Leuchars: Medical Centre Pharmacy Temporary Closure from 20th November

Due to the relocation of the dispensary to the new building, the practice pharmacy will be closed from 20th Nov 2025 until further notice.

During this time, all prescriptions must be requested from Leuchars Medical Centre, following which you can then collect your items from Leuchars Village Pharmacy.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Innsworth: Weekly baby and toddler groups in Imjin Station Community Centre

Please click here for further details of regular groups at the Community Centre

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Motorfinity: Top tips to finding suitable Black Friday car deals

Motorfinity have created a blog post with advice on Black Friday car deals.

The article covers:


What Black Friday car deals are
Who offers them
The type of deals you can experience
Top 5 tips to finding suitable deals for you
How to find out more about our Black Friday deals

To read the Motorfinity blog please go to: 

Our top tips to finding suitable Black Friday car deals | Motorfinity

Leuchars: The next Veterans Breakfast will be held on Tuesday 2nd December

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The next Leuchars Veterans Breakfast will be Tuesday 2nd of December 10am-12pm in Leuchars Community Centre, it will be hosted by The Bula Café. They look forward to welcoming you.


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Fife: What's on this week in Fife 30th Nov - 6th Dec

Welcome to Fife - There's lots going in Fife just now. 

If you're looking for something to do next week check our what's on guide for ideas and inspiration

Here's a summary:

🎅 Sunday 30th
St Andrews Heritage Museum & Garden – free entry day!
Balbirnie River Restoration Community Walkover – Markinch
Fairmont Festive Season Events (to 1st Jan) – St Andrews

🦃 Monday 1st
Festive Lunches at The Niblick – St Andrews

Highlands: The Military Liaison Group (MLG) Latest Newsletter is now available

The MLG are delighted to share with you the latest issue of the MLG (Education) Newsletter – packed full as always with news and information for you, our Armed Forces families, educators, and professionals.

Click here for the latest MLG (Education) Newsletter


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Grantham: Tell Healthwatch Lincolnshire about your most recent health or social care experience

A major new study by Healthwatch Lincolnshire will measure how health and social care is working in the county ahead of changes to the way health and care is managed and provided.

The survey gives everyone in the county the chance to share their latest health and social care experiences to create a picture of the state of health and social care in Lincolnshire.

The timing couldn’t be better for public voice to have real impact with significant changes on the way. This involves national and local changes to the NHS and proposed changes to local councils. This is in addition to the plans being driven by the government’s Department of Health and Social Care and the recent release of the 10-Year Health Plan.

It’s vital we know what it’s really like for people living in our county when they use local services, from GP surgeries, hospitals and dentists to social care, community support or any other professional who helps with health or care.

Healthwatch Lincolnshire will also use these results to see what’s working well and where improvements are needed to influence those who plan, deliver and monitor services across Lincolnshire, including the NHS, local councils and care providers. Main survey link

The survey covers:

Your most recent experience of health services
Your most recent experience of care services
GP (general practice) services
Pharmacy services
Dental services
Community health services – including community nursing, occupational and physiotherapy, Lincolnshire Stroke Service, and palliative end-of-life care
Hospital services – including planned, inpatient and emergency care
Mental health services
Social care – including home care, care homes, children’s services, Lincolnshire Carers Service, home adaptations and equipment for independence

Wellbeing and lifestyle services – for example Wellbeing Lincs and One You Lincolnshire
Charity, voluntary, community or faith organisations or groups

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Hampshire: Hampshire County Council - Your Hampshire The Latest from your County Council

Have your say on the future of local government in Hampshire and the Solent area

The Government is consulting on plans to simplify local government in Hampshire and the Solent area, by replacing the current two-tier system with fewer, new single-tier unitary councils.

Included in Government’s consultation is our proposal, developed in partnership with East Hampshire District Council, to create four new unitary councils in our area (three on the Hampshire mainland and a stand-alone unitary council on the Isle of Wight), to replace the current mix of 15 county, district and unitary councils that serve Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.

Hampshire County Council’s proposal is one option presented for consideration in the consultation. Other councils in the area have put forward their ideas for local government reorganization too, in the form of five new unitary councils, which are also included in the consultation.

To find out more about all the proposals in the Government’s consultation, visit the Government's consultation web pages.

A hard copy of the Government’s consultation document and the proposals will also be available for view at each of the County Council’s 40 libraries from next week.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Wales: New Learner Journeys launched by Qualifications Wales

Qualifications Wales has just launched a brand-new set of Learner Journeys to help learners get a clearer picture of all the vocational pathways available across different sectors.

They’re designed to make things simpler, support good choices, and help learners see where each route could take them.

Take a look at the journeys here

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Leuchars: Carers Drop-in with AWS next drop-in Thursday 11th December

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Contact jane.allen208@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Leuchars

OPERATION BULLSEYE – Qualifier events up to May 2026

OPERATION BULLSEYE is a unique darts event that pairs professional players with serving personnel and veterans in a knockout tournament like no other.

Details of registration for competitors, and all other events, can be found on the posters and within the below link.

More details to follow for spectators but it is shaping up to be a great event that is open to all three services and veterans, please share around your departments.

https://www.defencedartscommunity.co.uk/registration

Barry: Vale Youth Service Group - Every Monday at the YMCA, Barry

 

YMCA, Barry
Every Monday
6-8pm
Free activities for 11-17 year olds!

YMCA, Y Barri
Bob dydd Llun
6-8pm
Gweithgareddau am ddim i blant 11-17 oed!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Northern Ireland: Southern Eastern Regional College (SERC) Higher Education Applications now open

 

Ready to level up after your A-Levels or BTECs?
Get a higher-level qualification – without the big city price tag or moving away from home.

Choose from:
Full Degrees
Foundation Degrees
Higher National Diplomas & Certificates
Higher Level Apprenticeships (earn while you learn!)

Apply now for September 2026:
https://ow.ly/PPta50XwOBt

#BetterOffAtSERC #HigherEducation #ApplyNow

Information provided by HIVE NI

Scotland: Poppy Scotland Centenary Calendar 2026

The 2026 Centenary Calendar is here! Featuring artwork created by pupils across Scotland, it’s a unique way to support our work. Order your copy today and enjoy a year of creativity on every page.

Get your copy: https://www.poppyscotland.org.uk/.../centenary-calendar...

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Moray: Earth Time Waddle Toddle

Join us for some Gruffalo Crumble this week at Waddle Toddle.

👶6mts-5years

🐻Make your own Gruffalo crumble to take home

🍵Tea/coffee and snacks provided

🕮 Stories and songs

Book your FREE space here 👉www.earthtime.co.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Haverfordwest: AWS Lego Club, every Tuesday (Termtime) at Cashfield Community Centre

Participants will need to be registered with AWS, click here to complete the AWS Annual Registration form.

Lego Club - For ages 5 - 12
Every Tuesday (Termtime only) 1630 - 1800 at Cashfield Community Centre.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

North Yorkshire: Do you want to take small steps or big changes?

Please see attached a flyer for the ‘life chats’ that are available to anyone we would benefit from some support and direction to move forward positively with their life goals whether that be into education or employment

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Scotland: The Winter/Christmas edition of the Scotland 4 kids magazine is now available.

Click on image to read the magazine 👆

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

First Defence Finance: Resources from Safer Gambling Week

Last week marked Safer Gambling Week, and our colleagues at First Defence Finance (one of the three MOD-endorsed Credit Unions) have produced a booklet on this topic that can be viewed online at: 

👉 https://heyzine.com/flip-book/FDFGamblingSupport

Read on for further information:

Weeton: Stay & Play session - UPDATE

The former HomeStart Play and stay sessions are now being held by AWS within the Children Centre every Thursday from 9am - 11am until further notice. 

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Hampshire: - Hampshire Fostering Services

 

Every share matters. By working together, we can inspire more families to consider fostering and give more children the chance to thrive in a loving home. Please use the hashtag #MyBestFriendEve

Facebook ; https://www.facebook.com/HampshireChildren

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hampshirechildren/

Linkedin   : https://www.linkedin.com/company/hantschildren

You can also find more information about fostering in Hampshire here:

https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/fostering

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Weeton / Fylde: Council Transforms Waste Collections from Autumn 2026

Major Boost for Fylde’s Recycling as Council Transforms Waste Collections to Protect Environment

Fylde residents will soon benefit from a revolutionary transformation of waste and recycling services that will dramatically reduce environmental impact while making recycling easier than ever before.

From Autumn 2026, the grey and brown bins outside every home will switch roles in an innovative move approved by Tuesday’s Executive Committee. Residents will use their existing grey bins for paper and card recycling, benefiting from the extra capacity, while general waste moves to the brown bins.

This transformation arrives alongside weekly food waste collections, with every household receiving dedicated kitchen and outdoor caddies. The third of bin contents that’s actually food scraps will be transformed into renewable energy instead of harming our environment in landfill.

The changes, backed by over £1 million in government funding, mean Fylde can boost recycling rates from 40% towards the national 65% target without expensive new bins or reducing collection frequency.

Councillor Michelle Morris, Lead Member for Customer and Operational Services, said: “This smart bin swap is a win-win for our community. By simply switching which bin we use for what, we’ll dramatically increase recycling capacity while reducing general waste – a fantastic transformation that benefits everyone.”

Clear guidance and support will be provided to every household ahead of the changes, ensuring that all residents feel confident about this positive transformation for Fylde’s future.

To stay up to date with food waste collections, visit our dedicated webpage.

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

(source - News from Fylde Council)

North West Ambulance - EMT Apprenticeship opening in January 2026

North West Ambulance will be opening an advert for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Apprenticeship in January 2026.

Emergency Medical Technician - Job Description

To support candidates in applying, we will be holding two online Pre-Application Support Sessions via MS Teams with regards the role – the Support Sessions will provide further insight into the role and the entry requirements, as well as guidance on applying effectively. To join a session, a place can be booked on the preferred date at https://forms.office.com/e/YfBX9ea7Qg?origin=lprLink (or via the QR code on the attached flyer). Joining Instructions will then be sent out with the link to the session.

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Defence Your Offer: Black Friday 2025 - Defence discounts make your money go further

Black Friday 2025: Defence discounts make your money go further

The countdown is on! Whether you’re ticking off your Christmas list early or saving up for something special, this year’s Black Friday event is your chance to make every penny count.

In Defence, your offer provides access to exclusive savings as a member of:

• Defence Discount Service – For all staff, veterans, and Armed Forces families – giving access to thousands of online discounts from over 14,000+ brands.
• Blue Light Card – The UK’s leading discount service for the Armed Forces, emergency services, NHS, social care sector and teaching community, giving access to thousands of online discounts from 15,000+ brands.
• MyLifestyle – For Defence Civil Servants – giving access to thousands of online and instore retail savings from over 800 retailers.

Defence Discount Service and Blue Light Card

Here’s what to expect this Black Friday…

• Early access to some of the biggest discounts of the year –Members will enjoy 24-hour priority access to daily deals before the public – meaning you can snap up savings first.
• Exclusive offers throughout November – with discounts from top brands, including Panasonic, KitchenAid, Nike, loveholidays, Gousto, Dyson, VistaPrint, Benson for Beds, Charlotte Tilbury, Halfords, and more.... And remember, many of the offers from Blue Light Card and Defence Discount Service can be combined with brand Black Friday discounts for even bigger savings!
• Mark your calendar for Friday 28 November to Monday 1 December – and get ready to see just how much further your money can go!

More than discounts: rewards and support for our community

Lyneham: Weekly Play, Youth, Community and Baby groups

 

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Details of the fortnightly Bumps, Boobs and Babies group can be found here and the details of the fortnightly Little Lights group can be found here

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Wiltshire: Borrow an activity tracker watch and/or blood pressure monitors for free from your local Library

 

Wiltshire Council are running a 'Wearable Wellness' programme from their libraries with the aim of helping you lead a healthier lifestyle.

The programme makes available for loan smart activity tracker watches and blood pressure monitors for free with a membership, from these libraries, to enable you to monitor your health and make informed decisions about your wellbeing.

If you aren't already a library member, join online, or in person at one of Wiltshire Council's libraries.

Click here to find out more about the 'Wearable Wellness' programme

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Wiltshire: Newly launched dog friendly directory

 

This scheme is aimed at encouraging shops, restaurants, accommodation providers and other local businesses to become more welcoming to dogs and their owners. By enabling dogs to visit a wider range of public places, this helps reduce the time dogs spend alone at home and has benefits such as social interaction and mental stimulation. This encourages dogs to express their natural behaviours, contributing to improved behaviour and a higher quality of life for both dogs and their owners.

Please click here to access the directory

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Lichfield: Service Pupil Premium Funding - Whittington Primary School

More information can be found HERE

Information:Central HIVE Hub
 

Lyneham: Sunny Days Children's Nursery are recruiting in Calne and Lyneham

 

Are you thinking about a fresh challenge in the New Year?

This could be the perfect time to find out what opportunities are opening up at Sunny Days Children's Nursery.

Interested? Get in touch to talk about your next step. Email: hr@sunnydays-nursery.co.uk

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Lyneham: Last Lyneham Tabletop Club of the year - Wed 26 Nov

Feel free to come on in and Game, Hobby, or just hang out for all things Tabletop!

Book a table for a Game all completely FREE, no charge for attending or table bookings.

Date: Wednesday 26th of November, 18:00-22:00
Location: MOD Lyneham Community Centre, SN15 4XX

Click here to join the Facebook page for month-long Hobby chat and games

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Hullavington: What's on in Hullavington Village

Please click the link below for further information, including how to sign up to receive email alerts!

Hullavington Village website

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Colerne: Welfare facilities booking request form - Colerne Station

 

The following facilities can currently be booked by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below:

• Welfare house / flat
• Community Centre
• Soft Play
• Noah's Ark family pass

Welfare facilities booking request form

(To check availability first, please check the Google calendar: Welfare facilities Google calendar)

Please note these facilities can be used by any Service Personnel or their family working on Colerne Station (21 Sigs, 13 Sigs, etc.) or living in SFA in Colerne

To find out more about Welfare's facilities, please click the link below to visit the Sway info page:

Colerne Station Welfare Sway info page

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

North Yorkshire & York: The Official North Yorkshire & York Armed Forces Covenant Guide 2025/26

North Yorkshire and City of York Armed Forces Guide has now been produced and officially launched.

The guide includes signposting to local authority support as well as details for a number of charities and support organisations covering the region. 

Please find the online copy here www.northyorksafdirectory

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

St Andrews: Families First St Andrews November Newsletter is now available

It's November, so it's time for the Families First, St Andrews newsletter!

Read all about our cosy Autumn Befriending sessions 🍲🍪🍵and our creepy-crawlie Family Day!🕷🪳🐍

https://familiesfirststandrews.org.uk/.../FF-Newsletter...

To find out more about Families First 👉 familiesfirststandrews.org.uk

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Army HIVE: Relocation Checklist for moves within the UK and to/from overseas - now launched!

Army HIVE has now launched its Relocation Checklist, which is a comprehensive document listing all of the ‘know before you go’ actions to consider for Service personnel and their families on the move.

The checklist is in two parts, all within one document; the first part covers moves within the UK or back to the UK, and the second part covers overseas moves. As well as being a useful planning and reminder document, there are links throughout to the relevant resources that will enable our customers to find out more on each topic area.

To access the Relocation Checklist, please go to any of the following platforms to view, download or print:

• Army HIVE Sharepoint (MODnet access required) - HIVE. The Relocation Checklist can be found in both the Overseas Postings and the Relocation within or back to the UK sections.
• Our UK HIVE Blog – Information Sheets section: https://armyhiveinfo.blogspot.com/search/label/Information%20Sheets
• Our Overseas HIVE Blog - https://internationalhive.blogspot.com/ – click the Relocation Checklist button in the top menu
• Our British Forces Cyprus HIVE Blog - https://cyprushive.blogspot.com/ - click the Relocation Checklist button in the top menu

Please note that documents hosted on our Blogs can only be accessed from a personal or non-MODnet device.

For any queries on moving or how to find out more about a new location, please contact any HIVE. See www.army.mod.uk/hives , use the contact buttons on any of our platforms, or email HIVE HQ on RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Our iHIVE can support with information on moves overseas worldwide and is listed as an action on the Overseas Supportability Checklist also – please get in touch via RC-Pers-HIVE-iHIVE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk with any questions on any location.

Army Cadets UK – ‘Our Year in Review’ is now available to read online

Army Cadets UK – ‘Our Year In Review’ is now live.

Check it out to learn more about what Army Cadets have been up to over the last 12 months – to read in full please go to: https://bit.ly/4hrL6Pw

Recruit For Spouses Latest Newsletter - Free Digital Marketing Bootcamp, Deployment Support and More!

To read this latest newsletter in full please click here: Free Digital Marketing Bootcamp, Deployment Support and More!

To find out more about the support offered by Recruit For Spouses, please visit: https://www.recruitforspouses.co.uk/

The Ripple Pond: Autumn Newsletter 2025

The Ripple Pond exists to ensure that everyone caring for a loved one who has a service attributable physical or psychological injury in the British Armed Forces Community is genuinely seen, heard, and supported.

To read this latest newsletter in full please click here: Autumn 2025 Newsletter

To find out more about the support offered by The Ripple Pond, please visit: https://www.theripplepond.org/

Give Us Time – Winter Update

 

The latest Give Us Time update has details of their ‘Give Us A Moment at Christmas’ opportunities, including tickets on the ‘Polar Express’, THREE new breaks in Scotland for next year, and the opportunity to raise some funds.

For more information please go to www.giveustime.org.uk

Never Such Innocence: Online Military Kids Choir

🎤 Military Kids Choir - The choir is open to tri-service children 8-18 years old, located across the UK and overseas. The group meets online to see friends and write songs and there are fun opportunities for the choir to come together to record and perform their songs throughout the year. Here is the link to sign up: https://form.jotform.com/221313741394047.

For more information please visit: https://www.neversuchinnocence.com/