Grantham: Belvoir Castle Military discount to Serving Personnel & families

 

Visit Belvoir Castle

Military discount is now available, used online for pre purchase tickets get 20% off and 10% off if used on entrance at the gate on the day. Email Grantham HIVE for details: RC-Pers-HIVE-Grantham-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk 

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Fife: Sam's Fife Mental Health Drop-in

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Sam's is available to anyone aged 16yrs plus and no longer in school education.

Sam's is one to one mental health support .. not a group.

Kirkcaldy
Sam's Fife, Greener Kirkcaldy, 8 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy KY1 1XT
Mondays and Fridays: 12 noon - 8pm
Tel: 07971 892886

Leven
Sam's Fife, Forth Street Hall, Forth Street, Leven KY8 4PF
(across road from the Greig Institute)
Saturdays: 9am - 5pm
Tel: 07568 127735

Dunfermline
Sam's Fife, Going Forth,
First House Woodmill Road, Dunfermline KY11 4SS
Sundays: 9am - 5pm
Tel: 07725 214012

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Dover: Kent Army Cadets, Dover detachment needs you

Do you live in Dover?

Looking for a new hobby and a way to make new friends whilst challenging yourself? We need you!

The ACF isn’t just about marching around the drill square. We offer cadets and adult volunteers an exciting programme of activities and events over the course of the year.

 
There is also the opportunity to embark on overseas exchanges, adventurous training, expeditions and sports competition, to name but a few of the options available. You might even want to learn a new musical instrument in our band.

Click HERE for more information

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Chatham: Brompton Play Club at the Lampard Centre - Mondays 1600hrs - 1730hrs (Term Time Only)

Play Club at the Lampard Centre is held every Monday, excluding Bank Holidays from 4pm till 5.30pm.

Booking is on a week-by-week basis. £1 per week per child.

Please email anthony-lee.peat101@mod.gov.uk to book a place (limited places).

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It’s here: Global Mobility Allowance trial begins

It’s here: Global Mobility Allowance trial begins

From 1 July, eligible Service personnel are now invited to register for a new overseas allowance that offers an easier claims process and greater flexibility on spending.

Global Mobility Allowance (GMA) is being trialled as a new way to receive a financial contribution towards expenses that arise when you move to or from an overseas permanent assignment in:

• Brunei – 2 Royal Gurkha Rifles (2RGR) and Brunei Garrison Staff (incl. 667 Sqn, 5AAC) only
• USA – British Defence Staff US (BDSUS) administered locations only
• Kenya – British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) Garrison Staff only
• Europe/ Rest of World (RoW) – Global Support Organisation (GSO) administered locations only

The new Global Mobility Allowance Calculator (accessible via defnet or Defence Connect) gives a real-time, tailored estimate of the GMA allowance you will receive, and a comparison of GMA trial versus non-trial allowances.

The tool simplifies what would be a complex and time-consuming calculation process and enables you to make informed decisions about your assignment – including considerations on family support, cost of living and financial planning.

New digital tool: Overseas allowance planning now easier

Check out the Overseas Allowances Reckoner (OAR), to get a fast, personalised estimate of what you’ll receive – if you’re in the Armed Forces and preparing for a posting abroad.

Click on the link below to find out more - 

New digital tool - Overseas allowance planning now easier

Kent: Kooth - Free Online Wellbeing Support for young people in Military Families

 

Click HERE for more information

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NHS ‘Say You Served’: Why Declaring Your Military Affiliation Matters – For You and the Forces Community

Why Declaring Your Military Affiliation Matters – For You and the Forces Community

Whether you’re serving in the Armed Forces or supporting a loved one who is, one simple action can make a big difference: declaring your military connection when registering with your GP, local council, or other public services.

It may seem like a small tick in a box, but this information is crucial—not only for you and your family, but for the wider Armed Forces community.

Why It Matters for You

Declaring your military status ensures that you and your family can access the right services, at the right time. The NHS and local authorities recognise that the needs of serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and their families can differ from those of the general population—particularly around mobility, deployment, mental health, and continuity of care.

By identifying your military connection, healthcare professionals and service providers can take these unique circumstances into account. This could mean faster access to treatment (Dependent on personal circumstances), for a better understanding of your housing and educational needs during a posting or resettlement.

Leuchars: Welfare Team Motorhome for hire

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The Welfare Team are please to announce that bookings are now being taken(for May onwards) for the hire of their newly purchased 6 berth motorhome.

£50per day or £300 per week - minimum 3 days hire.

Half of booking fee required to confirm booking with final amount payable 4 weeks before date of booking,

A £500 deposit is required on collect - this can be held against a credit card.

Drivers must be 23 or over and have been driving for at least 2years.

Due to additional cleaning costs and allergies, no pets are allowed in the motorhome.

Email 2REME-WELFARE-Mailbox-0@mod.gov.uk for further information.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Wiltshire: Family Hubs newsletter - supporting families with children with SEND

 

Please click here to read the latest newsletter online

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Northern Ireland: XL Bully type dogs are now a restricted breed in Northern Ireland

 

XL Bully type dogs are now a restricted breed in Northern Ireland.
It is against the law to:
• have an XL Bully in public without a lead and muzzle
• breed an XL Bully
• sell, gift or exchange an XL Bully
• abandon an XL Bully or let it stray
More: www.nidirect.gov.uk/xlbullydogs
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

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Wiltshire: Libraries home service

 

Do you struggle to visit your local library due to mobility issues?

If so, our home library service could be for you! The free service arranges for volunteers to take books to your home.

It's there for residents who are frail, have a disability or health conditions to continue accessing library services and can also help to combat loneliness in the process.

More info can be found at https://orlo.uk/Y01FM

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West Midlands: Tough Enough to Care - All Veteran Wellbeing Project

 The All-Veteran Wellbeing project, funded by Thrive Together, aims to support Veterans, Family Members and Carers who are based in the Black Country (West Midlands) with their mental health and wellbeing.

Full details are available HERE

Information provided: Central HIVE Hub

Scotland: The June edition of Scotland 4 kids now out

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Scotland: The Scottish Veterans Commissioner's latest report - 'Veterans and Finance' has been published

Scottish Veteran's Commisioner:I’m pleased to publish Veterans and Finance, my latest report exploring the financial stability and wellbeing of veterans in Scotland.

While most veterans transition well, some face complex financial challenges. This report highlights where more can be done to support them, shares examples of good practice, and makes practical recommendations for government and service providers.
It also recognises the valuable contribution veterans make to the financial services sector.

Read the full report here: http://scottishveteranscommissioner.org/report-veterans.../

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Office for Veterans’ Affairs: Analysis of responses to the Veterans’ Survey 2022 relating to family support for UK armed forces veterans

 
The Veterans’ Survey 2022 was the first survey of its kind in the UK and was a collaboration between the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the Office for Veterans’ Affairs and the devolved administrations.

Alongside the Veterans’ Survey, a smaller Veterans’ Family Survey was made available for immediate family members of UK veterans who resided in the UK and were aged 18 years or over. Family members could complete the survey if their veteran family member was living or deceased, and the survey was open to any immediate family member including stepparents and adult stepchildren. The survey was conducted through a voluntary self-select sample which relied on advertising and promotion primarily by veterans’ charities and organisations.

In total, 2,390 people responded to the Family Survey and response rates varied by question asked. This represents a small proportion of family members that would have been eligible to respond to the survey. These data are presented as unweighted data only.

To view the full survey analysis, please go to: Family support analysis of UK armed forces veterans

Catterick: 101st (Northumbrian) Regiment Royal Artillery - Recruiting Now

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Folkestone: Parkrun Every Saturday at 0900hrs

Click HERE for more information.

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Maidstone: Leeds Castle Knights Retreat

 

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Knights’ RETREAT

Knight Knight, Sleep Tight

NOW OPEN for bookings, stays available from 18th July 2025! This NEW getaway invites dreamers and adventurers to discover one of eight cosy lodges. Named after mythical creatures such as the Basilisk, Minotaur and Gryphon. Inspired by Queen Eleanor of Castile’s vision of a “Castle of Delights,” the Knights’ Retreat warmly welcomes you for a ‘knight’ you won’t soon forget.

Click HERE for more information

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Richmondshire: Library Opening times

Good morning and happy Monday

Here’s a reminder of our opening hours just in case you fancy popping in this week 

Whether you're calling in to find your next read, joining us for storytime, or seeking a volunteering opportunity, we'd love to see you

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