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October 22, 2026

West Midlands: Veterans Memorial Service and Memorial Community Buffet - 8 November


 

West Midlands Reserve Forces & Cadets Association - Vacancies




West Midlands Reserve Forces & Cadets Association have a vacancy for a Defence Relationship Manager (DRM) at West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association, Harborne, Birmingham.

and


A Cadet Administrative Assistant (Logistics Support) at Warwickshire and West Midlands (South Sector) Army Cadet Force

 Full details can be found HERE

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

St Andrews and Cupar: Kinship Carers - New Support Groups

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 Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Healthwatch Warwickshire - Menopause survey 2026


 Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Staffordshire Police: Halloween safety tips and downloadable 'no trick or treat' sign


Be prepared for a fright-free night this Halloween! 

Simply download and print Staffordshire Police Force's “No trick or treat” sign and display it near your door to let those spooky sweet-seekers know not to knock.

Full details HERE

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Staffordshire Prepared - Prepare for the Unexpected


Staffordshire Prepared is your guide to help you, your family, your business or organisation and your community prepare for emergencies.

It is run by the Staffordshire Resilience Forum (SRF). This is a group of local organisations, including the emergency services, local councils, and health services, who work together to help keep Staffordshire safe

 Full details can be found www.staffordshireprepared.gov.uk/home

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

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