North Yorkshire: Reframing Movement for Military Communities

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

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

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Vale of Glamorgan: Annual subscriptions for the 2026/27 garden waste collection service are now open

Annual subscriptions for the 2026/27 garden waste collection service are now open.

From 02 March, subscribers will have their garden waste collected every two weeks and will be able to book winter collections between December and February.

Residents who sign up before 01 April 2026 will be able to subscribe to our early bird offer from £41 per year, the same price as in 2025

The Council has reviewed its fees and charges for 2026/27 and prices for garden waste subscriptions will increase from 01 April 2026 to £45 for up to 8 bags and £65 for more than 8 bags.

Sign up now for:

• Up to 8 bags /fortnight £41 for the year
• More than 8 bags /fortnight £59 for the year

Already a subscriber? If you already subscribe to the service, your subscription will not automatically renew. Please use your existing account to subscribe to the 2026/27 service if you wish to continue having your garden waste collected.

Don’t want to subscribe for a full year? You will have the option to subscribe to a half-year service from August.

Find out more and sign up online.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Final week to share views on Service life – AFCAS 2026

The Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) closes this week – on Monday 2 February 2026, 11.59 pm.

This survey is an opportunity for Service personnel to reflect on, and voice, which parts of Service life they are satisfied with, and what they feel could be improved.

Your feedback helps to inform Defence’s policies and initiatives to improve Service life. Whether it’s with accommodation, pay and allowances or career progression.

Here are some recent examples which demonstrate Defence’s commitment and action to improve lived experiences in the Armed Forces:

• Families Hub – Check out Defence’s information portal, with useful signposting to information, support and organisations, to help you navigate Service family life. Visit the Families Hub.
• Simplifying overseas service finances – Defence’s new digital tools and updated allowances help you and your family navigate the financial aspects of overseas assignments – with greater confidence and less paperwork. Read more on the BFBS website.

Leuchars Station: Community Centre Timetable of events

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Contact the HIVE for more information: RC-Per-HIVE-Scotland-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

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

Catterick: New to the area? Come along to one of our Family Coffee Mornings

A little reminder of our next two Family Coffee Mornings.

Pop them in your diary!

11th February
11th March
10:00-12:00

The Bridge, DL9 4AF

SEE YOU THERE!

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Leuchars: Increase in Day/Night Flying mid Feb to mid Marh 2026

Exercise Kukri Dan

Between mid-Feb and mid-Mar ‘26, Military training will take place across Scotland as part of Exercise Kukri Dawn. Activity will be particularly noticeable in areas around Leuchars Station, inc. periods of low-level helicopter flying during the day and at night. The ability to operate effectively at low level is essential for military helicopters in their role supporting troops on the ground. Realistic low-level training in the UK is therefore a vital part of preparing aircrew for operational duties. Military helicopters will avoid overflying horse riders wherever possible, provided riders can be identified in sufficient time and it is safe to do so. Aircrew are trained to identify and avoid potential conflicts however sudden or aggressive manoeuvring close to riders can significantly increase the risk of disturbance. If riders are seen late, helicopters will usually continue on a steady flight path rather than manoeuvre as this is considered the safest option for both riders and aircrew. Local residents, farmers, and equestrian communities may experience increased noise and military activity during this period. While all training is carefully planned and conducted safely, we would like to highlight potential impacts on people, animals, and rural activity.

Northern Ireland: Education Authority NI on Storm Chandra

Schools Update on Storm Chandra

Amber and yellow weather warnings are in place for NI tomorrow and the potential impacts on schools are being kept under review.

The situation has been discussed with the Department and Minister and there are no current plans to issue general school closure notices.

School leaders are asked to monitor and assess the weather warnings and conditions in their areas and to take local decisions if required.

School transport services will operate but may be subject to disruption due to high winds and the risk of flooding. In line with PSNI advice, contingency plans are being finalised to avoid coastal roads where possible.

Parents should be aware of the potential for disruption to school transport tomorrow as, in some cases, they may have to make their own transport arrangements for their children.

For more details, please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Bovington: Wool Parish Newsletter Feb 2026

 

The latest edition is available. Click HERE to read. 

Local information, events, notices & updates

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

South West: ABF Valentines Day prize draw

 

Scan the QR code or visit https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/abf-valentine to enter by Thu 12 Feb

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Lossiemouth: Flying Notice 26th/27th January & 2nd/3rd February

RAF Lossiemouth will be hosting a number of F-15 and F-35 aircraft for several days over the next 2 weeks:

26th/27th January*
2nd/3rd February*

This is part of Exercise POINT BLANK which will see aircraft operating over various areas of Scotland, particularly throughout the Highlands and off the East Coast.

*Dates and areas of operation may change where required.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

North Yorkshire: Catterick Connection - Need Advice? Dates for Feb drop ins

These are open to all clients with a military connection - serving personnel, veterans, their carers and families

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Bovington: Monkey World 50% off entry for locals until Sat 31st Jan 2026

Anyone with a BH, DT or SP postcode will benefit from 50% off the entry price to Monkey World.

To take advantage of this offer, simply book online HERE or buy direct from the gate. 

Proof of address will be required on entry. You will get the best prices by booking online! Offer valid until 31st January ONLY. Promotions cannot be combined.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Northern Ireland: Latest Edition of NI4 Kids is out now

 

To read the latest edition on line, please click here

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 - last Tuesday of the month starting on Tuesday 29th July 25 at the Wales HIVE Hub, 2 Rook Close, St Athan, CF62 4NA.

Next drop in date: Tuesday 27th January 26

No appointment necessary.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

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

Grantham: Shine Adult Short Courses

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Alton: Alton Repair Cafe

 

Our Repair Café is moving to the Alton Assembly Rooms in 2026. It will be held on the 3rd Saturday of EVERY month. This will make it much easier for people to know when to take their household items for repair.

If you would like further details please e-mail altonrepaircafe21@gmail.com

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Bovington: Garrison mini bus hire

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You can book the mini bus online via: https://forms.office.com/e/d3miDTGhP9

The driver must have full clean Cat B licence and be over 25 years of age.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE