Shropshire: Telford & Wrekin Armed Forces Community Outreach Events - August 2026

 

Information provided: Central HIVE Hub

Dorset: Veterans bikers ride out - Sat 22nd Aug. Invite to Serving personnel & their families.

Invite to all currently serving personnel and their families to the Veteran's Ride Out.

Meet 0830 at The Bikers Loft in Poole (BH16 5SW), ready to depart at 10:30hrs.

Scenic route onto Compton Abbas Airfield to coincide with their Summer Vintage Fly-In Weekend.

Final destination will be The Churchill Arms in Alderholt (SP6 3AA).

Check out the Facebook pages of Churchill Arms and The Bikers Loft Events page, where you can sign up.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

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

Petersfield: East Hampshire Veterans Festival 2026 Saturday 19th September 2026 Petersfield Festival Hall 1000 - 1500hrs

 

Our lively drop-in event is a chance for everyone to show their appreciation for armed forces personnel (past and present) and their families, for the value they bring to our communities.

Arranged in partnership between EHDC, Petersfield Town Council, and the Royal British Legion, the festival offers activities, guidance and information. Giving our serving and former military/defence personnel and their families a chance to meet up, chat and share experiences.

Come along and explore a range of information from national organisations, charities and local groups, providing support, advice, discussion, networking and friendship.

Click HERE for further information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Office for Veterans’ Affairs: VALOUR employment opportunities – closing date 27 Jul

Please visit: VALOUR: corporate information - GOV.UK

Within the above link there is information about VALOUR, as well as links to all of the job vacancies that are currently available to apply for UK-wide.

Please note that external vacancies close on 27 July.

Support for LGBT Veterans Impacted by the Armed Forces Ban (27 July 1967–12 January 2000)

Restorative Measures for LGBT Veterans Affected by the Armed Forces Ban (1967–2000)

The Ministry of Defence is delivering restorative measures to LGBT veterans impacted by the historic ban on LGBT personnel serving in the Armed Forces.

Measures Available are:

• Non-Financial Restorative Measures: Includes letters of apology, replacement discharge papers, restoration of rank/commission, the Etherton Ribbon, and more.

• Financial Recognition Scheme - Dismissed or Discharged Payment of £50,000 for LGBT veterans who were dismissed or discharged solely due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.

• Financial Recognition Scheme – impact Payment of up to £20,000 to eligible LGBT veterans to recognise the broader impacts of the Ban, assessed by an Independent Panel.

Further information about the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme, Non-Financial Restorative Measures, how to apply and support available can be found on the LGBT Veterans: support and next steps – GOV.UK page: LGBT veterans: support and next steps - GOV.UK

Financial Recognition Scheme payments are tax-free and will not affect means-tested benefits.

Eligible individuals must apply before both Schemes close at 23:59 on 12 December 2026

Grantham: Calling all members of the Armed Forces Community - Come and Join our Banter & Brew

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Dorset: Driver sector employment opportunities for service leavers

Driver Hire Bournemouth & Salisbury are looking for service leavers or veterans who are seeking employment in the driving sector.

For all vacancies click Driver Hire Bournemouth & Salisbury | Bournemouth | Facebook
or contact above telephone number/email address.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Building Heroes Programmes - Register Now for Autumn 2026

Building Heroes will be welcoming learners back onto our funded training programmes from mid-September, with courses starting again across our national academy network.

Our programmes are designed specifically to support members of the Armed Forces community to gain practical skills, recognised qualifications and valuable insight into construction and built environment careers.

Depending on location and availability, our programmes include:

• Construction Multi Skills
• Green Skills and Retrofit
• Groundworks and Streetworks

We will also be launching new programmes in the new year, including Engineering and Welding.

With some courses already fully booked for the first one or two cohorts of the new academic year, now is the time to register your interest so you do not miss out on your place with Building Heroes.

Our programmes are delivered across a growing number of regions, including:

• Darlington, County Durham
• Reaseheath, Cheshire
• Ibstock, Leicestershire
• Heybridge, Essex
• Wembley, London
• Drayton, Oxfordshire
• Andover, Hampshire
• Salisbury, Wiltshire
• Plymouth, Devon

With academies located across the country, there may be a Building Heroes programme close to where you plan to resettle. This means you can gain training in the region where you hope to live after service, while also meeting employers and industry partners in that local area.

If you are within your final 18 months of service, have already transitioned from the Armed Forces, are a Reservist, or are an immediate family member keen to upskill, our programmes can help you take a positive next step.

Our training provides:

• Valuable knowledge of the construction and built environment sector
• Practical skills and recognised qualifications, which may include a Diploma, Health and Safety Award and CSCS card, depending on the programme
• Funded training to help you build confidence in your capabilities alongside specialist tutors
• Employability support, underpinned by knowledgeable employability and career coaching specialists
• Confidence and insight to support transition into civilian life
• Access to our wider support offer, including guidance, employer engagement and links to our network of industry partners
• A pathway towards meaningful second careers after service

Places are limited and demand is already high for the autumn term, so we encourage you to register your interest as soon as possible.

To find out more and apply, please visit:

www.buildingheroes.org.uk/courses

MOD Veterans Services: An overview of the support available to Service personnel, veterans and their family members

To find out more about the MOD Veterans Services support available to Service personnel, Service leavers, veterans - and their family members - please go to: Get help from Veterans Services - GOV.UK

Also, a reminder that there is now an online Veterans Services referral form in place, which can be used by the Chain of Command/internal MOD organisations, external stakeholders and for self-referrals: Make a referral to Veterans Services - GOV.UK

Shropshire Armed Forces Outreach Sessions - July 2026

 

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

North Yorkshire: Veterans Workshop at Clervaux Fold every Monday

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Northern Ireland: Storming The Castle - Motorbike Meet Every Wednesday at Carrickfergus Castle

  

Veteran Motorcycle Meet – Carrickfergus
A weekly motorcycle meet at Carrickfergus Castle, running every Wednesday night from 7 pm to 8 pm.

There’s coffee and a food cart on site
Open to everyone — but especially veteran-friendly
A great chance to chat, laugh, and share stories
Motorbikes are proven to help with mental health — and this meet is all about bringing people together and making new connections

So if you’ve got a bike (or just love them!), come down, meet some fellow veterans, enjoy the craic, and take in the view of the castle.

#Veterans #MotorcycleMeet #CarrickFergus #RoyalIrishRangers #MentalHealthMatters #RideTogether

Information provided by HIVE NI

Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) Bulk Recruitment - Croydon, Sutton, Hatfield and Norwich - Closing Date 26 July 2026

The following vacancies are now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme:

Job Title: Work Coach (Executive Officer) 

Locations: Croydon, Sutton, Hatfield, and Norwich (x2)

Job description: Work Coach (EO)

Closing Date: 26 July 2026

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).

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)

Northern Ireland: AFVBC Breakfast Clubs Throughout Northern Ireland

The purpose of Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Clubs is to facilitate veterans and serving Armed Forces personnel to meet face to face in a relaxed, safe, social environment to enjoy breakfast and banter, to combat loneliness and allow veterans to ”return to the tribe”
Free to attend, free to join.

There are no fees, subs or commitments: AFVBC don't exist to support any national charity, organisation or business: just turn up, pay for your breakfast and enjoy the company of other Armed Forces Veterans.
There are seven AFVBC's in Northern Ireland for more details www.afvbc.world

Information provided by HIVE NI

Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) Bulk Recruitment - Work Coach Executive Officer- various locations - closing date 26 July 2026

The following vacancies are now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme:

Job Title: Work Coach (Executive Officer)

Locations: Barking, Tower Hamlets, Walthamstow Job Centres, Hendon, Harrow, Uxbridge, Kingston, Herts, Colchester & Watford(x2)

Job description: DWP Work Coach (Executive Officer)

Closing Date: 26 July 2026

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).

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)

St Andrews: Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club 2026 at the Craigtoun Cafe

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Aldershot: Shots Foundation supporting military Veterans

Veterans’ Hub

Why do we have a Vets Hub?

The Hub is a key place for veterans and their families to come to in times of crisis and tough times. In addition to this, we hope the Hub will become a staging post to other services, as well as offering drop in clinics and advice services from the mainstream charities and local government services. The Veterans Hub, above all things, will bring together veterans within the local community in order that none of them ever feel left behind or forgotten about.

When is the Vets Hub?

On the last Wednesday of the month, we host our Vets Hub in the EBB Lounge at the EBB Stadium. The hub starts at 10:30 and finishes around 12:30.

What do we do at the Vets Hub?

At our Vets Hub, we always have a guest speaker to entertain our vets. In the past we have had local Aldershot historian Keith Bean, SSAFA the Armed Forces Charity, our club chairman Shahid Azeem, and many more speakers with fascinating stories. Before and after our guest speaker takes the stage, we serve complimentary food and drinks to our attendees, and have a friendly chat.

Foundation Trustee Kay says “Our Veterans’ Hub at Aldershot Town FC is a wonderful event and something I always really look forward to. I know that each month I will get to see a lot of dear friendly faces who mean the world to me. Over time, I think we have built up a fantastic rapport, which extends far and beyond our monthly meetings as we often meet at other events in the wider community of Aldershot.”

Click HERE for more information. 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Powys: Veterans Coffee & Chat on the first Tuesday of the Month in Newtown, Powys

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Northern Ireland: Road Map to Recovery - Peer support for Veterans in Northern Ireland

  

Road MAP to Recovery is a veteran led, peer support programme for veterans as well as their families and carers across 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