Grantham: From Lincolnshire Carers First Dementia Action Week

18 – 24 May is Dementia Action Week!

Led by Alzheimer’s Society, this week is about raising awareness of dementia by bringing communities together, improving knowledge and sharing stories.

A Dementia Action Week page on Connect to Support Lincolnshire containing information on dementia and local Dementia Friendly Communities, and details of events taking place across the county during Dementia Action Week. Using information provided by partners we have also listed services and resources available to those living with and impacted by dementia.

Find out more by visiting our dedicated Dementia Action Week page.

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Grantham: Shine Mental Health & Suicide First Aid

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Lichfield: AWS Community Support is looking for volunteers

 Email: molly.nash112@mod.gov.uk for more information

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Lichfield: Game Changers for Elected Home educated Young People aged 8-16 - Free project

To find out more and complete a quick ‘Get In Touch’ form, visit: https://orlo.uk/3AXfu

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Hereford: Little Hedgehogs Book Club, 9 - 11 year olds

 

New Children’s Book Groups Launching This May!

We’re so excited to be starting a brand‑new readers’ group for ages 9–11 at Hereford Library!
These fun, informal sessions give children a safe, friendly space to discover great stories, chat about what they’ve read, and build confidence — with no right or wrong answers. Just a love of books!

Hereford Library
Hosted by local author Rose English
Each month we’ll explore a new book chosen from a curated selection by Herefordshire Libraries. Plus… hot chocolate and biscuits included!
Free sessions
Perfect for ages 9–11
Booking essential - please click here

Join the fun and celebrate reading with us!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Hereford: Sing, Sign & Rhyme

What a way to start the week!!

Come to Hereford library for a fun filled session!
Sessions are;
 Beginner friendly
 Suitable from birth
 Relaxed and friendly
Full of BSL signs

There’s time at the end to chat to ask the lovely parents and watch your little ones explore and play!


Hereford Town Hall, 10 St Owen Street, Hereford, HR1 2PJ

Ross on Wye - Bands in the Park

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub 

Army HIVE Says Thank You and Farewell to Longest Serving Overseas HISO

This week marks our longest-ever serving Overseas HISO - Jo Ratabuli - leaving Episkopi HIVE for pastures new. Over her 14 years in post, Jo has been absolutely central in supporting her customers in Epi and wider across BFC, unit moves to and from Cyprus, our Non-UK Nationals, and so much more – her knowledge, warmth and exceptional customer service will no doubt be remembered by many customers and colleagues from across the last decade and a half. Suffice to say, Jo will be a much-missed member of the Army HIVE team, not only from her current BFC colleagues (Karen-Grace, Donna, Emma, James, Jen and Katie) but the rest of the Army HIVE team too!

Our Cyprus Area Manager, Karen-Grace, penned the attached poem and it perfectly captures Jo’s achievements, the differences she has made over her 14 years in service, and the sentiments of her team.

From us all in Army HIVE, Jo, Vinaka vakalevu (thank you very much), Moce mada (until we meet again), and may your next chapter be filled with joy, peace, laughter, and the same warmth you gave so freely to others.

BFBS Marks 15 Years Since Op TELIC Ended With Commemorative Anniversary Campaign

The Forgotten Conflict: BFBS Gives Voice to the Veterans of Op TELIC

BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) today begins a dedicated week of programming to mark 15 years since the end of Operation TELIC (Op TELIC), codename for the involvement of the UK Armed Forces deployed to Iraq between March 2003 and May 2011.

Daily commemorations this week will run across BFBS Radio, BFBS TV, and digital platforms, exclusively bringing together multiple contributors including veterans, serving personnel and BFBS staff as key voices in the special broadcasts forming a comprehensive tribute to the Op TELIC anniversary, and to honour the lived experiences of the UK Armed Forces personnel who served.

While many broadcasters covered the conflict from the outside, BFBS was broadcasting alongside the UK Armed Forces, keeping personnel connected to home throughout operations. From playing music that lifted morale to sharing messages from the families waiting back home, to putting on events to entertain personnel, BFBS served those deployed rather than simply reporting on them. Fifteen years on, that shared experience places BFBS in a unique position to help tell their stories in their own words.

Beginning today, audiences will hear directly from those who served through interviews, long-form specials, bespoke digital content, and live discussions across BFBS radio and social media reflecting on the legacy, with support from BFBS TV. These personal reflections form the heart of the week, capturing a wide range of lived experiences from those who were deployed.

Give Us Time: Summer 2026 Welfare Update

Click poster to enlarge.

To find out more please visit www.giveustime.org.uk