Surrey: Headway

Trained staff offer cognitive sessions to enhance quality of life, recovery and independence, as well as supporting their families and carers.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Grantham: Lincolnshire Family Services Directory

Lincolnshire Family Services Directory

Helps you find information on useful local organisations and activities where you live.

The directory also supports Lincolnshire's family hubs and the start for life programme.

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Staffordshire: LAYING UP OF 2 MERCIAN COLOURS - SATURDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2025

On Saturday 11th October 2025, The Mercian Regiment will be laying up the Colours of the 2nd Battalion, The Mercian Regiment, at Lichfield Cathedral in Staffordshire.

The event, which will take place between 1300 and 1500 hours, will see the Regiment exercise the freedom of the City of Lichfield, as well as a church service where the Colours of the 2nd Battalion will be laid up at Lichfield Cathedral.

HOW DO I GET TICKETS?

There are multiple ways to get tickets for the Cathedral service on the day:

• Via MERCIAN CONNECT
Simply head to the event page below and sign up to the event. When you provide us with your information on the sign-up page, we will use the information to send your tickets closer to the date: https://public.militaryapp.org/.../6863eab4577c055d020eef...

• Via your Regimental Association
Regimental Associations will be asking their members for the names of those who wish to attend the Laying up of Colours. Tickets will be provided to Association chairs for distribution closer to the date.

• Via E-Mail to RHQ Mercian
You may express your desire to attend by sending an E-Mail directly to RHQ Mercian through: RHQ@mercianregiment.co.uk

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Please note: Security measures, including bag checking, will be in operation for admittance to the Cathedral. Please only bring objects with you to the service that you require.

If you have any questions, please contact RHQ Mercian:
RHQ@mercianregiment.co.uk
 

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

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.

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

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

 

Information provided by South Ease HIVE Hub

Hampshire: Homes Start Hampshire Volunteers required

 

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

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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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE