December 15, 2025

Boddam: Part-time cleaner vacancy at Cadet Training Centre closes noon Wednesday 31st December 2025


A vacancy has arisen with the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (HRFCA) for a Cleaner at the Cadet Training Centre at Boddam, Aberdeenshire. The position is part time, 10 hours per week. Applicants should reside within easy commuting distance of Boddam.

This is a Crown Servant (Civil Servant Band SZ1 equivalent) and the salary is £6,581. The successful candidate will be eligible to join the Council of RFCA’s Pension Scheme which operates on a Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) basis and has a personal contribution for members of 5% of pensionable earnings. Annual leave, excluding Public Holidays, is 25 days per year, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service; previous public sector employment may count towards qualifying years’ service. The successful applicant will undergo a six month probationary period.

Catterick: RESET - Helping Military Personnel address problematic behaviours and addictions every Tues




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North East England: Mental Health Charity for Veterans

 

Anxious Minds is a mental health veterans charity based in the North East.

Their counselling centres in Wallsend, North Tyneside and Blyth, Northumberland offer free counselling to veterans and family members for an agreed period.

Services are accessed through referral to the Anxious Minds Veteran Recovery College.

Programmes include tailored therapeutic courses, one-to-one counselling, peer-led groups and outdoor therapy such a woodland walks.

Their Hope Recovery Centre runs drop-in events open to all, with events including mindfulness and Tai Chi, along with a veterans and community kitchen offering nutritious, low-cost meals and a weekly breakfast club


Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Gloucestershire: Latest Adult Education news

 

Are you or is someone you know looking to boost confidence with using a computer or phone?

Join Gloucestershire County Council's Beginners Digital Skills courses to help take the next steps into the digital world with ease!

(Please note courses are free subject to eligibility - contact Gloucestershire County Council for details)

Please click here to find out more!

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Bath, Swindon & Wiltshire: Free Wellbeing Workshops with BSW Recovery College

 

The course list for January '26 to March '26 has now been published on the BSW Recovery College website.

Upcoming online courses include:

  • ADHD - Minds Of All Kinds
  • Managing Anxiety
  • Building Resilience
  • Managing Intense Emotions
  • Self Kindness
Other sessions are also available face-to-face in Swindon, Bath and Trowbridge.

Click here to find out more

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Wales: Launch of the new Welsh Government Additional learning needs (ALN) parent and carer toolkit

 

Launch of the new Welsh Government Additional learning needs (ALN) parent and carer toolkit

Developed with parents, carers and professionals from across education, health and social care, local authorities and third sector, it explains how the system works and where support is available for children, young people and families.

All resources are available in English and Welsh, with accessible versions including Easy Read.

Additional learning needs (ALN) parent and carer toolkit

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Vale of Glamorgan: Christmas Recycling and Waste arrangements in the Vale of Glamorgan

🎄Christmas Recycling and Waste arrangements ♻

This is a quick summary of recycling and waste arrangements over the festive period. For full details please visit: Vale of Glamorgan Council – Christmas Recycling Information

🗑 Black Bag Limits:

Up to 6 bags allowed: 29 Dec 2025 – 16 Jan 2026

Normal limit of 3 bags resumes: 19 Jan 2026

Wrapping paper goes in black bags

♻ Recycle These:
  • Food leftovers
  • Cardboard
  • Tin foil
Not allowed in Black Bags:
  • Wrapping paper
  • Glitter
  • Tinsel & decorations

Advance into Justice: Careers in Prisons and Probation for the Service Community

 

One Remarkable Life to Another – a second career for the Armed Forces Family

What is Advance into Justice?


Advance into Justice is a campaign exclusively for the Armed Forces family, which provides second career opportunities within our frontline roles within prisons and probation.

You can apply for a role via the Advance into Justice scheme if you are:
  • an Armed Forces service leaver within your resettlement period and due to leave the services within 18 months
  • a veteran of the Armed Forces
  • a spouse or civil partner of an Armed Forces service leaver or veteran (your current partner must either be still serving or have been discharged within the last 12 months)
  • an Armed Forces Reservist
To find out more please visit: Advance into Justice

Dorset: South West Train services


For Train information, timetables, rail disruptions, planning your journey and purchasing tickets click HERE

For all UK Train Services and timetables click National Rail
Please check for updates prior travelling.

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