Bovington: Bovington & Blandford HIVEs closed Mon 28th July - Fri 1st Aug

Online enquiry form HERE

If you have an enquiry that isn't urgent you can still email Bovington HIVE at
RC-Pers-HIVE-Bovington-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk and i will get back to you on my return to office.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Covenant Fund programme, Hidden Voices, reopens for applications

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has reopened the Hidden Voices programme for applications. This is the second year of this popular programme with funded projects last year supporting:

- veterans in the justice system in

- LGBT+ veterans

- victim-survivors of Military Sexual Violence

- carers in armed forces communities

- foreign & commonwealth personnel

- And more…!

The Hidden Voices programme is about ensuring everyone in the armed forces community feels heard and supported – focusing on those who may not always get the support they need.

Prevention and early-intervention mental health support

This is a mental health and wellbeing programme, specifically for those who have been underserved or who have faced barriers to support when accessing services. These groups are ‘seldom heard’ and may be less represented in mainstream services.

As well as helping people get the support they need, the Trust is looking for projects that will help organisations to learn and share how to better support these groups within the community.

Your project will need to meet both of the following outcomes:

Leuchars: Increased Flying 4th - 8th August at Leuchars Station

There will be an increase in day time flying at Leuchars Station week commencing 04 - 08 Aug 25 and night time flying, week commencing 25 - 29 Aug 25 (1730 – 0030L). 

Any enquiries/complaints should be directed to: SWK-lowflying@mod.gov.uk or by phone to 01780 417 558 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm (excluding bank holidays).

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Leuchars: Message from the Station regarding increase in small fires

There has been an increase in small fires being deliberately lit in the nature trail and surrounding woodland areas over the past few weeks. This is not only incredibly dangerous to those starting the fires and individuals’/families in the surrounding area but with Fife Fire and Rescue (FFR) vehicles being dispatched to deal with these deliberate acts, this essential emergency service is being misused which can cause catastrophic consequences for others who may genuinely require the service. 

Can everyone please remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to Police Scotland or continue to report a fire to FFR?

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Blandford: Garrison BFBS Cinema July showings

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To find out more about the upcoming movies or to watch trailers click link HERE

It is advisable to check the link for any changes to timings or cancellations prior turning up. 

Military families living at Bovington, Lulworth and Westmoors are welcome to use the cinema on Blandford Camp. (Adults and over 16s - Official ID required for Camp access) Contact Bovington HIVE 01929 403185 or email RC-Pers-HIVE-Bovington-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk to find out how to request entry onto Blandford Camp. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE.

Stafford: Beaconside SFA estate walk round by Stafford Borough Council and Veolia Wednesday 30th July

 

Information received from Stafford Borough Council, it has been arranged with Veolia to have an estate walk round on 30th July (blue bin collection day) to check and replace bin stickers where possible and assess how many blue bags are being used for paper and cardboard.

It was hoped to have done it sooner but due to holiday/work commitments on both sides this is the first collection day when they are all available! Becky from SBC will update Dawn in the HIVE after the visit to discuss if any other communications are needed. 

This is just to make the occupants of the SFA on the estates aware of the walk round in case you wonder what Becky (SBC) and Veolia are doing.

If you need any further information on this please pop into the HIVE, phone or email me.

Dawn HISO Stafford.

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

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.

No appointment necessary.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Blandford: Welfare/contact house short term use accommodation

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE via BGSU Welfare team

Hereford: The Baton Of Hope UK

On 2nd October 2025, the Baton of Hope will arrive in our county.
The Baton of Hope is the UK's largest suicide prevention initiative and is part of a growing movement working towards a zero-suicide society.
You can read more about the vision and mission on the Baton of Hope website.
In 2025 the Baton of Hope will tour the UK, with the aim of opening up a national conversation about suicide, to reduce stigma and to create unity with the suicide prevention community.
On 2nd October 2025 the Baton of Hope will come to Herefordshire.
There are plenty of ways to get involved, from supporting on the day, to creating and coordinating events in your local community, to becoming better informed about suicide prevention.

For more information and resources, visit: https://orlo.uk/VPRo1

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Stafford: Weston Road Academy news

News, events and job vacancies that we have at Weston Road Academy. Information is available via our website about the activities that take place in school together with the school calendar. www.westonroad.staffs.sch.uk/

We have some vacancies here at school that may be of interest and would be grateful if you could share these with the community.

www.westonroad.staffs.sch.uk/vacancies-09112021114146/ this page is updated with all live vacancies as and when they are published.

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Stafford: AWS Community Support Summer shutdown dates for youth club Dixon centre Tedder Road and stay and play MoD Stafford community centre Maresfield Drive

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Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Blandford: Garrison Carpet cleaner hire

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

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

Blackpool: Air Show - 9th & 10th August 2025

Blackpool Air Show will return on the 9 - 10 August 2025 with some of the world’s finest military and civilian aircraft performing over the iconic seafront.

The programme will showcase the very best in British aviation with an incredible line-up of amazing flying machines and some of the country’s most talented pilots.

Don't miss a moment of action at Blackpool Air Show. Here are the full display times for Air Show Weekend:

Please note that timings are correct at the time of release and could be subject to change. For real-time updates during the two day event, please follow I Love Blackpool on Facebook, VisitBlackpool on X (formerly Twitter) and VisitBlackpool on Instagram.

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Blandford: Garrison venues for booking events

Email: BLANDFORDGAR-QM-Dept@mod.gov.uk 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: BFBS Radio live on air throughout the Garrison

 

The military community in Bovington Garrison can listen to BFBS Radio on 100.8FM.

The schedule brings listeners a great mix of local and global radio, combining the BFBS Blandford Breakfast Show – weekdays from 0630-1000hrs – with programmes from BFBS Radio’s worldwide network.

The BFBS service will continue to be maintained in Bovington on 1287 AM too.

If you have a story or message that you would like to broadcast on BFBS, please contact Producer/Presenter for BFBS Blandford, Jason Herbert, via blandford@bfbs.com.

BLANDFORD CAMP

BFBS radio Namaste, Blandford. BFBS Gurkha 101.5FM

Blandford Garrison radio is live on 100.8FM

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Scotland: Leuchars HIVE closed 14th - 18th July

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If you have an enquiry that isn't urgent you can still email Leuchars HIVE at 

RC-Pers-HIVE-Scotland-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk and we will get back to you when we re-open.

 Alternatively you can also email RC-Pers-HIVE-Preston-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Catterick: North HIVE Hub Closure 11th -21st July

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Northern Ireland: NI4Kids Magazine - July Edition Out Now

To read the latest edition on line, please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

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

Information provided by Grantham HIVE