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.

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

Staffordshire: FREE Virtual Parenting Sessions

 For more information - scan the QR code or click HERE

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

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

Information provided by North 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

West Midlands: Health and Social Care Survey for UK Armed Forces Veterans in Coventry and Warwickshire

The purpose of the research is to find out what UK Armed Forces Veterans living in Coventry and Warwickshire think about health and social care research. For the purposes of this survey the definition of a Veteran is someone who has served for one day or more in either the Regular or Reserve UK Armed Forces.

Please complete the survey HERE

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Scotland: Forces Employment Charity, NOVA Scotland now offers support to Veterans

We’re proud to announce that our justice service NOVA Scotland now provides specialist trauma-informed support for veterans from the moment they come into contact with Police Scotland Custody Centres.

Through our partnership with the police force, veterans will be offered a referral to NOVA Scotland so we can help them access practical and emotional support to address issues such as poor physical or mental health, homelessness and financial hardship.

We stand by those who served when they need us most.

Read more: https://loom.ly/3f3jH6Q

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Defence Infrastructure Organisation: Families First Newsletter Issue 34 (21 Jan) Now Published

The latest issue of the Families First newsletter, dated 21 Jan, is now available to view on the Defence Homes website.

Lichfield: SAFETY CONCERN NOTICE

 A reminder that people are not to drive over the grassed areas in the housing estate next to camp.  There have been increasing concerns of cars driving over the grass where there might be children playing.

This is a safety concern

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

Stafford: Tasty Bake - 10% Armed Forces discount

10% discount to the Armed Forces community.  Please contact Carrie direct with any enquiries. 

Email: Tasty_bake2021@yahoo.com
 

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

St Andrews: Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast is back at Craigtoun Country Park, 1st Sunday of the month

The AFVBC has returned to the Craigtoun Cafe with meetings taking place on the first Sunday of every month. All veterans from all Arms / Services are welcome. 

Tea or coffee and a breakfast roll = £4.50.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Richmond: New Year New Challenge with Richmondshire Ravens Ladies Rugby

New year new you

Looking for a new challenge come give this a try

No experience needed just a willing to get muddy and make new friends

For more information click HERE

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Catterick: FREE Stay and Play Colburn Village Hall every Wednesday

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

 

Hereford: Free Kids Fun Club, every Saturday at Lyde Court

Lyde Court | Every Saturday | 10am–4pm | Free Entry

Join us every Saturday for Kids Fun Club at Lyde Court, a relaxed, creative space where children can play, build, and explore at their own pace. Set in our rustic barn and outdoor spaces, Kids Fun Club is a self-led drop-in session featuring LEGO building, crafts, colouring, and garden games. With plenty of bricks, materials, and space to play, children are free to create, imagine, and enjoy hands-on fun throughout the day.

Free to attend, but let us know you’re coming! A simple, joyful way to spend a Saturday at Lyde Court.

For more information please click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 16 January 2026

New Armed Forces Bill to drive the biggest renewal of Service Family housing in a generation

Service families will benefit from the newly introduced Armed Forces Bill which promises better housing, better services and better protections for our forces and their families.

The Bill will create a new Defence Housing Service, which will have a simple ethos – to put the needs of forces and their families first and drive the biggest improvement in forces accommodation for a generation.

Read the full article on Defence Homes here.

Royal Wootton Bassett: Wellbeing Cafe alternate Thursdays

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Hereford: Hereford Cathedral - 10% off with Blue Light & Defence Discount Cards

 

BLUE LIGHT & DEFENCE DISCOUNT | Hereford Cathedral is excited to share that it is now offering 10% off in both the café and shop for Blue Light Card and Defence Discount Card holders.

It’s their way of saying thank you for all that you do!
Just show your valid card at the till to enjoy the discount.

The Hereford Cathedral Café & Shop is open Monday–Saturday 10– 5pm (last orders in the Café 4.30pm).

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Hereford: New Journey Planning App for Herefordshire - Citymapper

Joining the Citymapper app means travel planning is smarter and easier for Herefordshire residents and visitors.

A new partnership between Herefordshire Council and leading journey planning app, Citymapper, means Herefordshire residents, students and visitors will now find it easier to plan journeys across the county. To read more please click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

BFBS’ MiPlayer Platform Turns Ten: A Decade of Innovation Entertaining UK Armed Forces Worldwide

16 January 2026: BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) today celebrates the tenth anniversary of its MiPlayer platform, the powerful service created to keep UK Armed Forces connected to home and entertainment, when they’re serving in the most remote and hostile environments.

What began in January 2016 as a modest onboard system delivering ten TV channels and six radio stations to HMS Iron Duke has grown into one of BFBS’ most significant and far-reaching innovations, now operating across the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleets, operational bases, remote islands and soon, even on submarines.

Reflecting on the milestone, Nick Beer, Director of BFBS Development and Strategy, said: “MiPlayer started as a bold idea to solve a seemingly impossible problem: how do you bring home to people serving in the most remote and demanding environments on Earth? And how do you do that in the way users demand: on their personal devices and with catchup when there is little or no internet available?

Scotland: Find your Pinnacle Housing Officer

Find the contact details of your Housing officer here 👉 Your Housing Officer - Pinnacle Service Families

Alternatively you can ring 0800 031 8628 and choose option 4 to get the information over the phone.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Weeton: Get involved with AWS Community Services - Volunteers urgently needed

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Fylde: AFC Fylde - Armed Forces Veterans Calendar 2026

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Leuchars: Welfare Activity Passes available for Station personnel and families

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For Leuchars Station personnel and families. For more information or to book please contact the Welfare Team.

Home - Ryze

St Andrews Aquarium | Family Day Out | St Andrews, Fife

Dundee Science Centre - STEM Exhibits & Interactive Learning

Welcome to Edinburgh Zoo | Edinburgh Zoo

Dundee Rockets - Scottish Ice Hockey

FunParx

Find Your Venue - Fife Sports and Leisure Trust

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Richmondshire: Library opening hours

 Richmond, Catterick and Colburn Library opening hours

Information provided by North HIVE HUB

Sandhurst: Sandhurst MCN hub Free Weekly Every Tuesday virtual co-working sessions

 

 What are you doing on Tuesday between 9:30am and 12pm? Why not join us for our FREE virtual co-working session?

As well as having our Sandhurst  MCN hub we run FREE weekly Tuesday virtual co-working sessions. Whether you’d like to work alongside others, refresh your CV, study, plan your weekly shopping list or meal plan or simply carve out some focused time to write, draw or plan. This is your space for accountability and productivity.

Here’s a simplified version of what happens:

💬 15 minutes of welcome chat
💻 1 hour of muted working
💬 15 more minutes of chat
💻 Then a final hour of work before we all head off for lunch.

Can’t stay for the whole session? Don’t worry, we totally get that interruptions happen or you need to do other things!

It’s completely free to join, and you can sign up on our site (link below in the comments).

Events | Military Coworking Network

Information provided by South East HIVE

Wiltshire: Parenting Group Programmes from the Wiltshire Family Hub

 

Courses include:

• Five To Thrive
• Time Out For Parents
• Pregnancy To Parenthood
• Triple P Positive Parenting

Further information about these courses can be found at https://wiltshirefamilyhubs.org.uk/programmes/

You can register your interest via the website, or for the 'Time Out For Parents' courses the relevant expression of interest links can also be found online here

Other events and groups can be found here

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Colerne: Teens on Tour! AWS School Holiday trips in the works for 2026

 

To find out more or to book your child's space, please email josh.kingston102@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Chippenham: Ladies only Rounders every Monday evening

 

Please click here to sign up

For details of other female-only activities in Wiltshire, please click here

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

NHS Healthy Choice Quiz: What's your score?

We are supporting the Department of Health and Social Care and the NHS on a new campaign encouraging all adults to take the Healthy Choices Quiz. This health and wellbeing quiz aims to empower adults to take control of their health by making small changes day to day.

Taking around 5 minutes to complete it asks questions about your lifestyle in the areas of eating, movement, alcohol consumption, smoking and vaping, mental health and sleep. You’ll receive an overall score based on your answers. This score indicates how your lifestyle could be affecting your health and wellbeing.

You’ll also be directed to guidance and advice for areas you could improve including a range of free NHS apps and tools. From a 9-week running programme for absolute beginners, to an anxiety reducing email programme, the NHS has a range of support on offer.

Whether you want to eat better, move more or sleep deeper, the Healthy Choices Quiz can be your first step towards a healthier you.

Take the free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz today: https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

Richmond: Scouts is back for 10 1/2 - 13 yr olds

We are also looking to grow our leadership team - if you are interested please get in touch.

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Bramcote: Barnardo's Warwickshire Free Stay & Play Sessions - Gamecock Barracks - Fridays in term time

 Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Corsham: Weekly adult craft group at Dandelion Cafe in MOD Corsham Community Centre

 

Looking for a relaxing way to unwind and get creative? Join our weekly adult craft group!

• Everything is provided – just show up
• Great for calming the mind
• A lovely way to meet new people
• Relaxed, welcoming atmosphere
• Free group (donations welcome to help cover the cost of materials)
• No experience needed – just come along and enjoy some creative time for yourself 

Please click here to visit the Dandelion Cafe Facebook page

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Leuchars: AWS Seniors Youth Club for young people S1+, Wednesdays 5.30-7pm - FREE to attend

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Contact Kerry.Willison100@mod.gov.uk

With tuck shop young people can buy from.

Dates we are running this term

📅14th January

📅21st January

📅28th January

📅4th February - NO YOUTH CLUBS