Forces Employment Charity: Submit your Heropreneurs Awards nominations today

 The Heropreneurs Awards are now open for nominations across six award categories:

• Heropreneur of the Year
• Micro Enterprise of the Year
• Product Business of the Year
• Start Up of the Year
• Tech Business of the Year
• Warwick Business School MBA Scholarship Award

The annual Heropreneurs Awards celebrate exceptional achievements within the Armed Forces business community. Winners and finalists gain public recognition, expanded networks, and increased visibility for their ventures, opening doors to new opportunities.

Each year, the awards bring together founders and leaders from across industries, highlighting the talent and professionalism of veterans and their families.

To find out more please visit Heropreneurs Awards nominations | Forces Employment Charity

Aldershot: Army Welfare Service - Service Families Community Connect Project CESSAC, Aldershot Garrison Community Hub Mon 27th April 2026

 

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Catterick: AWS Community Support What's on in April

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

 

Grantham: FREE entry Toddlers at Ropsley Hall

 

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Grantham: Welcome to The Spinney - no entry charge and all activities free

 

Welcome to The Spinney

The Spinney is a wonderful community woodland playspace in South Lincolnshire which adults and children can visit 365 days a year.

It provides a fantastic setting where everyone is allowed to run wild in the woods. There is no entry charge and all activities are free. Adjoining the Spinney there is a large wildflower meadow with mown paths where you can also walk at any time.

The Spinney is situated just north of the village of Little Bytham, which lies 6 miles north of Stamford on the B1176 road.

The Spinney

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Pembrokeshire: The Pembrokeshire Community Hub Newsletter

To sign up to The Pembrokeshire Community Hub Newsletter which includes information about what's on in Pembrokeshire, as well as projects and group initiatives please visit the website here.

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London: Uber Boat by Thames Clippers

 

UK Veterans photocard holders

• Veterans Oyster photocard and HM Armed Forces Veteran Card holders can receive a 50% discount off all of our fares. This includes Hop-on Hop-off tickets, single tickets and season tickets.
• This discount can be accessed by booking via our website, the Tickets app, at the ticket office or at the ticket machine and selecting the Concession fare.
• You will need to show your UK Veterans photocard to a member of staff when asked.
• Please note, if you wish to touch in and out with your War Veteran Pass, you must have sufficient credit on your Oyster card.

Click HERE for more information
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Defence Survey: Share your views on Single Living Accommodation

This is an opportunity for you to share your views on Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and help shape the future of Defence accommodation.

The survey will close at 1700 Friday 8th May 2026. Defence wants to hear from all Service personnel regardless of whether you currently use SLA or not.

To complete the survey, please click here: 2026 Single Living Accommodation Survey.

The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. It is entirely anonymous. We will not be collecting any personal information or sharing your responses with your Chain of Command.

Shropshire: The Rally Point - Veterans and Serving Personnel on Recovery duty or resettlement - free to attend

 

Full details can be found at www.therallypoint.co.uk

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Shropshire Armed Forces Outreach at RAF Museum Midlands 2026

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
 

Shropshire Armed Forces Outreach Sessions - April/May 2026

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

BANES, Swindon and Wiltshire: Help shape the future of health and care in your community

Are you a veteran, ex‑service personnel, or part of a service family? If so, we want your views!

The NHS and local partners are planning changes to how health and care services work in your neighbourhood. The aim is to make support simpler, quicker and better joined‑up, with more help available closer to home — not just in hospital.

What this could mean for you:

• Getting help earlier, before problems grow
• Joined‑up services — so you don’t have to keep repeating your story
• More support available locally
• NHS, council, care and voluntary services working together around you

Grantham: Housing Surgery

Next Housing Surgery at the HIVE Community Centre, Building 162, Thursday 21st May, 1030 - 1230. All welcome!

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Staffordshire Day - Bank Holiday 4 May - Free Event

 information provided by Central HIVE Hub

London: Borough Market - Plane Your Visit

 

A food market that never stops evolving

Borough Market’s rich heritage – around 1,000 years of history – is part and parcel of its appeal, but our focus is very much on the here and now.

The Market, which is run by a charitable trust for the benefit of our community, has never stopped evolving.

A few decades ago, it was a wholesale market serving the greengrocers of south London; now it acts as a beacon for sustainable food production, short supply chains and social connection, drawing visitors from far and wide.

Click HERE for further information

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Cardiff: Cardiff Children’s Literature Festival on 25th & 26th April

Whether your child loves drawing, storytelling or big ideas, there’s something for everyone at Cardiff Children’s Literature Festival.

Join award-winning authors and illustrators for a fun, creative and family-friendly weekend.

📅 25 & 26 April

Find out more on the Cardiff Children’s Literature Festival website

Cardiff Children's Literature Festival - Facebook Page.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Fonmon: Free Archaeology Open Day at Fonmon Castle on Sat 30th May

Archaeology Open Day at Fonmon Castle

Cardiff University and Fonmon Castle are excited to invite you to a FREE open day at our live archaeological dig! Step behind the scenes and discover our latest finds 

Saturday 30th May
11am – 2pm
Meet at the car park, Fonmon Castle (CF62 3ZN)
No booking required!

Enjoy:

• A talk from project leader Dr Andy Seaman
• Guided tour of the excavation site
• A chance to handle real archaeological finds
• This event is completely free to attend!

Plus, receive a discount code for reduced entry to the Castle & Park for the final 2 hours of the day 
Please wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for a short walk on uneven ground
No food or drink available on site—feel free to bring your own
Come and be part of an exciting journey into the past—we’d love to see you there!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Tidworth: Careers event - 6th May 2026 - The HIVE at Tidworth Leisure Centre - SEND provision for children aged 4-8 years - opening in the local area

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St Andrews: The R&A World Golf Museum Lego Play Day Family Drop In Session ***FREE*** Sunday 26th April

🝚Come along to our Learning Room for a fun day of Lego building on Sunday 26 April.

📷 The best creations will be photographed and shared on our social media!
🍵 Refreshments available from 10.00am - 4.00pm

🔗 Drop in on the day or book your spot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../lego-play-day-family...

Please note: Gallery tickets sold separately at reception.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

St Athan: Spring Fayre at The Gathering Place, St Athan on Sat 25th April

Spring Fayre at The Gathering Place, St Athan on Sat 25th April - Fundraising for Ty Hafan. 

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Haverfordwest: Haverfordwest Green & Clean Team Litterpick at Bridge Meadow on Sun 26th April

Haverfordwest Town Council:

Join the next Green and clean Team event this Sunday down at The Bridge Meadow.

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St Andrews: Tennis Open Day with St Andrews Lawn Tennis Club Sat 25th April

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St Andrews: Lopping the Lupin with West Sands Ranger Services, Thurs 23rd April

 

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Brecon: Brecon Vintage, Antique Craft & Collector’s Market on Sat 25th April

Brecon Vintage, Antique Craft & Collector’s Market

Saturday 25 April 2026
Brecon Market Hall

Specialty items for special occasions!
Click here for more information.

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Brecon: Wildlife Watch Calendar at Y Gaer, Brecon

 
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Richmond: SG Petch Supporting our Armed Forces with Discounted Labour Rates on Services and Repairs

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Aldershot: Prince Consort's Library Doors Open at 1730 Talk Commences 1800

 

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Llantwit Major: Community Cinema News & Event Information

 

COMMUNITY CINEMA NEWS

From this week you can buy tickets in advance online, pop into our fabulous bookshops Bardic Books and Nickleby's Bookstore
Tickets available on the door subject to availability

VOLUNTEER?

If you VOLUNTEER with a group signed up to the brilliant Tempo Time Credits Cymru scheme, you can also use your Time Credits for up to 2 tickets [book early - limited numbers available for each film]

CINEMA FOR ALL

As this is a community venture, aiming to make films available for all we are making some tickets available to people accessing our local Foodbank too!

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Hereford: Parking Machine Upgrades across Herefordshire

 

Parking Machine Upgrades Underway Across Herefordshire
New Vehicle Registration Mark (VRM) keypads are being installed on pay and display parking machines across Herefordshire this week.

The work began on 16 April and is expected to take around five days to complete.
These upgrades are part of wider changes to parking across the county, including the introduction of a free 30-minute parking option from 23 April.

Please be aware:
While the machines are being updated, there may be some disruption or changes to how they look and operate. Please take extra care to read the new on-screen instructions and signage when using them.

The JustPark app is not affected and can be used as normal.

Find out more here: Council car parks general information - Herefordshire Council

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Barry: Free books from Barry Library on Thu 23rd April to celebrate World Book Night & the National Year of Reading

Vale of Glamorgan Council:

Free books from Barry Library next week!

To celebrate World Book Night and the National Year of Reading, Barry Library is giving away FREE copies of Cell One by Leye Adenle on 23 April.

You’ll find library staff at the bus stop outside the library throughout the day - just pop by and pick up your copy!

While you're there, you can also:

• Find out how to join the library
• Learn about Reading Hour
• Discover what’s happening for the National Year of Reading

World Book Night is an annual celebration of reading for adults, held on 23 April to coincide with UNESCO’s International Day of the Book and the traditional birth and death date of William Shakespeare.

Often described as the adult equivalent of World Book Day, it encourages people to share books and inspire others to discover the benefits and enjoyment of reading.

Don’t miss out - come along, grab a free book, and get reading!

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Hereford: Spaces available at Whitecross Scouts

Spaces Available at Whitecross Scout Group!

Looking for something fun, active and rewarding for your child? Whitecross Scout Group currently has places available for young people aged 4–14 years

With sections including:
Squirrels (4–6 years)
Beavers (6–8 years)
Cubs (8–10½ years)
Scouts (10½–14 years)
There are opportunities to start in the next few weeks, so now’s the perfect time to get involved!
Scouts is all about building confidence, learning new skills, making friends and having adventures along the way

To find out more or register your interest, email: info@whitecross.hfdscouts.org.uk

Please share with anyone who might be interested.

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Llantwit Major: Spring Festival at St Illtud's Church, Llantwit Major on Sat 2nd May 2026

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Leuchars: Vector 24 are looking for a Outreach Support Officer based at Leuchars, applications close 13th May

We're hiring!  Join us as an Outreach Support Officer — Leuchars, Fife (hybrid) 

Full details & job description ➜ https://vector24.co.uk/recruitment 

To apply: visit the link above to download the job description and submit your application.

For any questions, contact:
Mike: mike@vector24.co.uk

Leon: leon@vector24.co.uk

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Chepstow: The Wig Gig at the Riverside Bandstand on Sunday 26th April

 

This weekend! Chepstow Town Council is pleased to be supporting the Chepstow Events team annual Wig Gig, raising money for 7 local charities!

Sunday 26th April
12pm-7pm
Chepstow Riverside Bandstand

Wigs on sale throughout the day - buy one to enjoy bouncy castle, inflatable bar, food, games, football, tombola, face painting and live music all day from Chepstow Singing Club, Borderline Social, Tendor Riots, Zac & Holly, Damaged Goods, Blue 2 the Bone, Black Eyed Mog, Roc Benton & the Del-Fis and Velvet Man God.

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Vale of Glamorgan: Teaching Assistant Training package with Adult Learning Wales, Open day on Fri 8th May 26

 

Thinking about a career in education? 

Take the first step towards becoming a Teaching Assistant with our supportive training package - delivered in partnership with Adult Learning Wales 

Includes:

• Understanding Autism Level 1
• Introduction to Teaching Assistant Level 2

Open Day: 8th May, 10am – 12pm at Palmerston Learning Centre.

Attendance required to enrol, book your spot here.

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Cowbridge: Cowbridge May Fayre on Mon 4th May 26

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Blandford: Garrison cinema April movies

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For more information and to watch trailers click https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Are you due to move to Bovington, Lulworth or Blandford?

Are you (or someone you know) due to be posted to Bovington, Lulworth or Blandford soon?
If so contact Bovington HIVE to request pre-arrival information.

Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-Bovington-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.

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

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Dorset: Wool village community cinema movie - Fri 24th April

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Bovington: Parent support group for families with neurodiverse children. Wed 22nd April

Session will be held at Poppies tea room, By Memorial Hall, King George V Road.

10am - 11.15am 

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Catterick: Home-Start attending SEND HAVEN starting 22nd April

We’re really pleased to share that we will now be joining the Army Welfare Service at their weekly SEND HAVEN sessions.

Susan Elwood House, DL9 3 AX
Wednesdays from 9am–12pm

STARTING NEXT WEEK - on the 22nd APRIL 

If you’re a parent or carer of a child with SEND and would like a friendly chat, support, or simply a safe space to connect, we’d love to see you there.

Everyone is welcome

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Grantham: Belvoir Castle Military discount to Serving Personnel & families

 

Visit Belvoir Castle

Military discount is now available, used online for pre purchase tickets get 20% off and 10% off if used on entrance at the gate on the day. Email Grantham HIVE for details: RC-Pers-HIVE-Grantham-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk 

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