Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): NEW VACANCY: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - 1 Vacancy - Multiple Locations - Closing Date: 13 November 2025

The following vacancy is now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme:

Specialist Scheme and Accommodation Support Service

Administrator - DVSA Swansea or Yeading, Middlesex

 Closing Date: 13 November 2025451

GFiE roles are available specifically to people who served in the Armed Forces, or be in your resettlement period and due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame or a Military Spouse/Partner (your current partner must still be serving or was discharged within the last 12 months).

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Specialist Scheme and Accommodation Support Service Administrator - DVSA

To apply, please submit a completed EOI Form (also see Guidance notes) and an up to date CV to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

For more information on the GFiE scheme please go to: A complete guide to GFiE – Veterans, Military Partners/Spouses and Service Leavers – Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (blog.gov.uk)

Motorfinity - On Freedom's Wings – The Last Mission Home

A Full-Sized Lancaster Bomber Rises as an Enduring Tribute to Bomber Command

On the border between Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, a remarkable silhouette now commands the skyline. Standing 29 metres high with a wingspan of 31 metres, a full-sized steel sculpture of an Avro Lancaster bomber appears frozen in flight, heading home across the fields that once echoed with the roar of wartime engines.

This is 'On Freedom's Wings' – an extraordinary tribute to the 55,573 men of RAF Bomber Command who never returned from their missions over occupied Europe.

To read the full article, click HERE

Cardiff: The National Service of Remembrance for Wales in Cardiff on Sun 09th Nov 25

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The National Service of Remembrance for Wales will take place in Cardiff on Sunday 9 November.

https://orlo.uk/W3Tv5

The commemorative event at the Welsh National War Memorial will feature:

• Musical prelude from 10:30am
• The Last Post followed by a two-minute silence
• Gun salutes and performances by choirs
• March past City Hall by Armed Forces, Cadets & ex-Service personnel

Wreaths will be laid by dignitaries including the Lord Mayor of Cardiff, the Leader of Cardiff Council and the First Minister of Wales.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Haverfordwest: Remembrance Open Day on Sat 08th Nov at The VC Gallery, Haverfordwest

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Brecon: Poppy Appeal on Sat 08th Nov 25 at Bethel Square, Brecon

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Llantwit Major: Remembrance Sunday Parade Times in Llantwit Major

 Image: Llantwit Major Town Council Facebook Page 

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY:

1015 - Parade meet at the Rugby Club car park
1035 - Parade leaves car park
1040 - Parade arrives at Cenotaph
1045 - Services begins at Cenotaph
1120 - Parade leaves Cenotaph
1125 - Parade Salutes at The Precinct
1130 - Parade dismisses at Rugby Club car park

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Hampshire: Forces Connect South East

Forces Connect South East

Hampshire County Council is proud to be part of Forces Connect South East

Forces Connect South East is a cross border partnership comprising Hampshire, Surrey, Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex County Councils, Brighton and Hove, Medway Councils and Sussex NHS.

It is a two-year Ministry of Defence Armed Forces Covenant Funded Programme aimed at making it easier for servicemen and women and their families, as well as reservists and veterans, to access public sector services including healthcare, housing, schools, financial advice and support to find jobs.

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

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

St Athan: Remembrance Sunday 2025 at St Tathan Church on Sun 09 Nov 25

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Brecon: Brecon Town Council's annual Act of Remembrance - Sun 9th & Tue 11th Nov 2025

Brecon Town Council: 

REMEMBRANCE 2025

Brecon Town Council invites all residents and visitors to join us in marking this year’s Act of Remembrance, as we honour and remember those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.

Sunday 9th November 2025:

10.30am – Act of Remembrance at St. Mary’s Parish Church Garden

11.30am – Service at Brecon Cathedral

Tuesday 11th November 2025:

10.50am – Short Service at St. Mary’s Church Garden

All are warmly welcome to attend and pay their respects.

For any enquiries email office@brecontowncouncil.org.uk

For those wishing to order a wreath, please contact Elaine at poppies603@gmail.com

Lest we forget.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Chepstow: Chepstow's Remembrance Parade - Sun 09th Nov 25

Chepstow Town Council: Remembrance in Chepstow: Honouring the Past, Reflecting for the Future

This year, Chepstow Town Council is proud to work alongside the Royal British Legion to host Chepstow’s Remembrance Parade on Sunday, 9th November.

Remembrance is more than a ceremony; it is a moment for our community to pause together. It’s a time to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and service of all those who have been affected by conflict, past and present, and to give thanks to those who gave their lives so that we may live freely today.

As we gather in silence, we honour not only those who never came home, but also the families who carry their memory, and those who continue to serve around the world.

Parade Details:

The parade will begin from Welsh Street Car Park at 10:40am, led by the band, proceeding through the Town Arch and down the High Street to the War Memorial, where wreaths will be laid and the Last Post will be played before the two-minute silence at 11:00am.

A service will follow at St Mary’s Church, after which the parade will reform and return to Welsh Street Car Park at approximately 12:15pm.

To ensure a safe and dignified event, road closures will be in place along the parade route.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

November Quest magazine is out now

The latest edition of Quest magazine (and back issues also) can be read online at the following link:
Quest Magazine | Quest Online

National Day Nurseries paid supported employment childcare programme (England and Wales, Veterans and Veteran Partners)

National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) have been granted funding by the Veterans’ Foundation to deliver a 16-week childcare programme, to support Veterans and partners of Veterans who might be interested in pursuing a career in childcare. Please find the project overview attached.

Details of the programme:Eligibility: 18+, unemployed or economically inactive, must either be a Veteran or partner of a Veteran
16-week paid programme (National Living Wage)
Participants are employed by NDNA as Trainee Nursery Assistants to work 16 hours per week
Training is delivered remotely during the first 4-weeks, followed by 12-weeks on placement in a childcare setting
Mentor support is provided by the Project Team throughout the programme
The project starts week commencing 05/01/2026
7 places available
As the project is delivered remotely, we can accept applicants from anywhere across England and Wales

You can find case studies on previous Trainee Nursery Assistants that we have supported here: https://ndna.org.uk/ndna-cymru/cymru-case-studies/#childcareworks

The project overview can be found HERE

The Trainee Nursery Assistant Job Description can be found HERE

Northern Ireland: Statement from Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner re the Passing of the Armed Forces Covenant Motion

 

Statement From the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner, Mr David Johnstone
On the Passing of the Armed Forces Covenant Motion at Stormont this Evening.
4 November 2025

I warmly welcome the passing of today’s motion at Stormont in support of service leavers, veterans, and their families through the Armed Forces Covenant.
This is a significant step that reaffirms the principle at the heart of the Covenant, that those who serve, or have served, and their families should not face disadvantage as a result of their service. It is about fairness, understanding, and ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community are treated with the respect and consideration they deserve.
It is also important that the narrative surrounding the Armed Forces within our community in Northern Ireland is not misrepresented.
I would like to express my appreciation to all who have signed this motion. Veterans, Paul Frew - DUP, Andy Allen - UUP, alongside Paula Bradshaw - Alliance and Timothy Gaston - TUV. Also a thank you to MLA Johnny Buckley who was instrumental in starting the process that has led to today’s vote.
This is a positive and encouraging development for our Armed Forces community and a step towards ensuring that veterans, service leavers, and their families receive the support and recognition they deserve.

Information provided by HIVE NI

£4.5 million awarded to support veterans with a housing need

· 19 organisations to receive a share of £4.5 million under the Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund.

· These projects will provide new builds and significant refurbishment of rental accommodation offering high quality support for veterans with a housing need.

19 organisations will share £4.5 million thanks to funding from the Office for Veterans’ Affairs’ Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund. The awards cover England, Scotland and Wales and contribute to the Government’s ambition to reduce veteran homelessness and end rough sleeping.

Nine grants are awarded under the Major Capital Grants programme, which supports new build accommodation and significant refurbishment and extension of accommodation for veterans. A further 10 supplementary grants are awarded to existing projects. These latest awards bring the total awarded through this programme to over £12.5 million.

Find out more

You can find a full list of all awardees from this round and previous rounds of the Major Capital Grants programme on the Trust’s website www.covenantfund.org.uk

Keep up to date with funding opportunities

For the latest updates and announcements on Covenant Fund programmes, and any other funding opportunities the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has available throughout the year, sign up to their e-newsletter via their website www.covenantfund.org.uk

Northern Ireland: Veterans Breakfast - Belfast City Hall - Saturday 22nd November

 

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Leuchars: The next Veterans Breakfast will be held on Tuesday 4th November

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Haverfordwest: Haverfordwest Remembrance 2025

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Northern Ireland: Northern Irish Veterans Awards Highlights

 

Check out the links below for some of the highlights from the unforgettable night at the Crowne Plaza Belfast, where over 350 guests came together to celebrate the achievements of our veteran community.

#VeteransAwardsNI #VeteransAwards #NorthernIreland #Veterans #Inspiration #Service #Community #Thales #G4S #ConnectThroughService #WalkingWithTheWounded #ForcesEmploymentCharity #SupportOurVeterans #PrideInService #NIVeterans

Information provide by HIVE NI

Northern Ireland: Press Statement from the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner

 

THE CONCLUSION OF THE TRIAL OF SOLDIER F

23 October 2025

The conclusion of the trial today, with the acquittal of Soldier F, has once again brought into sharp focus the deep pain and division that events from over 50 years ago continue to cause. At the outset of this trial, I made clear that we should be mindful of the families who lost loved ones on 30th January 1972. These families, just like many others, who had relatives killed because of terrorist actions that same year, and indeed throughout the period of the Northern Ireland Troubles, continue to experience pain at the loss of a loved one.