West Midlands: Stepway Women Veterans Group Activities

 

Full details are available: HERE

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Kirknewton: Forces Children Scotland - Ruby Boots Family Barbeque 30th July

 

Veteran families and families who are transitioning to Veteran status: this one's for you!

Join us for a barbecue this summer at the beautiful Linburn Walled Garden.

Fancy dress is optional as we follow the yellow brick road together to civvy street!

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Blackpool: Armed Forces Week Events and Offers - 22 - 27 June 2026

Armed Forces Week, taking place from the 22 - 27 June, is Blackpool's opportunity to say thank you to our heroes.

To mark the national event, we are welcoming serving military personnel, veterans and cadets with a wide range of activities targeted at them and their families, as well as the many thousands of people visiting Blackpool.

Armed Forces Week Flag Raising - 23 June 2026
Location: Blackpool Town Hall, Talbot Square, Blackpool
Blackpool Armed forces week officially begins with the raising of the Armed Forces Day Flag above the Town Hall.

Meet members of the Armed Forces Covenant - 22 – 27 June 2026
Location: Houndshill Shopping Centre
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, should be treated fairly and should not face disadvantages when seeking to access public or private goods and services in the UK. Members of Blackpool’s covenant will be on hand all week to offer advice and demonstrate the wide range of agencies and organisations that provide support for our Armed Forces and veterans.

Coral Island Armed Forces Day - 26 June 2026
Time: From 15:00
Location: The Buccaneer, Coral Island
Tickets: Booking is required, and a fully-refundable deposit of £5 to secure a place is required within 3 days of your booking, call 01253 922182.

As part of Armed Forces Week 2025, Coral Island will be putting on its annual event for veterans from the UK’s Armed Forces on Thursday 25 June from 15:00, with a complimentary two-course carvery and drink on arrival.

Fylde Memorial Arboretum - 26 June 2026
Time: 10:30 arrival, service begins at 11am
Location: Millennium Grove, Moor Park Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 0LY

Founded by Don Aiken, a D-Day Veteran and located in the fields next to Moor park school, the Fylde Memorial Arboretum stands as an area of remembrance that provides the service associations, and the people of Blackpool and the Fylde, a place of peace and beauty in which to remember their fallen comrades and loved ones.

As part of Blackpool Armed Forces week, the Fylde Ex-Service Liaison Committee will host a service of dedication at the centre of the Memorial Arboretum's Glade area.

Sunday Morning Service & Parade - 28 June 2026

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): 9 National Crime Agency job vacancies, multiple locations - Closing Date 5 July

The following vacancies are now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme (9 vacancies in total):

GFIE-490 - Business Management Officer, Investigations, Operational Delivery - National Crime Agency - Tolworth, Gatwick, Slough, Heathrow, Gillingham, Stevenage, Exeter, Nottingham, Sunderland

Job description: Business Management Officer

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)

Kickstart Your Career: The National Crime Agency (NCA)
The National Crime Agency (NCA) is the UK’s lead law enforcement agency dedicated to cutting serious and organised crime. We are seeking motivated individuals to join our Investigations Command as Business Management Officers.

The Role
As a Business Management Officer, you will play a critical role in the day-to-day operations of our Multi Threat and Borders Teams. You will support an operational team and the Senior Business Management Officer to ensure the delivery of high-quality services. This is a dynamic role that requires the ability to work at pace, manage busy schedules, and prioritise essential tasks effectively.

Key Responsibilities

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

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Edinburgh: Cyrenians pop-up coffee, cake & chat Fridays in June 12-4pm

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🍵🍰 Cyrenians are inviting members of the Commonwealth military community across the Lothians to a series of relaxed pop-up Coffee & Cake afternoons designed to bring people together in a warm and welcoming space.

These sessions offer an opportunity to connect with others, enjoy good conversation over coffee and cake, and help shape future support, activities, and community spaces within the local community.

Friday 12th June | 12–4pm
Linburn Walled Garden, West Lothian

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Victory Services Club - Monthly Newsletter & Digital Magazine

Victory Services Club have published their latest newsletter and also their digital magazine.

To read the latest ‘Club Life’ newsletter, please click here: Club Life Newsletter - May 2026

To view the digital magazine, please click HERE

For more information about the Victory Services Club, please go to: Home - Victory Services Club

Civvy Street Magazine: June/July Issue Out Now

To read this issue online, please click HERE. To read back issues, please go to: https://civvystreetmagazine.co.uk/digital-editions/

Quest Magazine: June Issue Out Now

To read this issue online, or any back issues, please go to: https://www.questonline.co.uk/magazine-archive

The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment - Veterans Football Tournament - Sat 27th June

As part of The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment 20th Anniversary Celebrations, the 1 LANCS and 4 LANCS football teams will take on veterans teams from across the region in a knockout tournament!

Saturday 27th June
Mill Farm Sports Village, Wesham, PR4 3JZ
KO 10:30am
Final approx. 1:15pm

Veterans Teams taking part:
Preston North End Football Club
Burnley Football Club
Morecambe FC
AFC Fylde
Blackpool FC Community Trust
Blackburn Rovers
Accrington Stanley

Bar open throughout the day
Full use of the clubhouse facilities

Come along and support what promises to be a fantastic day of football as we celebrate 20 years of The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment!

Information provided by Weeton HIVE

Northern Ireland: Veterans Advice Surgery, Veterans Support Northern Ireland AAVS - Monday 22nd June

 

The monthly Veterans Surgery will be on Monday 22 June, and not Thursday 25 Jun. 

Just contact the office on 028 9074 7071 or email info@aavsni.com for more info.

Information provided by HIVE NI

Guardbridge: RAFA Leuchars and Angus Branch Veterans Breakfast and Warm Space 13th ***new event***

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A new event that is open to all veterans and and the local community, as it is the first one organisers kindly ask you let them know if you will be attending so that they can cater for numbers.

To confirm your attendance or ask for further info please contact Dave Mowatt by email at dm52raf@gmail.com

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Edinburgh: Defence Garden Scheme Scotland (DGS) and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Vegetable Growing Workshop Tues 9th June

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Folkestone: New Romney Armed Forces Veterans Drop-In on the 2nd Friday of Every Month, 1000hrs till 1200hrs

 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

London: Veterans Partnership Better Together

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Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Southampton: Southampton Veterans' Trust

 

The Southampton Veterans Trust is situated in the Cobbet Road library and hub SO18 1HL.

We are here to help our Serving members and Veterans of our Armed Forces, and also the family members of, in their physical and mental well-being. 

Our volunteers are experienced in many aspects of military life and in the transition to civilian life. We also take the seriousness out of life and try to make sure we put the fun back into it, and we do that with a variety of activities. 

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Shropshire Armed Forces Outreach Sessions - June 2026

 

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Edinburgh: The Royal British Legion Scotland Community Coffee morning Tuesday 16th June 10:30-12:00

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We’re pleased to welcome colleagues from Sight Scotland Veterans, who will be joining us to give a short presentation on the vital services and support they provide for veterans and their families.

Join us for a relaxed morning of warm drinks, delicious cake, and great company, with plenty of time to connect, chat, and catch up with others in the community.

📅 Date: 16th of June
🕥 Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
📍 Location: New Haig House, Edinburgh

This is a great opportunity to meet others, hear updates from Legion Scotland, and learn more about upcoming membership and volunteering opportunities.

Everyone is welcome — whether it’s your first visit or you’re a regular face, we’d love to see you there.

📧 Please RSVP:
c.rizzo@legionscotland.org.uk

We look forward to sharing a coffee and a conversation with you.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Scottish Veterans Residence (SVR), Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow

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Are you, or do you know of a Veteran who is experiencing homelessness and in need of accommodation? If so, please get in touch. 

Due to a few of our residents successfully moving on to independent living, we currently have a few spaces available, including at our Dundee residence Rosendael. If you wish to make an accommodation enquiry, please visit our website and fill out the simple online form on the homepage: https://www.svronline.org/

Or you can call us 24/7 on 0300 131 6755

We support ex-Service men and women of all ages, and also those who have served in the Merchant Navy. Our residences are in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee, but we help Veterans from across the UK and occasionally beyond.

SVR's Annual Report will be published next month, giving us a chance to share our impact and data. The image above is a snapshot of the age and service of Veterans we supported in 2025.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Northern Ireland: Veterans' Roadshow & Lunch - Limavady - Tuesday 16th June

 

The Northern Ireland Veteran Commissioners Office is delighted to announce that we will be hosting another Veterans Roadshow and Lunch on Tuesday 16th June at the United Services Club, Limavady.

This free event will take place from 12:00 midday to 2:00pm and will provide veterans and their families with an excellent opportunity to engage directly with a wide range of services and organisations available to support the veteran community here in Northern Ireland.

These Roadshows offer a welcoming and accessible environment where attendees can connect with support services, gather information, and meet organisations dedicated to helping veterans and their families, all under one roof.

A free lunch will also be provided for those attending.

If you would like to join us, please register at www.nivco.co.uk.

We look forward to welcoming you on the day and encourage all veterans and their families who can attend to come along.

#Veterans #NorthernIreland #VeteranSupport #Community #Roadshow

Information provided by HIVE NI