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July 1, 2025

Brecon: Free courses for spouses of Serving Personnel - Community Centre at IBS, Brecon

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The Family Foundation are providing free accredited and non-accredited courses for the spouses / partners of regular and reservist serving personnel.
Taking place at the community centre at IBS, Brecon.

Next Course - Monday 14 July 25 - Mental Health First Aid Level 1

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Chepstow: Bands on the Bandstand Summer Dates

Bands on the Bandstand is back!

We’re excited to announce the Bands on the Bandstand 2025 line-up!

Join in every Sunday from 2:30pm–5:00pm by the Riverbank in Chepstow for free live music in a stunning setting.

Bring a picnic, grab a deck chair, maybe pack a flask—and soak up the sounds of summer with great music and even better views.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Wales: FREE Webinars for Spouses & Partners of Serving Personnel - AI Webinars delivered by The Family Foundation

Free Webinar Series for Spouses and Partners of Serving Military Personnel, including Reservists, in Wales

We’re living through a digital revolution – and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is right at the heart of it. But you don’t need a tech background to benefit. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or completely new to it, this three-part webinar series is designed to help you understand, explore, and make the most of AI in everyday life.

For more information please click here.

To register please click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Chepstow: Sunrise Social for under 18's during the summer at the Drill Hall, Chepstow

Sunrise Social – Free Breakfast & Activities This Summer!

Chepstow Town Council and Drill Hall, Chepstow are proud to launch Sunrise Social, a brand-new free breakfast and activity club for local children and teens, every weekday from 22 July to 29 August, 9:00–11:00am at The Drill Hall!

Activities will change daily
Nutritious breakfasts for kids – all free
Tea, coffee & pastries for parents (available to purchase)
Adults must accompany children – all ages welcome!
Pre-booking helps us plan - www.drillhallchepstow.co.uk

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Your local Pinnacle office Drop-in is on Wednesdays 13:00-15:00.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Wales: Careers Wales - Career Checker for Young People in Years 10 & 11

Career check is a useful tool for a Careers Adviser to learn more about your child and the individual support they need

All young people in Wales are offered a guidance interview before the end of Year 11

Learn more about the support we offer to young people in years 10 and 11.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Wales: Welsh Government - Get help with school costs

From 1 July, families in Wales could get £125 per child through the School Essentials Grant to help with costs for the new school year.

Check your eligibility: https://www.gov.wales/get-help-school-costs

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Stafford: Paultons Park What's new this summer?

Get ready for a summer season packed with adventure for the whole family. Our brand new interactive dark ride, Ghostly Manor, is now open! Step inside Dr. Kinley’s spooky manor and see how many chilling ghosts you can catch. Think you’ve got what it takes to top the leader board? There’s only one way to find out…

See link HERE

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

It’s here: Global Mobility Allowance trial begins

It’s here: Global Mobility Allowance trial begins

From 1 July, eligible Service personnel are now invited to register for a new overseas allowance that offers an easier claims process and greater flexibility on spending.

Global Mobility Allowance (GMA) is being trialled as a new way to receive a financial contribution towards expenses that arise when you move to or from an overseas permanent assignment in:

• Brunei – 2 Royal Gurkha Rifles (2RGR) and Brunei Garrison Staff (incl. 667 Sqn, 5AAC) only
• USA – British Defence Staff US (BDSUS) administered locations only
• Kenya – British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) Garrison Staff only
• Europe/ Rest of World (RoW) – Global Support Organisation (GSO) administered locations only

The new Global Mobility Allowance Calculator (accessible via defnet or Defence Connect) gives a real-time, tailored estimate of the GMA allowance you will receive, and a comparison of GMA trial versus non-trial allowances.

The tool simplifies what would be a complex and time-consuming calculation process and enables you to make informed decisions about your assignment – including considerations on family support, cost of living and financial planning.

Did you know that we commission a service to support victims of anti-social behaviour in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent?

The Harmony Anti-Social Behaviour and Mediation service helps victims recover from the impact of ASB, whether they choose to report incidents to the Police or not.

Harmony provides a range of free, tailored and confidential services, including emotional support to help victims rebuild their confidence and independence, and practical support such as navigating legal issues, improving home security and dealing with housing providers.

Find out more and access support: Harmony ASB support service, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent - Victim Support

Alternatively, call the support line on 0330 1757 258 or 08 08 16 89 111 for out of hours support.