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March 19, 2026
Grantham: Support and Resources for Military Personnel, Veterans and Families
As a result, we have identified key themes and areas for support. Below, you will find factsheets for each of these areas, bringing together useful information and signposting to help military communities access the services and support they need.
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Lichfield: 'Check in and Chat' SENDIASS Sessions - 28 April and 30 June

Vale of Glamorgan: Adult Community Learning Courses in the Vale of Glamorgan - April to August 2026
Get Back on Track: Adult Community Learning Courses.
Term 3 starting April 2026
To book a place contact:
Tel: 01446 733762
Email: Palmerstoncentre@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Term 3 starting April 2026
To book a place contact:
Tel: 01446 733762
Email: Palmerstoncentre@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
St Athan: Citizens Advice Drop-In for the military community - last Tuesday of every month at the HIVE, St Athan
Next drop in date: Tuesday 28th April 26
No appointment necessary.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
No appointment necessary.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Wales: The Royal Mint Museum Short Story Competition for children aged 7 - 11, open for entries: 16th Feb to 17th April
Royal Mint Museum’s Short Story Competition.
For the sixth year running, we are holding our popular annual Short Story Competition.
The competition is open to children aged 7 to 11.
Students are invited to submit a story of no more than 500 words based on Gold. From buried treasure to secret vaults filled with gold bars and coin hoards, we are asking students to engage their imagination and write about glistening gold.
The competition is open for entries from 16th February until 17th April 2026. Simply submit your entries here or you can also post your entries to us following the guidance in our FAQs.
The winner will receive a gold coin, £5,000 for their school or local library, and their story illustrated by an artist.
Contact us here: storycompetition@royalmintmuseum.org.uk
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DIO Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 18 March 2026
HomeHub
HomeHub is the newly launched online platform designed to support families living in UK Service Family Accommodation (SFA). HomeHub makes it easier for you to raise and track repairs and maintenance requests, as well as book and manage appointments. Families can quickly manage things online without the need to call Pinnacle.
It is now available to all serving personnel and their families across the UK where their properties are maintained by DIO’s maintenance providers Amey and VIVO.
To find out more information on HomeHub and how to register, click here
Scam awareness
We’ve recently been made aware that there has been a rise in incidents of scam callers contacting families, impersonating Pinnacle and other DIO contractors. These callers are asking families for personal details including: home address, property type and home ownership status. There have also been reports that some callers become aggressive when being challenged by families.
If you receive an unexpected call claiming to be from Pinnacle or a DIO contractor like Mears, VIVO or Amey, we urge you to do the following:
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HomeHub is the newly launched online platform designed to support families living in UK Service Family Accommodation (SFA). HomeHub makes it easier for you to raise and track repairs and maintenance requests, as well as book and manage appointments. Families can quickly manage things online without the need to call Pinnacle.
It is now available to all serving personnel and their families across the UK where their properties are maintained by DIO’s maintenance providers Amey and VIVO.
To find out more information on HomeHub and how to register, click here
Scam awareness
We’ve recently been made aware that there has been a rise in incidents of scam callers contacting families, impersonating Pinnacle and other DIO contractors. These callers are asking families for personal details including: home address, property type and home ownership status. There have also been reports that some callers become aggressive when being challenged by families.
If you receive an unexpected call claiming to be from Pinnacle or a DIO contractor like Mears, VIVO or Amey, we urge you to do the following:
- Do not share personal information
- Ask for the caller’s name and team
- Check for appointment confirmations or official contact numbers
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