Northern Ireland: Step by Step in Remembrance - Northern Ireland's Veterans Commissioner Office Sponsored Walk - 1st - 6th June

 

Step by Step in Remembrance.
This June, the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner’s Office will be undertaking a sponsored walk to mark the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.

Over 6 days, across 6 counties, covering 60 miles, we will walk in remembrance of those who served, while supporting two incredible charities:
Somme Association
Air Ambulance Northern Ireland

We warmly invite veterans, their families, and supporters to join us along the way, whether for a full day or just a few miles.

Walk Schedule:
• 1 June – County Antrim: Cullybackey → Ballymena → Broughshane
• 2 June – County Down: Annalong → Kilkeel
• 3 June – County Armagh: Armagh → Portadown
• 4 June – County Fermanagh: Brookeborough → Enniskillen
• 5 June – County Tyrone: Dungannon → Cookstown
• 6 June – County Londonderry: Castlerock → Coleraine → Portrush

Start times for each day will be shared on our Facebook page closer to the time, so please keep an eye out for updates.

This is more than a walk, it’s a chance to reflect, remember, and stand together as a community.

To support the cause, please donate via the QR code or the link below:
www.paypal.com/GB/fundraiser/charity/5826916

Your support means a great deal. We hope to see you there.
#WalkInRemembrance #Somme110 #VeteransNI #Community

Information provided by HIVE NI

London: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew - Henry Moore: Monumental Nature 9th May 2026 to 31st January 2027

 

From this spring, discover towering sculptures and smaller-scale artworks by Henry Moore, one of Britain’s most renowned artists, in what is the largest ever presentation of outdoor artworks by Moore.

Set across Kew's iconic landscapes and world-renowned botanical collections, the Henry Moore: Monumental Nature exhibition brings art and nature together on an extraordinary scale, blurring the boundaries between sculpture and living form.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Northern Ireland: Latest Edition of NI4 Kids is out now

To read the latest edition on line, please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Northern Ireland: Balmoral Show - Wednesday 13th - Saturday 16th May

The Balmoral Show is Northern Ireland's largest agricultural event, taking place annually in May at Balmoral Park in Lisburn. It features a variety of activities, including livestock competitions, equestrian events, and family-friendly entertainment. 

The event showcases local produce, agriculture innovations, and is a significant celebration of rural life and farming culture in the region.

For more details, please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Motorfinity: April Newsletter

Motorfinity - April Update

Welcome to the April Motorfinity newsletter! We’re excited to bring you our latest updates, including a Working Well Community podcast with Dr Paige Chana, fresh vehicle insights, theme park competition and helpful new content. This month is all about supporting wellbeing, unlocking savings, and sharing value across your teams.

Clinical psychologist Dr Paige Chana offers powerful insights into supporting wellbeing in complex healthcare environments, showing how psychological approaches can benefit both patients and staff.

New Car Discount with Motorfinity
NHS staff, Armed Forces, Social Care, Emergency Services and Education staff can save thousands on a brand-new car through Motorfinity.

Watch here:
https://youtu.be/PMJHYD8KCUw?si=VfTKzic-BEFLRfLE

👉 We’d love your support—please feel free to share this with colleagues and teams who could benefit from these exclusive savings.

New Vehicle Review: Changan Deepal S07 UK
Explore our latest review of the Changan Deepal S07 and see how it performs on UK roads.

Watch here:
https://youtu.be/LoPebH2IIuE?si=7FEPqI-Qk6F9jf4B

Podcast Feature: Dr Paige Chana
As part of the Working Well Community and Motorfinity’s newly launched Full Tank Thinking podcast series, this conversation was recorded at the Health & Wellbeing at Work Event 2026. It explores NHS workforce pressures, systemic wellbeing, and how psychology can help shape healthier workplaces across sectors.

Topics include:

Defence Update: Armed Forces Families and Safeguarding Overseas Survey 2025 results published

The Armed Forces Families and Safeguarding (AFFS) team commissioned a survey aimed at Armed Forces families living overseas to better understand their lived experience and provide an evidence base to help review current policy processes and develop future policy. The survey was issued to Serving personnel including dual-Serving and spouses/partners assigned overseas.

To view the results of the survey, please go to this link: Armed Forces Families and Safeguarding Overseas Survey 2025 - GOV.UK

Defence Update: Helping our people understand the Armed Forces Covenant’s support and extension

Helping our people understand the Armed Forces Covenant’s support and extension

A grant of £370,000 has been awarded to drive awareness of the Armed Forces Covenant – helping more Service personnel and families to access support and understand how the Armed Forces Covenant Legal Duty extension, as part of the Armed Forces Bill, will directly benefit them.

The Army Families Federation (AFF) will receive the grant on behalf of the Tri-Service Families Federations, which includes the AFF, Naval Families Federation and the RAF Families Federation. Together, they will develop the Covenant Awareness Programme, coordinating efforts with other relevant organisations.

Funded for two years by the Ministry of Defence’s Armed Forces Families Fund, the Covenant Awareness Programme will:

• Significantly improve awareness and understanding of the Armed Forces Covenant by creating and sharing resources and engaging with Service families.
• Enhance the well-being and resilience of Service families through better access to resources and support networks.
• Inform Service families of how the Armed Forces Covenant Legal Duty extension through the Armed Forces Bill – which is progressing through Parliament – will positively impact them.

What does extending the Armed Forces Covenant Legal Duty mean for the Service community?

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment: 110 job vacancies across Southern England, closing date 29 Apr

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have 110 Executive Officer Work Coach opportunities across the Southern England area. These may be of interest to Service leavers, veterans and Service community members looking at Civil Service roles.

Civil Service Jobs link with further information on the roles available, and application details: Universal Credit Job Centre - Work Coach - South England (Ref: 759)

Open for applications until 29/04/26.

Blandford: Garrison 'Little Buds' baby & toddler group

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison pregnancy, maternity & new parent network session - Tues 28th April

 

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Connecting expectant parents with experienced parents, plus educational talks on topics like breastfeeding, babies first aid etc.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE