Gillingham: Taste Of The Caribbean 23rd August 2025 at Great Lines

 

Europe's Largest Food & Drink Festival Dedicated to Caribbean Food

Join us at the Taste of the Caribbean Food & Drink Festival, where cultures collide in a celebration of incredible flavours and vibrant traditional growing year after year 2025 is set to be our best yet.

Experience a lively mix of Caribbean street food traders serving hot dishes, desserts (from all over the world), and unique take -home goods, plus cultural crafts and non-food treasures. Entertainment includes live music, thrilling cooking demos, exciting eating contests and funfair rides with activities for all ages. 

Get ready for an unforgettable festival that brings together people from all backgrounds to savour the magic of Caribbean culture!

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Wiltshire: Find out about Fostering with Wiltshire Council

 

Upcoming events include:

• Dauntsey
• Melksham
• Chippenham
• Corsham
• Calne
• Plus regular online sessions

Click the link for more event info: Fostering with Wiltshire Council

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

GOV.UK: Updated guidance for Service personnel and their families on Early Years childcare and child welfare policies

The Gov.uk website has been updated today, with new information in the ‘Free Early Years Childcare entitlement for children aged 9 months to school starting age (including 15 or 30 hours’ free childcare)’ and ‘Overseas Nursery Authority (ONA)’ section.

To review the revised information please go to: Guidance for Service personnel and their families on child welfare policies.

Shorncliffe: Army Welfare Service Nepali Club Every Wednesday 1630 - 1800hrs

 

Information provided by South Ease HIVE Hub

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.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Winchester - Home-Start Family Groups

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Hampshire: Homes Start Hampshire Volunteers required

 

Click HERE for more information

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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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