July 8, 2026
West Midlands: Snoopy in Birmingham family trail launching for summer holidays
Central BID Birmingham has funded and created the Snoopy in Birmingham public art trail of 12 adorable sculptures in collaboration with Peanuts and art producer Wild in Art. It will also raise money for Midlands-based Acorns Children’s Hospice.
The Snoopy trail launches in Birmingham city centre on Thursday(July 9) and runs until Tuesday September 1.
Fans of the popular cartoon beagle, created by Charles M Schulz, will find him lying on various brightly painted doghouses, designed by a dozen local artists.
Printed maps and digital versions to download will be available to help fans go walkies to sites from Birmingham Town Hall to beautiful Piccadilly Arcade.
Full details can be found: HERE
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
July 7, 2026
Vale of Glamorgan: New - Little Pebbles Parent Support Group - For Parents & Carers of Under 5s with Additional Needs
Vale Family Information Service:
Little Pebbles Parent Support Group
Dear Parent/Carer
We’re delighted to introduce the Little Pebbles Parent Support Group, a new, friendly space from the Early Years Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Team. This is for parents and carers of young children with additional or emerging needs.
The group offers a relaxed, informal environment to meet other families, share experiences and build a supportive network, while children play. Parents and carers are also welcome to attend on their own if their child is in a setting or school.
You’ll have the chance to chat with members of the Early Years ALN Team, ask questions about your child’s early education, and access support in a welcoming setting—over a cuppa.
No diagnosis or referral needed – just drop in.
Details:
St Helen’s Community Hub, Wyndham Street, Barry, CF63 4EL
Fridays 10:00am – 11:30am
For more information text or call: 07596 889100
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Chatham: Army Welfare Service Community Support, Reptile Family Session Open to all Service families
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Lichfield: Family Pass Swimming - Lichfield Leisure Centre
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
Department for Work & Pensions: Latest updates
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The Department for Work and Pensions’ employment and careers digital support for citizens has now gone live. The tools aim to support people to explore careers options, search for work and prepare for job applications, and can be found on GOV.UK.
These include a new Find a Job service, a CV Builder, an Action Planning Tool and an AI Work Assistant, supporting people at different stages of their employment journey. The tools offer a more joined up job search experience and provide personalised support.
They are designed to complement the valuable support provided by partner organisations and advisers.
Further information
Motability scheme update
Reforms to the Motability scheme to ensure fairness for taxpayers, whilst still supporting disabled people’s mobility, came into force this week.
VAT will now apply to advance payments - the optional one-off top-up paid by customers who choose a more expensive vehicle - and Insurance Premium Tax will apply to new leases.
The scheme was set up to help disabled people stay mobile and independent, and these changes ensure it continues to do exactly that, while delivering genuine value for taxpayers.
Disabled people on enhanced mobility benefits will continue to receive their full award of £77.05 per week and remain eligible for the scheme, with vehicles still available that require no advance payment, meaning people can access a car using their benefit alone.
Read the full press release
Northern Ireland: Storming The Castle - Motorbike Meet Every Wednesday at Carrickfergus Castle
A weekly motorcycle meet at Carrickfergus Castle, running every Wednesday night from 7 pm to 8 pm.
There’s coffee and a food cart on site
Open to everyone — but especially veteran-friendly
A great chance to chat, laugh, and share stories
Motorbikes are proven to help with mental health — and this meet is all about bringing people together and making new connections
So if you’ve got a bike (or just love them!), come down, meet some fellow veterans, enjoy the craic, and take in the view of the castle.
#Veterans #MotorcycleMeet #CarrickFergus #RoyalIrishRangers #MentalHealthMatters #RideTogether
Information provided by HIVE NI
July 6, 2026
Stafford: Supporting the Unsung Hero - Drop in in the Community Centre beginning 9 July
Information supplied by: Central HIVE Hub
Wales: Free Peer Mentoring Course for Cadets aged 16+ from Adferiad, every month until Dec 26
Develop the skills to support and inspire others: Become a Peer Mentor
FREE courses until December 2026
Adferiad are pleased to offer free Peer Mentoring Courses for Cadets Aged 16+
Our FREE Peer Mentoring Course gives Cadets the skills and confidence to support their peers, become positive role models, and make a real difference within their Unit and Community.
Speak to your Cadet Leader to arrange a course for your Unit
Contact: suzana.silva@adferiad.org
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
July 5, 2026
Northern Ireland: 152 North Irish RLC Reserves are Recruiting
227 (Headquarters) Squadron - Palace Barracks, Holywood
211 (Tanker) Squadron - Caw Camp, Londonderry and Coleraine Army Reserve Centre
220 (Tanker) Squadron - Palace Barracks, Holywood
400 (Petroleum) Squadron - Palace Barracks, Holywood
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#Coleraine
#Londonderry
Want to join us?
Get in touch via
152RLC-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk
02890 420 642
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