First Defence Finance: Earn £5 for every friend you refer to First Defence Finance this February

Earn £5 for every friend you refer to First Defence Finance this February using your unique link.

1. Log in & get your unique link
2. Share it with anyone who could benefit from joining our credit union.
3. Ask them to choose “Family, friend, or colleague” when the sign-up form asks how they heard about us.
4. Get £5 for you and £5 for your friends after every successful referral.

There’s no limit.* Invite one friend or ten and watch your savings grow!

Log in on their app to generate your link: bit.ly/GenerateYourLink

Or on their website: www.firstdefencefinance.co.uk/log-in

*Terms and conditions apply. Over 18's only. First Defence Finance is a trading name of Plane Saver Credit Union Ltd. Plane Saver Credit Union is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Firm Ref: 213609. All deposits are protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for up to £120,000. Find the full terms and conditions on our website: www.firstdefencefinance.co.uk/refer-a-friend 

Staffordshire - Flood Warnings and Alerts

Did you know you can check flood warnings and alerts in #Staffordshire 💡

With periods of heavy rain which have affected parts of Staffordshire, here's a reminder to check the latest flood warnings and alerts in your area.

The Environment Agency provides up to date information so you can stay prepared and make safe decisions about travel and personal safety.

🚗 Please avoid driving or walking through floodwater, even shallow water can be dangerous
🛣️ Plan journeys carefully and allow extra time if conditions are poor
🚨 Follow advice from emergency services if flooding affects your area
👵 Look out for vulnerable neighbours or family members, especially during weather‑related disruptions

🔗 Check the current flood warnings and alerts here: https://orlo.uk/oZbjW

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

Wiltshire: Wiltshire Libraries - Multi-sensory stories - For children and young people - Free to borrow from Wiltshire Libraries

  Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

Hampshire: Hampshire County Council Libraries Services

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Oxfordshire: Fostering with Oxfordshire County Council

Fostering with Oxfordshire County Council and the difference it makes. 

It might be early days and you're just curious, you may have questions that you would like answering or have been thinking about fostering for a while - take a look at the website for more information. 

Click HERE for more information. 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Aldershot: Hampshire Healthy Families Ready Steady Walk

 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Lyneham: Tabletop Club at MOD Lyneham Community Centre - last Wednesday of the month

 

Feel free to come on in and Game, Hobby, or just hang out for all things Tabletop!

Book a table for a Game all completely FREE, no charge for attending or table bookings.

Click here to join the Facebook page for month-long Hobby chat and games

Alternatively for more information, email LynehamTabletop@outlook.com

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Wales: Thinking about a new job? Careers Wales free Career Review Service could help

Careers Wales: 

New career on your mind?

Our free Career Review helps you explore options, discover new possibilities, and plan your next steps with confidence.

Book online today: https://workingwales.gov.wales/change-your.../career-review

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Catterick: Garrison Community Drop In every Thurs

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Forces Employment Charity: Op ASCEND Pathways into Manufacturing and Logistics event - 7 May 2026

 
The next Op ASCEND event for 2026 will be Pathways into Manufacturing and Logistics. Join on 7 May 2026, in Northamptonshire, for a day of panel sessions designed to inspire and engage, as well as connect you with the right people to help you along your next career path into Manufacturing and Logistics.

Register your interest today, to be kept up-to-date as event details are released over the coming weeks at this link: Coming soon. Register your interest for this flagship national event on 7th May.

To find out more about Op ASCEND please go to: Op ASCEND | Forces Employment Charity

Other upcoming Forces Employment Charity events can be found at: Events and networking | Forces Employment Charity