Wraparound Childcare (WAC) in the UK - further information

The UK roll-out of Wraparound Childcare (WAC) funding is great news for Service families with children!

See the latest article about it at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/military-families-to-benefit-from-3000-of-childcare-support

Service families can visit https://armyhiveinfo.blogspot.com/2022/07/wraparound-childcare-to-be-rolled-out.html to see important steps to take now before funding becomes available.

Personnel can also read the WAC DIN (2022DIN01-079) on internal channels for more information.

Hereford: Pedal Bike Away military discount

10% Discount for all Forces.  Military I.D and a photo I.D  required for the booking.

 Discount is issued once the booking is made;  10% refund back onto the card.

CLICK HERE for more information.

 

Hereford: Military discount for Hereford Canoe Hire

25% discount for any military bookings.

Please CLICK HERE for more information.

Information provided by Hereford HIVE.

 

CILOCT (Contribution in Lieu of Council Tax) rebate - update

 

  Please click here for further information

NHS dental care updates

 

Patients across the country will soon benefit from improved access to dental care under changes recently announced by NHS England. New reforms include more dental therapists who will be able to accept patients for NHS treatments, freeing up dentists' time for urgent and complex cases. Further details can be found on the NHS England website.

In the meantime, the Forces Families Federations have a list of recommendations to help you find an NHS dentist.

You may also be able to find new local options on the Dental Choices website.

Wimbish: Mountfitchet Castle

Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village of 1066 

Mountfitchet Castle is a unique open-air museum experience where the visitor can travel back in time over 900 years and truly witness life in a medieval Motte and Bailey castle. 

Explore the Castle and roam through the Norman village hidden behind the castle walls, wander in and out of the many houses and view the scenes, smell the log fires burning and feel the ambience of a bygone lifestyle. 

Meet and hand feed the tame Fallow deer and other rescued animals that roam freely throughout the 10 acre site. 

Visit the only medieval Castle and Norman Village reconstructed on its original site to exist in the world. 

An all-weather, all-in-one heritage entertainment complex where prehistory, history and nostalgia combine to make one great full exciting day out for the whole family. 

A fantastic family day out for all ages.

Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

Colchester: Frinton Golf Club offering 50% Armed Forces discount

A valid MOD 90 ID Card must be shown to obtain the 50% discount.

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

Colchester: Colchester for Free

A list of great free events, activities and attractions in Colchester.

To find out more visit www.visitcolchester.com

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

Wimbish: Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

More information can be found at their website essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk

Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

Chester: One-to-one support to help people stop smoking in Cheshire West and Chester

Cheshire West and Chester Council and partner Brio Leisure have launched a stop smoking service open to anyone in the borough who needs support.

Further information can be found HERE

Information provided by Chester HIVE