Bovington: Garrison Coworking Hub for Military spouses to work & connect

               

"Need a break from the kitchen table office/study setup?"

We’ve got just the spot! The MCN (Military Coworking Network) Bovington hub. Your little slice of calm, focus and unlimited tea/coffee heaven. 

For just £30 a year (yep, a whole year!), you’ll get:
✅ Access to a professional office space

✅ 900 hours of coworking, about 75 hours per month

✅ Screens ready to go

✅ Free use of a colour printer/scanner/photocopier

✅ Good, reliable Wi-Fi

We offer a FREE trial session (3 hours)! Would you like to get booked in for a look around and a proper test-run of the space? Drop us a message if you’ve got any questions, we’d love to help.

Click Bovington | Military Coworking Network to find out more and grab your spot! 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Staffordshire, West Midlands and Shropshire: Are you on the move soon??

 Are you or someone you know due to be posted to Lichfield, Stafford, Birmingham, Donnington, Ternhill, Bramcote or Kineton soon?

If so contact the Central HIVE Hub to request pre-arrival information.

Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-CentralHub-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Core information sheets are available from the HIVE and contain useful information on accommodation,employment,health & wellbeing, finance, childcare,schools & adult education as well as location overview of community amenities, facilities and activities etc. There is also help with general queries regarding the local area.

Central HIVE Hub can also provide you with information sheets on other locations across the UK and overseas. Please call in to speak to the Area HIVE information officer or use the contact details above.

Information provided by  Central HIVE Hub

Grampian: NHS Grampian New Sexual Health Website

Grampian Sexual Health Services are excited to announce the launch of our new website, designed to make accessing information and support easier than ever. Whether you’re looking for advice, testing, treatment, or resources, our site is here to help people take control of their sexual health.

Northern Ireland: 110th Battle of the Somme Commemoration Service - 1st July

 

Expression of Interest for the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, Service of Commemoration at the Ulster Memorial Tower, Thiepval, France, 1st July 2026 at 1430hrs (Time TBC)

Please see poster for more details.

Please EMAIL Carol at sommeassociation@btconnect.com

Information provided by HIVE NI

West Midlands: Models for Heroes model making sessions at RAF Cosford HIVE

 

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Shrewsbury Ex Personnel & Military Hub - Weekly Group Sessions

 Scan QR code or click HERE for more information

North Yorkshire: Reframing Movement for Military Communities

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Northern Ireland: The Band, Bugles, Pipes and Drums of The Royal Irish Regiment Concert - Saturday 21st March

 

The Band, Bugles, Pipes and Drums of The Royal Irish Regiment will be performing an exciting concert in The Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 21st March in support of the Army Benevolent Fund.

Tickets can be purchased through the Waterfront Hall Box Office, or scan the QR Code for more details.

Information provided by HIVE NI

Staffordshire: FREE Virtual Parenting Sessions

 For more information - scan the QR code or click HERE

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

South East - Visit South East England

 

Visit South East England

If you haven't already, we know you will fall in love with South East England, with its eight diverse counties to explore, all perfectly wrapped around London, making it easy to combine with a trip to the capital. Come and discover a destination full to the brim with great places to visit and exciting events, where the countryside that will take your breath away, the miles of stunning coastline that are sure not to disappoint and the host of year-round attractions open and welcoming whenever you choose to visit.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Shropshire: Fierce Pride Boxing for Veterans and Serving Personnel - Free Boxing and Military Fitness Classes

More details can be found HERE
 

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Tidworth: Military Wives Choirs - February and March sessions

Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

North Yorkshire: North Yorkshire Sport - Military Action Planning Workshops - Face to face Feb 26

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Hampshire: Forces Connect South East

Forces Connect South East

Hampshire County Council is proud to be part of Forces Connect South East

Forces Connect South East is a cross border partnership comprising Hampshire, Surrey, Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex County Councils, Brighton and Hove, Medway Councils and Sussex NHS.

It is a two-year Ministry of Defence Armed Forces Covenant Funded Programme aimed at making it easier for servicemen and women and their families, as well as reservists and veterans, to access public sector services including healthcare, housing, schools, financial advice and support to find jobs.

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Haverfordwest: Haverfordwest Green and Clean Team 2026 Dates

Supporters of the Green and Clean Team tidying up our town. Follow the Teams activities on their Facebook page.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Vale of Glamorgan: Join the Vale of Glamorgan’s School Appeals Panels

Vale of Glamorgan Council:

We're looking for members to join our Independent School Appeals Panels

You’ll help make sure decisions about school admissions and exclusions are fair and transparent.

• Full training provided
• Voluntary role (travel expenses covered)
• Appeals can be heard in person or onlin

Interested? Apply online here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Vale of Glamorgan: Annual subscriptions for the 2026/27 garden waste collection service are now open

Annual subscriptions for the 2026/27 garden waste collection service are now open.

From 02 March, subscribers will have their garden waste collected every two weeks and will be able to book winter collections between December and February.

Residents who sign up before 01 April 2026 will be able to subscribe to our early bird offer from £41 per year, the same price as in 2025

The Council has reviewed its fees and charges for 2026/27 and prices for garden waste subscriptions will increase from 01 April 2026 to £45 for up to 8 bags and £65 for more than 8 bags.

Sign up now for:

• Up to 8 bags /fortnight £41 for the year
• More than 8 bags /fortnight £59 for the year

Already a subscriber? If you already subscribe to the service, your subscription will not automatically renew. Please use your existing account to subscribe to the 2026/27 service if you wish to continue having your garden waste collected.

Don’t want to subscribe for a full year? You will have the option to subscribe to a half-year service from August.

Find out more and sign up online.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

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: Recruitment for Special Constabulary opens on 2nd Feb

 

Special Constabulary recruitment opening 02/02/26

Recruitment for the Special Constabulary will be opening on 02/02/26. If you've ever thought of volunteering your time and have an interest in becoming a Special Constable but don't know what it involves, please click About the role | North Yorkshire Police to find out all you need to know.

Special Constables have the same power, uniform and responsibilities as regular (paid) police officers but volunteer on a part-time basis.

Specials – as they are known – come from all walks of life and backgrounds bring a diverse range of skills and experience to the role. They volunteer a minimum of sixteen hours per month to support local policing.

Being a Special Constable is not easy. You will be faced with challenging and confrontational situations that most people will never come across in their lifetime. But the rewards can vastly outweigh the challenges. You will gain confidence and new skills, work with a team of equally amazing people, and ultimately, you will have helped people in need or made their life better.

Details will be posted on NYP Careers and applications will go live on 02/02/26 here; Vacancies

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Kent & Medway: Release the Pressure, 24-Hour Support Service

It's natural to feel anxious or under stress in uncertain times. If you are feeling the pressure today, do not suffer in silence.

Release the Pressure is a free, confidential 24-hour service. Support is available whenever you need it.

To get in touch you can:

Text the word 'Medway' or 'Kent' to 85258

Use the Release the Pressure webchat services

Call 0800 107 0160.

Release the Pressure is provided by independent charities and funded by Kent County Council and Medway Council.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Church Crookham: Army Welfare Service Give Us a Hand

 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

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

London: Being Dad coffee morning - Fridays 1030-1200hrs

Being Dad is a well-being project with SEL Mind for expectant or new dads, or men with parenting responsibilities, to help them cope with the challenges of fatherhood. Meet other dads. share the load and have a good brew. 

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Hampshire: Hampshire County Council Childcare Choices

 

Changes to childcare support mean you might now be eligible for more help than ever before. Support from Childcare Choices can give your child a great start while giving you work choices, helping you make the juggle of family life a little easier. 

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Chatham: Vivo Housing Surgery, Tuesday and Thursday mornings

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Aldershot: Rushmoor Borough Council Employment & Skills Support for Military Spouses

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Church Crookham: Army Welfare Service Juniors Youth Club Every Thursday 1600hrs to 1730hrs

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Army Health and Wellbeing Campaign - #SupportIsStrength

Your life matters. Help is here. Real people, real support, anytime.

If you are struggling or are worried about a mate, reach out to get help or get them to talk to someone.

Support is always available!

Where to get help is in the AID booklet, available on the Army website at https://www.army.mod.uk/media/v4nn31fj/20260119-suicide-aid-booklet-ac64672.pdf Also available on Defence Connect via these links: AID Suicide Prevention Booklet , AID Suicide Prevention Poster or:

Armed Forces Support Line 24/7 - Call 0800 323 4444

Samaritans 24/7 - Call 116 123

Text SHOUT to 85258 –Text messaging service, available 24/7

You can also speak to your family and friends who know you best, your Unit Medical Officer, Chain of Command, Unit Welfare Team or Padre.

Other information and resources to support can be found at: British Army - Ask For Help,  Army Health and Wellbeing Defence Connect.

#SupportIsStrength #BritishArmy #AskForHelp

Leuchars Station: Community Centre Timetable of events

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Contact the HIVE for more information: RC-Per-HIVE-Scotland-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Richmond: Seeking new players for Richmond Town Ladies FC

We are seeking a couple of players to add to our squad for the remainder of this season.

Please get in touch if you’d like to know more or come to training. Details all in the poster or DM this page 

Training is Richmond School - 3G Wednesday 7-8pm

Likely to change to Tuesday & Thursdays once the light comes back.

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Catterick: New to the area? Come along to one of our Family Coffee Mornings

A little reminder of our next two Family Coffee Mornings.

Pop them in your diary!

11th February
11th March
10:00-12:00

The Bridge, DL9 4AF

SEE YOU THERE!

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Ripon: Ladies Taster Session at Ripon City Golf Club in March

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Scotland: ABF Cateran Yomp Relay - the TAB, Sat 6th June

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To see more Army Benevolent Fund, Scotland events for the year 👉 LINK 

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Stirling: Kaiviti 7's Saturday 4th July at Stirling County RFC

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Stirling Kaiviti 7s is not only a rugby tournament for the military community — it is a celebration that brings together the wider community around us.

Rugby has the power to unite people, fostering community spirit while creating an opportunity to share our love of the game, enjoy great food, and learn from one another’s cultures.

We invite everyone to be part of this special event. Please mark your calendars — you won’t want to miss this beautiful celebration at Stirling Rugby Football Club on Saturday, 4th July 2026.

Thank you and vinaka.

Ms Lou Boila MBE
Director and Head of HR
Stirling Kaiviti 7s 2026

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Catterick: Vacancies for Early Years Professionals at Banana Moon Day Nursery

 Closing Date April

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Weeton: The Crofter Village Newsletter February 2026

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Scotland: Online Breastfeeding Support Group - did you know you can get online breastfeeding support in Scotland?

💠 Virtual Tuesdays  

💠 Every Tuesday, The Breastfeeding Network offers an Online Breastfeeding Support group, which is for anyone in Scotland  

💠 Offering mums online 1:1 or group support where ever they may be

💠 Sessions are free - use the link below to receive your log in details:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/58624689183 (or you can find the link in the Midlothian Linktree)

💠 Booking closes at 5pm on the day of the group - please book before then.

Dorset: Special Education Needs & Disabilities help and support for ages 0 - 25.

Where to get some help and support

If you’re a bit unsure as to where to go first to find some help and advice relating to your child/young person’s needs then we have put together some information about some of the key places for resources and helpful people to speak to:

Our Local Offer provides information, advice and support for children and young people aged from 0 to 25 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.
Visit SEND Local Offer HERE


Information provided by Bovington HIVE

For more information and support services

Northern Ireland: Employment Opportunities with Aramark

For further information please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Chepstow: Save the Date & call for Volunteers! Chepstow Fun Festival event - 3rd - 5th July 26

Join us for a fun-filled weekend for the whole family at the Chepstow Fun Festival! An event celebrating Welsh culture, food, music, dance and the Welsh language. With activities and entertainment for all ages, everyone is warmly welcome.

Call for volunteers!

We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help make the festival a success. All are welcome — no previous experience or Welsh language skills required.

3–5 July 2026
Chepstow

Family Welfare Matters Newsletter – Jan 2026 Issue Out Now

For more information on any of the Family Welfare Matters content, please contact your nearest HIVE or our HQ on: RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox (MULTIUSER) RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Pembrokeshire: Young People's Litter Sign Design Competition

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A great opportunity for young artists to design a sign to keep children’s parks litter free.

See Chwarae Sir Benfro / Play Pembrokeshire poster on how to enter above.

Find inspiration by organising a litter pick in your local park. Kits are available for all ages from the Town Council’s offices on Quay Street (open 9.30 am to 3.30 pm Monday to Friday. Contact townclerk@haverfordwesttown.co.uk to book

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.