Don't delay, secure your place today by emailing getinvolved@youngglos.org.uk
Alternatively please call 01452 501008 and click here to visit the website
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
June 30, 2026
Gloucestershire: Free family support sessions coming up in Autumn/Winter - supporting Parents to understand their Children's mental health
Don't delay, secure your place today by emailing getinvolved@youngglos.org.uk
Chepstow: Gwyl Hwyl Cas-gwent - Chepstow Fun Festival on 04 July 26
New festival celebrating all things Welsh – 4th July 2026
Join us on Saturday 4th July for Chepstow Town Council’s free festival, Gwyl Hwyl Cas-gwent! This brand new festival celebrates Welsh music, dance, written word, crafts, language, food and drink at venues throughout the town, with something for everyone.Gwyl Hwyl Cas-Gwent is a warm up for the The Urdd National Eisteddfod, one of Europe’s largest youth touring festivals coming to Newport in May 2027. Come along to Gwyl Hwyl Cas-Gwent for a taster of this national festival.
For more information, visit the Chepstow Town Council website
See the full programme of events and follow our Facebook or Instagram page for event previews and news!
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Pembrey: Gone Wild Family Event on Sat 11th July 26 at Pembrey Country Park
GONE WILD – 11 JULY
Adventure starts here!
Join us for Gone Wild at Pembrey Country Park with outdoor activities, nature experiences and fun for the whole family including;
- Tree Walking Stilts
- Eko the Sea Giant
- Bushcraft Activities
- Meet the Baby White‑Tailed Eagle
11 July
11am–4pm
FREE to attend (parking fee applies)
Get outside and make memories this summer.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Salisbury Plain: Army Welfare Service - Enchanted Garden Family Fun - Thursday 27th August
Salisbury Plain: Army Welfare Service - Tidworth - SEND Families Session - Friday 21st August
Powys: Veterans Coffee & Chat on the first Tuesday of the Month in Newtown, Powys
Click poster to enlarge.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Salisbury Plain: Army Welfare Service - Military Family Trip to Beaulieu - 24th August
Salisbury Plain: Army Welfare Service - Military Families Trip - Branksome Beach - 12th August
Grantham: Ladies & Gents Hairdresser, Community Centre Building 162, Wednesdays 10am - 2pm
All welcome - walk in trade & mobile bookings available!
Contact the HIVE for further details: 01476 578881.
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
June 29, 2026
Wiltshire: Start your Summer reading adventure in a Wiltshire Library - Sat 4 Jul
Visit any Wiltshire library to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge 2026.
Click here to find a Library near you
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs
North Wiltshire & Swindon: What's on this Summer
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).
Lists in July & August may also include Summer holiday provision.
Please note that new activities 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!
Brecon: Community Wilderness & Wellness Day on Fri 10th July at Island Fields, Brecon
Join Brecon Beacons Local Nature Partnership for a Community Wilderness & Wellness Day!
As part of Wales Nature Week, they're inviting you to spend a relaxing and inspiring day connecting with nature at Island Fields, Brecon.
- Discover the amazing wildlife and wildflowers right on your doorstep
- Learn new nature identification skills
- Help support your local environment
- Take time to slow down, unwind, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the outdoors
Friday 10th July 2026
10:00am – 2:00pm
Island Fields, Brecon
Come along, meet like-minded people, and celebrate the incredible nature that surrounds us.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Barry: Flying Start Wellbeing Walks for Dads and Male Carers in Barry - Various dates
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Wales: SSAFA Volunteer Caseworker Vacancies, Location - available across Wales
SSAFA are recruiting for SSAFA Caseworkers across the whole of Wales. Please see the link below for the full volunteer role description:
SSAFA Caseworker - Wales
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Ripon: Summer Reading Challenge at Ripon Library in July
The Summer Reading Challenge starts this week, we'd thought we'd let you know about all the events we've got planned in July!We're so excited to Read to the Beat with you this summer!
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
BaNES, Swindon & Wiltshire: Upcoming free wellbeing workshops with BSW Recovery College
The BSW Recovery College offers free in-person and online wellbeing courses and workshops for adults (18+) living in or registered with a GP in Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon & Wiltshire (BSW).
Learn skills and techniques to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing and connect with new people. Courses and workshops are co-produced with people with their own lived experience of mental health challenges. They are also open to Carers.Click here to visit the website for further details. Alternatively click here for a copy of the latest prospectus and upcoming sessions, courses and workshops.
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE
Chepstow: AWS Community Support Groups - Parents & Toddlers & Youth Group - Starting Mondays from 18th May 2026
New AWS community groups starting on Mondays from 18th May 26 - Parents & Toddlers + Youth Group
Please complete Annual AWS registration & consent form before attending.
Any enquiries or If you are interested in volunteering on a regular or ad-hoc basis, please email AWS Senior Community Support - Naomi via: Naomi.Ozanne100@mod.gov.uk
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Any enquiries or If you are interested in volunteering on a regular or ad-hoc basis, please email AWS Senior Community Support - Naomi via: Naomi.Ozanne100@mod.gov.uk
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Barry: Paediatric First Aid Training – Level 3 on 7th & 8th July 26 at Palmerston Learning Centre, Barry
Limited Spaces Remaining!
Paediatric First Aid Training – Level 3
Looking to gain your Paediatric First Aid qualification? We have a limited number of spaces remaining on our upcoming Level 3 course! Click the link to book your place: https://forms.office.com/e/pVjhe1X00Q
7th & 8th July
9:30am - 4pm
Palmerston Learning Centre
Please note: You must attend both full days to gain the Level 3 qualification.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to gain a valuable qualification and develop life-saving skills
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Haverfordwest: Free Family Inflatable Fun Day on 19th July at Withybush Showground
FREE FAMILY INFLATABLE FUN DAY!
In association with Haverfordwest Town Council & Pure West Radio!
Get ready for an action-packed day of inflatables, fun, music and family entertainment at Withybush Showground on Sunday 19th July 10am–4pm!
Tickets will be released on Thursday 11th June at 7pm and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
There are only 600 child spaces available, so don't miss out!
Entry is FREE - compulsory £1 donation per ticket in support of our Charity of the Year, Milford Youth Matters
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Chepstow: Chepstow Town Council's free festival - Gwyl Hwyl Cas-gwent on Sat 4th July
Join us on Saturday 4th July for Chepstow Town Council's free festival, Gwyl Hwyl Cas-gwent! This brand new festival celebrates Welsh music, dance, written word, crafts, language, food and drink at venues throughout the town, with something for everyone. Full programme of events here! All welcome!
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Gwyl Hwyl Cas-gwent, 4 Gorffennaf !
Ymunwch â ni ddydd Sadwrn 4ydd Gorffennaf, ar gyfer gŵyl am ddim Cyngor Tref Cas-gwent! Mae'r ŵyl newydd sbon hon yn dathlu cerddoriaeth, dawns, gair ysgrifenedig, crefftau, iaith, bwyd a diod Gymreig mewn lleoliadau ledled y dref, gyda rhywbeth i bawb. Rhaglen lawn o ddigwyddiadau yma! Croeso i bawb!
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Help shape our 2027–2030 funding – your insight matters
We are beginning our consultation to shape the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust’s funding approach for 2027–2030, and we would really value your insight as serving personnel. We have the approval of Gen Humphris (ACDS(People)) to reach out to you.
We want to understand the issues you and your families are experiencing, particularly during periods of high operational tempo, and where there may be gaps or emerging needs. Your lived experience is essential in helping us focus our funding on what would be most genuinely helpful.
We are very conscious of the pressures on your time. So we are asking if you are able to complete an online survey, anonymously, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LWPQ6TY.
Our role is to complement what already exists by funding services and support that add practical value for you and your families.
If you are willing to share reflections, examples or priority areas we should be considering, your contribution would directly inform how future funding is shaped.
Thank you for everything you do, and for considering supporting this work.
Northern Ireland: Road Map to Recovery - Peer support for Veterans in Northern Ireland
They offer veterans the opportunity to regularly come together in a safe, peer-supportive environment to find better ways of coping with issues around relationships, feelings of anger, loneliness, addiction and trauma.
There are a number of groups across Northern Ireland. So, if you or someone you know needs support, please contact Michael on 07422 074363 or visit Contact Us - Inspire Wellbeing
Information provided by HIVE NI
Bovington: Employment support drop in session Wed 5th August
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
North East Fife: Cafe Inc is back for the School holidays
Cafe Inc is a free lunch club for children and young people. It offers tasty, healthy meals during school holidays when schools are closed.
No booking needed, just drop in. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult, who can also enjoy a meal.
❗There will be no Café Inc service on 20 July 2026 due to the public holiday.
🍎Leuchars, The Coach House The Coach House, Main Street, Leuchars
Cold packed lunches
Availability:
Tuesday and Fridays
Throughout holidays
11.45am-1pm
🍲St Columbas Primary School North Union Street, Cupar
Hot food and cold packed lunches
Availability:
Monday to Friday
Throughout holidays
11.45am-1pm
June 27, 2026
Northern Ireland: Supporting Our Veterans & Armed Forces Community - NI Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve, those who have served, and their families are treated fairly. It is not about special treatment, it is about equality.
Backing the Covenant means recognising the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces community and ensuring they receive the same access to services, support, and opportunities as everyone else.
Information provided by HIVE NI
June 26, 2026
DIO Update: Publication of NAO Report on the repurchase of the Defence SFA Estate
The National Audit Office (NAO) has today published its report into the MOD’s buy-back of 36,000 homes.
The report confirms that bringing these homes back into public ownership has already stopped what could have been billions of pounds in future losses, while giving the MOD the control it needs to improve housing for families. The homes had originally been sold in 1996 and leased back for many years, at huge cost to taxpayers. Since completing the buy-back in early 2025, the MOD has been able to redirect money previously spent on rent into making homes better.
Whilst the report states that the deal to repurchase was the lowest cost option and handled effectively, it also highlights some challenges for the MOD and the need to establish the Defence Housing Service with the powers and autonomy it requires to deliver planned reform efficiently.
For the full set of NAO recommendations and details on the report’s impact, further information is available on Defence Homes
Don’t forget that you can sign up to get Defence Homes updates direct to your inbox via this link: https://defencehomes.mod.gov.uk/newsletter-landing-page/
Northern Ireland: Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioners Office - Veterans Newsletter NI
Inside, you'll find a selection of stories, updates and highlights from across the veteran community over the last three months. While we've included as much as possible, there's been so much happening that we couldn't fit everything into this edition.
You can read the newsletter here:
https://www.nivco.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Veterans-Newsletter-NI-Issue-6_.pdf
Information provided by HIVE NI
BFBS Supergirl Merch Giveaway
Supergirl is OUT NOW at BFBS Cinemas and we’re partnering with @WarnerBrosUK to give away a merchandise pack.
Click the link below and enter for a chance to win
Good luck!
LINK: https://www.bfbs.com/supergirl
Information provided by HIVE NI
Chester Zoo: Experience the Afterglow - 31st July-16th August
Get the zoo and Afterglow in one visit – with an evening ticket.
Afterglow runs from 31 July to 16 August, excluding Mondays. The zoo will be open until 8pm, meaning you can dive straight into the festival energy and spend time with your favourite animals.Make the most of it.
From 3pm-8pm, Afterglow transforms the zoo into a vibrant festival for all to enjoy. Interact with dinosaurs in dino discovery, join our Rangers for games and activities and dance away in the jungle disco.
Plus, spend time with the animals including our latest arrival, Nubian giraffe Kris. Animal habitats will remain open later into the evening, alongside Treetop Challenge and Off Road Adventure, giving you even more ways to fill your evening.
Book Evening Tickets Here
Valuing Forces Families Overseas: Focus Group Invitation
RAND Europe has been commissioned by the Army Families Federation, in partnership with the RAF Families Federation and the Naval Families Federation, to conduct a study exploring the experiences of UK military families throughout the overseas postings cycle. As part of this research, RAND Europe is holding focus groups with military families who have experience of overseas postings, including preparing for, undertaking, and returning from an assignment overseas. These discussions aim to provide an improved and up-to-date understanding of families lived experiences and the challenges they face at different stages of the overseas postings cycle.
This research will contribute to the Valuing Forces Families Overseas (VFFO) programme, funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, which seeks to uncover hidden needs within the Armed Forces community and identify where additional support may be most needed.
If you:
- Are an ex-serving member of the Regular or Reserve UK Armed Forces
- Are a partner of a serving or ex-serving member of the Regular or Reserve UK Armed Forces,
- Considered going on an overseas posting (even if you ended up not going), or
- Went on an accompanied posting overseas, or
- Were separated from your partner due to an unaccompanied posting
Please follow the link below and Expression of Interest to take part in an online focus group to talk about your experience of the overseas postings cycle.
Link: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/G0MAAF/
If you have any questions, please contact the RAND Europe research team via email at VFFO_Research@randeurope.org
RAND Europe is a not-for-profit research institute whose aim is to improve policy through evidence-based research and analysis.
June 25, 2026
Hereford: Job Vacancy - Office Manager/ Finance Assistant
We are a small company based in Hereford (only 10 of us here in the UK, all in Hereford, as part of an international defence company across Europe, USA and Australia) but 75% of workforce are either veterans or spouses of veterans so take our Armed Forces Covenant commitments seriously.
We are seeking a proactive and adaptable Office Manager and Finance Assistant to provide 12 months’ maternity cover for our Hereford-based team. Precision Technic Defence (PTD) Ltd works closely with UK defence and security customers, including the MOD and UK Police, to identify, shape and deliver solutions that address current capability gaps, working with global suppliers and UK-based stakeholders.
This varied role supports the day-to-day running of the business and requires a flexible, can-do approach as part of an integrated project team. It also involves regular communication with Group HQ in Denmark and with suppliers providing business services and utilities.
This varied role supports the day-to-day running of the business and requires a flexible, can-do approach as part of an integrated project team. It also involves regular communication with Group HQ in Denmark and with suppliers providing business services and utilities.
Tidworth: AWS Summer Cinema - Monday 3rd August and Monday 10th August
Information provided by South West HIVE Hub
MOD Veterans Services: New online form now available for referrals and self-referrals
A new online form is now available, making it easier and quicker to refer to Veterans Services, who provide information, guidance and welfare support to those who have left or are transitioning out of the Armed Forces.
The form offers a simple and secure way for veterans, serving personnel, and those supporting them to request assistance and supporting guidance. It removes the need to download and complete paper or PDF forms, allowing referrals to be submitted directly to the Veterans Services team who will build and manage your case.
Most referrals can be completed in just a few minutes if you have the relevant information to hand. This may include contact details for you or the person being referred, such as a telephone number, address, Service number, National Insurance number, and date of birth. If you have not served, you can still make a referral – just provide the details of the serving person or veteran you are supporting.
To find out more about the new online referral/self-referral process, please go to: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/make-a-referral-to-veterans-services
Military Co-Working Hubs: Upcoming Virtual Events
LINK TO MAIN EVENT PAGE: Book Club | Military Coworking
Virtual Co-working – every Tuesday AND Thursday morning
Time & Location
Tuesday's and Thursday's 09:30 – 12:00 BST
Virtual Coworking
For those who don't have access to a hub but love to cowork.
LINK: Virtual Coworking | Military Coworking
Craft & Chat - Tuesday evening dates
Time & Location
Tuesday 19:30 – 21:00
30.06.2026 / 21.07.2026 / 28.07.2026 - Virtual Event
Bring whatever craft you're working on and have a natter with us whilst you craft!
LINK: Craft & Chat | Military Coworking
Colouring break – every Wednesday lunch time
Time & Location
Wednesday's , 12:00 – 12:30 - Virtual Event
Break up your working week with 30 minutes of colouring in and chatting, help make sure you take a bit of time for you in your busy weeks!
LINK: Colouring Break | Military Coworking
Time & Location
Tuesday's and Thursday's 09:30 – 12:00 BST
Virtual Coworking
For those who don't have access to a hub but love to cowork.
LINK: Virtual Coworking | Military Coworking
Time & Location
Tuesday 19:30 – 21:00
30.06.2026 / 21.07.2026 / 28.07.2026 - Virtual Event
Bring whatever craft you're working on and have a natter with us whilst you craft!
LINK: Craft & Chat | Military Coworking
Time & Location
Wednesday's , 12:00 – 12:30 - Virtual Event
Break up your working week with 30 minutes of colouring in and chatting, help make sure you take a bit of time for you in your busy weeks!
LINK: Colouring Break | Military Coworking
Book Club - Tuesday evening dates
Time & Location
Tuesday 19:30 – 21:00
Next date: 14.07.2026 - Virtual Event
Break up your working week with 30 minutes of colouring in and chatting, help make sure you take a bit of time for you in your busy weeks!
LINK: Book Club | Military Coworking
Content planning Club - Wednesday morning dates
Time & Location
Tuesday 19:30 – 21:00
Next date: 29.07.2026 - Virtual Event
Break up your working week with 30 minutes of colouring in and chatting, help make sure you take a bit of time for you in your busy weeks!
LINK: Content Planning Club | Military Coworking
Time & Location
Tuesday 19:30 – 21:00
Next date: 14.07.2026 - Virtual Event
Break up your working week with 30 minutes of colouring in and chatting, help make sure you take a bit of time for you in your busy weeks!
LINK: Book Club | Military Coworking
Time & Location
Tuesday 19:30 – 21:00
Next date: 29.07.2026 - Virtual Event
Break up your working week with 30 minutes of colouring in and chatting, help make sure you take a bit of time for you in your busy weeks!
LINK: Content Planning Club | Military Coworking
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