Wiltshire: Quit smoking with the help of Smoke Free Wiltshire

Smoking doesn’t just damage your lungs - it speeds up the ageing process and changes the way you look:

• Early ageing and skin damage
• Hair thinning and loss
• Fertility problems
• Oral health

As soon as you stop smoking your body starts to repair.

Get free support to quit with the Smoke Free app or find other support on the Smoke Free Wiltshire website - https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/smokefree

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Wiltshire: 'Books with Baby' sessions running across Wiltshire

 

Wiltshire Council Family Hubs have 'Books with Baby' sessions running across Wiltshire - scan the QR code or click the link below to complete the form and they'll give you a call when there is a session in your area.

Click here to complete the Expression of Interest form

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

South Cerney: 'Bus Stop Brews' community outreach event - first Wednesday of the month

 

To keep up to date with events on camp, click here to visit the South Cerney Station Welfare Facebook page

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Vale of Glamorgan: Vale Flying Start Parent Support

 

Flying Start parent support service – please find information in the posters above, to make a referral please call the main office on 01446 732180.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Milford Haven: Join Milford Haven Royal Marines Cadets - Tuesdays & Thursdays

Join Milford Haven Royal Marines Cadets – The only one in West Wales! 🟢⚓

Are you ready to challenge yourself, learn new skills, and be part of something exceptional?

The Milford Haven Sea & Royal Marines Cadets offer an unparalleled experience for young people aged 13-18. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday from 18:30-21:00 at our unit in Unit A, Haven’s Head Business Park, Hakin, Milford Haven, SA73 3LD.

🟩 What We Do:

🟢 Military Skills: Learn essential military skills such as navigation, fieldcraft, and drill.
🟢 Adventure Training: Get hands-on experience in outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and climbing.
🟢 Water-Based Activities: Enjoy rowing, sailing, and powerboating, enhancing your seamanship abilities.
🟢 Leadership & Teamwork: Develop leadership qualities and teamwork skills that will serve you for life.
🟢 Community Involvement: Participate in community events and ceremonies, representing Training Ship Harrier, Milford Haven Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets with pride.

Chatham: Start the New Year Smoke Free!

Start the New Year Smoke-Free!

Thinking about quitting smoking?
Now’s the perfect time to take control!

Getting support from your local stop smoking service increases your chance of success.

Your Quit Support Includes:

• Weekly 1-to-1 sessions on site at Brompton Barracks
•  A FREE vape starter kit
• A FREE nicotine patches, gum or lozenges

Why Quit?

• Physical activity will feel easier 
• Improve your mood
• Save money

 Meet the Team

We’ll be at The Cook House on Tuesday 6th January 2026 from 10:00 – 13:00.
Drop in for a confidential chat and find out how we can support your mission to quit.

Or sign up for FREE quit smoking support here:
👉 Referral to Medway's Stop Smoking Service (Smokefree Families and Military) – Fill in form


Make this year the one you go smoke-free – we’ve got your back!

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Staffordshire: Aiming High Activities for Young people and children with SEN

 

February 2026 Aiming High activities will be available for booking from Thursday 1st January 2026 at 7:30am on the EEQU booking platform: Eequ · After school. In place of school. Beyond school.

You can browse February’s activities now, but you won’t be able to book until 1st January at 7:30am. Please note that we will not usually send reminder emails each month before bookings open, but we wanted to reiterate that bookings will always open on the 1st of the month at 7:30am, regardless of whether this is a weekday, weekend or bank holiday.

If you would prefer the booking team to make bookings on your behalf, please call 0300 111 8007 (option 2, then option 3). However please be aware that phone lines will not open until Friday 2nd January at 9:00am. Other people can make online bookings on your behalf via the EEQU booking platform.

If you want to cancel a booking, please log in to your EEQU account to do this as soon as possible. This helps providers plan their sessions and enables your space(s) to be offered to other young people and their families.

Information provided: Central HIVE Hub

Grantham: Shine Connect Winter Support 2025

As we approach the festive season and look ahead to 2026, we are pleased to launch our Shine Connect Christmas and Winter Support Magazine which can be found here: Christmas Shine Connect 2025. It’s a practical information guide designed to support people who may be struggling, feeling isolated, or in need of extra help over the Christmas period.
The magazine brings together a wide range of key services from health, care and community VCFSE partners, all in one place.
It includes information on local support available over Christmas and New Year, warm and welcoming spaces for those who need them, free phone helplines offering a friendly voice, and community services that help people connect with others and reduce loneliness and isolation during the holiday period.

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Grantham: Carers UK Winter Magazine

Carers UK have just shared their Winter Magazine, it has some great carer stories and information -Carers UK

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Freedom from violence and abuse: a cross-government strategy

 
Defence sets out commitments to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in a new cross government strategy published on 18 Dec.

To view the Strategy documents, please go to: Freedom from violence and abuse: a cross-government strategy - GOV.UK