February 27, 2026

Aldershot: Army Welfare Service Family Trip to London 9th April 2026 Pick up at 0900hrs Aldershot Garrison Hub

 


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Pirbright: Army Welfare Service Easter Arts and Crafts 8th April 1000hrs - 1500hrs Ages 7-11 years Jubilee Community Centre, Pirbright

 



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Blandford: Garrison youth club sessions (inters & seniors) Mon & Wed

Venue: Semaphore Arms Function Room (located near the WRVS/Junior Rates Cookhouse and WO/Sgts Mess).



Junior sessions, for children in school years 1 to 3 will return in due course. More information to follow in the coming weeks.

For further information on youth club sessions contact James.Tarring100@mod.gov.uk

Volunteers are always needed to help out. If you can help in anyway at any of the sessions please contact James Tarring at above email address.

For those children that aren’t yet registered, there will be a QR code provided on entry for parents to complete or see below.


Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

Shropshire Armed Forces Outreach Sessions - March 2026

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
 

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.
Contact Carl.Burman144@mod.gov.uk 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

February 26, 2026

St Athan: St Athan Community Council Family Fun Day - Sat 2nd May 26 at The Gathering Place

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Hampshire: Home Instead Vacancies for Cares

 




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CATZERO Partners Programme & Veterans Programme 2026

 

CatZero Humber is a charity dedicated to the support of people of all ages, including young people and full families, helping them into employment or training. Its unique way of working for the last fifteen years, through confidence-building activities, tailored plans and by using the organisation’s 72-foot Challenge yacht as a tool for change, has helped hundreds of people back into education, training, or simply on the path towards their goals.

For more details on the various programmes, please click here

Information provided by HIVE



Northern Ireland: Latest Edition of Veterans Commissioners Newsletters are out now


The latest editions of the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner’s Newsletter are now available.

Click the link below to catch up on the latest news, upcoming events, and key updates for the veteran community in Northern Ireland.

NI Veterans Commissioner's Office

Richmondshire: Catterick Integrated Care Centre - Myth busting campaign




Uniquely Us: The Catterick Integrated Care Centre

The NHS and Ministry Of Defence (MOD) have launched a six-week myth-busting campaign – Uniquely Us: The Catterick Integrated Care Centre (CICC) – across Catterick and Richmondshire.

We want to help you understand what services the new centre will (and won’t) provide, and make sure you know where to go for the right care.

Over the coming weeks, our team will be out and about in libraries, village halls, markets and other local spots to answer your questions and hear your feedback.

Come along, meet the team, and have a chat about what the new centre means for you and your family.

For more information on the CICC visit our website: https://humberandnorthyorkshire.org.uk/locations/north-yorkshire/our-work/cicc/

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Shropshire - Serving Families: On the Move project


 Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

Staffordshire: RAF Museum Community Team - Family Fun Lego Days - 31 March and 2 April


Come along for a Lego STEM session with the RAF Museum Midlands community team! Enjoy Lego and much more.

Perfect Easter holiday entertainment for the kids!

Cannock Library - Tuesday 31st March

Wombourne Library - Thursday 2nd April

10:30am-12:30 and 1:00pm-3:00pm

FREE, just drop-in.


Contact Cannock Library for more information on 01543 334525 email cannock.library@staffordshire.gov.uk

Contact Wombourne Library for more information on 01902 506055 or email wombourne.library@staffordshire.gov.uk

 Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

Stafford Library Short Story Competition


Stafford Library launches its first ever short story writing competition to celebrate the National Year of Reading.

The competition is open for both children and adults and applicants are encouraged to write family friendly stories where an aspect of Stafford must feature and all within a word limit. The winning stories will then get professionally published into a compilation by Dream Well Writing and will go on to library shelves for members of the library to read and enjoy. It’s a really exciting competition for anyone who fancies having ago.

The competition launched on the 23rd February and will close on the 30th April.

To requests an application form or for more information please contact stafford.library@staffordshire.gov.uk

 Information provided: Central HIVE Hub

Grantham: Important Notice re. Married Quarter areas

Keeping the estate tidy/litter free and safe is everyone's responsibility. 

For Health and Safety, pathways and roads should be clear of play equipment.

Reminders about Garden Waste Removal, charges and responsibilities. If you are departing/relocating on posting, please gift your green bin to someone who may want it or ask for the council to remove. For more information on Green Bins: https://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/bins-street-care-recycling-and-commercial-waste/garden-waste-collections

For details of the local/nearest recycling centre: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/grantham-recycling-centre - Thank you.

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

St Athan: Free Family Play Sessions with Vale Play Team at The Gathering Place on Thursdays


Great news for families!
Thanks to secured funding, the Vale Play Team is hosting additional FREE family play sessions at The Gathering Place.

Thursdays (after school)
4:00pm – 5:30pm

St David’s Day Craft Theme this week!

No session next week – but you’re all invited to our special free play event at Porthkerry Park! [See our page for details]

More family fun on:
12th, 19th & 26th March
Everyone welcome – come play, connect, and have fun!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Brecon: New Flying Start Baby Group starting on Thursdays at Priory Primary School



Flying Start Brecon:


We’re really excited to be launching a brand-new Flying Start Baby Group — a relaxed, friendly space just for Flying Start families with little ones aged 2 and under.

Come along for a cuppa, a chat, and some gentle play. It’s a chance for babies to explore and socialise, and for parents/carers to meet others in the same stage of life (and realise you’re definitely not the only one running on broken sleep!).

Priory Primary School
Thursdays, 13:15 – 15:00

For more information, contact:

Angela.slatcher@wales.nhs.uk

Nikki.jones1@powys.gov.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Grantham: Support with childcare costs



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Grantham: Coffee and a Natter at the Wellbeing Centre - Grief Share - Grief Support Group - NGAS




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Grantham: On camp 2 X AED'S to save lives. In the event of a heart attack/cardiac arrest

Can be accessed by untrained personnel as automated. Located at Guardroom & Gymnasium.

Information provided by Grantham HIVE 

Grantham: Beacon Cafe a space for Veterans - Military - Reservist - Emergency Services




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Cardiff: CS MOD Vacancies in Cardiff, Closing dates from: Fri 13th March 2026

 
Ministry of Defence Guard Service - Operations Manager

Department: Ministry of Defence
Location: Maindy Barracks, Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, CF14 3YE
Salary : £30,740
Closes : 11:55 pm on Friday 13th March 2026
Reference : 447709

Security Services Group (SSG) - Security Technician Central
Department: Ministry of Defence
Location: Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3YE : Garden City, Wales, CH5 2LS : Temple Herdewyke, West Midlands (England), CV47 2UD
Salary : £31,960
Closes : 11:55 pm on Wednesday 18th March 2026
Reference : 450112

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Northern Ireland: The Wessex Cinema Aldergrove, March Showings

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

St Athan: Citizens Advice Drop-In for the military community - last Tuesday of every month at the HIVE, St Athan


Citizens Advice Drop In - available on the last Tuesday of the month at the Wales HIVE Hub, 2 Rook Close, St Athan, CF62 4NA.

Next drop in date: Tuesday 31st March 26

No appointment necessary.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

St Athan: Swallow Playgroup based at MOD St Athan West Camp Community Centre - spaces available

 
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Aldershot: Citizen Advice Rushmoor Forces Home Straight

 


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Hook: Family Support Group parents and children up to 11 years


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Aldershot: Wellesley Woodlands health walks - every friday



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The Families Survey (FamCAS) 2026 is now open, and we want to hear from you!


The Families Survey (FamCAS) 2026 is now open, and we want to hear from you!

Completing the survey provides senior policy makers with invaluable information that facilitates policy change, in areas that matter most to you - the families and partners of Serving Personnel, and your opinion is really valued.

To check whether you have been invited to take part this year, please click here to access the checker tool. If you haven’t been invited to take part this time, you can leave a comment instead.

Alternatively, you can go straight to the survey, by clicking on the below link or scanning the QR code below and enter your Serving Partner’s Service number to get started! The survey is online only. This survey works best in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

Click here for the FamCAS Survey 26


February 25, 2026

Wiltshire: Man Down informal talking groups - a safe space for men to talk about their mental health concerns

 

Please click here to find out more

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Dorset: Blandford Job centre information



Find out about job vacancies in the Blandford area and also get advice on CVs and job interview tips

Blandford job centre can also administer claims - Jobseekers Allowance, Incapacity Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance and Income Support.

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

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


https://www.militarycoworking.uk/blandford-hub

Below images: Blandford Hub. Located by Costcutter shop on Camp

For details of the Bovington Garrison hub and other military UK/Overseas Coworking hubs click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Garrison weekly fitness sessions - child friendly



For more information click HERE

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Wiltshire: Social Care Community Fayre - Trowbridge - Tue 17 Mar

 

Wiltshire Council is inviting people to discover the wide range of community groups, charities and local services that support children, young people, families and adults in Wiltshire at the upcoming Social Care Community Fayre.

Coinciding with World Social Work Day 2026, the event takes place on Tuesday 17 March, from 10am to 4pm in the Atrium at County Hall, Trowbridge. The Fayre will bring together organisations dedicated to supporting residents of all ages - from early childhood through to older adulthood - promoting wellbeing, independence, and stronger communities.

Please click here for further details

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs