South Cerney: Updated AWS youth provision on Wednesday evenings

For further information please contact amy.dallimore101@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Lyneham: Updated AWS youth provision on Tuesday evenings

 

For further information please contact amy.dallimore101@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Falkirk: Armed Forces Day, Saturday 4th July 2026

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Scottish Veterans Residence (SVR), Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow

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Are you, or do you know of a Veteran who is experiencing homelessness and in need of accommodation? If so, please get in touch. 

Due to a few of our residents successfully moving on to independent living, we currently have a few spaces available, including at our Dundee residence Rosendael. If you wish to make an accommodation enquiry, please visit our website and fill out the simple online form on the homepage: https://www.svronline.org/

Or you can call us 24/7 on 0300 131 6755

We support ex-Service men and women of all ages, and also those who have served in the Merchant Navy. Our residences are in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee, but we help Veterans from across the UK and occasionally beyond.

SVR's Annual Report will be published next month, giving us a chance to share our impact and data. The image above is a snapshot of the age and service of Veterans we supported in 2025.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: AWS Summer programme 2026 - booking now open!

 

Army Welfare Service Community Support Summer Programme is back for 2026! Booking opened Monday 1st June via the Eventbrite link below:

AWS North Wilts & Gloucestershire - Summer 2026 bookings

We are going to be in four locations this year, offering a range of activities from; sports, art, science, family day trips and a residential! And now open for even longer with our option for extended hours in some locations.

As a reminder these activities are open to children aged 6-16 (unless otherwise stated), who have a parent either Serving, Reservist, Veteran, working as a Civil Servant or contractor working or linked with any MOD unit across North Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

Also check out our family trips which are being advertised at https://armyhiveinfo.blogspot.com/2026/06/north-wiltshire-gloucestershire-aws.html

For more details please email RC-AWS-SW-Corsham-CSMailbox@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Northern Ireland: Belfast Met Part-Time Courses Open Evening - Thursday 18th June

 

Belfast Metropolitan College Belfast, Northern Ireland
Thursday, June 18 • 5 PM - 7 PM

Join Belfast Met for their Part-Time Open Evening in Belfast Met Titanic Quarter Campus.

Come along to our Titanic Quarter Campus to sign up to our Part-Time courses on offer across a range of levels and course areas.

For more details, please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Northern Ireland: Veterans' Roadshow & Lunch - Limavady - Tuesday 16th June

 

The Northern Ireland Veteran Commissioners Office is delighted to announce that we will be hosting another Veterans Roadshow and Lunch on Tuesday 16th June at the United Services Club, Limavady.

This free event will take place from 12:00 midday to 2:00pm and will provide veterans and their families with an excellent opportunity to engage directly with a wide range of services and organisations available to support the veteran community here in Northern Ireland.

These Roadshows offer a welcoming and accessible environment where attendees can connect with support services, gather information, and meet organisations dedicated to helping veterans and their families, all under one roof.

A free lunch will also be provided for those attending.

If you would like to join us, please register at www.nivco.co.uk.

We look forward to welcoming you on the day and encourage all veterans and their families who can attend to come along.

#Veterans #NorthernIreland #VeteranSupport #Community #Roadshow

Information provided by HIVE NI

Northern Ireland: Northern Irish Veterans Awards Nominations are now Open

The 2026 Northern Ireland Veterans Awards are officially OPEN.

Crowne Plaza Belfast
22nd October 2026
Join us as we celebrate the incredible veterans, organisations, businesses, and community champions making a real difference across Northern Ireland.

EVERY shortlisted finalist receives a FREE complimentary ticket to attend the awards ceremony.

This is your opportunity to recognise those who continue to serve their communities long after military service.

Award categories include:

Veteran of the Year
Community Group of the Year
Health & Wellbeing Award
Employer of the Year
Cadet Force Adult Volunteer of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Channing Day Inspiration of the Year Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
Charity Partner Award

…and many more.

Whether you are nominating yourself, a colleague, a business, or an organisation — now is the time to shine a spotlight on the people making a real impact.

Submit your nominations today and be part of our biggest awards yet as we celebrate the 5th Northern Ireland Veterans Awards.

Book / Nominate here:
https://theveteransawards.com/region/northern-ireland-2026/

#NIVeteransAwards #Veterans #NorthernIreland #Community #ArmedForces #VeteranSupport #Leadership #Awards #HealthAndWellbeing #Volunteer #Business #Inspiration #ChanningDay

Information provided by HIVE NI

Dalkeith: Wellbeing Through Archaeology FREE for Female Veterans, serving personnel and their families Mon 22nd Jun

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Archaeology Scotland is running FREE, friendly sessions for female veterans, serving personnel and families, no experience required. 

Come along, learn something new, and connect with others in a relaxed environment.

Registration detail are in post.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Fife: Protected Learning Time for GP's Thursday 25th June

Some GP practices are taking part in a Protected Learning Time session on Thursday 25 June between 1pm and 6pm.

Practices take part in a number of sessions throughout the year to allow staff to access training.

During this time:
❗if you require urgent care call 01592 729 250
❗you should attend appointments unless advised otherwise
❗pharmacies should call 01592 729 250 for urgent enquiries

Access to urgent care for patients of surgeries taking part will continue throughout. 

More: https://brnw.ch/21x2It0

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Northern Ireland: The Wessex Cinema Aldergrove, June 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

Northern Ireland: 152 (North Irish) Regiment Royal Logistic Corps Army Reserves Open Day - Saturday 6th June

 

Come along to the 152 North Irish Regiment RLC Reserves Open Day at Palace Barracks, Holywood on Saturday 6 June from 0900–1500 hrs.

Get hands-on with military vehicles and equipment, meet Reservists from across the Regiment and see the specialist roles that make 152 RLC the Army’s only Fuel Support Regiment. 

Scan the QR Code and send us your details.
Palace Barracks, Holywood BT18 9RA
Saturday 6 June
0900–1500 hrs
02890 420642
152RLC-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk
#ArmyReserve #152RLC #RoyalLogisticCorps #FuelSupport #ArmyJobs #NorthernIreland #BeTheBest
RFCA NI The Army in Northern Ireland HQ 104 Theatre Sustainment Brigade The Royal Logistic Corps

Information provided by HIVE NI

Northern Ireland: The Band, Bugles, Pipes and Drums of The Royal Irish Regiment employment Opportunity - Closing date 20th June 2026

 

Have you got what it takes to be the next Director of Music/Bandmaster of The Band of The Royal Irish Regiment?

Applications are now open for the opportunity to lead this reputable and experienced band.
Click on the link below for further details.
https://www.findforcesjobs.mod.gov.uk/.../21262.../en-GB

Information provided by HIVE NI

Northern Ireland: Open Evening at SERC (South Eastern Regional College) - Thursday 4th June

 

Join SERC on Thursday 4 June 2026, 5pm–8pm across their Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn & Newtownards campuses.
Discover their state-of-the-art facilities, chat with industry-experienced tutors, get personalised advice from careers experts, and find the perfect course for you.

Full-Time & Part-Time courses starting September 2026. For more details, please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Hampshire: TalkPlus talking therapies

 

Are you feeling Stressed, Anxious, Low Mood or having Panic Attacks then you need to talk to TalkPlus which is a friendly, effective and FREE service for veterans and military family members.

This service is a friendly team made up of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP) \high Intensity CBT Therapists, Counsellors, Clinical Psychologists and Mindfulness practitioners.

We can offer Therapy sessions via face to face, video, telephone and instant messenger!

Your GP can refer you, or you can head over to our website or call our admin team as listed below:

Call: 01252 533 355
Text Us: 07984 385248
Email: frimleyicb.talkplus@nhs.net
Website: www.talkplus.org.uk

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Aldershot: Wellesley Woodlands Health Walks - Every Friday

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Chatham: The Historic Dockyard Chatham Pay for a Day Visit Free for One Year

 

Every ticket supports the future of The Historic Dockyard Chatham, with all profits reinvested into preserving this internationally important Age of Sail dockyard and its award-winning programmes.

Set sail on a guaranteed adventure and enjoy a fantastic day out in Kent.

Click Here for further Information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

West Sussex: Wakehurst Place - Latehurst Selected dates 2nd to 25th July 2026

 

Set against the backdrop of Wakehurst’s Elizabethan Mansion, Latehurst is Sussex’s bold new after‑hours garden event programme that mixes culture, music and atmosphere.

This July, witness the gardens come alive as dusk settles over the landscape. From twilight performances of jazz, swing, opera and classical music, to immersive events like silent discos and wine walks, there’s something for everyone.

Click HERE for further information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

South West: MoneyHelper Financial Wellbeing Network - the links between money and mental health

 

For some people, money can impact on their mental health, or their mental health can have an impact on their money. We know that 74% of people who experience a mental health problem struggle to keep up with bills and payments. We also know that 25% of people who experience a mental health problem are likely to be in problem debt.

These are important statistics, and it is important we start to understand the links between mental health and money, and to provide people across the SW with access to guidance, support and resources to help them with their financial wellbeing.

Please click here to read more online

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Cotswolds: Cotswold Airport Open Weekend near Cirencester - Sat 4 & Sun 5 Jul

 

Join us for a full weekend of aviation, vehicles, live entertainment, food and family-friendly attractions at Cotswold Airport.

Exhibits and attractions across the weekend include:

• Static commercial airliners
• Vintage aircraft
• Military aircraft
• Helicopters
• Automotive displays
• Live music
• Food vendors
• Licensed bar
• Emergency services displays

Please click here for further information and to buy your tickets

Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVEs

Gloucestershire: What's on in June

Please click the links below for a selection of local upcoming events and bookmark this page for any future updates! (Updated events may be added weekly and will show in bold text to indicate they are new)

Please note that new events have been added to the long 'recurring list of event spaces, tourism websites, etc.' section so please check to see what's on near you!

Recruit for Spouses: Free support for military spouses and partners

       

New RFS opportunities for military spouses and partners  

Recruit for Spouses has released its latest upcoming events, career programmes and support available throughout May and June.

If you’re looking for employment, training, or support with your next step, there are a range of opportunities to explore.  

To register your interest, sign in to the RFS Portal:   

https://portal.recruitforspouses.co.uk/users/sign_in  

Or email: info@recruitforspouses.co.uk  

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Napier Armed Forces Big Day Out - Sat 20th June FREE event

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Come along to celebrate ahead of Armed Forces Day with a range of family-friendly activities, including the annual BRAVEHOUND Dog Show.

📅 Saturday 20 June, 12-4pm
📍Craiglockhart Campus, Edinburgh Napier University

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

North Wiltshire & Swindon: What's on in June

 

Please click the links below for a selection of local upcoming events and bookmark this page for any future updates! (Updated events will be added weekly and will show in bold text to indicate they are new)

Please note that new events have been added to the long 'recurring list of event spaces, tourism websites, etc.' section so please check to see what's on near you!

Serve & Protect Credit Union: Upcoming June Webinars

🐖 Saving Made Simple: Practical Tips to Boost Your Savings

Date: Wednesday 17th June
Time: 12:00-12:45
What to Expect: Explore 10 practical savings methods that anyone can apply to build a healthy savings cushion.

✍️ Budgeting 101: Take Control of Your Money

Date: Thursday 18th June
Time: 12:00-12:45
What to Expect: Create a budget that meets your short and long-term financial goals, plus tips to cut your spending.

Financial Resilience: Ready When it Matters

Date: Friday 19th June
Time: 12:00-13:00
What to Expect: Understand why financial resilience matters and hear some simple, practical tips to help you improve it.

🚀 Credit Score 101: Tips to Boost Your Score

Date: Thursday 25th June
Time: 12:00-12:45
What to Expect: Understand the importance of looking after your credit score, plus actionable tips to improve yours.

💸 Borrow Smarter: Tips to Strengthen Your Loan Application

Date: Friday 26th June
Time: 12:00-12:45
What to Expect: Understand what happens throughout the journey of a loan application, some of the key factors lenders evaluate, and what to do before you apply.

🔗 Register for free here: https://sandpcu.co.uk/hs-webinars

West Midlands: Armed Forces offer: 2-for-1 tickets to Shaun Ryder at Bilston Town Hall - 23 October

 Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is bringing his new, spoken word tour to Bilston Town Hall on Friday 23 October.   Fans can look forward to a carnival of excess, wild tales, and improbable truths, as they enjoy the talents of a unique rock'n'roll star dubbed Britpop's answer to WB Yeats. 

Please contact Central HIVE Hub to access discount code

E: RC-Pers-HIVE-CentralHub-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Pinnacle Service Families: Latest Accommodation Updates including the next Virtual Outreach Day on 10 June

HomeHub reaches 2,000 families
HomeHub – the new online platform designed to support Service families in reporting and tracking housing repairs – has now reached over 2,000 registrations.
To register for HomeHub, families will first need to register for a One Login account. They can do this on the Government’s One Login Website. Every member of the household will need to register for a One Login account and HomeHub account using their own personal details.
For further information visit www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/homehub
*Please note that the HomeHub is unavailable 20–26 May while Pinnacle carry out updates. During this time, you can still report or track logged repairs via Pinnacle 
Tel : 0800 031 8628
Contact Us - Pinnacle Service Families

Summer Tips campaign now live
Pinnacle’s 2026 Summer Tips social campaign is now live, offering timely, practical advice to support Service families as we head into the warmer months. Running throughout May and June, the campaign helps families prepare their homes, stay safe in hot weather and avoid common seasonal issues.
The posts cover a wide range of summer themes - from keeping homes safe and well‑maintained to managing outdoor spaces and preventing warm‑weather risks inside and outside the property. Each message reinforces our 24/7 helpdesk number so families know exactly where to turn if they need support.
All of this year’s tips can be viewed on the PSF website here.

Our next virtual outreach day
We are inviting all Service Family Accommodation (SFA) residents to join our next Virtual Outreach Day on Wednesday 10th June 2026. This online event is a valuable opportunity for families to connect directly with our support teams via Microsoft Teams, from the comfort of their own homes. 
Whether families are dealing with a tricky repair, have questions about allocations, or simply want to better understand the services available to them, the outreach day is designed to provide tailored assistance and guidance. These sessions are part of Pinnacle’s broader initiative to ensure military families have multiple, accessible ways to get the support they need. 
Booking is now open and can be done easily here.  

Armed Forces Week 2026: Share your messages of support!

Share your messages of support for our Armed Forces! This Armed Forces Week, we're looking for messages of thanks from friends and family of our Armed Forces. Email your message to MODComms-DDC@mod.gov.uk

Highlands: The MLG (Military Liaison Group Education) May Newsletter

The latest edition of the MLG news letter is now available 👉

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rwH-ig-pGp8nmXlj0SSfqNlwcjaA8iAb/view?usp=sharing

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Services Cotswold Centre

The Services Cotswold Centre (SCC) is a tri-Service facility, managed by Headquarters Army Welfare Service (AWS) and funded by Headquarters Regional Command on behalf of the MOD.

It provides short-term transit accommodation for Service Personnel (SP), family members and MOD civil servants. The key role of SCC is to accommodate varying numbers of vulnerable Service families, often with diverse and complex welfare needs.

The SCC accommodation consists of 60 self-contained chalet style homes and a 37 bed residential unit and is located in Neston, near Corsham Wiltshire.

The SCC is used for:

• Emergency accommodation for military families, spouses and civil partners who have been evacuated from assignments
• Meeting a welfare need such as supporting injured personnel, their carers and/or immediate family members
• Responding to family disruption such as marital breakdown
• Provision of accommodation between assignments – both before taking up a post or repatriation back to the UK
• Accommodation for discharging married personnel
• Short Breaks
• Contact Housing
• Transit accommodation – both duty and welfare

The centre has recently changed its telephone number to TEL: 0331 1432730

FIND OUT MORE: Services Cotswold Centre - GOV.UK

EMAIL: RC-AWS-SCC-Bookings@mod.gov.uk

Little Troopers Family Reconnection Weekend July 2026

Family Reconnection Weekend – July 2026
Applications are now open!
We’re heading to Cuffley Activity Centre in Hertfordshire for a woodland weekend full of activities, connection and time together as a military family. Families will also have the chance to connect with others from the military community who truly understand military life.
Register your interest now, open to families with children in Year 4 and above.
We can’t wait to welcome lots of you to our second Family Reconnection Weekend of 2026!
Applications https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XH8RVPF...

Army HQ: Family Welfare Matters Edition 03 now available

To read online with accessible links, please go to Welfare Matters May 2026

For those with access to MODnet, both this edition and the full internal Welfare Matters newsletter is uploaded onto our SharePoint site under the Welfare Latest News section. The link to access is: Welfare

Leconfield: Beverley Armed Forces Day - Normandy Barracks - 4th July

STEP INSIDE NORMANDY BARRACKS: 

BEVERLEY ARMED FORCES DAY RETURNS ON 4TH JULY

The Defence School of Transport is delighted to announce that Beverley Armed Forces Day 2026 will take place on Saturday 4th July at Normandy Barracks, offering the local community a rare and unique opportunity to step inside an active military base and celebrate those who serve.

This year's event promises something truly special. For one day only, the gates of Normandy Barracks will open to welcome residents from Beverley and across the region to experience Armed Forces Day in the heart of where our military community lives and works.

Visitors can look forward to a packed programme of entertainment, including strongman and strongwoman competitions, a display of military and classic vehicles, live music and a wide selection of food. Whether you're a long-standing supporter of the Armed Forces or simply looking for a memorable day out, this event has something for everyone.

The event is being held in partnership with SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, as part of the national Armed Forces Day programme. It is free to attend and open to all.

Event details:

• Date: Saturday 4th July 2026
• Location: Normandy Barracks, Beverley
• Time: 1000 - 1600
• Admission: Free event. – parking fee is payable on entrance.

For more information, follow https://www.facebook.com/DefenceSchoolofTransport