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Thursday 29 February 2024
TICKETS ON SALE from today Mon 26 February 24, Recommended for mature audiences
Mindfulness 8 week Course
SHAPE Community Life Magazine February Edition is here
Eggstravaganza, at Chievres, Saturday 23rd March, 11am
Tri Service Spouses & Partners: Free Self-Employment Discovery 3-Day Course
X Forces are excited to relaunch their popular 3-day Self-Employment Discovery Workshop designed exclusively for Tri-Service spouses and partners, looking to explore alternative employment options. This is an amazing opportunity to develop valuable enterprise skills, learn about the start-up landscape, and network with others going on a similar journey.
For more information: https://x-forces.zohobackstage.com/TriServiceSpousesPartnersSelf-EmploymnetDiscovery3-DayCourse3
DWP Update: Marriage Allowance – couples can save up to £252 a year on their tax bill
Some couples can save up to £252 a year on their tax bill by claiming Marriage Allowance.
To benefit from Marriage Allowance, the following circumstances must apply:
- the couple are married or in a civil partnership
- one person does not pay Income Tax because any income they have is below their tax-free Personal Allowance (usually £12,570)
- their partner pays Income Tax at the basic rate
They can find out more and apply for Marriage Allowance on GOV.UK and use the free online calculator to find out how much tax they could save.
Supporting the Unsung Hero - Free Online Business Start-up courses
Supporting the Unsung Hero business start up are pleased to announce that they are restarting their monthly Starting a Business Webinars which is free to the Armed Forces Community
For more information please visit the website or contact us at HIVE with any questions.
https://www.supportingtheunsunghero.co.uk/
Friday 23 February 2024
DWP: National Insurance - detailed information
Guidance for National Insurance. Including how to apply for a National Insurance number and check your record. As well as rates, paying, refunds, voluntary contributions, and pensions.
Link: National Insurance: detailed information - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
DWP: Child Maintenance Service reformed to crack down on parents who refuse to pay
The government is reforming the Child
Maintenance Service (CMS) to crack down on parents who refuse to pay and
ensure children get the support they deserve more quickly.
Link: Child Maintenance Service reformed to crack down on parents who refuse to pay - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
There’s still time to contribute to the The Reserves Continuous Attitude Survey (ResCAS) 2024. Your experience matters, we want to hear from you.
ResCAS 2024 is open for all services until April 2nd 2024. For more details on whether you can take part and how, please find your service below.
Army Reserves
ResCAS is open to selected volunteer Reservists who should have already received or will be receiving a paper copy of the survey and an email with a link to the online version. You can also access the survey online at https://surveys.mod.uk [https://surveys.mod.uk/] then select ‘Army RESCAS 2024’.
Your token is your Service number and is case sensitive. Personnel should use the Google Chrome web browser to complete the survey.
For questions, contact: Army Occupational Psychology Team mailto:
Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): Latest Civil Service Job Vacancies for Service Leavers, Veterans and Spouses/Partners
The latest GFIE vacancies available specifically for Service Leavers, Veterans and Military Spouses/Partners are with DWP.
There are 4 positions available for Admin Officer - Service Delivery Support - DW
2 x vacancies in Leicester.
1 x vacancy in Rushden, Northamptonshire.
1 x vacancy in Northampton.
Anyone wishing to apply should complete an Expression of Interest form and email to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk with an up to date CV. The closing date is the 1st March.
For more information about the GFiE scheme for veterans, Service leavers and partners/spouses, please go to this LINK
New Accommodation Offer Important Update: Extension of SLA Waiver
The New Accommodation Offer has been changed in respect of the Dual Accommodation Expense element of the Offer.
The waiver of SLA charges relating to PStatCat and age are being retained for now and extended to other cohorts who maintain a main home away from their assigned location.
Please see this SWAY for more information.
Army HIVE Non-UK National Support: New Email Address for Enquiries
This is available to Service personnel, their families and
their line managers/CoC who require support.
RC-Pers-HIVE-NonUKNat-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Back to the 80's Party at Chievres - Sat March 16th
Amadeus - A Shape Players Production, tickets on sale
Monday 19 February 2024
Collection of Bin Bags and Water Softener change of Pick up from Mon 19th Feb
Shape House, Parent Drop In, Thursdays 9.30 -11.00am
Thursday 1 February 2024
Apply for an HM Armed Forces Veteran Card
An HM Armed Forces Veteran Card is a way to prove that you served in the UK armed forces. The card can make it quicker and easier to apply for support as a veteran.
It’s free to apply HERE
You can currently only apply for a Veteran Card if you have a UK address. Veterans who do not have a UK address will be able to apply later this year.
Togetherall: Self-Compassion - Time to Talk Day, 1st February
Did you know you have access to Togetherall? Join the community now and experience the benefits of opening up in a safe & anonymous compassionate community.
FREE to all serving & veteran UK Military personnel (16+).
More information and register at: Mental health support for all UK Armed Forces | Togetherall
New Accommodation Offer: Tri-Service Roadshow *Change of Date*, RAF Wyton on 5th March
On 5 Mar 2024 the New Accommodation Offer team will run sessions at 10:00 & 14:00 hosted by UK Strategic Command from RAF Wyton, followed by an evening event at 18:00 from the Community Learning Centre, RAF Wittering. For more information on how to attend, either in person or via livestream, please go to this SWAY.