April 29, 2024

Chepstow: Footie Families at Chepstow Leisure Centre for 7 weeks starting from 13 April 24

Join us for Footie Families at Chepstow Leisure Centre! – starting on the 13th April.
£29.75 for 7 weeks
Saturdays 9:30-10:15am

Call now to secure your space : 01633 644800

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Vale of Glamorgan: Whitsun Free Play Ranger Sessions for Ages 5 - 14 years


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Sulgwyn Sesiynau Ranger Chwarae am Ddim 5-14 oed.
Whitsun Free Play Ranger Sessions 5- 14 years.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Richmond: Coffee, Cake and Chat at Richmond Library 1st May


April is coming to an end which means our May Coffee, Cake and Chat session isn’t far away

In fact, May’s event will be taking place this week! Join us on Wednesday 1st May at Richmond Library from 10:30am 

Come along for a natter with a brew and some cake. We'd love to see you

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Middlesbrough: 4th Bn Yorkshire Regt open evening 30th Apr


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Scorton: Little Learners Nursery are recruiting an experienced Nursery Practitioner


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Catterick: North Yorkshire Citizens Advice and Law Centre face to face drop ins May 2024


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Staffordshire: National Memorial Arboretum - Armed Forces Weekend 29 & 30 June 2024


 Full details: HERE

Information supplied by: Central HIVE Hub

North Yorkshire: Adult Learning - Activities with Multiply



Multiply is a government-funded programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills. 

It offers the freedom to make numbers fun again and to support people with everyday skills in an engaging way. Most of the maths, in the workshops listed, is hidden in the enjoyable activities we incorporate into the sessions. 

This is to demonstrate how we often use maths without even realising that we're doing it!  

Click on the image above to access the full booklet for more information

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Leuchars: Deployment support for RAF personnel at Leuchars

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RAF Personnel stationed at Leuchars are part of the military community, they and their families are welcomed to Station events, coffee mornings and activities provided by the Leuchars Welfare Teams. 

HIVE is also here for the RAF Families and has contact with the RAF HIVE Information Support Officer and SSAFA at RAF Lossiemouth. 

RAF Lossiemouth HIVE have produce the Deployment Support document above for RAF personnel at Leuchars.

If you require further help then please contact HIVE at Leuchars.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Blandford: Latest update from Garrison CDW, Craig Hutton



Hello all

The following groups are running this week:

FAB Monday 09:30 until 10:30 (breastfeeding support group) 

Juniors Youth club - Tuesday 16:00 until 17:00 (craft activities)

Seniors  Youth Club Tuesday 18:00 until 20:00 (Esports games room on camp)

Watermelon Parent & Tots session Wednesday 09:30 until 11:30

Juniors Youth club Wednesday 16:00 until 17:00 (craft activities)

Inters Youth club Wednesday 17:30 until 19:00 (Park weather dependent or craft)

Yoga with Claudia Thursday 18:00 until 18:45 (Jubilee Hall £5)

Soccer @ Six Thursday 18:00 until 19:00 (Downlands School)

We will also have a number of classes starting soon in partnership with the Co-Working Hub. Multiply classes and ESOL further details will come.

We still have some space for our Seniors Residential at the end of MAY. We are going to SCC in Corsham and will be doing, Axe Throwing, High Ropes, Jacobs Ladder, etc 28th until 31st of May £50 per young person. Please do pop me an email if your young person would be interested year 7 plus.

Summer dates are confirmed for you all. I will be running a Summer Scheme from 6th to 9th of August and the 13th to the 16th. The times will be 09:00 until 12:00 each day for reception to year 3 and 13:00 until 16:00 for year 4 to 6.

The Summer Residential YHA trip that 40 people from Blandford put their kids down for has now closed due to Massive interest. We only have 38 spaces in total across Colerne, Bovington, Blandford, Hullavington, Corsham, Lyneham. It was amazing to see that the majority of people who showed an interest in this where from either Blandford or Bovington. I will let everyone know who was successful and I am sorry to all those who weren’t. I would of loved to be able to take all out kids.

I am now starting to get more involved with Bovington due to there being a post vacancy. I will try to keep the motor running here at full speed.

Best wishes

Craig

Any questions or queries on any of the above please let me know.

Mobile 07876713354 E-mail: craig.hutton110@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Bovington HIVE, via CDW Mr Craig Hutton. 



Richmond: Town Hall Coffee Mornings in May


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Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): Latest Civil Service Job Vacancies for Service Leavers, Veterans and Spouses/Partners


Valuation Office Agency (VOA) in Plymouth (x2 vacancies) or Durham (x1 vacancy) with a closing date of Friday 17th May​.

Job description can be found HERE

Closing Date 17 May 2024.

This role at The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is available specifically to people who served in the Armed Forces, OR be in your resettlement period and due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame OR Military Spouse/Partner: Your current partner must still be serving OR was discharged within the last 12 months.​

To apply, please submit a completed expression of interest form (found HERE) and an up to date CV to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

This GFiE role is specifically for Veterans/Service Leavers and Military Spouses/Partners. For more information please go to: A complete guide to GFiE – Veterans, Military Partners/Spouses and Service Leavers – Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (blog.gov.uk)

Scotland: Forces Children Scotland vacancy for Youth Participation Worker in the West

Establish and maintain a network of youth forums in Helensburgh, West Dunbartonshire, and Lomond. 

Co-produce impactful projects with young people from armed forces communities, and much more.
⌛ 21 hours per week.
🏡 Home-based contract + travel.
💸 £23.5K pro rata.

Apply Now: https://bit.ly/3PN2LV0

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Fife: Fife Council Jobs Fair Wednesday 15th May , Rothes Halls

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Fife Council are carrying out their very own Jobs Fair.

Meet representatives from across our services within the council. There will be teams from social care, catering and cleaning, childcare, grounds maintenance, I.T and more!

Come along and learn more about the types of jobs we have available

You can find all of our current vacancies at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Grantham: Parent Carer Forum Launch Event


Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Newcastle: Autism Family Friendly Race day 12th May


We are delighted to have Autism in Racing back to the North East to host a Autism-Friendly day on 12th May for our Sunday Funday

If you would like to attend, follow the link or scan the QR code to book.

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Harrogate: Maternity & More 22nd May


 Expecting a baby?  Come and meet our Healthcare professionals.

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Catterick: Armed Forces & Veterans Support Services iHub Every Monday


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Aberdeen: Vacancy Notice, Caretaker at Cadet Training Centre, Boddam (2 HLBN ACF), closing noon Fri 10th May

A vacancy has arisen with the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (HRFCA) for a Caretaker at the Cadet Training Centre at Boddam, Aberdeenshire. 

The position is full time, 37 hours per week, including some weekend work.

Previous military service would be an advantage but is not essential. Applicants should reside within easy commuting distance of Boddam. Full job description can be found here.

Corsham & Colerne: Military Wives Choir taster session in Corsham - Wed 1 May

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Northern Ireland: North West 200 Motorcycle Road Race - 6th - 11th May

The International North West 200 is a motorcycle road race first held in 1929 on a 8.970 mi (14.436 km) street circuit known as the Triangle between the towns of Portstewart, Coleraine and Portrush in Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

For more details and to book tickets, please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Wales: Clwb Cwtsh - Free online & Face to Face Welsh Courses


Want to learn to speak Welsh with your child?
Good news! We have new sessions starting in May.

If you’re a parent/guardian and would like to learn Welsh words and phrases to use with your child - Register your interest TODAY and be the first to know about our new sessions:

clwbcwtsh@meithrin.cymru

Eisiau dysgu Cymraeg gyda’ch plentyn?
Newyddion da! Mae gennym sesiynau newydd yn dechrau ym mis Mai.

Os ydych chi’n rhiant/gwarchodwr ac eisiau dysgu Cymraeg gyda’ch plentyn - Cofrestrwch eich diddordeb HEDDIW a byddwch y cyntaf i wybod am ein sesiynau newydd:

clwbcwtsh@meithrin.cymru

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

York: Signing Classes for Babies and Toddlers. Sign with Sarah-jade

 


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Catterick: Spouse Force Socials - Adult Sensory Party 1st May



An Adult Sensory Party, with all the fun the kids have!

Wednesday 1st May, 6.45pm - 9pm. Over 18's only!

Book your place here! 
https://bit.ly/4ahRaFZ

Join us for an Adult Sensory Party and dance through the decades with cheesy pop music from the 70's to the 00's

Booking essential as spaces are limited.

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Leuchars: Army Welfare Service Rhyme Time in the Community Centre free class for babies and tots

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Rhyme Time is held on Tuesday's in the Community Centre at Leuchars. 

Everyone is welcome to come along and is a free class for babies and tots.

Contact Jane.Allen208@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Leuchars: Forces Children Scotland Month of the Military Child Roadshow Wed 1st May

Open to the entire community, we are raising awareness & celebrating the experiences of children from military families.

You might have someone in your family serving or who has served in the British Army Forces and looking to forge new connections and share experiences.

Most importantly, you might be a military child who wants to connect with peers who have shared experiences or to find out more about how we can help.

We are bringing communities together for the Month of the Military Child.

Book your free tickets now: https://bit.ly/49XhdlC

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Hereford: Cathedral at Night Event at Hereford Cathedral - Sat 11th May, 7pm - 9pm


Cathedral at Night - Saturday 11 May, 7 - 9pm

Hereford Cathedral are opening the doors after hours to welcome in people of all ages.

Free activities will include visiting the Mappa Mundi & Chained Library, cathedral tours, a performance by Companion Voices and a short organ concert given by Peter Dyke. The chapels and crypt will be candlelit for the evening & members of the cathedral team will be available to chat to visitors. For more information please click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Stafford: St John's Academy latest school newsletter 26th April 2024




Please have a look at our website. www.st-johns-stafford.staffs.sch.uk/

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Blandford: Garrison Thrift shop

The Thrift shop is a facility were you can purchase and sell on items at low cost. It is located opposite the Rendezvous Café, situated in the Glasshouse on camp.

Open for shoppers and taking donations TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 9.30am - 1.30pm. Donations can be dropped off before 1pm during opening hours.

We are currently accepting Summer items. 

Volunteers are always needed. Please call into the shop during opening times if you are interested in helping out. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Garrison community kitchen garden (allotment plots)

 

Contact juliaagar@hotmail.com or adelle.s@btinternet.com

Information provided by Bovington HIVE


Blandford: Teddy Rocks family music festival Fri 3rd - Sun 5th May

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Teddy Rocks festival is a 3 day family friendly music event.
Packed full of music and activities to entertain young families.

For full information and line up of acts, tickets etc click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Leuchars: Drop in Housing Surgery, May 2nd 1000-1200

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Lochore Meadows: Veterans Chaplaincy Scotland Invite you to a 3 mile walk around Lochore Meadows Country Park Thurs 2nd May 10:00am

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Join Veterans Chaplaincy Scotland for a walk around Lochore followed by a simple lunch 👉

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

April 28, 2024

April 27, 2024

Northern Ireland: Mayor's Carnival Parade and Family Fun Day - Saturday 11th May, Wallace Park, Lisburn

 

Join the Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Councillor Andrew Gowan for the city's largest community street arts party.
Information provided by HIVE NI

April 26, 2024

Dorset: Skills & transitions fair for SEND students in school yrs 9 - 14 - Thurs 9th May in Poole.

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The Skills and Transitions Fair is an inclusive and interactive event for students in years 9 to 14 across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Dorset with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and who do not attend a mainstream school or who hold an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) in a mainstream school.
Come along and: 
  • Explore post-16 education and training options
  • Meet apprenticeship and supported internship providers
  • Find out about further information from agencies offering advice
  • Meet local and national employers.
The event will be held on Thursday 9 May at Merley House, Merley House Lane, Poole BH21 3AA. Although the event is running all day, parents and carers are invited to the twilight session taking place between 3.30pm and 5pm.
Find out more and book below.
Skills and Transitions Fair

Information provided by Bovington HIVE


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

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To find out more or to watch trailers click HERE

Doors open 30 minutes prior to film showing

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CASH ONLY CINEMA

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)

Did you know you can book the cinema as a private venue for birthday parties, family celebrations etc.
Please email Duncan.bell573@mod.gov.uk for more details or to book.

Volunteers are needed to help with running the cinema. All tasks are easily manageable and training is provided. To find out more

Blandford: Garrison housing clinic with Vivo Friday 10th May


Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

Bovington: May Half Term activities at the Tank Museum

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May Half Term at The Tank Museum, 25 May-2 June 2024 

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%.

Click HERE for more details & to book tickets.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Greater Glasgow and Clyde: DMWS Job Vacancy for a full-time Welfare Officer, closing date 14th May

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Join our organisation to provide excellent welfare support to the Armed Forces Community! To apply, please visit: https://dmws.org.uk/careers/welfare-support-worker-6/

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Folkestone: Safer Streets, Free Bystander Training

 


For further information, scan the QR codes on the poster or CLICK HERE

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

East Worldham: Dogs Day Out 11 May at 10:00

 



Join us at Smiths Farm for a great family event. Enjoy the amazing atmosphere of a UK Agility competition and watch experts take dogs through their paces with demonstrations of Flyball. Have your canine family members have try at a number of activities. Plus get tips on training and how best to look after your four legged friend. Free to take part in our fun dog show which will let your pooch take centre stage for the afternoon!

Click Here for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Kent & Medway: School Inclusion Survey

 



Is your child making good progress at school? How well does their school identify and address learning, behaviour, or emotional difficulties?

Share your views in the School Inclusion Survey and help improve inclusiveness in schools for all children and young people.  CLICK HERE 

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Staffordshire: 1st Whittington Scouts #Skillsforlife

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
 

East Riding of Yorkshire: Support for Veterans


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West Midlands: Shropshire Armed Forces Outreach Sessions - April/May 2024








 Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub