Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Creative & Handicraft Fair for Bielefeld

February 4th and 5th, 2023

You will find original ideas, new creative techniques, diverse workshops and DIY and handicraft materials at the creative fair. Wool, fabrics, embroidery, scrapbooking, beads, stamps, papers, haberdashery and much more. 

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

German Childcare Guidance

German childcare is accessible to entitled personnel. Sennelager HIVE have translated and compiled information regarding procedures and fees. Please see leaflets and links below for guidance and information.

Tots of Fun - Stay and Play!


Suitable for children aged 0-3 years.

Join our WELCOME BACK playdate with books, music, sensory activities and messy play!

Bounce Forward - Raise Resilience; 7th Feb

 

Bounce Forward - Raise Resilience; 7th Feb
 
Empowering Military Families; There is an immediate need to preserve children’s emotional well-being and build mental resilience. This course has been designed to support armed forces families to develop the skills, knowledge and strategies to not only face the setbacks that inevitably will come, but also be able to thrive in life.
 
Through Raise Resilience, you can support yourself and your children to communicate effectively, develop empathy, nurture a growth mindset and understand emotions.
The training is focused on helping family units navigate times of transition. 
 
The offer provides access to attend and participate in an online free training programme through Bounce Forward to help build mental resilience as a key skill for living.

Member Days - Defence Discount 2023

 

Since 2015, members have had the opportunity to book reduced priced tickets to exclusive days out at Merlin attractions, and 2023 is no different!

The only slight change this year is we have secured even more Member Days than ever before and will be launching all dates together. Making it easier for you to find a day out that works best.

To learn more, please use this link.​

Centre for Army Leadership & National Army Museum Essay Prize

 

Announcing the 2023, Centre for Army Leadership​ & National Army Museum essay prize on ‘Leadership & Emotional Intelligence’.

There are two entry categories:

- Age 16-21 (up to 2000 words)

- Age 22+ (up to 3000 words)​

More details can be found here: https://www.nam.ac.uk/press/leadership-essay-prize-2023


 

Microsoft office Skills Free Training

 

 

Take your Microsoft Office skills to the next level and join us for our first free Microsoft Office skills training of 2023! Created for absolute beginners all you need:

Is a computer with Microsoft Office on it 💻
An internet connection 🌐
And a quiet place to work 🤫

Interested? Sign up at forcesemployment.org.uk/EM3

Friday, January 20, 2023

ABBA GOLD - The Concert Show

All the glamor ,pop and catchy tunes from the glittering world of ABBA are brought to the stage in "ABBA GOLD".

Limited ticket availability

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Kinder Karneval Detmold 20th Feb

Helau and Alaaf! The Fricke dance school in Detmold will be hosting a Kinder Karneval On February 20th.




This carnival party is for children between the ages of 3 and 11 (up to and including the 4th grade).

The  children will have the chance to  dance and enjoy carnival candy. Dress up and costumes are encouraged. Whether as a pirate, professor or princess: If you like. 

We look forward to creative costumes! Our carnival dance procession starts at 4 p.m. in the Detmold dance school – the party ends around 5.45 p.m. Of course, we also thought of the parents: 

Parents can relax during the carnival party in the bistro with coffee and delicious waffles. 

Helau and Alaaf! Fricke customers pay €2.50 euros for admission. Please register in advance by phone or email.


DANCE SCHOOL FRICKE DETMOLD

Ernst-Hilker-Strasse 3
32758 Detmold
Telephone (05231) 390714
detmold@tanzschule-fricke.de

The Open University has Joined Forces With MoneySavingExpert

The Open University has joined forces with MoneySavingExpert (MSE) to produce this new free course to give you the skills and knowledge to master your finances.

The course was written by The OU, with MSE providing support and guidance.​

UK Voter ID Requirement

From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.​

With changes to the requirement, please check The Electoral Commission to see what the requirements are in your area.



Mortgage Advice Webinars January - March

Available to all service personnel. Webinars running each Wednesday evening from 25th Jan - 29th March.

  • Understanding your Credit Report
  • Understanding Forces Help to Buy ​


Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Eurocamp Easter & 2023 Sale

Eurocamp is ofering upto 40% discount on some parks this Easter and Summer, this means you can book a 2 bed Chalet for a 7 night stay, under €170 euros in April.

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces (SCOAF)

The Ombudsman provides independent and impartial oversight of the Service Complaints system for members of the UK Armed Forces

Further information can be found HERE​


HIVE Supports Non UK SP & Their Families

 


Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Samaritans Support for the Military and Armed Forces Community

​Samaritans works with the Ministry of Defence and other charities to support Serving Personnel in the Armed Forces, Veterans and their families. This includes a Veterans app and an online chat facility for military community.

Find out more here


Forces Help to Buy Scheme - Here to Stay from 1st January 2023

Civilian Housing Options Briefs Jan-April 2023