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October 22, 2026

Staffordshire: Step into Care - Free online learning pathway


 A free online learning pathway 

Hosted by the Social Care Academy for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, the programme is designed for people aged 16+ who are not currently working in adult social care and would like to learn more about the sector and potential career opportunities. The programme includes five short online courses covering:

Working in Adult Social Care
Meeting Communication Needs
Person-Centred Care
Strengths-Based Approaches
Adult Safeguarding

Participants can complete the learning at their own pace and access tailored support, including employability advice, job search and interview guidance, further training opportunities, and routes into employment within adult social care.

The County Council’s Care Market Development Team have developed the programme in partnership with organisations including Staffordshire Jobs and Careers, Connect to Work, Skills Bootcamps, Stoke JET Employment Team, local colleges, and Adult Community Learning teams.

Further information is available on the Step into Care webpage

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

British Red Cross: Free First Aid Apps

The British Red Cross First Aid free training apps equip you with simple first aid skills to use during emergencies.

To find out more please go to: www.redcross.org.uk/first-aid/first-aid-apps

Staffordshire: Rugeley Town Council Remembrance Parade - 8 November


Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
 

Blandford: Garrison pumpkin carving session - Mon 26th oct

 


Semaphore Arms
12noon - 3pm
Equipment provided
You can bring your own pumpkin or purchase one on the day

Everyone welcome

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Lichfield: Free Half Term Fun - Ages 7-19 years - Active Lichfield


Looking for things to keep the kids busy this half-term?

Discover LDC's range of FREE activities for ages 7–19 across Lichfield and Burntwood.

 Full details: HERE

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

West Midlands Fire Service: Road, Safe Ready free Sessions - 17-24 years old


Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

Lichfield: Welfare Contact Flats - DMS Whittington




To book Tel: 03311 433358
Email: UKStratCom-DMS-DMSW-Welfare-Gp@modgov.uk

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Weeton: 1st Bn The Duke of Lancaster - Community Bonfire & Fireworks - Wed 4th November 26

Just like in previous years, we will get together to enjoy a Community Bonfire and Fireworks display. 
Food and drinks will be available to purchase from the vans. 

Shropshire: Free Scavenger Hunts - Shropshire Family Information Service


 


Looking for things to do with the kids this half term? Why not try one of a free scavenger hunts?

There's  three to choose from - one to do in your neighbourhood, one on a nature walk and one indoors.

Don't have a printer? Grab a piece of paper and get the kids to create their own, using ours for inspiration

Find out more: HERE

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Shropshire: What's on at half term - Shropshire Family Information Service


 



From free library events to spooky Halloween discos, there is so much going on! Take a look and discover what's on near you.

Find out more

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub