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August 21, 2025

Catterick: Military Families Engagement Event CICC 1st Oct

 

Are you a military spouse or partner? We would like to invite you to a military families engagement event!

The Catterick Integrated Care Centre (CICC) team is hosting this event to hear directly from military spouses and partners about:

What matters most to you in health and care services

Challenges you face when accessing local services

Gaps in service provision

What is currently working well in the local area

Your experiences are invaluable – they will help shape future services and guide research in the community.

Event details:
📍 Location: Catterick Leisure Centre
📅 Date: Wednesday, 1 October 2025
🕙 Session 1: 10:00 – 12:00
🕐 Session 2: 13:00 – 15:00
(You only need to attend one session.)

Catterick: Vacancy for Bureau Manager, Tesco Catterick Garrison



Bureau Manager – Tesco Travel Money Catterick Garrison

Job Type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

Salary: £27,495

Working Patterns: This job is perfect for those who are flexible and able to work a variety of shifts between Monday to Sunday. Depending on your team, you will receive a monthly or weekly rota.

Travelex attributes its success and growth down to its hard-working people.

It’s their desire to deliver exceptional results, service, and positive experiences to our customers every day that sets us apart from the rest. If you see yourself as a natural leader who can galvanise people and showcase best practice but also mentor from behind the scenes to orchestrate a dynamic and efficient team, we want you as our next Bureau Manager.

For more information please click the LINK

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Bovington: Citizens Advice sessions at Bovington HIVE every Thursday - Free advice & support


The mobile advice bus will be parked adjacent to the HIVE building (Corner of King George V Road & Swinton Avenue) Speak to advisors face to face.

Available to all Garrison personnel, spouses, partners, reserves, veterans, civil servants, MOD contractors and local civilian community. Confidentiality guaranteed.

Appointments are not necessary, just turn up. First come, first serve basis.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Stafford: Staffordshire county council - jobs of the week! 20th August 2025

20th August 2025




See HERE

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

August 20, 2025

Scotland: Leuchars HIVE closure 21st Aug - 1st Sept

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Wiltshire: Household Support Fund extended to help Wiltshire's most vulnerable until March 2026


Wiltshire Council has welcomed the UK Government's decision to extend the Household Support Fund (HSF) for another year, ensuring vital assistance continues for residents most in need. The seventh round of the fund, known as HSF7, will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

The Household Support Fund is designed to provide crisis support to households struggling with essential living costs, such as food and utility bills. It also offers preventative support, including budgeting and cookery classes, and the purchase of energy-efficient appliances like fridges and cookers.

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