September 1, 2025
Military Coworking Network: Free Online Events
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
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
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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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
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
Bovington: Garrison coffee morning & DIO housing surgery Wed 3rd Sep
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
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
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)
Moray: Earth time - What's on in September
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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Colerne: Community groups - September return dates
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
Blandford: Garrison cinema new release 'The Conjuring Last Rites' Mon 8th & Wed 10th Sep
Watch the trailer here: THE CONJURING: LAST RITES | BBS Cinemas (Horror/Mystery/Thriller)
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)
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Midlothian: Job Opportunity Midlothian Council MIPSA Armed Forces Coordinator - closes 4th September
Midlothian council are looking for someone passionate about supporting children and young people from armed forces families in Midlothian schools.
This 2-year pilot project, funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund, runs until 31 August 2027 and focuses on building confidence, resilience, and reducing isolation through creative youth work.
✅ Experience working with young people or the armed forces
✅ Skilled in youth engagement and programme design
✅ Strong understanding of challenges faced by service children
🗓 Apply by: Thursday 4 September 2025
💬 Interviews: Monday 15 September 2025
🔗 Apply here: www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/midlothian-council/jobs
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Chepstow: new programme of events at the Drill Hall for 2025/2026
The Drill Hall - Chepstow:
A great start to the 25/26 season:
After our summer break Chepstow Arts, Culture and Entertainment is back with an exciting new programme of events at the Drill Hall, right through to June next year. We start with a new play live from the National Theatre INTER ALIA written and directed by the team that created the multi award winning PRIMA FACIE.
Click here to see the programme of events at Drill Hall.
Click here to visit The Drill Hall website.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Leuchars: Station commission for anniversary of transition from Air to Land mural
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To mark the 10th Year transition from AIR – LAND, the Station commissioned a local artist to paint a mural on the side of the Community Centre adjacent to the skatepark and MUGA.
Please feel free to pop along to see the outstanding work by Kerry Wilson.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Leuchars: Deployment support for RAF personnel at Leuchars
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RAF Personnel stationed at Leuchars are part of the military community, they and their families are welcomed to Station events, coffee mornings and activities provided by the Leuchars Welfare Teams.
HIVE is also here for the RAF Families and has contact with the RAF HIVE Information Support Officer and SSAFA at RAF Lossiemouth.
RAF Lossiemouth HIVE have produce the Deployment Support document above for RAF personnel at Leuchars.
If you require further help then please contact HIVE at Leuchars.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Leuchars: The next Veterans Breakfast is Tuesday 2nd September 10:00 - 12:00
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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Lyneham & South Cerney: September dates for AWS Youth Clubs and Bumps To Buggies
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To contact Amy Dallimore and to receive her 'Out Of Office' with the links mentioned above, please email amy.dallimore101@mod.gov.uk
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: AWS October half-term residential
Please click the link below to register your interest - https://forms.office.com/e/vK8gNR8uRh
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs
Dorset: Bovington & Blandford Coworking hubs - New Autumn events
🍂 Autumn is coming and so are our new online events! ✨
From September we’ve got a brand-new regular event schedule, alongside our masterclasses and workshops from the community:
📌 Weekly Virtual Coworking
Every Tuesday: 9:30am–12pm
📌 Content Planning Club
First Thursday of the month
This month Thursday 4th September 2025: 10:30am–12pm
📌 Craft & Chat
First and Third Tuesday of the month: 7:30pm–9pm
This month Tuesday 2nd September 2025 and Tuesday 16th September 2025
📌 Book Club
Second Tuesday of the month: 7:30pm–9pm
This month Tuesday 9th September 2025
📌 Games Night
Fourth Tuesday of the month: 7:30pm–9pm
This month 23rd September 2025
You are very welcome to all our events and they are totally free to attend. Whether you can join us from the start, pop in partway or need to dip out early, you’re always welcome and please don’t worry if you furry friends or children need your attention, we totally get it.
If you’d like to connect in person too, your local Bovington or Blandford coworking hub is always open. If you haven’t visited yet, why not try a free trial? Links for all are below:
We’d love to see you online or in your hub soon 💛
👉 Book your free spot here for events:
https://www.militarycoworking.uk/events
👉 Book a free trial at our Bovington coworking hub:
Bovington | Military Coworking Network
👉 Book a free trial at our Blandford coworking hub:
Blandford | Military Coworking Network
Kelly, Rachel and Linzi
Your Bovington and Blandford Hub and online support team
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Blandford: Garrison baby & toddler group starts Wed 10th Sep
A relaxed friendly space for little ones to play and for parents and carers to connect.
Health Visitors will be attending to offer advice and support.
If you are only visiting the Health Visitors, there is no charge, feel free to look around, chat, and see what they have to offer. Mums, Dads, and carers are all welcome.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Dorset: Annual county show (nr Dorchester) Sat 6th & Sun 7th Sep
Credit: Dorsetcountyshow.
Dorset comes together to showcase the very best that the County has to offer, celebrating agriculture, countryside and rural life.
Blandford: Garrison cinema Sept 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. 
North Yorkshire: Team Squirrels Needs You!
Team Squirrels Needs You!
We’re growing our team to help deliver exciting, playful, and confidence-boosting adventures for our youngest Scouts — the amazing 4–6 year olds in Squirrel Scouts!Vacancy for a friendly face
Vacancy for someone with an hour to spare each week
Could it be... YOU?!
Team Squirrels is all about magical moments, big smiles, and little learners discovering the world around them.
Could you be part of the team? Let’s make memories together!
Message us, speak to a leader, or visit bacsascouts.org.uk to find out more — no pressure, just a chat!
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
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