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May 30, 2025

Lyneham & South Cerney: June 2025 return dates for AWS Youth Clubs

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Tidworth: Defence Breastfeeding Network conference Tue 3 Jun

 

Scan the QR code or click here to register

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs on behalf of SW Hub HIVE

Future Defence Housing questionnaire by the Families Federations, as part of the Defence Housing Strategy review

 

As part of the independent Defence Housing Strategy Review, the Families Federations are launching a questionnaire on Defence housing for the future.

They are looking for all Service Personnel of all ages, ranks, PstatCats and their families to complete this.

They are seeking views on current SFA, new builds and home ownership to help shape decisions on housing options for generations to come.


You can also read the press release here

Innsworth: Community Hall activities

 

From Pilates and fitness groups to afterschool and holiday clubs.

From sports sessions and activities for young people to sessions for adults as well as active toddlers.

There's something for everyone at Innsworth Community Hall!

Click here to book online

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

South Cerney: Monthly coffee mornings starting Wed 4 Jun

 

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

ACORN programme run by ManKind for male survivors of domestic abuse who are looking to move on to new relationships

 

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This course has less that six months left to run, so please take full advantage of this opportunity.

ManKind ACORN programme

Dundee: Museum of Transport 2025 events

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Leconfield: AWS Junior Youth Club - Every Tuesday


Information provided by Leconfield HIVE

May 29, 2025

Wiltshire: Young Carer Voice Survey

 

Are you aged between 8-24 and caring for someone at home? Wiltshire Council want to hear from you!

By answering this short survey, you can help them create awesome projects and activities to help you and other young carers.

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Shropshire Armed Forces Outreach Sessions - June/July

Information: Central HIVE Hub
 

Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey 2025 results

 

The results from the Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) 2025 have been published and are available here.

Burntisland: PoppyScotland are on the lookout for a volunteer Poppy Appeal Area Organiser

Poppyscotland are on the lookout for a volunteer Poppy Appeal Area Organiser for Burntisland & Surrounding Area.

The role of an Area Organiser involves the distribution of poppy tins and boxes to local schools and businesses, then collecting and banking all donations at the end of the Appeal.

Without all the amazing volunteers, they simply would be unable to spread our national symbol of Remembrance and raise vital funds for those in need within the Armed Forces Community.

More details of the role can be found via this link:
https://www.poppyscotland.org.uk/.../volun.../area-organiser

If you or someone you know would be interested in this role, please don't hesitate to contact Jess Clark Poppyscotland at j.clark@poppyscotland.org.uk or Ian Jackson at i.jackson@poppyscotland.org.uk.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Blandford: Garrison job vacancies

 



Search for full & part time vacancies HERE
Use the search filter to refine role, contract hours etc or type Blandford Camp in Where, box for specific jobs on the Garrison.

Customer/food service assistants
Cleaners
Supervisors
Department managers
Facilities operatives
Chefs/catering roles
Mess (Accommodation) Stewards

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Garrison jobs

 



Search for full & part time vacancies at Bovington & Lulworth Camp, HERE
(Use the search filters to refine location, contract, job type etc). Please note where it states Wareham this may indicate Bovington Camp. 
  • Customer/food service assistants
  • Cleaners
  • Supervisors
  • Department managers
  • Facilities operatives
  • Chefs/catering roles
  • Mess (Accommodation) Stewards

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Medway Business Advice Service

Medway businesses connect with the Business Advice Service and get support to help businesses grow.

Medway has a diverse economy made up of more than 14,000 businesses.

The aim is to support business to deliver projects that can make Medway an economic powerhouse.

 
The Business Advice Service and local network offers impartial business advice to companies of all sizes and in all sectors. Designed to help guide local businesses to find solutions best suited to their own needs.
 
Resources include:

- Free business planning advice
- Help to access funding in the form of grants and loans
- Help finding the ideal Medway location for your business
- Support in recruiting staff and apprentices
- Advice on business start-up and licensing a business

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Oxfordshire: NHS Oxfordshire talking therapies

NHS Oxfordshire Talking Therapies has a number of treatment choices or options available to offer you. We deliver NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guidance recommended treatments. To help you choose the right level of support and a choice of evidence based therapy, there are a number of different options, such as: 

- Courses and groups

- Online treatments

- One to one support

- Physical health

- Employment support

- Wellbeing service

Click HERE for more information. 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

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:

  • Any clear picture or videos of offenders (but don’t put yourself at any risk getting them)

  • Licence plate numbers (if vehicles have them)

  • Accompanying vehicles – often nuisance bikes travel to off road areas in vans or on trailers. Tell us the registrations of the accompanying vehicles!

  • Is it your neighbour? Are your neighbours or the family across the road always going out on these bikes but you don’t say as you don’t want to fall out with them? 

  • Click HERE for more information.

    Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

    Chatham: Vivo Housing Surgery, Tuesday and Thursday mornings


    Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

    Surrey: Denbies live music on the lawn 2025


    Join us for a relaxing afternoon on the lawn at Denbies Wine Estate with live music from different musicians

    BRAND NEW Sofia Ford Singer & Guitarist - Sunday 1st June 1300hrs - 1700hrs

    Luke Edney - Sunday 13th July

    Luke Edney - Sunday 10th August

    BRAND NEW Sofia Ford - Sunday 31st August

    The Hatch on the Lawn will be open for refreshments throughout the day.

    We look forward to welcoming you to Dorking for this event.

    Click HERE for more information.

    Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

    Watlington: The Undercroft farmers market until 31st July 2025


    There's nothing like fresh fruit and vegetables from a local food market when on holiday. 

    The Undercroft Market takes place every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in the market town of Watlington, Oxfordshire. Held beneath Watlington Town Hall, a historic building that was built in 1664 by Thomas Stonor, it is undercover and open whatever the British weather brings. 

    The market supports locally grown produce, showcases the tastes of the season, sells dried flowers and plants and has been operating for more than 25 years. 

    Tuesdays - 0900hrs-1500hrs

    Thursdays - 0900hrs-1500hrs

    Saturdays - 0830hrs-1300hrs

    Click HERE for more information. 

    Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

    Surrey: NHS Surrey and Border Partnerships recovery college online courses

     

    Our Recovery Colleges in Surrey and North East Hampshire are designed to support people in their recovery. They help people improve their health and wellbeing through courses on a range of mental and physical health problems. 

    The colleges are a partnership including voluntary, NHS and local authority organisations, and existing Recovery Colleges. 

    All courses are run by staff from the partnership organisations and are developed and delivered alongside our recovery coaches who all have lived experience of mental or physical illness, or are supporting someone with a mental or physical illness. 

    Click HERE for more information. 

    Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

    Aldershot: Home Start wellbeing group Mondays 1000hrs - 1130hrs

    Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

    May 28, 2025

    Serve + Protect Credit Union’s latest podcast about managing debt successfully

     

    There are lots of times when borrowing money can be useful. However, managing your debt can sometimes become overwhelming.

    The latest podcast episode from Serve and Protect Credit Union is full of useful information on managing your debt effectively and the support available if you are struggling.

    Watch here: https://youtu.be/qtL02Yl2lV0?si=DJmTfo-KNo-G5euF

    MOD staff benefit update: New fixed-rate savings account available from Serve + Protect Credit Union

     

    A new issue of the fixed-rate savings account from Seve and Protect Credit Union is available from 1st to 26th June 2025.

    This is available to you as part of the financial wellbeing benefits we offer through our partnership with them.

    • 4% AER fixed for 12 months
    • No fees or charges

    This is just for your awareness - not a recommendation. Please review the details and decide if it’s right for you.

    https://sandpcu.co.uk/hs-fixed-saver

    Terms and eligibility criteria apply

    Durham: Building Heroes Retrofit Assessor course availability

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    Due to a couple of dropouts, there are 2 spaces available for the below Retrofit Assessor course.

    Please contact Helen Faulding if you would like to attend

    Where : New College Durham, DH1 5ES

    Dates: 02.06.25 - 27.06.25

    Qualifications: L3 ABBE Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment

    L3 ABBE Certificate for Retrofit Assessor

    Eligibility: must be aged 19+, live in the UK & be either a veteran, military family member, reservist, or service leaver within last 6mths of service when attending the course.

    Amesbury: Family Hub - Critters Club - Amesbury Library - No booking required


    Information provided by South West HIVE Hub
     

    Tidworth: Family Hub - Critters Club - Tidworth Library - No booking required


    Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

    Tidworth: Family Hub - Puzzle & Play Club - Tidworth Library - No booking required


    Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

     

    Amesbury: Family Hub - Puzzle & Play Club -Amesbury Library - No booking required


    Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

    Help RBLI Lifeworks better understand the needs of the Armed Forces Community – please complete their short online questionnaire

     

    RBLI is exploring how to best deliver its Lifeworks Families courses to meet the unique needs of our Armed Forces Community.

    Your input is essential in helping us shape our employment skills training to be as effective and accessible as possible - https://forms.office.com/e/779uzXUBj0

    Lifeworks is the employment support division of Royal British Legion Industries, a national charity supporting the Armed Forces. Its courses equip families with the tools necessary to pursue their desired careers outside the Armed Forces. https://rbli.co.uk/what-we-do/lifeworks/

    Leconfield: AWS Messy Mits Session - Tuesdays

     Information provided by Leconfield HIVE


    Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Supporting Partners Programme reopens for applications, closing date 12pm on 23rd July 2025

     

    The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is pleased to announce that the Supporting Partners programme under the MOD’s Armed Forces Families Fund is now open and ready to welcome new applications!

    Chatham: The Historic Dock Yard Chatham Armed Forces Day




    Click HERE for more information

    Information provided by South East  HIVE Hub

    Scotland: Welcome to Scotland Guide updated for 2025

    The Scottish Government Welcome to Scotland guide has now been updated for 2025.

    Welcome to Scotland is a guide to support service personnel and their families upon their move to Scotland. 

    Due to the moving nature of service personnel and their families they can be transferred to different bases. 

    This guide gives key information on what to expect when moving to Scotland.

    To read the guide in full click on image above 👆

    Information provided by Leuchars HIVE


    May 27, 2025

    May 23, 2025

    Wiltshire: Family Hub Wiltshire Council celebrates its first year!

     

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    Click here to follow Family Hub Wiltshire Council on Facebook

    Alternatively click here to visit the website

    Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVE's

    Gloucestershire: May updates from Gloucestershire County Council


    Please click the links below for the latest updates from Gloucestershire County Council:


    Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

    Colerne: Tuesday Tots starting w/c 2 Jun


    Colerne's Wednesday Wrigglers group has now finished, and instead the AWS CDW Josh will be running a new group in the Community Centre called Tuesday Tots.

    As well as the usual activities, the group will also have access to a breast feeding peer supporter volunteer who can support you on your breast feeding journey.

    Information provided by Colerne HIVE

    Colerne: New running club on the Colerne patch starting Mon 2 Jun

     

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    Updates will be shared on the Colerne Military Spouses Facebook page

    Information provided by Colerne HIVE

    May 22, 2025

    Stafford: Weston Road Academy news


    News, events and job vacancies that we have at Weston Road Academy. Information is available via our website about the activities that take place in school together with the school calendar. www.westonroad.staffs.sch.uk/

    We have some vacancies here at school that may be of interest and would be grateful if you could share these with the community.

    www.westonroad.staffs.sch.uk/vacancies-09112021114146/ this page is updated with all live vacancies as and when they are published.

    Information provided by Stafford HIVE

    May 21, 2025

    North Yorkshire & Humber: Forensic Nurse Advisor for Sexual Assualt (Military) - Emma


     


    Information provided by North HIVE Hub

    RBLI Lifeworks Families – new remote courses now available

     

    Lifeworks Families Remote courses will run on the following dates:

    Tuesday 27th - Friday 30th May

    Monday 23rd - Thursday 26th June

    Monday 28th - Thursday 31st July

    • Lifeworks Families courses are available to those in the UK and overseas.
    • Lifeworks families courses are available to spouses, partners, school-leaving age (and above) children and extended/blended family members.
    • Lifeworks Families courses are available to serving and veteran family members.

    To view the Lifeworks Families leaflet, please click here

    Beverley: Breastfeeding Support

    Information provided by Leconfield HIVE