Information from Central HIVE Hub
August 27, 2025
Dorset: Child & Adolescent Mental Health service
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Bovington: Tank Museum annual pass and concessionary tickets for garrison personnel & families
To find out about the Tank Museum and what events are coming up click HERE
An Annual Pass allows you to visit The Tank Museum as many times as you want for a year (excluding Special Event days). Every regular admission ticket purchased including Access All Areas and Experience Days automatically comes with an Annual Pass.
All Special Event tickets also include an Annual Pass.
Bovington Garrison Concessionary Tickets - Tank Museum FREE entry
Concessionary ticket management is via Guardroom, Allenby Barracks There are 7 tickets available for personnel and families living or working at Bovington
For families living at Lulworth camp, 4 tickets are available via the Lulworth Camp Guardroom
1 ticket covers 2 adults and 2 children. Mod personnel can use their MOD90 card to gain free entry to Tank Museum.
Tickets are to be collected on day of use and returned at the earliest opportunity.
Concessionary tickets cannot be used for special events such as Tankfest or Tiger Day.
1 ticket covers 2 adults and 2 children. Mod personnel can use their MOD90 card to gain free entry to Tank Museum.
Tickets are to be collected on day of use and returned at the earliest opportunity.
Concessionary tickets cannot be used for special events such as Tankfest or Tiger Day.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
August 26, 2025
Northern Ireland: Part-Time Enrolment Evening at SERC - 28th August
Part-Time Courses
28 August 
4pm-7pm
Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn & Newtownards
For more details, please click here https://ow.ly/av8C50WA0n5
If you’re looking to get back into education, to get on the job ladder, to progress your career or to retrain, this is the event for you.
Information provided by HIVE NI
Dorset: Adult learning courses
https://www.webenrol.com/skillsandlearningace/
For details of local courses and information see links below.
Link to our online courses (courses are held online via Teams at specific times with a “live” tutor)
Link to distance learning courses (These are online modules that can be accessed whenever convenient)
Link to courses in Blandford
Link to courses in Poole, Wareham or Dorchester
Information about our employability and careers courses (also known as work skills)
Information about our English for Speakers of Other Languages courses
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Bovington: Wool Parish Newsletter Sep 2025
Local information, events, notices & updates, including new housing proposals, community cinema, D'Urberville centre use, village hall events.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Blandford: Garrison cinema Sept showings
Click on posters above to enlarge
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. 
Catterick: Love to Sing? Want to Have Fun and Meet New Friends? Come and join the Military WAGS Choir
Love to Sing? Want to Have Fun and Meet New Friends?
Come and join the Military WAGS Choir – Catterick Garrison!
We are a welcoming community of wives, affiliates, girlfriends, and servicewomen who come together every week to sing, support, and socialise.
No auditions or experience necessary – just bring your enthusiasm!
FREE crèche facility available
A fun, friendly, and uplifting space to unwind and connect
Garrison Memorial Church, DL9 4ES
Thursdays, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Whether you’re looking to try something new, make friends, or just have a great time, we’d love to meet you!
07955 162823 militarywagschoir.co.uk
Find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube – just search Military WAGS Choir
Come along – your voice is welcome here! We start our new term on 4th Sept
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Northern Ireland: 1st Northern Ireland Army Cadets , Aldergrove Detachment are looking for new recruits
The 1st (NI) Battalion Army Cadet Force are looking for new recruits at Aldergrove Detachment.
Parades are 1900-2100 on Thursday evenings.
Must be 12 years and over to register
For anyone interested in joining please contact Andrea at: 07551 435854
Information provided by HIVE NI
Lichfield: AWS CS - Youth Clubs - What's on - September to October half term
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
Dorset: Little Troopers free family reconnection weekend Dorset, Fri 26th - Sun 28th Sept 2025
The military children’s charity, Little Troopers, has launched a series of free family reconnection weekends for forces families to spend quality-time together.
- Friday 26th September to Sunday 28th September, Portland, Dorset
Open to families with up to four siblings aged 9 and over, the weekends will be packed with adventurous activities including coasteering, raft building, kayaking, mega SUPing and coastal bushcraft, as well as time to relax on the beach, watching the sunset with a hot chocolate.
With a mix of child-only and parent-and-child time, the itinerary has been organised so that the small number of five to six families attending will have an enjoyable break and make memories to last a lifetime.
Blandford: Garrison cinema weekend movies 'Caught Stealing' Fri 29th Aug & The Roses' Sun 31st Aug
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: CAUGHT STEALING | BFBS Cinemas (Crime/Thriller)
Watch the trailer here: THE ROSES | BFBS Cinemas (Satirical black comedy)
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Watch the trailer here: CAUGHT STEALING | BFBS Cinemas (Crime/Thriller)
Watch the trailer here: THE ROSES | BFBS Cinemas (Satirical black comedy)
August 22, 2025
Dorset: Job opportunities including Blandford & Poole
Supporting Service Leavers and Military Families into Work.
We’re a local, family-run recruitment agency matching skilled personnel with short- and long-term jobs across Poole, Bournemouth, Blandford, Shaftesbury, Yeovil & beyond.
Latest vacancies:
Administrator – Temporary Role
https://www.swann.uk.com/blandford-forum/administrator/
Customer Service Advisor – Part time
https://www.swann.uk.com/blandford-forum/sales-customer-service-advisor/
Maintenance Engineers
Blandford https://www.swann.uk.com/poole/maintenance-engineer-2/
Poole https://www.swann.uk.com/blandford-forum/maintenance-engineer/
https://www.swann.uk.com/blandford-forum/temporary-van-driver/
Purchaser – Permanent Role, Blandford
https://www.swann.uk.com/blandford-forum/purchaser/
Sectors we recruit for include: -
Engineering
Customer Service & Administration including remote working roles
Production & Industrial Roles
Multidrop Drivers
Senior & Commercial Positions
Let us support you with your next role – Please give us a call on 01258 458 695 or alternatively submit your CV via our website.
To see a full list of our live vacancies please visit our website HERE
Information provided by Bovington HIVE.
To see a full list of our live vacancies please visit our website HERE
Information provided by Bovington HIVE.
Blandford: Garrison cinema new movie 'Nobody 2' Wed 27th Aug
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: NOBODY 2 | BFBS Cinemas (Thriller/Crime/Comedy/Action)
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Staffordshire: Rugeley John Taylor School - Primary Phase opens in September 2026
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
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
Haverfordwest: West Wales River Trust Litter Pick - 24 Sep - 27 Sep 25
Its time for Phase 2 of our Cleddau Clean Up
We need you to re-join our pursuit to increase the health of our Cleddau through a large-scale river litter-pick.
This will be a 3-day event through Haverfordwest town, concentrating on the removal of in-river and riverside debris.
So tell your friends, family, school, clubs and neighbours that they’re needed, and bring them along to one or all of our events!
Follow the link to sign up -https://forms.office.com/e/pQeewUEQbx
Hereford: Bike Right in Herefordshire
Adult Cycle Skills
Offer adult cycle skills sessions exclusively for Herefordshire residents and run Dr Bike sessions throughout the year. All courses are funded by Herefordshire Council.
Live, work or study in Herefordshire? 18 or over?
Get tailored training at a level suited to your needs, all based on the National Cycle Training Standards and split in to easy to understand modules, choose from:
Basic for beginners - cycling off the road to build skills in local parks or on cycle tracks
Urban - boost your confidence riding on quiet local roads, back streets and B roads, taking you to the next level!
Advanced - A roads, complex junctions and busy roads require more advanced skills and knowledge, our advanced courses focus on key routes and commutes.
For further information or to book your session please click here.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Cardiff: Flying Start Cardiff - Free Cooking Course for 9 weeks from Tue 16 Sept 25
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Llantwit Major: Llantwit Major Leisure Centre Open Day! Free Activities - Sat 13 Sep 25
OPEN DAY SEPTEMBER 13TH
Fancy trying out some free classes? Been thinking about joining up but waiting for a sign?
We've got a FREE fully packed day planned for all the family! With workshops and demonstrations for children and adults, local business stalls, Gym programmes, Soft Play and more, we'll have something to entertain everyone!
DM us or give us a call on 01446 403000 to book workshops or classes!
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Chepstow: Community Fun Open Day at Bulwark Community Centre on Sat 13 Sept
Community fun in Bulwark!
Chepstow Town Council is proud to continue supporting Bulwark Community Centre – including fantastic events like this one coming up on Saturday 13th September, 2pm–5pm.
FREE entry!
Join them and Cllr Jim MacTaggart, Mayor of Chepstow, for:
- Live music
- Artwork from the U3A Art Group
- Stalls to browse
- Face painting
- Bouncy castles & soft play
- Refreshments
Wales: Transport for Wales - £1 Rail Travel on all Pay as You Go Routes in Wales
Transport for Wales is offering customers a limited-time opportunity to travel on Pay As You Go (PAYG) rail services for just £1.
(Offer ends 28 August 2025. T&Cs apply.)
For more information please click here.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Stafford: Waterworld Leisure Resort 25% OFF End of Summer Tickets!
We hope you’re having a fantastic summer of fun! We wanted to reach out and give you the opportunity to finish the holidays off in style at the Waterworld Leisure Resort!
We're giving you, our loyal subscribers, the chance to visit any of the attractions at the Resort and get 25% OFF admission tickets before the end of summer 2025!
USE PROMO CODE: SUMMER25
BOOK HERE: www.waterworld-tickets.co.uk
We can't wait to see you!
With love from Team Waterworld.
Information provided by Stafford HIVE
Brecon: MOD CS Vacancies in Brecon & surrounding area, Closing Dates from: Mon 01 Sep 25
Sennybridge Camp Nr Brecon
Ministry of Defence
Sennybridge Camp, Brecon, LD3 8PN
Salary : £31,500
Closes : 11:55 pm on Tuesday 26th August 2025
Reference : 420474
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
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.
Cardiff: MOD CS Job Vacancies in Cardiff, 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
MGS - Ministry of Defence Guard Service - Security Operations Manager - Job Share - Maindy Barracks
Ministry of Defence
Maindy Barracks
Whitchurch Road
Cardiff
CF14 3YE
Salary : £29,580
Closes : 11:55 pm on Thursday 4th September 2025
Reference : 421142
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.
Stafford: Paultons Park Unlock Our Exclusive Ticket Offers!
St Athan: MOD CS Job Vacancies in St Athan, Closing Dates from: Mon 01 Sep 25
Ministry of Defence
St Athan
Salary : £29,580
Closes : 11:55 pm on Thursday 4th September 2025
Reference : 421063
DIO - Housing Estate Manager (Various Locations)
Ministry of Defence
Catterick, Clyde, Larkhill, Donnington, St Athan, Northolt, Brompton Barracks (Chatham), Brize Norton (Carterton), Aldershot - other locations may be suitable.
Salary : £36,530
Closes : 11:55 pm on Sunday 14th September 2025
Reference : 414060
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.
August 21, 2025
Blandford: Garrison welfare newsletter autumn edition
Click on above posters to enlarge.
Warminster: Wiltshire Family and Community Learning - Warminster - ESOL Beginner
Tidworth: Wiltshire Family and Community Learning - ESOL Course Tidworth for Beginners
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