Generic and local information for the UK Military community including Serving Personnel, Families, Veterans, and MOD Civilians.
This is best viewed through a personal device because the MODnet firewall may prevent access to some links.
April 27, 2024
Northern Ireland: Mayor's Carnival Parade and Family Fun Day - Saturday 11th May, Wallace Park, Lisburn
April 26, 2024
Dorset: Skills & transitions fair for SEND students in school yrs 9 - 14 - Thurs 9th May in Poole.
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Bovington: Garrison coffee morning and DIO housing surgery Wed 1st May
If you have any housing issues or concerns, please use this opportunity to come along and speak in person to a housing representative from Pinnacle/Vivo
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Blandford: Garrison BFBS Cinema May showings
Adults £4
Child (under 15) £3
Seniors £3
Family £11 (2 Adult & 2 Children or 1 Adult & 3 Children)
Snacks, popcorn,hot dogs,cold and hot drinks available from £1
Military families living at Bovington, Lulworth and Westmoors are welcome to use the cinema. (Entry - Official MOD ID required)
Please email Duncan.bell573@mod.gov.uk for more details or to book.
Bovington: May Half Term activities at the Tank Museum
Enjoy D-Day-themed fun for the whole family to enjoy. Tank displays on weekdays, vehicle rides, kids' activities and more. To commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, take part in family-friendly crafts, talks, and tours, alongside real examples of D-Day ‘Funny’ tanks. Buy online and save 10%.
Greater Glasgow and Clyde: DMWS Job Vacancy for a full-time Welfare Officer, closing date 14th May
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Folkestone: Safer Streets, Free Bystander Training
East Worldham: Dogs Day Out 11 May at 10:00
Click Here for more information
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Kent & Medway: School Inclusion Survey
Share your views in the School Inclusion Survey and help improve inclusiveness in schools for all children and young people. CLICK HERE
West Midlands: Shropshire Armed Forces Outreach Sessions - April/May 2024
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
Northern Ireland: Mindful Carers Courses throughout May & June
The Mindfulness Carers Project has been crafted with input from caregivers. Its purpose is to deliver a six-week programme focused on enhancing emotional wellbeing and resilience.
Brought to you by the SPDO's in the Northern Locality.
The session will be delivered via zoom
Register now via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../mindful-carers-6-week... or email laura@impactnetworkni.org
Information provided by HIVE NI
Chatham: Neighbourhood Watch, Catching Nuisance Vehicles
With the warmer weather comes an increase in nuisance vehicles on our green spaces and off-road areas.
Neighbourhood Watch did a lot of work on off road vehicles last summer in the Chatham area and we found that the most effective and efficient way of dealing with this nuisance is to gather evidence, identify offenders and surprise them at their homes.
Often people will call us and tell us there are off road bikes with a limited description. What would really help us would be?
April 25, 2024
North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: What's coming up this weekend and throughout May?
Please click the links below for details of local upcoming events in the area and note this page will be added to so please bookmark where possible!
North Yorkshire: Teaching Assistant Qualification
The Swaledale Alliance, a training hub is offering CPD for teachers and careers in primary education, based at Brompton-on-Swale primary school.
We offer two courses that may be of interest to military parents, especially those of young children. One being our Teaching Assistant NCFE CACHE Course and the other our Initial Teacher Training. For information on these courses please visit our website, here are the links.
Swaledale Alliance - Teaching Assistant NCFE CACHE Course
Swaledale Alliance - Initial Teacher Training
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
DWP Civil Service job vacancies in Wales
We welcome applications from candidates who demonstrate they have the right influencing and communicating skills to be responsive to the needs of a diverse group of customers, an ability to understand complex information and can make the right decision at the right time.
Ripon: Stop Smoking Support @ Ripon Library
Have you heard about Stop Smoking Support from North Yorkshire Council’s Living Well Smokefree team?
Join us this Spring for support to quit smoking...
Call us for an appointment: 01609 797272
Tuesdays at Ripon Library 2-4pm or telephone support at a time to suit you
This is a Free Service
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Lincoln University research survey for military families with neurodiverse children
University of Lincoln are running a tri-Service survey for military families who have neurodiverse children (both diagnosed and not diagnosed). They want to know what support families are receiving, and what support they don't have but that would be helpful.
Researchers hope to have a large response to enable them to move forward with establishing services to support families in the future.
The survey is linked here, which starts with the full information sheet. The survey is entirely voluntary and anonymous. https://unioflincoln.questionpro.eu/t/AB3u0MjZB3vtay
Bounce Forward - Anxiety Unravelled - Supporting military parents and children - FREE course
Register your FREE place - course starting on June 5th - HERE
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
Chatham: Food and Drink Festival 2024 from 25th to 27th May
This is a FREE family-friendly festival offering something for everyone to enjoy. The highlight of the event is the Medway Sunlight Rotary Dragonboat Race on the Sunday – great fun for participants and a spectacle for those watching.
Lichfield: Housing Surgery - The Postbox - Second Tuesday of the month - Next Session 14 May
Next Housing Surgery at the The Postbox is Tuesday 14 May 1130 - 1230. All welcome!
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
Chatham: Great Lines Parkrun Every Saturday, 9am
Everyone is welcome to join us at Great Lines parkrun! To run and record a time, you first need to register and print off a barcode that is unique to you. After that you can just turn up and run. For more information CLICK HERE
If anyone can volunteer please email greatlines@parkrun.com
Kent County Council: Looking for Personal Assistants for Adults Who Need Support
Become a personal assistant for adults in Kent who need support. If you’re a caring person looking for a rewarding and flexible career, then being a personal assistant in care could be for you!
You could be, but not limited to:
- supporting an individual employer in their place of education or employment
- supporting them with social and health activities
- providing support with transport, driving their car or public transport
- providing personal care, for example, dressing, washing and bathing
- help around the home including cooking, cleaning and shopping
- develop new skills or gain employment
- supporting hobbies, interests and providing companionship.
Find out more and register to be listed on the PA Portal:
Armed Forces Bereavement Scholarship Scheme
The aim of the Armed Forces Bereavement Scholarship Scheme (AFBSS) is to provide the children of those whose death is attributable to service a head start in life by enabling them to progress in their post-16 education.
Please click here to find out more
Chatham: The Brave and the Waves at the Chatham Historic Dockyard from 25th May to 2nd June
Embark on a voyage across time, from 1779 to the present day, guided by three young adventurers: Frank, Billy, and Lola. Witness tales of bravery and compassion as you are transported from the shores to the ever-changing sea.
Folkestone: The Music in May Festival from 1st to 31st May
Music in May is a celebration of all things music in the world’s first Music Town – Folkestone. Throughout the month of May, there will be a multitude of exciting live music performances, gigs and concerts featuring International, National and Local artists, bands and musicians.
Music and songwriting workshops, open mic nights and seminars will also be taking place at various venues across the town, spreading the music love and supporting grass roots musicians to progress and develop their musical skills, empowering the next generation of musicians and songwriters.
For more information CLICK HERE
Wiltshire: Community Joint Strategic Needs Assessment Consultation
Wiltshire Council are gathering information about what local people feel are the important themes and priorities for their area.
This survey will close on Tue 7 May. The link can be found at https://surveys.wiltshire.gov.uk/s/ad7x4r