Army HIVE Info: July 2025

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July 1, 2025

Dorset: Lulworth Range walks & Tyneham Village, public access information

The Lulworth Ranges are part of the AFV (Armoured Fighting Vehicles) Gunnery School, an important training establishment of the British Army.

The Lulworth Range walks open to the public every weekend and during peak summer months however may be closed at certain times. Please check latest opening times by clicking HERE.

Tyneham Village was evacuated in 1943 during WWII when the area was needed for military training and has been deserted ever since. You can walk around the buildings and read the many information boards about life back then.

You can also walk down to Worborrow Bay from the village which offers stunning views of the coastline.

It’s always best to check Tyneham Village online before visiting to see opening days and times which is mostly weekends and main public holidays. Tyneham Village gate permits vehicle access and opens at 9am when no military activity is taking place and is closed at dusk each evening. The exhibitions in Tyneham School and Tyneham Church are open from 10am until 4pm on non-firing days however this may vary depening on the time of year.

In the car park you will see an honesty box with a suggested £4 parking charge.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Lulworth Castle Camp Bestival Thurs 31st July - Sun 3rd Aug

Credit: Thefestivalcalendar.

Camp Bestival presented by Debenhams is a family-friendly UK music festival.

Music performances by top artists, including Sir Tom Jones, Sugababes, and Basement Jaxx.

A dedicated kids' area with over 100 activities and performances.

Comedy shows and DJ sets.

Family-friendly entertainment throughout the festival.

Camping options available.

More details HERE

Tickets can be purchased online at campbestival.net or in person at Discover Purbeck Information Centre in Wareham

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

London: Veterans Partnership Better Together

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Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

London: Building Heroes The Leading Tri-Service Military to Construction Charity

Please note: Service leavers are able to book in advance but are required to be within their last six months of service when they attend their course.

We are active in other locations across the UK. At one of these locations, we are offering a plant and machinery course. Further details can be found here: Streetworks and Plant Machinery Operative | Building Heroes

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Blackpool: BFC Community Trust Armed Forces Weekly Calendar

Are you an Armed Forces Regular, Reservist, Veteran or immediate family member?

Have a look at the link below to see what Blackpool Football Club Community Trust can offer you. Many free activities every week and a Naafi break club every Wednesday.

Blackpool Football Club Community Trust Weekly Calendar

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Hampshire: Hampshire County Council Childcare Choices

Changes to childcare support mean you might now be eligible for more help than ever before. Support from Childcare Choices can give your child a great start while giving you work choices, helping you make the juggle of family life a little easier.

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Aldershot: Rushmoor Borough Council Employment & Skills Support for Military Spouses

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Chatham: Brompton Play Club at the Lampard Centre - Mondays 1600hrs - 1730hrs (Term Time Only)

Play Club at the Lampard Centre is held every Monday, excluding Bank Holidays from 4pm till 5.30pm.

Booking is on a week-by-week basis. £1 per week per child.

Please email anthony-lee.peat101@mod.gov.uk to book a place (limited places).

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Medway: Find a Scout group in the area

Would you like to join scouts but don't know which group is near you? Please contact the groups listed below for information on when and what time they meet.

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison cinema showing of 'F1 The Movie' with Brad Pitt Wed 2nd July

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)

To watch the trailer click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Garrison mini bus hire

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You can book the mini bus online via: https://forms.office.com/e/d3miDTGhP9

The driver must have full clean Cat B licence and be over 25 years of age.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Garrison coffee morning and DIO housing surgery Wed 2nd July

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

Bovington: Employment support drop in session Wed 2nd July

Appointments not necessary, just turn up.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Citizens Advice sessions at Bovington HIVE every Thursday - Free advice & support

The mobile advice bus will be parked adjacent to the HIVE building. Speak to advisors face to face.

Available to all Garrison personnel, spouses, partners, reserves, veterans, civil servants, MOD contractors and local civilian community. Confidentiality guaranteed.

Appointments are not necessary, just turn up. First come, first serve basis.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Brecon: Free courses for spouses of Serving Personnel - Community Centre at IBS, Brecon

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The Family Foundation are providing free accredited and non-accredited courses for the spouses / partners of regular and reservist serving personnel.
Taking place at the community centre at IBS, Brecon.

Next Course - Monday 14 July 25 - Mental Health First Aid Level 1

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Chepstow: Bands on the Bandstand Summer Dates

Bands on the Bandstand is back!

We’re excited to announce the Bands on the Bandstand 2025 line-up!

Join in every Sunday from 2:30pm–5:00pm by the Riverbank in Chepstow for free live music in a stunning setting.

Bring a picnic, grab a deck chair, maybe pack a flask—and soak up the sounds of summer with great music and even better views.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Vale of Glamorgan: Classic Car Show & Dog Show - 05 July at Fonmon Castle, Park & Gardens

About Classic Car Show & Dog Show - July at Fonmon Castle, Park & Gardens

Our Classic Car Show is back — and this year, we’re adding a Dog Show!
Thanks to the amazing team at Hope Rescue , this year’s event is bigger and better than ever!

Join us on Saturday, July 5th | 10am – 4pm

Expect a fun-filled day with:

Classic Cars
Dog Shows
Trade Stalls
And plenty more for the whole family to enjoy!

Dogs are welcome on short leads — just remember to clean up after your furry friends!
Book online and save or pay on the gate. https://fonmoncastle.digitickets.co.uk/tickets
And best of all — £1 from every ticket goes directly to Hope Rescue! We’ll also have charity donation boxes on-site.

Register your interest:

Classic Cars: https://forms.gle/RZ2c4VXi7m3muuf96
Dog Show entries: https://www.hoperescue.org.uk/Event/fun-dog-show-at-fonmon-castle
Trade Stalls: https://forms.gle/8jPqdsdVxS922T5M6

Free Webinar Series for Spouses and Partners of Serving Military Personnel, including Reservists, in Wales

We’re living through a digital revolution – and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is right at the heart of it. But you don’t need a tech background to benefit. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or completely new to it, this three-part webinar series is designed to help you understand, explore, and make the most of AI in everyday life.

For more information please click here.

To register please click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Pembrokeshire: Creative Climate Fest - Scolton Manor Country Park - 05 & 06 July 25

Environmental Art Festival at Scolton Manor on the weekend of July 5th and 6th - the Creative Climate Fest.

It opens on Saturday at 11am, with music and presentations running from midday til 9pm, and on Sunday from 12-5pm. Wonderful art and workshops from international and Pembrokeshire artists and community organisations, including Popty Press, Silbers CIC, ArtCan, Pembrokeshire Friends of the Earth, Grwp Resilience, Scolton Manor Green Team and many more. The event is free, with activities for all interests and ages!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Chepstow: Sunrise Social for under 18's during the summer at the Drill Hall, Chepstow

Sunrise Social – Free Breakfast & Activities This Summer!

Chepstow Town Council and Drill Hall, Chepstow are proud to launch Sunrise Social, a brand-new free breakfast and activity club for local children and teens, every weekday from 22 July to 29 August, 9:00–11:00am at The Drill Hall!

Activities will change daily
Nutritious breakfasts for kids – all free
Tea, coffee & pastries for parents (available to purchase)
Adults must accompany children – all ages welcome!
Pre-booking helps us plan - www.drillhallchepstow.co.uk

Career check is a useful tool for a Careers Adviser to learn more about your child and the individual support they need

All young people in Wales are offered a guidance interview before the end of Year 11

Learn more about the support we offer to young people in years 10 and 11.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Wales: Welsh Government - Get help with school costs

From 1 July, families in Wales could get £125 per child through the School Essentials Grant to help with costs for the new school year.

Check your eligibility: https://www.gov.wales/get-help-school-costs

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Stafford: Paultons Park What's new this summer?

Get ready for a summer season packed with adventure for the whole family. Our brand new interactive dark ride, Ghostly Manor, is now open! Step inside Dr. Kinley’s spooky manor and see how many chilling ghosts you can catch. Think you’ve got what it takes to top the leader board? There’s only one way to find out…

See link HERE

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

It’s here: Global Mobility Allowance trial begins

It’s here: Global Mobility Allowance trial begins

From 1 July, eligible Service personnel are now invited to register for a new overseas allowance that offers an easier claims process and greater flexibility on spending.

Global Mobility Allowance (GMA) is being trialled as a new way to receive a financial contribution towards expenses that arise when you move to or from an overseas permanent assignment in:

• Brunei – 2 Royal Gurkha Rifles (2RGR) and Brunei Garrison Staff (incl. 667 Sqn, 5AAC) only
• USA – British Defence Staff US (BDSUS) administered locations only
• Kenya – British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) Garrison Staff only
• Europe/ Rest of World (RoW) – Global Support Organisation (GSO) administered locations only

The new Global Mobility Allowance Calculator (accessible via defnet or Defence Connect) gives a real-time, tailored estimate of the GMA allowance you will receive, and a comparison of GMA trial versus non-trial allowances.

The tool simplifies what would be a complex and time-consuming calculation process and enables you to make informed decisions about your assignment – including considerations on family support, cost of living and financial planning.

Did you know that we commission a service to support victims of anti-social behaviour in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent?

The Harmony Anti-Social Behaviour and Mediation service helps victims recover from the impact of ASB, whether they choose to report incidents to the Police or not.

Harmony provides a range of free, tailored and confidential services, including emotional support to help victims rebuild their confidence and independence, and practical support such as navigating legal issues, improving home security and dealing with housing providers.

Find out more and access support: Harmony ASB support service, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent - Victim Support

Alternatively, call the support line on 0330 1757 258 or 08 08 16 89 111 for out of hours support.

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Raising awareness of county lines

We’re reaching out to local communities across Staffordshire to raise awareness of county lines so we can all work together to help protect those most vulnerable to exploitation.

If you’re not sure what county lines are, here’s a quick explanation.

Criminal gangs often target vulnerable young people and exploit them into carrying or distributing drugs, normally outside of the area they live in.

As the drugs cross county boundaries, this type of activity is called ‘county lines’.

Young people may not realise that they are being groomed into county lines drug distribution as criminal gangs use the lure of gifts or cash, and before they realise it the young person can find themselves trapped in a dangerous situation.

This grooming can occur online or face-to-face and may involve a stranger or someone they already know.

If you want to know more, take a look at our latest news story about county lines here: Spot the signs of county lines exploitation in the young and vulnerable | Staffordshire Police

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Assigned overseas? Have your say on Service family life

Survey link in text below:

If you and your partner are assigned overseas, Defence wants to hear from you on what Service family life is like. Share anonymous feedback in the Overseas Families Survey.

Tell Defence what information and support has helped you and your family while serving overseas, and what could be better. Here are some areas you’ll be asked about in the survey:

spousal / partner employment
education and childcare
communications
safeguarding

Your feedback will help to inform Defence’s policies and initiatives to better meet the needs of you and your family.

How to complete the survey

You can complete the survey online. You and your partner can share your views individually using same survey link. The survey is open to all Regular and Reserve Service personnel and their spouses / civil partners. Please be assured that survey responses are anonymous.

You have until Saturday 30 August to make your voice heard.

Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC621483
Salary Range: £24,405 - £25,430 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £12,202 - £12,714 per annum).
Work Location: South of Hampshire
Hours per week: 18.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 07 July 2025

The Role:
After a hospital stay, some people may lose confidence or find daily tasks challenging. Our Community Reablement Assistants help them regain their abilities, independence and confidence in a safe and practical way. Join our rapid support service and use your dedication, compassion and empathy to make a meaningful difference to those that need our support, enriching and improving their lives.

What you’ll do:
Travel to service users’ homes to:

- Support with Daily Living: Support with washing, dressing, continence management, and encourage nutrition and hydration to help establish independent living routines.
- Provide Person-Centred Care: Deliver tailored support to meet unique individual needs, ensuring comfort, wellbeing and safety.
- Promote Independence: Help them to regain their abilities, independence and confidence to do some or all the things they used to do, in a safe and practical way.
- Provide Reassurance and Motivation: Support in managing anxiety, build confidence in daily living skills, and encourage them to achieve their goals in self-care and independence.
- Build Relationships: Establish supportive connections with service users, their families and carers, as well as your colleagues.

Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC621482
Salary Range: £24,405 - £25,430 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £12,202 - £12,714 per annum).
Work Location: North of Hampshire
Hours per week: 18.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 7 July 2025

Stafford: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust latest job vacancies as at 30th June 2025

Please use the below links to see all the latest UHNM vacancies.

Nursing and Midwifery: Job vacancy search: Which health sector? | trac.jobs

Health Science Services: Job vacancy search: Which health sector? | trac.jobs

Support Services: Job vacancy search: Which health sector? | trac.jobs

Administrative Services: Job vacancy search: Which health sector? | trac.jobs

Medical and Dental: Job vacancy search: Which health sector? | trac.jobs

Allied Health professionals: Job vacancy search: Which health sector? | trac.jobs

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Hampshire: HCC Community Reablement Assistant - Central Hampshire - closes 7th July

Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC621494
Salary Range: £24,405 - £25,430 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £12,202 - £12,714 per annum)
Work Location: Central Hampshire
Hours per week: 18.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 7 July 2025

The Role:
After a hospital stay, some people may lose confidence or find daily tasks challenging. Our Community Reablement Assistants help them regain their abilities, independence and confidence in a safe and practical way. Join our rapid support service and use your dedication, compassion and empathy to make a meaningful difference to those that need our support, enriching and improving their lives.

What you’ll do:
Travel to service users’ homes to:

Bovington: Are you due to move to Bovington, Lulworth or Blandford?

Are you (or someone you know) due to be posted to Bovington, Lulworth or Blandford soon?
If so contact Bovington HIVE to request pre-arrival information.

Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-Bovington-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Core information sheets are available from the HIVE and contain useful information on accommodation,employment,health & wellbeing, finance, childcare,schools & adult education as well as location overview of community amenities, facilities and activities etc. There is also help with general queries regarding the local area.

Bovington HIVE can also provide you with information sheets on other locations across the UK and overseas. Please call in to speak to the HIVE information officer or use the contact details above.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison BFBS Cinema July showings

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To find out more about the upcoming movies or to watch trailers click link HERE
It is advisable to check the link for any changes to timings or cancellations prior turning up.

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) Contact Bovington HIVE 01929 403185 or email RC-Pers-HIVE-Bovington-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk to find out how to request entry onto Blandford Camp.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE.

Blandford: Garrison welfare newsletter July/August edition

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Armed forces day event Sat 5th July

See full details HERE

Saturday 5th July at The Royal British Legion and The Green Fair at The Arches.

Blandford: Garrison housing issues - drop in sessions

Following the success of their Drop-in Sessions, Pinnacle have arranged for twice monthly drop in sessions, commencing April 2025.

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.

They will take place 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month, 0900-1200hrs, commencing April 2025. At the Pinnacle Office located in the Estates Building, Murdos Road, Blandford Camp.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

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