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August 20, 2024

Dorset: Library Services Wool Village nr Bovington

 


We are open:
Tuesday 3.00pm - 5.00pm,
Wednesday 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Thursday 10.00am - 12 Noon
Saturday 10.00am - 12 Noon

Any queries please phone the library during opening hours on 01929 405259.

If you find it difficult to get to the library, we can arrange for books to be delivered to your home free, at regular intervals.
We work with the Royal Voluntary Service to provide this. Large print books and audio books are available. Visits are usually every three weeks and all volunteers carry identity cards.

Click HERE for full services at Wool Library
Wool Community Library, D'Urbeville Centre, Colliers Lane, Wool, BH20 6DL

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Aldershot: Rushmoor repair cafe at The West End Centre


We will try to repair a whole host of things. Most household electrical items, clothing, woodwork, bicycles, toys, metalwork items, computers, small wooden items, even musical instruments will be considered. Aside from the short list below, which we are unable to repair, we will do our best to repair your broken items. We DON'T repair, mobile phones and tablets, microwave and some antiques.

The Rushmoor Repair will be running every third Saturday of the month at The West End Centre, 48 Queens Road, Aldershot GU11 3JD.
10.30am until 1.30pm 
LAST ENTRY at 1pm.

ONE ITEM booked at a time per customer.

The Rushmoor Repair Cafe is run by volunteers, free of charge - donations welcomed!

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Hampshire: The 5C's



Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Lyneham: MOD Lyneham Chaplaincy Team

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Information provided by Lyneham HIVE




Scotland: The August edition of Scotland4kids is now available


To read the latest edition click on the image above 👆

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Defence Children Services (DCS) - potential delays for Education Advisory Team (UK) responses

Defence Children Services (DCS) have advised that there may be a delay in responses to enquiries, guidance requests and casework due to current staff shortages. A letter has been provided which explains further, and gives details on potential timelines for service delivery. To read the letter please click HERE.

For further information on DCS and EAT(UK) please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/defence-children-services-dcs ​  

Glencorse: Army Welfare Service, Reading Force book club in the Community Centre


You asked we listened 🎉🎉our survey came back asking for more adult led groups. Evening groups for those working and not just for those with kids. This group is open to all, a chance to meet new people and get out for a couple of hours.

We have teamed up with reading force but even if reading isn't or hasn’t been your thing, why not join us and see where the group goes 🕮 🎧 audible options are available .

Refreshments will be provided.

Looking to start end of September beginning of October and will meet in person once a month in CC in the evening (unless during the day works better for you) also their will be a what’s app group to keep in touch and discuss in between.

Please drop me an email of your want more info.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: When will Carer Support Payment be available in my area?

Carer Support Payment is available in

Perth and Kinross
Dundee City
The Western Isles
Angus
North and South Lanarkshire
Fife
Moray
Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
North, East and South Ayrshire

The payment will be available across Scotland in November.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Monmouthshire: Information on activities and food support for families in the Summer holidays


Summer Savings

Information on free activities and food support for families throughout the summer holidays in Monmouthshire. Click here for further information.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.