Vale of Glamorgan: Citizen's Advice Cardiff & Vale Drop in at Woody's Lodge for Armed Forces Community - Last Friday of the month

 

New Drop-In Alert! 27th June

We’re excited to announce that Woody’s Lodge is partnering with Citizens Advice Cardiff & Vale to bring you a brand-new monthly drop-in service!

When? Last Friday of every month
Time? 11am – 1pm
Where? Woody’s Lodge, Barry, Amelia Trust Farm

This is part of the Military Moves Made Easy project, funded by AFCFT, offering dedicated support for Armed Forces serving personnel and their families during relocation across Cardiff and the Vale.
Whether it’s:

• Welfare benefits
• Housing
• Debt
• Employment rights
• Family & relationships
• Or general social welfare issues

…Citizens Advice will be here to help, in a space where you can grab a brew and get support.
If you’re currently serving or a family member of someone who is, pop in and have a chat – we’re here for you.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Chertsey: Thorpe Park Resort

 

Check out the latest best value ticket and short break offers and deals at Thorpe Park, the ultimate destination for thrillseekers. Discover great savings when you book theme park tickets online and explore the best advance ticket prices now from just £29 per person online.

Click HERE for further information

Information provided by Southeast HIVE

Richmondshire: Library Opening times

Good morning and happy Monday

Here’s a reminder of our opening hours just in case you fancy popping in this week 

Whether you're calling in to find your next read, joining us for storytime, or seeking a volunteering opportunity, we'd love to see you

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Ripon: Andy's Man Club every Monday

 

Every Monday 7-9pm (except bank holidays) our doors are open to any man 18+. 

No bookings. No fees. No pressure to talk. You can take it all at your own pace, one step at a time. 

We now have just under 300 groups across the UK, as well as online groups. 

Visit our website to find your nearest group or drop us an email to info@andysmanclub.co.uk to join our online groups.

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Northern Ireland: myEarth NI, Family Friendly Website for events and resources relating to the Environment

myEarthNI are a hub for environmental action and education in Northern Ireland. 

Managed by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful and developed in collaboration with Northern Ireland Environment Link and the Education for Sustainable Development Forum, they aim to provide an online space that brings Northern Ireland's environment sector together to engage people in action, educate through resources and offer opportunities to become involved in making a difference.

For more details, please click here
 

Information provided by HIVE NI

Stafford: Station Coffee Morning in the MOD Stafford community centre/HIVE Wednesday's during term time 9.30 to 11.30

The venue for the Coffee morning is in the MoD Stafford Community Centre Maresfield Drive /HIVE. It is held every Wednesday morning during term time from 09.30 to 11.30, everyone is welcome including children. If you have any ideas of what you would like at the coffee mornings come along to the Community Centre and let Carrie and Dawn know and we will try to do our best to make it happen. If you would like to volunteer to help with the session speak to Dawn in the HIVE, any help would be most appreciated.

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Hullavington: Friday coffee mornings on camp at Buckley Barracks

 

All are welcome and soft play will be available for children.

Please click here to follow the 9 Regt RLC Welfare Facebook page for updates and information

Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVEs

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Improved support for serving families facing separation challenges

The idea of not seeing your partner or parent for months at a time, often with limited contact, can be stressful and unsettling. But it’s a common experience for many armed forces families.

Deployment, training and exercises make separation a fundamental part of service for many, but this can have a significant impact on family life. Being apart can cause loneliness and a sense of isolation – whether you’re ‘weekending’ and adjusting to a constantly changing family dynamic or dealing with long separations.

Re-opening today, The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) devised their Apart, not Alone programme to tackle this issue head on, offering support for armed forces families facing time apart.

Building on the success of last year’s programme, this year the Trust are delivering support where and when it’s needed most - reflecting the changing nature of deployment, recognising the different types of separation and the sometimes very different challenges these can present.

Why are we running this programme?

Grantham: Wyndham Park

Check out Wyndham Park and all the latest news and what's on! 

Wyndham Park

 Information provided by Grantham HIVE

North Wiltshire: New ManDown support groups in Calne and Royal Wootton Bassett

 

Other groups are also available in and around North Wiltshire, including:

• Bath
• Devizes
• Melksham
• Trowbridge

Man Down UK is a non-profit Community Interest Company founded in Cornwall, dedicated to supporting men with mental health challenges.

We run informal, peer-led talking groups across the UK, providing a safe, judgment-free space for men to share their struggles and connect with others who understand.

By fostering open conversations, we aim to break the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and reduce the number of male suicides. Together, we can end the silence and save lives.

Click here to find out more about the local support groups

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs