Llantwit Major: Free Weekly Radio Club for Young People

Do you know a young person who loves radio, music, media or production? Bro Radio runs a free weekly radio club for 12 - 18 year old's from the CF61 Centre in Llantwit Major. For more information please click here.




Information provided by St Athan HIVE

Dorset: Fully funded courses available for adults.

Courses are currently running in Blandford, Bournemouth, Dorchester and Weymouth plus there are some online options. 

Support work in schools’ level 2
Great for anyone wanting employment in a school or nursery.

Hair and Beauty level 1
Ideal intro course for anyone interested in the Hair and Beauty industry.

Health and safety level 2 with Level 3 First Aid
Great as an all-rounder qualification, great for within the workplace.

Culinary skills level 1
Good introductory course for catering or hospitality roles.

Maths level 1 and 2
Great as a upskilling qualification or a staple cv builder for those who don’t have GCSE maths.

Numeracy skills for life
A more relaxed confidence builder course around numeracy and number.

Business start-up level 2
Perfect for any budding entrepreneurs or aspiring small business owners.

To find out full list of courses available or more information go to www.wrecltd.co.uk

All courses are suitable for participants who are:
19+
A Dorset Resident
Eligible to work in the UK
Earning less than £18,500 yearly or are unemployed. This is individual and not household income based. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Northern Ireland - Health and Social Care NI - Phone First Before Going to Accident & Emergency - Antrim or Causeway Hospital

  

For more details please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Dorset: Local area job opportunities

If you are looking for employment in your local area click HERE

Use the filter boxes on both search engines above to refine your search for specific roles, location, salary etc.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Wiltshire: You report it, we sort it with the MyWilts app

Have you downloaded the Wiltshire Council reporting app MyWilts?

You can report a number of issues at your fingertips, without having to call the Council or visit one of their hubs. Examples of issues you can report include:

• Abandoned vehicles
• Weather emergencies
• Fly tipping
• Overflowing litter bins
• Graffiti

To visit the website click the link above or download the app via Google Play or the app store.

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Bovington: Beryl bike scheme Bovington, Wool area & train station

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Beryl bikes are now available in the Wool area – with ten bikes and six parking bays at Dorset Innovation Park and Wool station, with further bays available in Bovington, King George V Road. (by Memorial Hall)

For information on how to hire a bike click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Wiltshire: Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service from Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership

 

IAPT stands for Improving Access to Psychological Therapies and aims to help people access support for a range of wellbeing problems.

Many people can struggle to manage their emotions or feelings and need support to find helpful ways to cope. AWP's IAPT services can help you manage a range of common problems.

The three main types of support on offer are:

• Self-help resources, for example information leaflets, relaxing audio media, and access to the SilverCloud website to help with difficulties such as stress, low mood, anxiety and some long-term physical health conditions

• Courses and workshops which you can attend in person or online

• One-to-one appointments, assessments and therapy sessions

For details of the above, including how to self-refer, please click here

Please note that Wiltshire IAPT services are available to anyone from the age of 16 years with a registered GP in Wiltshire. If you are still Serving and would like to access support, please speak with your Unit Welfare team, Army Welfare Service or nearest HIVE.

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

South West: Forces Connect

The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.

The military community comprises Regulars and Reservists from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army and Royal Air Force, their families and veterans, including National Service.

Forces Connect South West is a local authority initiative that supports the delivery of the Armed Forces Covenant to the military community across the South West through effective partnerships.

Wiltshire: Volunteers always needed at units across Corsham, Lyneham & Colerne

 

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Across the UK. AWS has 340 volunteers comprised of Service Personnel and families, military civilians and members of the wider community.

They assist Community Development Workers to provide weekly and seasonal activities for young people, including school holiday provision and residential breaks away.

If you have a spare hour or two and would like to help out in your community, please email RC-AWS-SW-Corsham-CSMailbox@mod.gov.uk and one of the team will get back to you.

Information provided by Lyneham and Colerne HIVE

Increase in Visa fees from Wed 4 Oct 2023

 

The Home Office have announced an increase in Visa fees from Wednesday 4th October 2023.

For more information, please contact your local HIVE.