January 18, 2023

Little Troopers - The Latest News

 


Little Troopers is a registered charity supporting all military children who have parent(s) serving in our British Armed Forces, regular or reserve.

These children often face unique challenges including frequent house and school moves, as well as regular periods of separation from their serving parent(s) for varying lengths of time due to exercises, training, operations and other service commitments.

As a charity, Little Troopers ensures our British Armed Forces children and their families have access to child-focused support, providing fundamental resources and initiatives.

For further information and what they have to offer this month please click HERE

January 17, 2023

Civil Service Active Wellbeing 2023


Back for its 5th year Active Wellbeing 2023 (AW23) is the initiative to help the entire Civil Service and Public Sector be more active.

Register for the Around the World Challenge by 27th Jan and receive a free reward of six months of OS Maps Premium. Record and track your progress and see and download hints, tips and support: AW23 Challenge – Active Wellbeing 2022 AW23 Challenge

What you need to know about changing schools during the year




Sometimes it is necessary for children to change school during the school year, for example if they have moved house into a new area.

Although for most families this isn’t the ideal situation, fortunately the process itself is straightforward. Here we tell you all you need to know about how to change schools in-year.

Click HERE for more information.

Wattisham: Stowmarket The Mix youth club

 A youth work charity based in Stowmarket that works with young people from across Mid Suffolk and beyond. In The Mix there is also a drop in youth club that runs every week.

www.themixstowmarket.org/

Information provided by Wattisham HIVE

Wattisham: The Coffee Cell - Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Coffee Shop in Ipswich

Combat2Coffee supported opening of café The Coffee Cell in Northgate Street in Ipswich, where 'coffee sold and served in the cafe is roasted by an ex servicemen of 15 years.'

Military discount offered..


"Roasted Toasted and Poured by Veterans."

Information provided by Wattisham HIVE

Forres: Moray Citizens Advice Bureau outreach service

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Serving Personnel and Cost of Living

 


The Army's full cost of living resource pack can be found here​.

Colchester: Welcoming Warm Spaces with Colchester Borough Council

Welcoming warm spaces where you can go if you are unable to heat your home and enjoy a mixture of support and activities.  

Venues include: Colchester Library • One Colchester Community Hub • Mercury Theatre • AFiUK – Mother and Toddler Group and Safari Café • The Warm and Toasty Club – Shrub End and Greenstead • Divine Assembly Ministries • Abberton and Langenhoe Community Association • West Bergholt Care Network • Fordham Community Hub Café • St Andrew’s Church, Greenstead • Berechurch councillor advice surgery.

More Warm Spaces are being added, check www.colchester.gov.uk for new venues and to see when they are open.

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

January 16, 2023

Wattisham: AWS - Volunteers Needed!


 Information provided by Wattisham HIVE

Wattisham: Ipswich Museum

The Museum is home to a wide range of collections, from natural science to Egyptology, social history to world cultures. 

To plan your visit click here.  Free admission

Information provided by Wattisham HIVE