Grantham: Why not try something new? Lincolnshire adult skills & family learning service

Another way of taking care of your mind is by remembering to #keep learning.

Why not try something new? Sign up for a course or learn a new hobby?

It can boost your self-esteem, connect with others and even enhance your career prospects.

Visit: 2aspire.org.uk

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(SFA) Communications Update 13 May 25: Business from Home - update

Applications to run a Business from Home in your Service Family Accommodation (SFA) were paused in January 2025, to allow a review of the policy and associated processes to take place.

This review has now been completed, and DIO is able to confirm that the processing of applications to run a Business from Home has resumed with immediate effect. The existing guidance and application form for running a Business from Home is available here.

DIO is working with Pinnacle to finalise some adjustments to the application process, form and policy. Once these changes are finalised, the policy will be updated and shared on the Pinnacle website in the near future.

Under the changes, those operating a Business from Home can expect to receive better and clearer communication from a named Housing Officer who can help answer their specific housing related queries.

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Suicide prevention is everybody’s business

“Research tells us that military personnel are twice as likely to suffer from anxiety and depression as non-military civilians. A culture of self-sufficiency and not admitting ‘weakness’ still exists, which is a potential barrier to accessing support.” Ged Flynn, Chief Executive of PAPYRUS

Those working on the frontline with vulnerable veterans know this challenge all too well. It’s why the Armed Forces Covenant Trust (the Trust) has made this a key priority in their Embedding Prevention of Veteran Suicide programme (EVPS), awarding over £1.5 million to 18 projects that are driving real change in veteran suicide prevention.

PAPYRUS is a UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. Speaking about their EPVS funded bespoke training project, Ged explains: “Veterans may not want to engage with civilian mental health services as they feel it won’t cater for their military experiences.

Highlands: Military Liaison Group(MLG) May edition Newsletter available now

Its packed full this quarter with updates, information and resources and importantly highlighting some of the things our Children and Young People have been up to and involved in, a farewell to 3SCOTS Unit Welfare Officer who moves onto a new post in July and as always, helpful information from our MLG (Education) partners and loads more!

Click on image above to read the newsletter in full 👆

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Surrey: Headway Surrey family & carers survival toolkit understanding acquired brain injury

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Office for Veterans Affairs’ ‘10 Things to Know About Veterans’ animation

The aim of the '10 Things to know about veterans and their families' is to provide a range of stakeholders with the basic knowledge that can support their work with veterans.

Find out more at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/10-things-to-know-about-veterans-and-their-families

Cupar: Squirrels is coming to Cupar - Team members wanted!

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Plans are well under way at Cupar Scout Group to open our first Squirrel Drey. Squirrels is the newest branch of the Scouting family tree, for all young people aged 4 to 6.

Every week, Squirrels have a great time exploring nature, getting active, learning with friends, and earning badges, all designed to help children develop skills like working together, communication, language, creativity, and community awareness.

Interested? Then email Cupar Scouts, details on poster

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Cupar: Squirrels is coming to Cupar Scouts

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Plans are well under way at Cupar Scout Group to open our first Squirrel Drey.
Squirrels is the newest branch of the Scouting family tree, for all young people aged 4 to 6.

Every week, Squirrels have a great time exploring nature, getting active, learning with friends, and earning badges, all designed to help children develop skills like working together, communication, language, creativity, and community awareness.

If you'd like to find out how your young person can join, please email joincuparscouts@gmail.com.

And if you're interested in joining the team, please contact us at the same email address.

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Leuchars: The Welfare team corporate passes for Knockhill Racing circuit 2025 events

The Welfare Team have two adult and two teen corporate passes for Knockhill Circuit 2025 events.

The next event is 50 Years Of Car Racing at Knockhill - Best of Scottish Car Racing Summary which will be held on the 17th and 18th May.

The cost to use the passes are £6 per adult per day and £3 per teen per day.

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Scotland: Do you have a young person who might be interested in becoming an Inclusion Ambassadors?

Do you have a young person who might be interested in becoming an Inclusion Ambassadors? We would love to hear from them!

The Inclusion Ambassadors are a group of secondary school aged young people with additional support needs, attending school in Scotland. 

They share their experiences of school, including what works, what doesn't and what they would like to change - and they are currently looking for some new members!

Find out more and how to apply: https://childreninscotland.org.uk/inclusion-ambassadors/

The group are supported by Children in Scotland and Enquire.

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Northern Ireland: 71 Engineer Regiment are recruiting.

 

71 Engineer Regiment are recruiting in Northern Ireland.
Ballymena
Portadown
Bangor

Regiments in Scotland and the North of England are also recruiting.

Find out how, via the links below
https://linktr.ee/71engineer
#NorthernGrit #SapperFamily #LiveMoveFight #YouBelongHere #ReservedForMore #twicethecitizen #armyreserve #royalengineers
Lowland Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association Corps of Royal Engineers North of England RFCA Headquarters North The Army in Scotland RFCA NI Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association The Army in Northern Ireland Army in the North

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Leuchars Station: AWS Guitar Lessons Fridays, for adults and kids

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For more information contact susanguitardundee@gmail.com

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Leuchars: Ladies walking group - lets walk for health together Tuesdays and Thursdays

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Join us at the Community Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-1pm

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Llantwit Major: Forces Life Club - a lunchtime group for military children at Llantwit Major Comprehensive School

Llantwit Major Comprehensive School:
Are you a Military child attending Llantwit Major Comprehensive School?

Join us, with Mrs Mawson for Forces Life Club, Monday Lunchtimes in L19
For year groups 7 to 11. Feel free to bring a friend with you!


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Northern Ireland: Road Map to Recovery - Peer support for Veterans in Northern Ireland

 

Road MAP to Recovery is a veteran led, peer support programme for veterans as well as their families and carers across Northern Ireland.
They offer veterans the opportunity to regularly come together in a safe, peer-supportive environment to find better ways of coping with issues around relationships, feelings of anger, loneliness, addiction and trauma.
There are a number of groups across Northern Ireland. So, if you or someone you know needs support, please contact Michael on 07422 074363 or visit Contact Us - Inspire Wellbeing


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Hereford: Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries recycling collection New from 7 Apr 25

Please help our collection teams by following these guidelines:

Place small electrical items on top of any bin or by your sacks on collection day (if you live in a flat please see information below)
Place batteries into a small tied bag and leave it on top of any bin or by your sacks on collection day
Do not place electrical items or batteries inside any bins
Do not tie the bag to your bin
Remove any batteries from the electrical items

For further information please click here.

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South East: Army Benevolent Fund Support the Army's national charity

 

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Gov.uk News Update: Thousands of veterans to benefit from new UK-wide support network

Veterans across the UK will have easier access to essential care and support under a new VALOUR system announced 5 May, as part of the Government’s commitment to renew the nation’s contract with those who have served through the Plan for Change.

To read the news update in full, please go to: Thousands of veterans to benefit from new UK-wide support network

Stafford: 174 Provost company policing surgery drop in MOD Stafford community centre every Wednesday 09:30 to 11:30

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Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Almost £800,000 Awarded to Support Partners Unlock New Opportunities

Fifteen projects have been awarded a share of almost £800,000 in grants to empower partners and spouses of serving personnel by opening opportunities to upskilling and exploring new work solutions - in the latest round of grants from the MOD's Armed Forces Families Fund.

The projects will also provide tools. Resources and training to support partners move into a job or a career change, and to build easier access to wellbeing support as part of the Fund's Supporting Partners programme.

Anna Wright, CEO of the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, said: "This award will provide vital support for service spouses and partners, helping them build resilience, connect with others, and navigate the challenges of military family life. It also opens new opportunities, offering practical guidance and wellbeing activities, to create a stronger, more confident community.”