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July 22, 2024

London: Building Heros The Leading Tri-Service Military to Construction Charity


As Academy Lead for Watford & Wembley would like to share our course offerings in both.

Watford

Our exciting new offer in Watford gives students free qualifications in

Level 3 Domestic Energy Assessor,

Level 3 Retrofit Surveyor/Assessor,

Level 1 H&S in a Construction Environment,

Asbestos Awareness and

CSCS Green Card.

Understanding the Afghan Relocation Assistance Policy (ARAP)


 For information about the ARAP scheme, the status of Eligible Persons, background to the use of Transitional accommodation (TSFA) and further links to official government sites, please see the ARAP Scheme Toolkit and also see the FAQ document.

Alternatively, speak to your local HIVE/RNFPS who are briefed on the policy and latest update.

Scotland: Welcome to Scotland Guide updated for 2024

The Scottish Government Welcome to Scotland guide has now been updated for 2024.

Welcome to Scotland is a guide to support service personnel and their families upon their move to Scotland. 

Due to the moving nature of service personnel and their families they can be transferred to different bases. 

This guide gives key information on what to expect when moving to Scotland.

To read the guide in full click on image above 👆

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

July 19, 2024

The Ripple Pond - Summer newsletter

 

Please click the image above to read this newsletter online

July 18, 2024

The Whispering Wind - commemorative event for military connected parents who have experienced pregnancy, baby and child loss

 


Dandelion Military Families are proud to present The Whispering Winds. A commemorative installation and garden of reflection for military connected parents who have experienced pregnancy, baby and child loss.

Reservations are now open for the individual windmill markers that will form part of The Whispering Wind Commemorative Installation and Garden of Remembrance at Beckett House, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2024 (9-15th Oct).​

To reserve a windmill, please email dandelionmilfamilies@gmail.com and complete the registration form received.

For more information, please see the booklet at this link

Grantham: Veterans "life changing" support programme - open to Veterans in Lincolnshire

Veterans urged to apply for ‘life changing’ support programme – Open to veterans in Lincolnshire

A mental wellbeing support programme for military veterans, described by previous attendees as ‘life changing’, is now welcoming new applications.

Created by Loughborough University and the Royal Air Forces Association, the programme offers short residential stays for groups of former military personnel, with activities specifically designed to enhance their mental wellbeing. Funding by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust means six new Veterans’ Resilience Programmes can take place at the campus over the next two years, with the first being held on September 7 and 8, 2024. Information can be found HERE

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

July 16, 2024

Gloucestershire: Where can families find support?

Click here to visit the website

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Army Cadet Summer Magazine 2024



In this issue we’re celebrating exped season with features that’ll have you ready for whatever your detachment or contingent commander has in store for you. With plenty of awesome stories covering DofE, Navigation, Sports and Music, there is something for everyone!

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July 15, 2024

Leominster: Leominster Food Share - Wednesdays & Saturdays



Leominster Food Share Wednesdays & Saturdays 2pm at Leominster Food Bank (next to the youth hostel). Please come along, bring a bag and take what you can use. Let's save this perfectly good food from being wasted!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.