August 20, 2025

Wiltshire: Residents encouraged to start their own care business with new support programme


In partnership with Community Catalysts, Wiltshire Council is supporting individuals who want to work for themselves and become their own boss by offering care and support services in their communities.

This could include helping people with:
  • Getting out and about
  • Companionship
  • Running errands or doing odd jobs
  • Organising daily tasks

...or setting up and running
  • Fitness classes
  • Creative sessions
  • Social groups

People choose the hours they work, giving them the flexibility to fit their business around their life.

Wiltshire Council funds the initiative which provides access to a free development programme that includes training, marketing support, signposting to funding opportunities, and a chance to connect with others doing similar work.


Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

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

Staffordshire: Free Basic Paediatric First Aid Courses at Lichfield Family Hub


 Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Career Transition Partnership Employment Fairs – remaining 2025 dates

To view all CTP employment events, and to register to attend an event, please visit: https://www.modctp.co.uk/home/list-events

August 19, 2025

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

Aldershot: Tourist Information Centre


Aldershot Tourist Information Centre has a wide range of information to help you enjoy your stay in Aldershot. The staff will be pleased to help you plan your visit and provide advice on where to stay and what to do.

For further information and opening times please click HERE

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

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. 

Click  HERE for further information

Information provided by South East HAVE 

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.



ClicHERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub