Haverfordwest: Apple Harvest Day on Fri 05 Sep 25

APPLE HARVEST DAY

Come along to orchard Mawr, pick apples to take home, listen to stories by Deborah Winter and participate in kids activities with Forest School Pembrokeshire!

This is a free event for the whole family but please register here to attend: https://AppleHarvestDay.eventbrite.com

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Haverfordwest: Castle to Quayside Festival in Haverfordwest on Sat 06 Sep

 
CASTLE TO QUAYSIDE FESTIVAL – SATURDAY 6TH

A fun day out for the whole family - step into the story of Haverfordwest from Castle to Quayside on Saturday 6th September! Enjoy a day full of music, art and hands-on fun for all ages connecting the town’s historic heart to its riverside soul.

Check timings and full programme at https://haverfordwest.org.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

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Haverfordwest: What's on in September at Haverhub

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Hereford: MOD Civil Service Job Vacancies - Closing dates from: 8 Sep 25

Service Transition Manager
Ministry of Defence
Hereford
Salary : £36,530
Closes : 11:55 pm on Monday 15th September 2025
Reference : 421231



Information Manager
Ministry of Defence
Hereford
Salary : £29,580
Closes : 11:55 pm on Monday 8th September 2025
Reference : 418431

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Brecon: Repair Cafe - First Saturday of the month - Sat 06 Sep 25

The Volunteers of the Repair Cafe are able to work on:

• Household Items
• Toys
• Clothes and Sewing Repairs
• Small Furniture
• Electrical Items (subject to assessment). Electricals can also be PAT tested.

Brecon Repair Cafe is also a collection point for Tools for Self Reliance Cymru

Cakes and warm beverages are on offer!
Volunteers are always welcome to join the group and current Volunteers are happy to share their knowledge with anyone interested!

For more information, please contact: vbxbrecon@gmail.com OR 01874 623 136

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Brecon: Toy, Train & Collectors Fair - Brecon Market Hall on 06 Sep 25

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North Yorkshire: Rural Reach Information Advice Bus - Locations and dates for Sept

Information provided by North HIVE Hub
 

Chepstow: Chepstow Welsh Festival 2026 Planning Meeting on Tue 09 Sep 25

Help Shape Chepstow’s Welsh Festival 2026!

Chepstow Town Council is excited to explore plans for a Welsh cultural festival in 2026, celebrating Welsh language, music, traditions, and community spirit. The event may also support fundraising for the Urdd Eisteddfod in 2027.

We’d love to hear from you!

Join our open planning meeting to share your ideas and get involved:

Tuesday 9th September
10:30am
The Gatehouse, Chepstow

Or join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/7344109571

Nothing is set in stone yet, this is your chance to help shape an exciting new festival for Chepstow.
Please let us know if you can attend or would like more information: admin@chepstow.co.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Monmouthshire & Chepstow: Day of Action across the Wye Valley & Herefordshire on Sat 06 Sept

Day of Action – Saturday 6th September

Join in a full day of events across the Wye Valley and Herefordshire, celebrating wildlife, exploring our rivers and landscapes, and raising awareness of climate change and sustainability.

Organised by community groups and coordinated by Wye Valley National Landscape and Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, the day is packed with hands-on activities and inspiring experiences, including:

• Riverfly surveying – discover how to monitor river health
• Guided tours at Dôl-Wen (off-grid smallholding) & Ballingham Court (nature-friendly farming)
• Family fun at Bartonsham Meadows – WildPlay, river surveys, coracle displays & a nature trail
• Talks on Environmental Careers in Herefordshire at Hereford Town Hall
• Travel free all day! Unlimited journeys on bus routes 65 & 69 between Chepstow and Monmouth through the Wye Valley.

See the full programme of events here https://www.herefordshirewt.org/day-action

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Barry: Vale Celt+ September Courses & Events Schedule

 

Vale Celt+:

All things September

Check out all the amazing courses and events we have going on this September. Don’t miss out - book your space below!

• Digital Skills Courses: https://forms.office.com/e/WYg5pGQfSh
• Autumn Wreath Making: https://forms.office.com/e/frav9dfvc7
• Working on Me: https://forms.office.com/e/GxBuhxyV6s
• How to Manage Your Money: https://forms.office.com/e/tJbkHhePkd
• Helping a Child with Maths: https://forms.office.com/e/ArZfrQ8bnR
• Career Preparation: https://forms.office.com/e/cYQS7a8ak5

For any information on other courses, please get in contact with us! c4w-barry@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Brecon: Brecon Festival Ballet - The Nutcracker Community Auditions 2025

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Blandford: Garrison Thrift shop

The Thrift shop (by Rendezvous cafe) is a facility were you can purchase and sell on items at low cost. 

Recent donations have included the Bonfire/Halloween event, the Garrison Youth Clubs, Mums & Tots, Downlands School and Blandford Food Bank.
Thanks to the volunteers that make this possible.

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: Growing together (under 1s) new autumn sessions start Tues 16th Sep. Sign up now.

 

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Location: Bovington Children's Centre (Holt Road by Bovington Academy School)

When: Tuesdays 1030 - 11:30

Dates:  16th 23rd & 30th Sept - 7th 14th & 21st Oct

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Weeton: Weekly AWS Youth Clubs

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: Free Interview Skills Training for Service Leavers & Veterans

 

Please email tessa.pritchard@vivodefence.com to register

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Hereford: Adult Autism/ADHD/ AUDHD - Thu 18 Sep

 Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Lichfield: Pinnacle's Macmillan Coffee morning - 26 September - The Postbox

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
 

Northern Ireland: Harp & Thistle 25 - Thursday 9th October

 

The Amazing Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines Scotland and The Band, Bugles, Pipes and Drums of the Royal Irish Regiment will be back in concert in the Waterfront Hall on 9 October 25!

Get your tickets here:
https://www.waterfront.co.uk/what-s-on/harp-thistle-25/

Information provided by HIVE NI

Dorset: Bovington & Blandford coworking hub latest update

 

❓ What difference would it make to swap the sofa for a different space? ❓

☀️ More than just a desk. It’s space for you. ☀️

We hope our coworking hubs offer you more than a place to sit, we hope they give you room to focus, a chance to meet new people and a change of scenery that makes working, studying or running a business feel perhaps a little lighter.

If you’d like to see if it works for you, your first visit to the Bovington or Blandford Hub is free:
👉 https://www.militarycoworking.uk/bovington-hub or Blandford | Military Coworking Network

If you can’t get there in person, you can still connect through our online coworking sessions and events:
👉 https://www.militarycoworking.uk/events

✨ It might just be the change of scene you’ve been looking for.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Harvest quiz Sat 20th Sep (Wool village)

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE  

Catterick: Chef Vacancy Gaza Bks closing date 12th Sept

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Little Troopers Announces Free Autumn Weekend Online Workshops for Military Children

Little Troopers is delighted to announce a brand-new series of free weekend online workshops for the Autumn/Winter term, part of the charity’s popular All Together programme. Designed especially for children under ten from across the Armed Forces community, whether based in the UK or overseas, these online sessions bring military children together for fun, creativity, and connection.

The autumn line-up features an exciting mix of activities, including; Dance lessons, Live baking classes, Science experiments, Space adventures, Animal encounters and Art sessions.

The All Together programme was created to help military children feel connected, valued, and entertained, particularly during times of deployment or separation from a serving parent. These exclusive, funded events are a chance for young little troopers to try something new with other military children and enjoy a special activity at the weekend.

Leuchars: Leuchars Carers Drop-in with AWS next drop-in Thurs 4th Sept

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Contact jane.allen208@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Leuchars

Brecon: MOD CS Vacancies in Brecon & surrounding area, Closing Dates from: Mon 01 Sep 25

Army - Storekeeper/Warehouse Operative

Ministry of Defence

The Barracks, Brecon LD3 7EA or Maindy Barracks, Cardiff, CF14 3YE

Due to the nature of the role you will be required to attend site full time.

Salary : £23,583

Closes : 11:55 pm on Tuesday 2nd September 2025

Reference : 420959

Army - Infrastructure Cell Central Programmer

Ministry of Defence

Brecon, LD3 7EA, Catterick, DL9 3AD, Lichfield, WS14 9PY.

Salary : £36,530

Closes : 11:55 pm on Friday 5th September 2025

Reference : 421405

Army - Specialist Instructional Officer

Ministry of Defence

Army Adventurous Training Wing, Brecon, LD3 7EA

Due to the nature of the role you will be required in the workplace full time delivering Adventurous Training Courses.

Salary : £29,580

Closes : 11:55 pm on Sunday 14th September 2025

Reference : 422267

Modelling and Simulation TAST Officer

Ministry of Defence

Remote working (anywhere in the UK)

Salary : £44,590

Distance : Job is advertised as regional

Closes : 11:55 pm on Monday 1st September 2025

Reference : 419045

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Leuchars: Army Welfare Service Juniors Youth Club Age 8+, Thursdays

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Meet at the gate opposite the ATM

For more information email Jane.Allen208@mod.gov.uk or Kerry.willison100@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Families Posted Overseas – have you nominated a Trusted Contact?

 

Military Coworking Network: Free Online Events

 

Come hang out with us online this Autumn!

We have a new online events schedule with lots of great events, including some evening ones to help build connections and have fun, even if you’re stuck in with the kids (or just want to snuggle up in your comfies at home!).

All totally free to attend and open to all military spouses and partners, and ranging from coworking to crafts, masterclasses and games night.

Check out the website: www.militarycoworking.uk/events and sign up now!

Staffordshire: Space Invasion Weekend - 20-21 September - Free event

Prepare for visitors from outer space in a mass take-over of Lichfield city centre!

Full details: HERE

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Staffordshire: Lichfield Proms in the Park - 6 September

 

 Timings = 5pm to 10pm

 Entry Cost = FREE but please book your attendance HERE

Information provided: Central HIVE Hub

Serve and Protect Credit Union: Fixed Saver Launched 1 Sept - Guaranteed return of 4% AER

Fixed-Rate Savings Account - Now Available

A quick update: a new issue of the fixed-rate savings account from Serve and Protect Credit Union is now available. This is part of the financial wellbeing benefits that Service personnel and MOD Civil Servants have access to as an employee.

• 4% AER fixed for 12 months (starting 1 October)
• No fees or surprises

This is simply for your awareness - it’s not a recommendation. Please take a look and decide if it’s right for you. The account is available to apply for until 28 September 2025 and you need to become a member first – which is free.
You can learn more here: https://sandpcu.co.uk/army-fs

Terms and eligibility criteria apply.

Fife: Link - Central Fife Project Worker , home-based, closing date 19th Sept

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

St Andrews: Girls Rugby for 2025-26 Season

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Bovington: Tank museum 'Quiet mornings' Sat 27th Sep & Sat 6th Dec

 

Credit: Tankmuseum

From 0900-1100 all sounds, and interactives will be turned off to reduce sensory input.

This session is primarily for, but not limited to, families of children with autism; young people and adults with autism; children with social, emotional, or mental health needs; adults living with dementia and any other visitors with sensory needs or who may prefer a more relaxed experience.

For more details click HERE and to find out about sensory backpacks for families and children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

2025 quiet mornings at the museum are:

Sat 27 September

Sat 6 December

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison paediatric first aid course starts Tues 30th Sep - sign up now.

 

To sign up click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Garrison coffee morning & DIO housing surgery Wed 3rd Sep

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 housing issues - drop in session Wed 3rd Sep

1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month, 0900-1200hrs. At the Pinnacle Office located in the Estates Building, Murdos Road, Blandford Camp.

If you have any issues regarding your Service Family Accommodation and would like to speak to someone face-to-face, pop along, no appointment necessary.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dundee: Scottish Veterans Residences vacancy for bank housing assistant - closing date 8th Sept

SVR are recruiting for a Housing Assistant (bank) to join our friendly, professional team at our Rosendael Residence in Broughty Ferry, Dundee.

There are no guaranteed hours with this post but you will be offered hours as and when required and available to cover for periods of staff absence. These will be a long notice, for example covering a booked holiday period; or short notice, covering an unplanned absence.

You will have an understanding of the supported housing sector and be able to demonstrate a track record of contributing to high quality services. You are reliable, consistent, focused, and flexible in your outlook and approach. You will be experienced in MS Office packages.

Our shifts are 8am to 4pm and 2pm to 10pm and 10pm to 8am Monday to Sunday. The hourly rate is £13.88 per hour worked plus benefits.

For more information 👉 https://www.svronline.org/about-work/

Information provided by Leuchars

Dundee: Scottish Veterans Residences vacancy for full-time housing assitant - closing date is 12 noon 8th Sept

SVR are recruiting for a Housing Assistant (full-time) to join our friendly, professional team at our Rosendael Residence in Broughty Ferry, Dundee.

Scottish Veterans’ Residences (SVR), offers a dynamic housing support service to assist our HM Forces Veterans to return to independent living where appropriate. Our Housing Assistants fulfil a pivotal role in our service. We are looking for a motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to deliver intensive housing management and support services to our Veterans.

You will have an understanding of the supported housing sector and be able to demonstrate a track record of contributing to high quality services. You are reliable, consistent, focused, and flexible in your outlook and approach. You will be experienced in MS Office packages.

The hours of work average 37½ hours per week average over a fixed, four weekly rota. Our shifts are 8am to 4pm and 2pm to 10pm Monday to Sunday. (Example attached). The annual salary is £27,071 per annum. We offer additional benefits, pension and generous holiday entitlement.

If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Neil Stewart or Graeme Watson on 01382 477078.

To apply, fully complete and return the job application form or submit your current CV. Note: If selected for interview applicants who submit a CV must complete and submit an application form prior to interview. 

More information can be found 👉 https://www.svronline.org/about-work/

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Blandford: Garrison cinema movie 'Grand Prix Of Europe' Sun 7th & Sun 14th Sep

Military families living at Bovington, Lulworth and Westmoors are welcome to use the cinema on Blandford Camp. (Adults and over 16s - Official ID required for Camp access)

Watch the trailer here: GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE | BFBS Cinemas

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Grantham: Take the Next Step in Your Learning Journey

Information provided by Grantham HIVE 

Moray: Earth time - What's on in September

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Colerne: Community groups - September return dates

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After the Summer break, Colerne Station's Community Groups are back for September!

The groups are back on the following dates (in chronological order):

• Coffee Morning - Thursday 4th September

• Tuesday Tots - Tuesday 9th September

• Thursday Junior Youth Club - Thursday 11th September

• Beaufighter Book Club - Monday 15th September

• SOS Club - Saturday 27th September (to be held in Colerne)

(For enquiries about the Military Wives Choir, please email directly for further information: corshamandcolerne@militarywiveschoirs.org)

Posters with further information about the groups can be found below (in order of their return dates):

Inverness: AWS Community Support Programme 2025

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The AWS Term Time programme that will begin on Tuesday 2nd September. 

The sign up link is https://forms.office.com/e/e7zZcS6cYe

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE