Wrap Around Childcare

As part of modernising our support for Service families, Defence is rolling out Wraparound childcare funding across the UK from Autumn 2022.

Service families can now visit Discover my Benefits to check if they can claim up to 20 hours per week of before and after school childcare funding during term time  https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/army/army-families/families-wraparound-childcare​

St Andrews: Madrascals is back

We are delighted to confirm that Madrascals will return to Station Park on Saturday 20th August.
Sessions will run at their usual time with P3 to P7 training from 10:30 to 12:00 and P1 and P2 training from 11:00 to 12:00.

For further information, including the tentative dates for our first fixtures of the season, please read our update here: https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/madras/news/madrascals-is-back

NEW players are encouraged to come along and give rugby a try. Our fabulous coaches will be ready to welcome you to the sessions. Please remember the first two weeks are free taster sessions, so you can give it a try before you need to make any commitment to join our fantastic club.

We can't wait to welcome you back to Station Park!

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Chester: Cheshire Constabulary - The Fatal Five Offences Campaign

More than twice the number of people died on Cheshire’s roads in 2018 in comparison to the previous year – and the majority of those deaths could have been avoided.

Find out more HERE

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New Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Helpline Number

The Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Helpline Number changed on 15th August. The New number is 0800 014 2381 (UK), + 44 330 008 5942 (outside UK)

St Andrews: Saints Sports Gymnastics

Last spaces remaining on our Thursday gymnastic weekly classes for P5-P7🤸

This block will last 7 weeks and will help develop gymnastic skills in a fun, energetic environment

Lessons start next week and spaces can be booked online http://ow.ly/t47i50KkK8M or by phoning our reception team on 01334 46 2190

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Suicide Bereavement UK Armed Forces Suicide Bereavement Study

Suicide Bereavement UK are looking for volunteers for an NHS funded study – Can you help?

Have you, in the last 10 years, lost someone to suicide (family, friend, colleague) who was serving in the Armed Forces or a veteran?

If so, we would like to learn of your experiences and needs during the early stages of your loss. The findings will help inform the development of an Armed Forces suicide bereavement pack for those bereaved by suicide in the future.

NHS Podcasts - Out Now

NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast now live. 

This podcast series has been commissioned by the AF PPV in order to be used as a resource for the Armed Forces community to support them in understanding and navigating the NHS and to raise awareness of how to become empowered advocates for their own health as a patient or family member of one. There are six episodes in all taking the listener on a journey through the different aspects of the NHS. They can listen to the whole series or one that is relevant to them. The guests are all members of the AF PPV who gave up their time to pass on their expertise and experiences that they feel are relevant.

Scotland: Forces Children Scotland, It's time for a step change in how we achieve meaningful change!

We have launched a new vision to reach and support greater numbers of children and young people from serving, reservist and veteran families across Scotland. We have worked directly with children and young people to ensure their lived experience and views are at the heart of our new three-year strategy, which is something we are very proud to share with you.

Together we have shaped six strategic priorities to drive our ambitious plans forward to become the sector leading charity supporting children and young from serving, reservist and veteran families across Scotland.

Learn more: forceschildrenscotland.org.uk

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Richmond: Dementia Forward is looking for Volunteers

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