Generic and local information for the UK Military community including Serving Personnel, Families, Veterans, and MOD Civilians.
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April 29, 2024
Chepstow: Footie Families at Chepstow Leisure Centre for 7 weeks starting from 13 April 24
£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
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
Blandford: Latest update from Garrison CDW, Craig Hutton
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
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
⌛ 21 hours per week.
🏡 Home-based contract + travel.
💸 £23.5K pro rata.
Apply Now: https://bit.ly/3PN2LV0
Fife: Fife Council Jobs Fair Wednesday 15th May , Rothes Halls
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
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.
Aberdeen: Vacancy Notice, Caretaker at Cadet Training Centre, Boddam (2 HLBN ACF), closing noon Fri 10th May
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.
Northern Ireland: North West 200 Motorcycle Road Race - 6th - 11th May
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.cymruInformation provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
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
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
Leuchars: Forces Children Scotland Month of the Military Child Roadshow Wed 1st May
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.
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
Blandford: Garrison Thrift shop
Open for shoppers and taking donations TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 9.30am - 1.30pm. Donations can be dropped off before 1pm during opening hours.
Blandford: Teddy Rocks family music festival Fri 3rd - Sun 5th May
Packed full of music and activities to entertain young families.
For full information and line up of acts, tickets etc click HERE
Lochore Meadows: Veterans Chaplaincy Scotland Invite you to a 3 mile walk around Lochore Meadows Country Park Thurs 2nd May 10:00am
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