March 29, 2024

Scotland & Northern Ireland: Royal Air Force Cadets

 
For more information on joining the Royal Air Force Cadets in Scotland or Northern Ireland, please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

March 28, 2024

Royal Wootton Bassett: Youth Festival Sun 5 May

 

Be sure to visit the Army Welfare Service stand and pay your Lyneham CDW Amy Dallimore a visit!

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Dandelion Military Families - upcoming peer and perinatal support groups

 

Please click here to visit Dandelion's website

Grantham: Lincolnshire Wolds - Physical and mental health benefits



Exercising and spending time outdoors in the countryside is great for both our physical and mental well-being.
Enjoy the Outdoors
Respect Other People
Protect the Natural Environment

For over 100 walks ranging from 2 - 15 miles:



Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Wiltshire: Help to shape Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision

 

If you have a child with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND) or if they access alternative provision outside of mainstream schooling, we're inviting you to join online discussion groups as the next stage of helping to shape provision in Wiltshire.

These discussion groups, which are taking place next month, will form part of the SEND Inclusion and Alternative Provision Strategy (SENDIAP), with topics including preparing for the move from school to being an adult, support and advice and the voice of the child and their family.



Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's

Discover My Benefits - discover benefits for you and your family – what’s new?


Discover My Benefits now gives a more accurate and tailored financial value for your Army Regular or Reservist total reward package.

Have you ever wondered how much extra you get in addition to your standard salary and, more importantly, what could be available to you and your family in the future? Or have you previously used Army ‘The Offer’ webpages to find this out?

To see how you receive more than just pay, visit Discover My Benefits – with information on pensions, facilities, allowances, discounts and offers, to help with cost of living and the unique demands of military life and operations.

Dandelion Military Families - April & May bereavement support meeting dates

Please click here to visit Dandelion's website

DIO Families First newsletter - issue 15

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In this issue:
  • A Message from DIO Director of Accommodation, Phil Riley
  • Modernised Accommodation Offer survey
  • Investment across the estate
  • DIO SFA Townhall sessions
Families First newsletters can be viewed online at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/defence-infrastructure-organisation-service-family-accommodation​

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) - two Vehicle Standards Assessor roles available in multiple locations for Service Leavers, Veterans and Spouses/Partners

 


GFIE-302- Vehicle Standards Assessor - DVSA - Multiple Locations across the North and South of England

Closing Date 16 April 2024


This role includes an apprenticeship and entails training successful applicants to become a Vehicle Standards Assessor on HGVs. Job description can be found HERE

To apply, please submit a completed expression of interest form (found HERE) and an up to date CV to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

This GFiE role is specifically for Veterans/Service Leavers and Military Spouses/Partners. For more information please go to: A complete guide to GFiE – Veterans, Military Partners/Spouses and Service Leavers – Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (blog.gov.uk)

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - small grants worth over £450,000 create a big impact for Armed Forces Communities in the final round of Force for Change


The Armed Forces Covenant Trust (the Trust) is delighted to announce grants totalling more than £450,000 have been awarded to 34 outstanding projects in the final round of their Force for Change programme. This small grant programme supports projects that reduce isolation and promote integration in local Armed Forces communities.