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August 14, 2026
Career Transition Partnership: Employment Fair in Salford on 10 Sept
CTP Employment Fairs are open to:
Service leavers
Veterans
Reservists
Partners and spouses
Service leavers/veterans/Reservists: To find out more and to reserve a place, please visit: https://www.modctp.co.uk/home/list-events
Family members: Register via email to CTP.events@reed.com
Alternatively register via the Forces Employment Charity (FEC): Link and click 'REGISTER' from the menu.
Next upcoming dates are:
Bournemouth - 24 Sept
Belfast - 14 Oct
Cardiff - 5 Nov
Telford - 19 Nov
To view all 2026 CTP Employment Fair locations and dates, please go to: https://armyhiveinfo.blogspot.com/2026/01/career-transition-partnership-2026.html
July 29, 2026
Northern Ireland: Young Aviators Day at Ulster Aviation Society - Saturday 22nd August
*Ages 11-17yrs
If you have a future pilot at home, this is the day they've been waiting for.
for an application: events@ulsterflyingclub.com
July 5, 2026
Northern Ireland: 152 North Irish RLC Reserves are Recruiting
227 (Headquarters) Squadron - Palace Barracks, Holywood
211 (Tanker) Squadron - Caw Camp, Londonderry and Coleraine Army Reserve Centre
220 (Tanker) Squadron - Palace Barracks, Holywood
400 (Petroleum) Squadron - Palace Barracks, Holywood
We are based in
#Belfast
#Coleraine
#Londonderry
Want to join us?
Get in touch via
152RLC-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk
02890 420 642
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#northernireland #armyinni #royallogisticcorps #rlc #britisharmyreserves #britisharmyrecruitment #britisharmylogistics #reservists #armyreserves #joinnow #britisharmyrecruitment
Information provided by HIVE NI
May 11, 2026
Grantham: Gymnasium facilities for Grantham Station
Monday to Thursday
0700-1730hrs
Friday 0700- 1300hrs
Outside these timings the gym still can be used but you will need to sign the key out from the guardroom and leave your ID with them.
To use the gym:
You will need a gym induction; this can be done by any PTI at the gym. Induction takes around 10 mins and the PTI will show you around the gym and make sure you are happy with the equipment etc, within the induction you will need to fill out a form - this form is a medical questionnaire and it is also confirmation you are happy with the induction.
You require:
x2 passport size photos
Proof of insurance - you are to hold a suitable level of personal accident insurance/ third party liability.
CV suite
Weight room
Sports Hall
May 9, 2026
Northern Ireland: Royal Naval Reserve Unit Lisburn - HMS Hibernia
If so scan the QR code from a non MOD device for more details, or click this link
Information provided by HIVE NI
April 24, 2026
Northern Ireland: 71 Engineer Regiment are recruiting.

Ballymena
Portadown
BangorRegiments in Scotland and the North of England are also recruiting.
Find out how, via the links below
https://linktr.ee/71engineer
#NorthernGrit #SapperFamily #LiveMoveFight #YouBelongHere #ReservedForMore #twicethecitizen #armyreserve #royalengineers
Lowland Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association Corps of Royal Engineers North of England RFCA Headquarters North The Army in Scotland RFCA NI Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association The Army in Northern Ireland Army in the North
Information provided by HIVE NI
February 26, 2026
January 7, 2026
Career Transition Partnership: 2026 Employment Fairs – UK-wide dates and locations
CTP Employment Fairs are open to:
Service leavers
Veterans
Reservists
Partners and spouses
To find out more and to reserve a place, please visit: https://www.modctp.co.uk/home/list-events
October 23, 2025
Defence Update: Almost £1 million awarded to projects that support Service partners
The Supporting Partners Programme 2025/26 awards almost £1 million to projects that empower Service partners to thrive.
A further 17 projects have been awarded almost £1 million (www) to help promote skills and experience in the workplace, enhance access to vital services, and improve wellbeing.
Compared to last year, this year’s Supporting Partners Fund allocated over 20% more funding to projects and received more overseas applications than ever before.
Bigger budget, bigger impact
Here are some of the important projects that have been awarded grants in the latest round of funding under the Supporting Partners Programme.
AI training initiative to bring new opportunities to partners, worldwide
The British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) (www) provides a range of media outlets and events for British forces and their families. Supporting Partners Funding will help to deliver an online and in person training programme for Service partners, worldwide.
June 5, 2025
Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee: 32 Signal Regiment - recruiting now
Get paid to train. Get paid to learn new skills. Become part of something great.
Meet friends for life. Your local Army Reserve Signals Unit is recruiting now!
Email: 32SIG-RECRUITING@Mod.gov.uk for more info.January 23, 2025
January 3, 2025
Dunfermline: Time to get fit and learn new skills, with Army Reserves
Capitalise on your free time, get paid to keep fit and learn new skills 👉
Wednesday Nights
Weekend Per Month
2-Week Annual Camp
Off-Road Competitions
Shooting Competitions
Adventure Training
Tax-Free Bonuses
Want to find out more 👉 https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...
September 18, 2024
Dunfermline: Are you ready to upskill with 154 Scottish Regiment RLC?
📌 Weekends
📌 Annual Camp
📌 Adventure Training
📌 Tax-Free Bonuses
Get Paid to Learn New Skills 😎
Interested? 🤔
August 29, 2024
New MOD booklet 'benefits and support for Reserve families'
Did you know that of the 190,170 total serving military personnel in the British Armed Forces, 18% of them are Reservists? This means that the Reserve Forces make up approximately one sixth of Armed Forces personnel.
Reservists make a critical contribution in the Armed Forces and are integral to protecting the nation’s security at home and overseas. Keep reading to find out more about what Reservists do, and how they make a positive impact in the Armed forces.
Do you know what support and benefits are available?
Today, Defence has published a new booklet outlining key benefits, services, and support for Reservists and their families. This includes:
- Healthcare, including mental health and welfare support.
- Information and support services.
- Military and financial discounts, childcare, and other family friendly policies.
- Career and employment support. For more information, read Defence’s recently published booklet on GOV.UK.
July 9, 2024
The Ulysses Trust
The Ulysses Trust provides support and funding to encourage challenging and adventurous activities by members of the Volunteer Reserve and Cadet Forces.
To find our more: www.ulyssestrust.co.uk.
April 4, 2023
February 17, 2023
Rutland Cottesmore: Oakham Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club.
Oakham Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club.
A group of veterans & serving members of Her Majesty's Armed Forces, & like other Clubs around the country & overseas (click http://www.afvbc.net/find-a-club/ ), our ethos is mutual support; it works because we all have a similar humour & outlook, & the social life we now enjoy is like our service days. Our club meets on the 1st Saturday of the month, 09:30 at:
Station Approach
Oakham
LE15 6RE
Club Admin - Mark Taylor - Army
Tracey Taylor
07548 902756
Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE









