April 29, 2026
DIO Families Families First Newsletter - Issue 37 Published
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
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.
Northern Ireland: RFCA NI - Cadet Force Adult Volunteer Opportunities
As you work with and develop young people, you will find that your abilities will grow as well. As a CFAV, you’ll find yourself improving your leadership and mentorship skills as you guide your cadets through their development. Your ability to communicate effectively and connect with diverse groups could set you apart from your peers and you could develop organisational skills that you never knew you had!
SEA CADETS: https://bit.ly/46Sl17n
ARMY CADETS: https://bit.ly/4gWAgRf
RAF AIR CADETS: https://bit.ly/46DVhwH
Information provided by HIVE NI
Shorncliffe: Army Welfare Service Improve your IT skills every Wed & Fri 1000hrs - 1300hrs Age 17+
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
April 28, 2026
Military vs Cancer: Supporting those in the Armed Forces Community affected by cancer
Click poster to enlarge.
- Additional family / nursing care funding.
- Travel costs for treatment, including hotel stays for family members.
- Home adaptations.
- Respite breaks.
- Memory making trips.
- Special experiences, especially for those with a terminal diagnosis.
- Peer group / community support for serving forces members and their families.
- Rugby Day Armed Forces Rugby Team vs North Select XV Teams - Doncaster - Free Tickets for Serving Personnel and Veterans
- Annual Summer Ball - Lincoln
- Heroes Golf Day
- Great North Run
Brecon: Pinnacle & Amey Housing Surgery on the third Wednesday of the month at Dering Lines Community Centre, Brecon
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Northern Ireland: Belfast International Airport Current Employment Vacancies
For more information please click here
Information provided by HIVE NI
Information provided by HIVE NI
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