Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: New awards to support for serving families facing separation challenges

Military life can put a significant strain on the family unit, and service-related separation can play a key role. Maintaining a balanced home life through frequent periods apart is a challenge that many armed forces families face, and one which can cause feelings of anxiety, stress and loneliness.

This challenge is at the heart of the latest projects supported by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) through their Apart, not Alone programme. From shared reading projects, outdoor wellbeing activities and family-friendly fitness sessions to peer support and tailored counselling,10 projects across the UK have been supported worth a total of £304,732. Each one will deliver support that sets out to improve the quality of life for those impacted by service-related separation.

Plus, applications are still being accepted for round two. If you’re working with serving families affected by separation challenges, maybe you could be the next funded project? Full details can be found on the Trus’s website.

Give Us Time & Walling2Recovery Spring 2026 dates now available

Give Us Time are teaming up with Walling2Recovery again for spring 2026 to provide a brand new opportunity for Forces families!

The initiative will combine family time in the beautiful Lake District with practical, hands-on experience of the traditional skill of dry stone walling.

The expertise is provided by Andy Docherty, a veteran of 30 years experience in the British Army, and truly understands the impact of Forces life on families.

This year we sent some families away walling, they said, “The accommodation was fantastic and we ate like royalty throughout. The group size was perfect and we couldn’t have asked for a better bunch of ‘wallers’.”

The dates are: 10th to 12th of April 2026, arriving at 1700 on 10 April and depart 1600 on 12 April. The accommodation is in Yonder End Cottage which has 4 family bedrooms

The cost for any family wanting to join will be £30 per person per day which covers the food and administration cost.

Please note – due to the nature of the activities, only children 14 years old and older will be allowed to participate – there will be no provisions available for younger children.

If you would like more information on taking part email enquiries@giveustime.org.uk – Deadline for bookings is Friday 31 October 2025

More info on Give Us Time breaks is at: www.giveustime.org.uk

Gloucestershire: October edition of Gloucestershire Recycles, including Halloween costume swap

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Lichfield: AWS CS Youth Club - What's on Guide for November 2025

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West Midlands: Help shape suicide prevention in the Black Country

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Lyneham: Latest Parish Council newsletter

 

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South Cerney: 29 Regt RLC Fireworks and Bonfire Spectacular - Sat 1 Nov

 

29 Regt RLC is putting on a drink and food facility behind the training wing (inside the wire) where you can view the bonfire and fireworks for free.

At present there are no plans on opening any side gates to allow those that have bought tickets access to the airfield.

Any updates will be posted on the South Cerney Station Welfare Facebook page

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Vale of Glamorgan: October Half Term Activities with the Vale Sports Team

 

Vale Sport Team - October Half Term / Hanner Tymor Hydref

Spaces can be booked via: valesportsteam.eventbrite.co.uk
(Please select correct age session)

Gallwch gadw lle drwy:
valesportsteam.eventbrite.co.uk
(Cofiwch ddewis y sesiwn sy’n cyfateb ag oed y plant neu blentyn)

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Bridgend: South Wales Police Heritage Centre - Half Term Bookings

Step into the fascinating world of policing history this October half term at the South Wales Police Heritage Centre. Our museum is packed with stories, artefacts, and experiences that bring the past to life — and this October, we’re adding a Halloween twist! 

Expect:

- Spooky Halloween-themed activities
- Detective and crime scene challenges
- Live facial recognition demonstration
- Dressing up and family-friendly fun

Half term dates and times:

- Monday 27th October – 2pm
- Tuesday 28th October – 10am & 2pm
- Friday 31st October – 10am only

The Heritage Centre is open for visits all year round and is always free to visit.
South Wales Police HQ, Bridgend
Booking essential, please email: policeheritage@south-wales.police.uk

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South Wales: South Wales Police Recruitment Opportunities

Are you looking for an opportunity to join #TeamSWP? We are currently recruiting for a number of vacancies including:

• Our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP)
• The Professional Policing Degree (PPD) programme
• Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)
• Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP)
• Special Constables (Volunteer Police Officer)
• Police Community Support Officers (PCSO)

You can find out more about the above roles and other vacancies here

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