The over-arching link for all Armed Forces Pensions information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans
August 28, 2025
August 27, 2025
Surrey: Headway
Trained staff offer cognitive sessions to enhance quality of life, recovery and independence, as well as supporting their families and carers.
Click HERE for more information
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.
Kent & Medway: Release the Pressure
Grantham: Lincolnshire Family Services Directory
Lincolnshire Family Services DirectoryHelps you find information on useful local organisations and activities where you live.
The directory also supports Lincolnshire's family hubs and the start for life programme.
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
August 22, 2025
Staffordshire: LAYING UP OF 2 MERCIAN COLOURS - SATURDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2025
The event, which will take place between 1300 and 1500 hours, will see the Regiment exercise the freedom of the City of Lichfield, as well as a church service where the Colours of the 2nd Battalion will be laid up at Lichfield Cathedral.
HOW DO I GET TICKETS?There are multiple ways to get tickets for the Cathedral service on the day:
• Via MERCIAN CONNECT
Simply head to the event page below and sign up to the event. When you provide us with your information on the sign-up page, we will use the information to send your tickets closer to the date: https://public.militaryapp.org/.../6863eab4577c055d020eef...
• Via your Regimental Association
Regimental Associations will be asking their members for the names of those who wish to attend the Laying up of Colours. Tickets will be provided to Association chairs for distribution closer to the date.
• Via E-Mail to RHQ Mercian
You may express your desire to attend by sending an E-Mail directly to RHQ Mercian through: RHQ@mercianregiment.co.uk
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Please note: Security measures, including bag checking, will be in operation for admittance to the Cathedral. Please only bring objects with you to the service that you require.
If you have any questions, please contact RHQ Mercian:
RHQ@mercianregiment.co.uk
August 21, 2025
Staffordshire: PANDAS Foundation - Free support - Lichfield
1st and 3rd Monday of every month, 7-8pm
Meeting at Lichfield Family Hub, Purcell Avenue, WS13 7PH
Babies welcome
More information on PANDAS can be found HERE
Information from Central HIVE Hub
August 20, 2025
Wiltshire: Residents encouraged to start their own care business with new support programme
This could include helping people with:
- Getting out and about
- Companionship
- Running errands or doing odd jobs
- Organising daily tasks
...or setting up and running
- Fitness classes
- Creative sessions
- Social groups
People choose the hours they work, giving them the flexibility to fit their business around their life.
Wiltshire Council funds the initiative which provides access to a free development programme that includes training, marketing support, signposting to funding opportunities, and a chance to connect with others doing similar work.
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs
Gillingham: Taste Of The Caribbean 23rd August 2025 at Great Lines
Europe's Largest Food & Drink Festival Dedicated to Caribbean Food
Join us at the Taste of the Caribbean Food & Drink Festival, where cultures collide in a celebration of incredible flavours and vibrant traditional growing year after year 2025 is set to be our best yet.
Experience a lively mix of Caribbean street food traders serving hot dishes, desserts (from all over the world), and unique take -home goods, plus cultural crafts and non-food treasures. Entertainment includes live music, thrilling cooking demos, exciting eating contests and funfair rides with activities for all ages.
Get ready for an unforgettable festival that brings together people from all backgrounds to savour the magic of Caribbean culture!
Click HERE for more information
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
August 19, 2025
GOV.UK: Updated guidance for Service personnel and their families on Early Years childcare and child welfare policies
To review the revised information please go to: Guidance for Service personnel and their families on child welfare policies.
Shorncliffe: Army Welfare Service Nepali Club Every Wednesday 1630 - 1800hrs
Hampshire: Hampshire County Council Fostering services
Visit the Hampshire County Council website to find out more about how you can start your fostering journey.
Click HERE for more information.
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
August 18, 2025
NAAFI: 2025 Welfare Returns figures
This year alone, they’ve generated £110,435 for local garrisons and communities across seven of their locations:
- Ascension Island
- Brunei
- The Falkland Islands
- Germany
- Poland
- Bahrain
- Royal Navy Ships
And find out more on the NAAFI website: https://naafi.co.uk/
Scotland: Back to school worries? Parent Club tips for all ages
Parent Club have tips & advice to help calm any nerves about going back to school as well as tips for supporting your child’s mental health
Help if your child feels unable to go to school
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Scotland: Sign up to Neighbourhood Watch
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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Scotland: Breathing Space for anyone over age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety
Breathing Space is a free confidential service for people in Scotland. Open up when you're feeling down - phone 0800 83 85 87
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
York: Open Age York Women's 5 a Side Football
We play every Thursday 6-7pm at York Sport.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome.
This is a friendly group of mostly over 25's with a mixture of football experience (ranging from none to semi pro). Our aim is to bring ladies together for an hour of football fun.
Anyone is welcome to come down and see if you like it.
DM for further information www.facebook.com/groups/1679151352462158/
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Midlothian: Are you a parent living in Midlothian?
Do you need an Elementary Food and Hygiene certificate to prepare yourself for returning to employment in hospitality?
Sign up for a 2 half day REHIS course that will cover topics such as hygiene in preparation, cooking and storage of food and current food legislation.
Dates: 10th and 11th September
Time: 9.30am–2.00pm
Venue: Strathesk Primary School 4 Eastfield Farm Road Penicuik EH26 8EZ
Participants must attend both sessions
For more information on eligibility for the course and to book, please email: cll@midlothian.gov.uk or call 0131 270 8900.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Scotland: Trading Standards Scotland - scam DWP winter energy payments
In Scotland, the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment has replaced the Winter Fuel Payment.
In 2025 this will be paid by Social Security Scotland and not by DWP
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
August 15, 2025
Salisbury Plain: Army Welfare Service community support team - QR Code
Scan the QR code to follow the Salisbury Plain Community Support team or click HERE
PLEASE NOTE - QR codes should be scanned from non MOD personal devices only
Information provided by South West HIVE Hub
August 14, 2025
Woodstock: Glide into Christmas at the Great Skate
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August 13, 2025
Staffordshire: Everyone Health - Who can get healthy with us - Free Programmes
Everyone Health Staffordshire offer FREE programmes (commissioned by Staffordshire County Council) proven to bring long-term benefits.
📋 Our services include:
✅ NHS Health Checks
🚠Stop Smoking (including pregnancy support)
⚖️ Adult Weight Management
They run sessions in community venues and offer both face-to-face and telephone appointments – so support is always within reach.
📞 0333 005 0095 | ✉️ eh.staffs@nhs.net
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
Dorset: Local area job opportunities
Use the filter boxes on search engines in above link to refine your search for specific roles, location, salary etc.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
August 12, 2025
West Midlands: Hollybank Foot Health - Serving Personnel and Veterans 10% discount
Hollybank Foot Health offers all Serving Personnel and Veterans 10% Discount on their treatment
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
Sandhurst: MCN Online Community For Spouses & Partners of the Armed Forces Community
Need a break from the kitchen table office/study setup?"
We’ve got just the spot! The MCN (Military Coworking Network) Sandhurst hub. Your little slice of calm, focus and unlimited tea/coffee heaven. ☕✨
For just £30 a year (yep, a whole year!), you’ll get:
✅ Access to a professional office space
✅ 900 hours of coworking, about 75 hours per month
✅ Dual screens ready to use
✅ Free use of a colour printer/scanner/photocopier
✅ Free Wi-Fi
✅ Free tea and coffee
Fancy trying it out?
🎉 We offer a FREE trial session (3 hours)! Would you like to get booked in for a look around and a proper test-run of the space? Drop us a message if you’ve got any questions, we’d love to help.
👉 Click here to find out more and grab your spot! Sandhurst | Military Coworking Network
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Wiltshire: Struggling with high energy prices and the cost of living? Warm and Safe Wiltshire may be able to help!
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To visit the website, please click here
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs
North East Fife: Community Job Club at Leuchars Community Centre 1st Monday of the month
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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Milford Haven: GET AFLOAT! - Join our Junior Sea Cadets!
GET AFLOAT! - Join our Junior Sea Cadets!
Aged 9-11yrs? Join either of our Tuesday or Thursday section Junior Sea Cadets.
Our Junior Sea Cadets have wonderful training opportunities, based right here in Milford Haven!
🔴 Red Module Badge - Experience a safe and fun learning environment at the Unit, learning all about the Unit, how to wear your Uniform properly and learn how to march!
🔵 Blue Module Badge - Get afloat with us learning how to Row, Sail, Kayak & Windsurf, all in a safe way with our experienced and qualified instructors, upon our beautiful waterway!
🟡 Yellow Module Badge - Immerse yourself into our community, visiting lots of different organisations, museums, community groups and get a real sense of what Milford means!
🟢 Green Module Badge - Venture into the great outdoors, learn all the basic skills to be safe and enjoy our amazing outdoors!
There's so much to take part in - get in touch!
recruitment@milfordhavenscc.org.uk
https://www.sea-cadets.org/milfordhaven/get-in-touch
01646 695443
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Chepstow: Join the Army Cadets at Beachley Barracks
Action, Adventure, Fun & Friendship. For a life changing experience, join the army cadets! If you are aged 12 - 18 years of age, join us on Tuesday evenings 7 - 9 pm.
For further information call 01873 813756,
Email: gwentandpowysacf@fca.org.uk or visit the website by clicking here.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Chepstow: AWS - Volunteers Needed - Community Support Volunteer Vacancies for Chepstow
Deadline extended for AWS Community Support Volunteer Vacancies.
AWS Volunteers Needed! Poster
AWS Community Support Volunteer Role Description
AWS Volunteers Needed! Poster
AWS Community Support Volunteer Role Description
August 11, 2025
NAAFI Fund - NATO Shape's Community Spaces Are Officially Open
NAAFI Fund said: “To gain some inspiration about how the NAAFI Fund could help in your unit or local community area, please take a look at our previously supported projects Completed Fund Projects - NAAFI
“For more information on the NAAFI Fund, the application process and what grants are available, please take a look at our website NAAFI Fund - NAAFI
“We anticipate the portal to re-open for applications in April 2026, however, we will announce the exact dates and links nearer the time via our social media and website, so please keep an eye on those @naafisocial. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, to receive communication nearer the time so you can start to prepare your bid, please email funding@naafi.co.uk”
NAAFI: https://naafi.co.uk/
August 8, 2025
Richmond: Do you want to be part of a new Youth Council and are aged 11-18yrs
Want to part of a new youth council to make positive changes that impact young people in the local community?
Any young person aged 11-18yrs (25yrs with SEND) can be part of the Council.
Come along to this informal session to find out what a youth council is and how we can make it happen together
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
August 7, 2025
New BFBS Royal Air Force Documentary: Top Flight Fitness – Available to Watch Now
BFBS Forces News had special access to this intense and demanding training journey, capturing the brutal workouts, military theory lessons, real-world teaching sessions, and relentless physical and mental assessments that push even the fittest to their limits.
From raw recruits straight off civvy street to experienced service personnel, the series reveals what it really takes to become a PTI, and it’s not just about six-packs and speed.
BFBS Forces News reporter Kirstie Chambers joins the course every step of the way, sharing insight into the teamwork, psychology, resilience and sheer determination it takes to earn the coveted PTI badge, she said: “They didn’t just train bodies, they built minds. The women matched the men, the competition drove camaraderie, and the real test? Just keeping up the pace.”
Expect sweat, setbacks and serious inspiration in this must-see look inside the RAF’s most physically demanding training ground.
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