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UK Chaplain Padre Mike Jenkinson invites you to Christingles and Carols.
Join us for carols and Christingle magic at JFC Brunssum Chapel at 15.30 on Sunday 15th December!
Music, candles and festive cheer await!
Wednesday, 11 December 2024
Christingles and Carols at JFC Brunssum
UK Chaplain Padre Mike Jenkinson invites you to Christingles and Carols.
The Forces Employment Charity - Military Families & Young People Programme
Their Families Programme supports spouses and partners of still-serving personnel and veterans, including divorced, separated, and bereaved, on their journey into employment; regardless of whether you are in the UK or overseas.
British Gas Electrician Apprenticeship Vacancies
The link to apply or more information is HERE
Apprenticeships are available in the following areas:
- Glasgow
- Hertfordshire
- Aberdeenshire
- Greater London
- Gloucestershire
- Essex
- Bridgend
- Northampton
- Derbyshire
- Staffordshire
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.
Curios Thrift Shop opening times
Thursday (To Be Confirmed)
Friday 13th Dec 5pm to 7pm
You can find all the latest updates on The Thrift Shop's Facebook page.
Thursday, 5 December 2024
Your Armed Forces Offer explained
Find out more about the range of benefits, opportunities, and support available to you: Discover My Benefits
Those with access to MODnet can also view the full article at:
Defnet: Your Armed Forces Offer explained (sharepoint.com)
Defence Connect: Your Armed Forces Offer explained | Defence Connect (mod.uk)
Tuesday, 3 December 2024
Job Vacancies at JFC Brunssum
There are two vacancies currently:
Community Liaison Officer (CLO) Arrivals Brunssum
Community Liaison Officer (CLO) Events Brunssum
A detailed job description and application form may be obtained from GSO-EJSU-LECHRRecruitment@mod.gov.uk. Completed applications are to be sent to the same email address and WO NSE Julian.Spalding650@mod.gov.uk.
Click on the link to view the Community Liaison Officer Events job advert - The closing date for applications is 21st December 2024, with a starting date of 20th January 2025. Interviews will be held on 8th January 2025.
Click on the link to view the Community Liaison Officer Arrivals job advert - The closing date for applications is 3rd January 2025, with a starting date of 20th January. Interviews will be held on 8th January 2025.
Click on the link to view the Community Liaison Officer Events job advert - The closing date for applications is 21st December 2024, with a starting date of 20th January 2025. Interviews will be held on 8th January 2025.
Click on the link to view the Community Liaison Officer Arrivals job advert - The closing date for applications is 3rd January 2025, with a starting date of 20th January. Interviews will be held on 8th January 2025.
Please donate blood and save a life this Christmas!
Facts and figures
- 1 in 4 of us will need a blood transfusion in our lives yet only 3% of those eligible give blood.
- In 2023, 1.44 million blood donations were made by 785,000 amazing individuals.
- The NHS needs 140,000 new first-time donors this year.
- Sickle cell is the UK's fastest-growing genetic disorder, and many patients require regular blood transfusions. For the best treatment, patients benefit from blood transfusions from donors of the same ethnicity.
- To ensure the donor base reflects the diversity of patients, the NHS needs 12,000 new donors of Black heritage this year.
- O negative is the universal blood type, crucial in emergencies or when a patient's blood type is unknown. Although only 8% of the population has O negative blood, it accounts for 15% of hospital orders.
- There are 25 permanent blood donation centres across the country, with the most appointments for donors in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, and London.
HM Government Money & Pensions Service - Money Helper: Credit unions and other alternatives to high-cost credit
This Money Helper (Money & Pensions Service) guide is for you if you need access to credit but you can’t use a mainstream lender and you don’t want to use a payday loan or other forms of high-cost credit.
When you read it, you’ll know:
- how credit unions work and how they can help you
- how to join a credit union
- what other sources of fair and affordable credit might be available to you.
Digital Veteran Card to make accessing support even easier for ex-service personnel
Families First newsletter - issue 21
Service Prosecuting Authority welcomes HMCPSI inspection report
To view more about the Service Prosecuting Authority, and additional information on this report, please go to: Service Prosecuting Authority - GOV.UK
The report can be read in full at this link: The Service Prosecuting Authority – HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate
Domestic Abuse - Help is at hand
The MOD’s Safeguarding Team have released a video providing advice for anyone in the Armed Forces community affected by domestic abuse.
See it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt6cvtmy6pY
You can also find more information here
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