April 29, 2026
DIO Families Families First Newsletter - Issue 37 Published
Hampshire: Hampshire County Council Childcare Choices
Changes to childcare support mean you might now be eligible for more help than ever before. Support from Childcare Choices can give your child a great start while giving you work choices, helping you make the juggle of family life a little easier.
Click HERE for more information.
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Grantham: Green Synergy Better Together
Green Synergy invites you to join our two social gardening groups created especially for Armed Forces Veterans:
🌿 Seeds of Recovery
Thursdays | 10am–12pm
Hillside Community Garden, Lincoln
A calm, creative gardening group designed to support your mental health and wellbeing.
Come and grow at your own pace, meet others with shared experiences, and enjoy time in nature.
No pressure, no expectations — just a welcoming space to heal, connect, and plant new beginnings.
🌼 Green Chances
Wednesdays | 10am–12pm
Hillside Community Garden, Lincoln
If you love muddy boots, fresh air, and a good brew, this group is for you!
Join fellow veterans for relaxed gardening activities, friendly chat, and hands‑on outdoor fun.
Why join?
Meet other veterans in a supportive, understanding environment
Enjoy gentle gardening and being outdoors
Build confidence, routine, and wellbeing
Completely free to attend
No gardening experience needed
Tea, tools, and warm welcomes provided!
Interested?
Just come along — or get in touch if you’d like more info.
📧 info@greensynergy.org.uk
📞 01522 533077
🌐 greensynergy.org.uk
We’d love to welcome you to the garden. 🌱💚
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
Cirencester: SEND Family Support Forum starting Thu 7 May
Click here to follow the Facebook page
You can also click here to visit the ND Hub Glos page
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
KCC: The Kent Money Advice Hub
Are you worrying about money? The Kent Money Advice Hub could help you.
Click HERE for more information
Lyneham: AWS fortnightly Bumps, Boobs and Babies group - May to July dates
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For any further information or queries, please email amy.dallimore101@mod.gov.uk
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
Aldershot: Garrison & Community health fair and life skills 21st May 2026
Information provided by the South East HIVE Hub
London: Home Start London
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All parents struggle at one time or another and Home-Start is ready to support London families through their toughest times.
Home-Start trains and supports volunteers to work alongside parents in their own home giving compassionate and confidential support, tailored to each family. Home-Start London is a consortium of 12 local Home-Starts operating across 24 London boroughs.
Click HERE for more information.
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Vale of Glamorgan: Useful Websites & Padlets from the Vale Family Compass
Useful websites:
Neurodivergence Wales
ND Community Connectors CIC
Additional learning needs (ALN): parent and carers toolkit
Childcare Information Wales
Parenting. Give it time.
Dewis Wales
Early Help Advice Line in the Vale of Glamorgan
Vale Play Team
Vale Youth Service
Useful padlets:
The Index Inclusive Services Guide
Children in Wales ADHD within Neurodiversity
ND Community Connectors Directory of Inclusive Services
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
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