their services to mitigate the challenges faced by young Service children and their families, due to military life” - Debra Barton, Early Years Specialist Lead, Ministry of Defence.

Moray: Speech and Language Therapy Advice

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Colerne: May edition of the Parish Council magazine

 

Please click to read the Parish Council magazine online

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Servicewomen - Seen and Heard Programme reopens for applications

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) are pleased to let you know that the Servicewomen: Seen and Heard programme is now open and ready to welcome new applications!

Following the popularity of the programme in 2024, the Trust conducted further research with servicewomen from all three armed services, via several meetings and discussions, to discover more about their current needs and challenges to ensure this year’s programme hits the mark. The Trust would like to thank everyone who shared their experiences to help shape the programme for 2025.

What’s the programme all about?

Part of the Armed Forces Covenant Fund, The Servicewomen: Seen & Heard Programme will award grants of up to £100,000 for two-year projects that expand support options for serving women, ensuring they are aware of, and able to access, help that is tailored to their specific needs.

It will address the unique challenges servicewomen face, providing education and information to help maximise their health and wellbeing.