Fife: Citizens Advice and Rights Fife Scam Alert

We’ve been made aware of a scam where callers are pretending to be from Citizens Advice. These scams are becoming increasingly convincing and detailed.

Scammers are contacting individuals claiming they are owed money (e.g. refunds for mortgage or loan interest) and may:

🔹Already know personal details like your address or bank
🔹Offer to deliver cash in person
🔹Ask for bank account information

🚨 Citizens Advice will NEVER cold call you to offer money or ask for your bank details.

If you receive a call like this:

🔹Do NOT share any personal or financial information
🔹Hang up immediately
🔹Contact your bank
🔹Report the incident to the police via 101
🔹Call Advice Direct for further guidance
🔹Change your online passwords, especially for banking

📱 If you or someone you know receives a similar call, please report it and help spread awareness.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

West Midlands: Models for Heroes - Telford Sessions

 Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

Medway: Find a Scout group in the area

Would you like to join scouts but don't know which group is near you? Please contact the groups listed below for information on when and what time they meet.

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Vale of Glamorgan: Litter Picking Hubs - Keep Wales Tidy

Vale of Glamorgan Council: 

Did you know there are 11 litter picking hubs across the Vale of Glamorgan?

They’re part of a network of 200+ hubs across Wales, with free kits available to borrow, including litter pickers, hi-vis vests and bags

They are there for anyone planning a community clean-up - a big thank you to all the community champions who go above and beyond to help keep our communities cared for

Find your nearest hub and find out how to get involved with Keep Wales Tidy - Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus Facebook Page

Visit the Keep Wales Tidy website here

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Vale of Glamorgan: Soft plastic collections start from Mon 13th April across the Vale of Glamorgan

Vale of Glamorgan Council:

A quick reminder that our soft plastics recycling collection service has now launched across Barry and the rural Vale

You should already have received:

• A roll of blue bags for your soft plastics
• An information leaflet explaining what can and cannot be recycled

If you live in Barry or the Rural Vale and haven’t received your bags yet, please let us know via our online form

For residents in Penarth, Dinas Powys and surrounding areas who took part in the pilot:

During April and May, we’ll be delivering your next roll of sacks.

From 2027, all households will have one roll delivered per year. You’ll also be able to pick up additional rolls from local libraries and Civic Offices if needed.

We've explored a range of options but as the rolls are larger than standard food caddy liners, we’re unable to carry them on collection vehicles for ad hoc requests.

Thank you for all your recycling efforts.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

North Yorkshire: Register to use Household Waste Recycling Centres from 27th April

 
From Monday 27 April, residents will need to register before visiting any of our household waste recycling centres.

Registration is free, takes a couple of minutes, and lasts for three years.

Residents can register online from Monday 27 April and use the centres straight away. Nothing will be sent in the post, and staff will check vehicle number plates on arrival.

Owners of commercial‑like vehicles will also be able to make up to 12 free visits per year to dispose of their own household waste once registered. Commercial-like vehicle registrations will last for one year.

See full details at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/.../new-registration-scheme...

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Blandford: Weekly baby & young children sessions at the family hub

 

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Chatham: The Historic Dockyard Chatham Ocean Photographer of the Year

 

See the ocean like never before at the UK debut of the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition.

Showcasing 116 award-winning photographs, this inspiring exhibition brings together the very best in ocean, wildlife and underwater photography from around the world. Selected from more than 15,000 entries, the images range from intricate portraits of tiny marine life to sweeping seascapes and powerful human stories, thereby sparking fresh conversations about the beauty of our blue planet and the urgent need to protect it.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Grantham: Biker Down - free, interactive workshop

Biker Down is a free, interactive workshop designed for motorcyclists of all levels run by Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue. The session provides essential skills and knowledge to help riders stay safe on the roads and support others in the event of a collision.
The course typically includes:

• Scene Management: How to protect yourself and others at the scene of a motorcycle collision.

• First Aid Skills: Including CPR, managing trauma, and practical steps to assist an injured rider until emergency services arrive.

• Motorcycle Visibility & Safety Awareness: Tips and education to reduce your risk on the road and help other road users see you.

This training is delivered by the Community Fire Prevention team and aims to improve rider safety and confidence across the county.

The Biker Down events are open to the public and bookable via the below links:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lincolnshirecountycouncil/2136095

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lincolnshirecountycouncil/2136103

Follow this LINK for further information.

Further correspondence to bikerdown@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Richmond & Catterick: Story Time for under 5's

Looking for a fun, educational activity to enjoy with your little one? Come along to our Story Time sessions – a chance for children under 5 to enjoy stories and time together in a welcoming space

10:30am sessions
Richmond Library (Queens Road) – Tuesday & Thursday
Catterick Library (Gough Road) – Wednesday
Colburn Library (The Broadway) – Thursday

The best part? It's free, and there's no need to book – just turn up and join the fun!

Information provided by North HIVE Hub