Naples newsletter Dec 2

 

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HIVE Christmas closure

 

Naples Hive will be closed until the New Year

Enjoy the holidays!

The BLOG and content will be kept up to date and please message iHIVE if you have any urgent queries, otherwise I will reply to emails on my return.

Little Troopers: Last Christmas Smiles boxes - applications now open to all military families

 

Little Troopers now have just 100 Christmas Smiles boxes left (out of 2,500!) and they really want to get these out to little troopers before Christmas. The last postal date is next Wednesday, so applications are now opened up to all military families.

Here's the link to apply (deadline for applications is 5pm on Fri 13th Dec): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X6Y259D

​Each Little Troopers Christmas Smiles box is packed with helpful resources and activities from the charity, all related to being a military child, along with a special edition of their newspaper and Christmas treats and stocking fillers to raise a smile.

Togatherall: New Year - resources and peer support

 Feeling uncertain about what’s ahead? You’re not alone. @Togetherall is here with free, anonymous peer support anytime you need it—24/7, all year round. There’s also a range of other self-help resources. 

Connect with others who understand at https://account.v2.togetherall.com/register/uk-armed-forces

Grand Military Gold Cup at Sandown Racecourse on Friday 24th January 2025

 For a Christmas Gift with a difference pick up your tickets today!

Grand Military Gold Cup at Sandown racecourse on Friday 24th January 2025.

Including employer engagement, Regimental associations and 3rd Sector stands. 

The Grand Military Gold Cup is an historic National Hunt steeplechase, run at Sandown Park and taking place in Jan each year. First run in 1841, the race is restricted to serving Military amateur riders and is the showcase event in a day of celebration of the Armed Forces.
Please see the poster for a discount code that reduces the ticket cost for the following:

• Serving Members of the Armed Forces
• Veterans
• Personnel from any organisation who has signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

Link to book tickets is https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown/events-tickets/grand-military-gold-cup-day/

British Gas Electrician Apprenticeship Vacancies

 If you are looking for your next steps following a military career….

We're so much more than an energy company. We're a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn't rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That's why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

During your apprenticeship, you'll absorb the wisdom, grasp the skills, and earn the qualifications to emerge as a top-tier Electrical Engineer – a true household hero. Under the wing of our experienced Electricians, you'll soon learn how to deliver energy efficient solutions to our customers through installing, upgrading & maintaining electrical systems.

• Leicestershire
• Glasgow
• Hertfordshire
• Aberdeenshire
• Greater London
• Gloucestershire
• Essex
• Bridgend
• Northampton
• Derbyshire
• Staffordshire

The link to apply or more information is HERE

The Forces Employment Charity - Military Families & Young People Programme

 The Forces Employment Charity Families Programme exists to provide life-long, life-changing support, job opportunities, and training to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families, irrespective of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

The Longest Yarn - A Thread Through History

 If you’re heading back to the U.K. in the next couple of months, don’t miss this gorgeous display in select locations. The Longest Yarn is an 80 metre 3D knitted/crocheted work depicting The Longest Day, 6th June 1944, in time for the 80th Anniversary.

The exhibition is coming to the following locations (please check individual websites for timings and further information):Tewkesbury Abbey - Sat 7 Dec-Thu 9 Jan
St Macartins, Enniskillen - Mon 13 Jan-Sat 8 Feb
Norwich University Memorial Library - Mon 10 Feb-Sat 1 Mar
Peterborough Cathedral - Mon 3 Mar-Tue 3 Apr​

Are you planning to register for Wraparound Childcare (WAC) Overseas funding in January 2025?

                             

What is Wraparound Childcare funding?

The Wraparound Childcare (WAC) scheme provides funding for up to 20 hours per week, per child, during term time, to eligible Service families with children aged 4 to 11 years old (4-16 years old if receiving Government disability allowances) who are in full time education in school or being home educated. Over 7,000 Service children's before and after school childcare is currently being funded by WAC.

If you are assigned to a location within the European Economic Area & Switzerland (EEA&S) or using Defence Children Services (DCS) before and after school childcare provision? WAC Overseas will be available to eligible families in these areas from 6 January 2025.

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment: Central England

                                    

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have 58 new Executive Officer opportunities open in locations across central England, from today to 23/12/24.

​Civil Service Jobs link: Universal Credit Job Centre - Work Coach - Central England (Ref: 726) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK​

​More information on DWP, the roles available and the application process can be found on the DWP EO Microsite.