Dear all,
We are pleased to share information about winter fuel payments, and a reminder of the national one-minute silence taking place on Friday. Details of the community vigil taking place in Gloucester are also below.
Many thanks again for everything that you are doing, and please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Homes for Ukraine team at hfuteam@gloucestershire.gov.uk if you have any questions or require further support.
Homes for Ukraine Team
Please let us know if your guest plans to move
We are extremely grateful for the generosity and support hosts have shown guests during this scheme, and there is no doubt thousands of lives have been changed for the better.
Please remember to let the HFU team know if your guest has decided to leave the Homes for Ukraine scheme. They may be planning to go back to Ukraine, move to a different part of the UK, or they may have found private rental accommodation. Whatever they have decided to do, please let us know. Email us at hfuteam@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Thank you for your co-operation.
Extra winter fuel payments for Homes for Ukraine hosts
Gloucestershire County Council and local councils will continue to pay £125 per month to those hosting on the Homes for Ukraine scheme for February and March 2023.
Hosts involved in the scheme have already received a £125 payment to help cover increased energy costs for November and December 2022, and January 2023. The decision comes following the Government’s extension of the Homes for Ukraine scheme for an additional year.
We are pleased we can offer more support to you - our county’s fantastic hosts on the HfU scheme.
So far, the county has welcomed over 1300 Ukrainian guests, and to celebrate the anniversary of the HfU scheme next month we are looking for stories to share. if you would like to share your hosting experiences please get in touch via hfuteam@gloucestershire.gov.uk
National moment of silence to mark one year since Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced a national one-minute silence to take place on Friday 24 February, marking a year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to lead the nation in silence from Downing Street in a minute’s silence at 11am on Friday 24 February.
This national moment of reflection will offer the UK public the chance to pay tribute to the courage of the Ukrainian people.
More information - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/national-moment-of-silence-to-mark-one-year-of-russian-invasion-of-ukraine
Gloucestershire County Council will be flying the Ukraine flag above Shire Hall, and leader Cllr Mark Hawthorne has shared these words:
“On Friday we will recognise and reflect on the courage of Ukrainian people in the face of unprovoked aggression. Gloucestershire continues to stand with Ukraine and offer our full support.”
Council staff and all scheme partners have been encouraged to take part in the silence.
365 days strong - Community vigil in Gloucester
The Association of Ukrainians Gloucester branch together with the Ukrainian Church are organising a vigil on Friday 24th of February 2023 to mark one year since Russian full scale invasion of Ukraine. The schedule of the event as follows:
16:45 - meet up by the Mariners Church, Gloucester Docks.
17:00 - starting silent walk towards Gloucester Cathedral.
17:30 - vigil at the Cathedral.
All are welcome.
Job Centre events
Below is a list of upcoming events and fairs at Job Centres in Gloucestershire. Some are aimed at specific sectors.
They are a great way for job hunters and potential candidates to meet multiple employers on the same day. You don't need to be unemployed to attend a job fair; if you are just seeking part-time work, or considering a change in employment, attending a job fair could also be beneficial to you. Please check the details nearer the time with the individual job centre.
Find out more about preparing for a Job Fair here.
Office
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Date
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Time
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Type of event
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Gloucester Eastgate
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23/02/2023
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10-12
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General Jobs Fair
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Cheltenham
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28/02/2023
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10-12
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Hands-on jobs e.g. construction / cleaning / NHS facilities
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Tewkesbury
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01/03/2023
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10-12
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General Job Fair
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Gloucester Eastgate
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09/03/2023
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10-12
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Recruitment Agencies
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Tewkesbury
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10/03/2023
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Recruitment Event
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Gloucester Cedar
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16/03/2023
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Care work
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Cheltenham
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21/03/2023
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9.30 -12
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General Jobs Fair
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Stroud (EXT)
at Standguide
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22/03/2023
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Health & Disability Event
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Tewkesbury
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28/03/2023
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Recruitment Event
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Gloucester Eastgate
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30/03/2023
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9.30 -12
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General Job Fair
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Useful information
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