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August 19, 2025

Kent & Medway: Domestic Abuse Support

 


Trigger Warning: Domestic abuse can lead to a person feeling like there is no escape and having suicidal thoughts. 30% of suspected suicides in Kent and Medway have domestic abuse as a factor (@KentPolice).

Support services are there for anyone experiencing abuse and can provide practical and emotional support including refuge, safe accommodation, specialist programmes and 1-2-1 help.

Hampshire: Careers & Enterprise Company Hampshire Careers Hub

 

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London: Historic Royal Palaces

 




Plan your next day out

Whether you're into delectable food festivals, family-friendly trails, or thought-provoking exhibitions, we've got something for everyone. Start planning your next day out with us today. 

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London: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

 




Kew Gardens

Discover the world of science behind our botanical collections, with over 50,000 living plants to be found across our UNESCO World Heritage site.



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Oxfordshire: Museums and Heritage



Explore Museums and Heritage Attractions

You’ll never be short of cultural things to do in Southern Oxfordshire thanks to its diverse array of captivating museums, listed buildings and heritage attractions. In Wantage, the Vale & Downland Museum offers a window into the cultural heritage of the Vale of White Horse region, complemented by a charming cafĂ© with a terrace and garden. A visit to the Abingdon County Hall Museum immerses you in the vibrant history of Abingdon through dynamic exhibitions and community-driven initiatives.

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London: Being Dad coffee morning - Fridays 1030-1200hrs


Being Dad is a well-being project with SEL Mind for expectant or new dads, or men with parenting responsibilities, to help them cope with the challenges of fatherhood. Meet other dads. share the load and have a good brew. 

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Hampshire: Hampshire County Council Fostering services


Visit the Hampshire County Council website to find out more about how you can start your fostering journey.

Click HERE for more information.

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Winchester - Home-Start Family Groups


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Oxfordshire: Fostering with Oxfordshire County Council

Fostering with Oxfordshire County Council and the difference it makes. 

It might be early days and you're just curious, you may have questions that you would like answering or have been thinking about fostering for a while - take a look at the website for more information. 

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Hampshire: Homes Start Hampshire Volunteers required

 



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