Please click the links below for a selection of local upcoming events and bookmark this page for any future updates! (Updated events may be added weekly and will show in bold text to indicate they are new)
Please note that the formatting of these lists has changed, and events are now listed by area where possible (unless in date order)
Generic and local information for the UK Military community including Serving Personnel, Families, Veterans, and MOD Civilians.
This is best viewed through a personal device because the MODnet firewall may prevent access to some links.
October 30, 2025
Wiltshire: What's on in November across North Wiltshire & Swindon
Grantham: Housing Surgery
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
Grantham: Local details of Remembrance Sunday Events
We will gather at the Civilian War Memorial in Grantham Cemetery to pay our respects, share in remembrance, and ensure their names and stories are never forgotten.
All are welcome to attend and join us in this act of remembrance.
Service: A service is held at St Wulfram's Church, which includes the two-minute silence and an act of remembrance at the war memorial.
Armistice Day (Tuesday, November 11, 2025) A two-minute silence is observed in the town centre at 11 a.m. on Armistice Day.
For the most up-to-date information, residents can check with the Grantham Royal British Legion or South Kesteven District Council closer to the date.
Richmond: Remembrance Sunday 9th Nov
Remembrance Sunday - Sunday 9th November 2025The Remembrance Service will be held at St Mary's Parish Church at 10.00am followed by wreath laying in Friary Gardens at 11.00am and then parade back into the Market Place.
Please Note:- Rolling Road Closure will be in operation around Victoria Road, Queens Road, King Street & Market Place between 10.40am - 12.30pm (approximately).
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Chepstow: Welsh Blood Service at The Drill Hall, Chepstow on 3rd Nov 25
Thank you, Chepstow!
What an incredible result from the recent blood donation clinic at The Drill Hall! 79 donations, including 3 first-time donors, and an amazing 237 lives saved thanks to our generous community!
But we’re not stopping there… our next donation session is on November 3rd, and 84 appointments remain. These slots fill up fast, so don’t wait! Book your spot and keep the lifesaving momentum going!
Book your appointment here:
https://wbs.wales/DrillHallChepstow
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Little Troopers: SQUAD Podcast is returning for Series 2 and your military children Year7+ could take part as contributors
SQUAD is returning for Series 2 and your military children Year7+ could take part as contributors.
As we get ready to launch Series 2, we’re on the lookout for young contributors to feature in the new episodes! Recording will take place throughout November and the podcast will launch in January 2026. You’ll be able to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other major platforms – as well as on the Little Troopers website.
🎧 This is a fantastic opportunity for military young people to share their experiences and join conversations alongside an inspiring line-up of guests – including celebrities, sports stars, and musicians who also grew up in military families.
We’d love to hear your story and your questions for our guests about how being part of a military family has shaped their lives and careers.
Brecon: Poppy Appeal - Sat 1st Nov in Brecon
POPPY APPEAL – This Saturday in Brecon.
What’s happening?
- Lucky Dip for kids
- Raffle for adults
- Remembrance items available — pins, poppies, lanyards and more!
Every penny raised goes directly to support the Poppy Appeal and those who have served. Come along, have some fun, and support a great cause.
Bethel Square, Brecon
9am – 4pm
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Sandhurst - Content Planning Club Accountability & Advice
Are you a military spouse/partner that creates content?
We host a virtual session to connect us all on the first Thursday of the month, 10:30am-12pm, totally free. In fact, we are holding a session next Thursday 06.11.2025. Why not come and join us?
Content may be something that’s all too easy to slip off your to do list, time and time again, but we hope these sessions provide the accountability you may feel you need to make sure you’re actually creating it once in a while.
Content can range from social media content, to emails, to blog posts, magazine articles or just about anything else!
The bonus? Throughout the session you’re able to ask for feedback and advice in the Zoom chat, so no more analysis paralysis or being stuck for ideas as you can ask in there.
We’d love to see you there
We also have our physical SANDHURST MCN HUB where you can book a desk to help you get into the zone without the distractions from home. Please reach out if you would like to book a trial session.
https://www.militarycoworking.uk/events
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
West Midlands: CTP BT Armed Forces Network Transition Workshop in Birmingham - 13 November

Nov 13 Birmingham, Three Snow Hill
The workshop is designed to support service leavers and veterans in transitioning to the civilian sector. It offers tailored resources and guidance to address the unique challenges of moving from military to civilian life.
The workshop will provide comprehensive support to service leavers and veterans as they navigate their transition to the civilian sector. It offers a range of resources and guidance tailored to address the unique challenges faced by individuals moving from military to civilian life. Participants will benefit from expert-led sessions on career planning, skills translation, and networking strategies, ensuring they are well-equipped to pursue new opportunities.
By fostering a supportive environment, the workshop aims to empower service leavers to successfully integrate into civilian careers and communities.
Full details: HERE
Information: Central HIVE Hub
Scotland: Safer Scotland Safest way to enjoy fireworks
Remember, it is illegal to set off fireworks in public places, including streets and parks.
Find out if there are events taking place in your local area here 👉 https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors/
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland AFTP Team as of 30th of October
Powys: Powys new interactive bus routes now live!
Powys County Council:
It’s here! Powys’ new interactive bus routes map is now live!
Plan your journey, explore new routes, and connect to your community like never before.
Try it now: www.powys.gov.uk/localbuses
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Dorset: Bovington & Blandford coworking hubs - virtual content planning session Thur 6th Nov
Are you a military spouse/partner that creates content?
As well as our physical BLANDFORD MCN HUB (why not reach out and book a trial?) where you can book a desk to help you get into the zone without the distractions from home, we also run a VIRTUAL CONTENT PLANNING session to connect us. First Thursday of the month, totally free. In fact, we are holding a session next Thursday 06.11.2025 from 10:30am-12pm
Content may be something that’s all too easy to slip off your to do list, time and time again, but we hope these sessions provide the accountability you may feel you need to make sure you’re actually creating it once in a while.
Content can range from social media content, to emails, to blog posts, magazine articles or just about anything else!
The bonus? Throughout the session you’re able to ask for feedback and advice in the Zoom chat, so no more analysis paralysis or being stuck for ideas as you can ask in there.
We’d love to see you there
https://www.militarycoworking.uk/events
Cardiff: Careers Wales - Inclusive jobs fair - celebrating neurodivergence on Wed 12th Nov in Cardiff
Inclusive jobs fair - celebrating neurodivergence
Wednesday 12 November 2025
Careers Wales Unit 4, Churchill House 17 Churchill Way Cardiff CF10 2HH
Free one-hour sessions between 10am – 2pm. Booking is essential
The link below will navigate you to the eventbrite page to book your place:
Book here
The link below will provide you with a poster of the event.
Poster of the event
For more information call 0800 028 4844.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Wales: Carers Wales - Me Time - free online sessions for Carers in October & November 2025
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- Monday 3 November 2-3pm Book Club
- Thursday 6 November 1-2pm Gambling Awareness with Adfeiriad
- Wednesday 12 November 1-2pm Public Health Wales screening information
- Wednesday 19 November 11am - 12pm De-clutter with Jane Breeze
- Tuesday 25 November 1-2pm Dwr Cymru
Me Time Sessions Poster for October and November 2025
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Wales: Evaluation of the ALN System: Survey of Parents and Carers
- Individual development plans
- Information and guidance
- Identification of ALN
- Person-centred planning meetings
- Additional learning provision (ALP)
- Overall satisfaction with the ALN system
Evaluation of the ALN System
Thank you to everyone who contributed to these important pieces of work. Your contributions are invaluable in helping us improve the ALN system for all learners. Your insights continue to shape and strengthen our shared vision for inclusive education in Wales.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
St Athan: Course Cancelled on Monday 3rd November at MOD St Athan West Camp Community Centre
Bovington: Citizens Advice sessions at Bovington HIVE every Thursday - Free advice & support
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
Blandford: Garrison pantomime 'Sleeping Beauty' Mon 8th Dec - Tickets on sale from Mon 3rd Nov
This year's Garrison pantomime from the Forces Foundation will be performed by professional actors from the Panto bus.
Venue: Garrison cinema (on camp)
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Department for Work & Pensions Bulk Recruitment: 175 vacancies for Universal Credit Review Executive Officers nationwide
The link for further information on the role, locations and how to apply is at: Universal Credit Review - Executive Officer - National (Ref: 749) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK
October 29, 2025
Barry: Free 5 week course - How to Budget for Xmas starting 4th Nov in Barry
Get ready for the festive season without the stress!
Join our free 5-week budgeting course and learn simple ways to save money, budget smartly, pay safely, and avoid festive debt.
Spaces are limited - click the link to book your place today - https://forms.office.com/e/1tLjADy4VU
Starts: 4th November
12:30 – 2:30pm
The Pod, Golau Caredig, Barry, CF627AZ
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Chepstow: Free course - Mental Health First Aid Level 1 for spouses/partners on 11th Nov at Beachley MOD Community Centre
Attention Military Wives & Partners at Beachley!
Invest a bit of time in your own well-being and become a vital support for your community.
We're running a FREE Mental Health First Aid L1 course just for you!
This essential course is all about understanding the basics of dealing with mental health in a first aid capacity, giving you the confidence to help others when it matters most.
Why Join?
Cost: Completely FREE! (Fully funded by The Family Foundation).
Focus: Tailored for Wives, Spouses, and Partners of Serving Personnel.
Skill: Gain fundamental, life-changing mental health support skills.
Key Details:
Alternatively, for any questions, please email Charlie:
charles@thefamilyfoundation.co.uk
St Athan: MOD Civil Service Vacancy in St Athan, Closing Date: Tue 18th Nov 25
Ministry of Defence
St Athan Medical Centre, MOD St Athan , Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 4WA
Salary : £37,720
Closes : 11:55 pm on Tuesday 18th November 2025
Reference : 435171
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
West Midlands: Beyond the Uniform Well-being drop in - Ages 11-16 New Road Academy Wednesdays

Information: Central HIVE Hub
Shropshire: Live Well Community Hub Donnington - 1st Friday of every month

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
Dorset: Halloween - Spooks by the sea (weymouth) Thur 30th Oct
Halloween Parade - 4.30pm, starting at Millenium Square
Trunk or Treat 6-8pm, Melcombe Regis Car Park
Join the reimagined Halloween Parade through town, ending in a Trunk or Treat extravaganza at Melcombe Regis Car Park! Expect around 40 decorated cars, sweets and gifts for the kids, activities, refreshments available to purchase and prizes for the most scary Halloween trunk!
Surrey: childcare provision and funding - Surrey Additional Needs and Disabilities
Childcare providers have a legal duty to offer extra support to meet the needs of a child with a disability under the Equality Act 2010. This might include installing a ramp to allow wheelchair access to their premises, or training staff to use special equipment.
They will also be able to apply to Surrey County Council to access additional support and funding to help pay for extra staff, training or resources that have been identified as necessary to allow your child to attend their setting. More information is available on the Surrey website below.
Click HERE for more information.
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Oxfordshire: Museums and Heritage
You’ll never be short of cultural things to do in Southern Oxfordshire thanks to its diverse array of captivating museums, listed buildings and heritage attractions. In Wantage, the Vale & Downland Museum offers a window into the cultural heritage of the Vale of White Horse region, complemented by a charming café with a terrace and garden. A visit to the Abingdon County Hall Museum immerses you in the vibrant history of Abingdon through dynamic exhibitions and community-driven initiatives.
Click HERE for more information
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
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