Army HIVE Info

August 21, 2025

Staffordshire: PANDAS Foundation - Free support - Lichfield

1st and 3rd Monday of every month, 7-8pm

Meeting at Lichfield Family Hub, Purcell Avenue, WS13 7PH

Babies welcome

More information on PANDAS can be found HERE

Information from Central HIVE Hub

August 20, 2025

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.

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.

Click here to find out more

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

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.