August 19, 2025

Winchester - Home-Start Family Groups


Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Hampshire: Homes Start Hampshire Volunteers required

 



Click HERE for more information

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August 18, 2025

NAAFI: 2025 Welfare Returns figures


NAAFI are excited to share that they’ve announced their 2025 Welfare Returns figures - when people shop at NAAFI facilities, any surplus they earn is given back directly to the communities they serve.

This year alone, they’ve generated £110,435 for local garrisons and communities across seven of their locations:
  • Ascension Island
  • Brunei
  • The Falkland Islands
  • Germany
  • Poland
  • Bahrain
  • Royal Navy Ships
You can read more in NAAFI’s latest blog post here: https://naafi.co.uk/a-year-of-giving-back-welfare-returns-2025/

And find out more on the NAAFI website: https://naafi.co.uk/

Scotland: Back to school worries? Parent Club tips for all ages

Back to school worries? 

Parent Club have tips & advice to help calm any nerves about going back to school as well as tips for supporting your child’s mental health 

Help if your child feels unable to go to school

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Sign up to Neighbourhood Watch

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Scotland: Breathing Space for anyone over age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety

Breathing Space are a free, confidential, phone and webchat service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.

Breathing Space is funded by the Scottish Government’s Mental Health Unit and the service is operationally managed by NHS 24.

Breathing Space is a free confidential service for people in Scotland. Open up when you're feeling down - phone 0800 83 85 87

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

York: Open Age York Women's 5 a Side Football

 

Are you wanting to give football a go, or maybe you used to play and you want to get back into it, then come along to our friendly 5-a-side football group.

We play every Thursday 6-7pm at York Sport.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome.

This is a friendly group of mostly over 25's with a mixture of football experience (ranging from none to semi pro). Our aim is to bring ladies together for an hour of football fun.

Anyone is welcome to come down and see if you like it. 
DM for further information  www.facebook.com/groups/1679151352462158/

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Midlothian: Are you a parent living in Midlothian?

Do you need an Elementary Food and Hygiene certificate to prepare yourself for returning to employment in hospitality?

Sign up for a 2 half day REHIS course that will cover topics such as hygiene in preparation, cooking and storage of food and current food legislation.

Dates: 10th and 11th September

Time: 9.30am–2.00pm

Venue: Strathesk Primary School 4 Eastfield Farm Road Penicuik EH26 8EZ

Participants must attend both sessions

For more information on eligibility for the course and to book, please email: cll@midlothian.gov.uk or call 0131 270 8900.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Trading Standards Scotland - scam DWP winter energy payments

There have been loads of reports of scam messages impersonating DWP asking you to apply for winter energy payments

In Scotland, the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment has replaced the Winter Fuel Payment. 

In 2025 this will be paid by Social Security Scotland and not by DWP

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

August 15, 2025

Salisbury Plain: Army Welfare Service community support team - QR Code


Scan the QR code to follow the Salisbury Plain Community Support team or click HERE  

PLEASE NOTE - QR codes should be scanned from non MOD personal devices only

Information provided by South West HIVE Hub