Wiltshire: Free online Family and Community Learning budgeting courses this October

 

Wiltshire Council's Family & Community Learning team will be running their budgeting courses online during the half term break at the end of October.

This pair of courses help participants create and stick to a budget, identify good value for money, and reduce spending:

• Shop For Less Monday 27 October 10am – 12pm

• Balance Your Budget Thursday 30 October 10am – 12pm

To book a place, new learners need to complete an application form, which they can do on the phone or online here: Enrolment - Work Wiltshire. Booking closes one week before the course. Learners can join one or both courses.

Contact number: 01225 770478

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Blandford: Garrison youth club sessions restart Mon 29th Sep

Sessions are held in the Jubilee Hall, Blandford Camp (by Garrison Church) 

Juniors Youth Club session

Mondays 1630 – 1730 hrs

School yr age: Reception – Year 3

Session: Craft and Play – Lego, Movement games, Arts and crafts

Cost - £1.50 – Entry +Tuck

Juice and water provided

Inters Youth Club session

Mondays 1800 – 1930 hrs

School yr age: Year 4 – Year 6

Session: Free play – Air hockey, pool, games consoles, arts and crafts

£1 entry, plus money for tuck shop

Juice and water provided

Seniors Youth Club session

Wednesdays 1800 – 1930 hrs

School yr age: Year 7 and above

Session: Free play – Air hockey, pool, games consoles, arts and crafts

£1 entry, plus money for tuck shop

Juice and water provided

Please keep a look out for future notices regarding youth club sessions.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

Inverness: What’s On next week

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Tuesday 30th September
1000 – 1200 hrs Dandelion Mini’s @ the Hub (for 0-5 years and their parent / carer), (50p per child)

Wednesday 1st October
1000 – 1200 hrs Breakfast Club at the Welfare Centre with bacon rolls. Pinnacle and Amey clinic.
1700 – 1830 hrs Dandelion Club for P4 – P7s at the Hub (50p pp)
1930 – 2130 hrs 18+ Craft Club

Thursday 2nd October
1730 – 2030 hrs S1 – S6, HOLLYWOOD BOWL, game of bowling and dinner. 

To sign up please message Charlene on 07971 924613 or Charlene.Bleakley101@mod.gov.uk by Tuesday 30th September. 

Transport provided.

1900 hrs Dog Walk with Tilly, meet at the picnic benches by the Welfare Centre.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Kinloss: Army Welfare Service - Outfit Moray courses for children between 8 and 12

Outfit Moray have offered AWS a 4 day course for children between 8 and 12 for the first week of the October holidays. This is the second week of Regimental exercise. 

Activities are listed below and this course is completely free of charge. 

Your child does have to commit to attending all days.

Pick Up location: Cummings hall

Timings:10am-3.30pm

13th October – Kayaking

15th October – Climbing & Abseiling

16th October – Paddle Boarding

17th Aug – Tyrolean & Bush craft

If your child/children can commit to all 4 days and would like to be allocated a space email margaret.duncan115@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Blandford: Garrison mini bus for hire

The mini bus can be driven by anyone over the age of 25 years with a clean driving license that has been held for at least 24 months.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Lyneham: New Little Lights faith-filled fun for 0-5 yr olds in MOD Lyneham Community Centre

 

Welcome to Little Lights!

Each session will last an hour and begins with lively songs and rhymes to get everyone joining in, followed by a short and engaging Bible story with the help of pictures, props, or actions.

After the story, children can take part in a fun craft, giving them a chance to be creative and explore the story in their own way. The session finishes with snacks for the children and refreshments for the adults, plus free time to chat and get to know one another!

Little Lights provides a relaxed and friendly environment where families can explore & grow in faith together while little ones learn, play, and thrive. Whether you’re a family with lots of faith, no faith or are somewhere in-between, everyone is welcome.

The group meets at MOD Lyneham Community Centre, Calne Rd, Lyneham, Chippenham SN15 4XX at 10am on:

• Friday 26th September
• Friday 10th October
• Friday 24th October

Need to contact Little Lights? Email littlelights@light-church.co.uk

Click here to visit the Facebook page

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Colerne: FREE kids Halloween spooky disco on camp - Fri 31 Oct

 

Get ready for a frightfully fun evening full of:

• Fancy Dress
• Spooky Disco
• Refreshments
• Prizes
• Apple Bobbing
• Treats & Fun for everyone!

FREE EVENT!

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sign up now using the QR code or link to secure your place!
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Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Stafford: St John’s CE Primary Academy Newsletter 26th September 2025

St John’s CE Primary Academy

Please click on the link below to access this week’s newsletter:

See link HERE

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Stafford: AWS Stafford and Lichfield October Residential 27th to 29th October 2025 Age 8 years and over

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Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Northern Ireland: History Talk - The RBL & The Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Friday 10th October

Information provided by HIVE NI

Carnoustie: Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (HRFCA) have a vacancy for a full time Cadet Administration Assistant - closing date 30th Nov 2025

Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (HRFCA) is an enabling organisation supporting the Army Reserve and Cadet units across the Highlands of Scotland. Funded by the Ministry of Defence, one of our key, and expending, functions is to provide Administrative and Logistic support to the Army Cadet Force (ACF), a vibrant national youth organisation.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Cadet Administration Assistant (CAA) within HRFCA. The successful applicant will provide administrative and logistical support to Angus & Dundee Battalion (Bn) ACF. Applicants coming from an Armed Forces background with RQMS/CQMS appointments would be advantageous. Other applications that show suitable experience may be considered. Through their inter-personal skills be able to deliver G1/G2/G4 advice using relevant Joint Service Publications (JSPs) to Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAV) within their Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Full Job Advert 👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ux-5fkJArHqWtn_BMIi-plIEYT56OAi8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101030736530217512969&rtpof=true&sd=true

Job Description 👉https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B2wygi2ZLR5xjT4kETIxdC71aUrweT_B/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101030736530217512969&rtpof=true&sd=true

Closing date for applications is noon on 30 Nov 2025

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Blandford: Garrison coworking hub open morning Tues 7th Oct

We are holding an open morning at Blandford Coworking Hub on Tuesday 7th October 2025 between 9am – 12pm. If you work or study from home and looking for a different place to work and to connect with others why not come and have a look around? I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

To book a trial session from 9 – 12 to experience new surroundings and find out more please see below or to book a desk for a FREE trial session:
www.militarycoworking.uk/blandford-hub

The Coworking hub is situated by the Costcutter store on Camp within HIVE & MOD RP office building.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Coworking hub open morning Tues 30th Sep

 

We are holding an open morning at Bovington Coworking Hub on Tuesday 30th September 2025 between 9am – 12pm. If you work or study from home and looking for a different place to work and to connect with others why not come and have a look around? I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

To book a trial session from 9am – 12 to experience new surroundings and find out more please  click below or to book a desk for a FREE trial session:
Bovington | Military Coworking Network

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Grantham: All PWG Barracks Personnel & Families Welcome

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Gloucestershire: 'On Your Mind' mental health service for children and young people

 

On Your Mind Glos is a place for Children and Young People to turn to when you need help and support with your mental health but you aren’t sure where to go. They have an anonymous Mental Health Support Finder, which is also available via text, for anyone aged 0-25 that will help you find the most appropriate support options for you in Gloucestershire.

Young people, parents/carers or professionals working with young people can use the support finder but also look through the database of quality controlled mental health services contained within our List of Services Directory.

On Your Mind Glos also has some self help guides and resources designed for both young people and their families to provide general support and advice about self-care.

Click here for further information

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Lyneham: Snow White family panto - Fri 21 & Sat 22 Nov

 

Click here to book your tickets!

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Weeton: LCC Mobile Library Services - upcoming dates

Mobile Library - Weeton Barracks

Our five mobile vans travel across the Lancashire region and are based at Heysham, Garstang, Brierfield, Clayton Green, and Ormskirk. Routes are covered on a three-weekly basis with over 700 stops and a wide range of books to suit all tastes. Titles are changed regularly, with new ones being added frequently. Books can also be ordered, just the same as in a static library. A variety of audio books and CDs are also available.

New customers are always welcome, and you can join simply by going to the vehicle to be signed up.

The mobile library will be situated on the car park opposite Honeypot nursery on Weeton Barracks at 1pm - 1.30pm on the following dates:

Wed 08th October

Wed 29th October

Wed 19th November

Wed 10th December

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Scotland: Early Years Forces Children Project

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Are you a parent of a baby or child aged six or younger? 

Then Forces Children Scotland would love to hear about your experiences of raising children as a Forces Family.

Scan the QR code or follow the link

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclXwEgeFThyvqBGa_x0li4wPxq9EjP9KKAxcRyOyI-gLrVOA/viewform  if you are interested in taking part.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

West Midlands: AWS CS Are you a parent in the Armed Forces.... Every other Wednesday from 8 October

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
 

AWS CS Lichfield and Stafford Areas - Residential 27-29 October - 8 years and over

 

Full details plus QR code/link to register can be found at the link below👇

AWS Residential 27th - 29th October 2025, Pioneer Centre, Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster

Northern Ireland: The Wessex Cinema Aldergrove, October Showings

 

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Please keep an eye on the BFBS Cinemas website for the latest listings and updates to all missing BBFC ratings and running times.

Information provided by HIVE NI

Blandford: Garrison free active birth workshop Mon 29th Sept

 

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Employment support drop in session Wed 1st Oct

Appointments not necessary, just turn up.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison housing issues - drop in session Wed 1st Oct

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

Bovington: Garrison coffee morning & DIO housing surgery Wed 1st Oct

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

Blandford: Garrison cinema latest release ' One Battle After Another' Fri 26th & Mon 29th Sep

Watch the trailer here: ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER | BFBS Cinemas (Action/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

 

 

Bovington: Military wives choir concert Sat 11th Oct

 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Kent & Medway: Domestic Abuse Support

 

Trigger Warning: Domestic abuse can lead to a person feeling like there is no escape and having suicidal thoughts. 30% of suspected suicides in Kent and Medway have domestic abuse as a factor (@KentPolice).

Support services are there for anyone experiencing abuse and can provide practical and emotional support including refuge, safe accommodation, specialist programmes and 1-2-1 help.

Find help and resources:

Domestic Abuse (domesticabuseservices.org.uk)

Mental health - Kent County Council

Every Mind Matters - Kent County Council

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub 

Chatham: Vivo Housing Surgery, Tuesday and Thursday mornings

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland AFTP Team as of 24th Sep

NHS Scotland is offering up to 6-month paid placement starting this September/October across a range of roles within the Health Boards. These placements are designed to help transfer your unique skills into a meaningful career in healthcare.

AFTP NHS Vacancies

See the AFTP newsletter here

For more information about the AFT programme - webpage

DMWS offer a new online counselling service for Serving and Reservist women across the UK

Funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, DMWS are proud to offer a new online counselling service for serving and reservist women across the UK.

With their military expertise, they understand the unique pressures of service life. This service gives those in need a safe space to talk, connect, and feel heard.

This free, confidential support is tailored to service women’s needs and covers:

Stress and anxiety
Loneliness and isolation
Health concerns
Relationship and family issues
Work pressures and more

Self-refer by emailing: seenandheard@dmws.org.uk

Or call their free helpline for support: 0800 999 3697

To find out more about this exciting project, visit https://dmws.org.uk/seen-and-heard/