Dalkieth: ABF scotland and Lothians Veterans Centre Charity Quiz and Curry night Thurs 17th April

Join the Army Benevolent Fund and Lothian Veterans Centre at the Bombay Lounge, Dalkeith for a curry and charity quiz night. On Thursday 17th April 2025 come along and enjoy a delicious curry, some quizzing and lots of fun with family and friends.

The Bombay Lounge, Scotland’s multi award winning Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant in Dalkeith has kindly offered to host us for the evening. The quiz will be set up in teams of 4. 

You can register as a pair or an individual at the link below. Teams will be mixed and chosen pre-event, you will be kept in the pairs you register in and teamed up with another pair of our choice. This is a great chance to get to know new people.

After the quiz you will have the opportunity to take part in our prize draw and auction. This promises to be an evening of fun with friends and family to raise funds and awareness for the Army Benevolent Fund and Lothian Veterans Centre.

For more information and for tickets 👉 Charity Quiz Night - Army Benevolent Fund

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Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) - Crown Commercial Service Senior Project Manager role, multiple locations - available exclusively to Service Leavers, Veterans and Military Spouses/Partners

 

The following vacancy is now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme, at the Civil Service grade of Band 5 (Grade 7), and a salary range of £56,031 - £62,261:

• GFIE-424 - Senior Project Manager - Crown Commercial Service
• Liverpool / Norwich / Birmingham or Newport
• Closing Date: Sunday 13th April 2025
• Job Description

​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)

NHS England - Armed Forces health stakeholder brief, Spring 2025

 

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NHS England’s Spring 2025 Armed Forces health stakeholder brief provides updates on the following topics:

• Op RESTORE, the NHS England-commissioned physical health and wellbeing service for veterans
• Op NOVA, the NHS England commissioned support service for veterans in the justice system
• The NHS Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) Veteran Aware Annual Conference
• Step into Health - assisting with the transition from military service to careers within the NHS
• NHS SARCS: Care and support available to sexual assault and abuse survivors
• Latest primary care network veteran friendly accreditations

To read the brief in full please click here

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) - latest vacancy in Scotland, available exclusively to Service Leavers, Veterans and Military Spouses/Partners

 

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

• GFIE 429 - Dept for Work & Pensions (DWP) Fraud Officer
• Ayr, Scotland
• Closing Date: 6 May 2025
• Job Description

​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: Once A Warrior: Life Beyond The Uniform - Podcast from Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioners Office

Every veteran has a story. Some are filled with challenges, others with triumph.

Listen to "Once a warrior: Life Beyond The Uniform" the brand new podcast, from Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioners Office, and get inspired by these incredible journeys.

Subscribe now: https://nivco.podbean.com

#Veterans
#VeteransPodcast
#WarStories
#NIVeterans

Information provided by HIVE NI

North East and North Yorkshire: Veterans Moving Forward: Building a brighter future 30th April

We are pleased to announce that ARCH Recovery College are teaming up with the Help 4 Heroes Recovery College to deliver a 6-week course specifically for Veterans.

Course Highlights include:

• Understanding the impact of your military service on your current situation
• Tools and techniques to help you navigate life’s challenges and implement positive change.
• Learning useful strategies to help you improve your own wellbeing.
• Understanding the impact of your military service on your current situation.

Course Commences: Wednesday 30th April 2025

Course Venue: IPS Innovate, Chartermark Way, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4QJ

To register for this course please contact: Tel: 0191 4510890 Email: TEWV.recoverycollege@nhs.net

This course has been co-produced and developed by veterans and is delivered in partnership between Help 4 Heroes Recovery College and ARCH Recovery College (TEWV NHS Foundation Trust).

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.

Veterans Karting Championships with Mission Motorsport

 

Mission Motorsport, the Forces’ Motorsport Charity, supports the recovery and rehabilitation of those affected by military service by offering exciting opportunities in motorsport and the wider automotive industry. It’s all about helping individuals regain confidence, build new skills, and have a great time doing it.

Please see the image for details of all event locations and dates.

Registration is now open for all rounds—you can sign up via the links below or simply use the QR code on the poster.

Here are the event dates and sign-up links:

Crawley: Mission Motorsports Veterans Karting Championship

 

We'd  love to invite members of the Armed Forces community to take part in the Mission Motorsport Veterans Karting Championships, in partnership with TeamSport Karting.


While the name might sound a bit formal, this series is all about fun, connection, and some friendly competition out on the track! Whether you’d like to join us for one event or several, you’d be most welcome. And no previous karting experience is needed—just come along and enjoy.

Mission Motorsport, the Forces’ Motorsport Charity, supports the recovery and rehabilitation of those affected by military service by offering exciting opportunities in motorsport and the wider automotive industry. It’s all about helping individuals regain confidence, build new skills, and have a great time doing it.

Attached, you’ll find a flyer with all event locations and dates. Registration is now open for all rounds—you can sign up via the links below or simply use the QR code on the poster.

Here are the event dates and sign-up links:

• 29th April – Leicester: Sign up here
• 13th May – Newcastle: Sign up here
• 17th June – Crawley: Sign up here
• 5th July – Cardiff: Sign up here
• 16th September – Preston: Sign up here
• 7th October – Birmingham: Sign up here

These events are free to attend and open exclusively to members of the Armed Forces Community. It’s a brilliant opportunity to reconnect, try something new, and experience the buzz of motorsport in a relaxed, welcoming environment

 Click  HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Northern Ireland: Help For Heroes NI Community Development Team Need Veterans Input

 

Help for Heroes is running a short survey and would really appreciate it if you could take 10 minutes to complete it.

The NI Community Development Team is gathering insights to understand the strengths within our Veteran community and explore opportunities for growth. Your input is invaluable in shaping future support. Click the link for your input

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...

Information provided by HIVE NI

Northern Ireland: THALES Event for Veterans and Service Leavers in NI - Thursday April 10th

Thales Belfast Veterans and Service Leavers Event

Thursday, April 10, 2025 , 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

Location: Thales Group - Belfast, 1, Alanbrooke Road, Castlereagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom , BT6 9HB

For more details, please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Dundee: Scottish Veteran's Residences, part-time Housing Assistant required at Rosendael Residence in Broughty Ferry, closing date 15th April

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Another golden opportunity to join the staff team at Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR), this time in Dundee, and make a positive difference to the lives of homeless Veterans...

We are recruiting a permanent, part time Housing Assistant (26 ¼ hours/week) to join our friendly, professional team at our Rosendael Residence in Broughty Ferry. 

Full details are on our website: https://www.svronline.org/about-work/

Closing date is 15 April and interviews are scheduled for 23 April.


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Civvy Street magazine – April/May 25 edition now available online

 

The latest edition of Civvy Street magazine is now available to read online at the following link: April/May Civvy Street magazine

Chepstow: VE Day Celebrations in Chepstow

Celebrate 80 Years of VE Day in Chepstow! 🎉

This year marks 80 years since VE Day – the day the Allies accepted Germany’s surrender on 8 May 1945.

𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?

Chepstow Town Council is offering grants of up to £150 to support community events between 𝟖-𝟏𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. Use it for food, entertainment, decorations – even a bouncy castle!

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://chepstowtc.gov.uk/grant-applications/

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭?

Join us for a VE Day Afternoon Tea at The Drill Hall on Saturday, 10 May with live music & a singalong! 

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬: 

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Edinburgh: RBL Recovery Through the Arts - Edinburgh Art Project - On the Table starts w/c 26th May

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Recovery Through the Arts is coming to Edinburgh with an exiting new Art Project for the local armed forces community. 

Open to veterans, serving and partners/carers of veterans/serving

If you are interested or know someone who would be call 0808 802 8080 for more information or for an application form.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): Latest Vacancies in London area (multiple roles/locations)- available exclusively to Service Leavers, Veterans and Military Spouses/Partners

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

GFIE 428 - Work Coach – Dept for Work & Pensions (DWP)

London – 18 vacancies across multiple inner/outer London locations

Closing Date: 28 April 2025

Job Description

​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)

Brecon: VE Day Events on Thu 08 May & Sat 10 May 2025 in Brecon

Save the Date: VE Day 80 Commemorations: Join us for TWO special events to commemorate this historic milestone:

• THURSDAY 8TH MAY - Community Sing-along & Beacon Lighting in the evening at Bethel Square. Come raise your voices together accompanied by Brecon Town Band, followed by the lighting of the beacon.
• SATURDAY 10TH MAY - Family Entertainment Afternoon at the Bandstand, the Promenade. Bring the whole family for a wonderful afternoon of free themed entertainment.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Preston: Ex-Forces & Youth Career Event - 9th April at the University of Central Lancashire

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) latest vacancy - available exclusively to Service Leavers, Veterans and Military Spouses/Partners

 

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

• GFIE 427- Review Officer – HMRC
• Nottingham
• Closing Date: 23 April 2025
• Job description

​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: Veterans' Roadshow Omagh - Wednesday 9th April

 

Veterans Roadshow & Lunch – 9th April

The Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner’s Office is hosting its next Veterans Roadshow and Lunch at the Silver Birches Hotel in Omagh on Wednesday, 9th April.

We welcome all veterans who are available to attend this free event, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with veteran-friendly organisations and enjoy a complimentary lunch.

To help with catering arrangements, we encourage you to register via our website: www.nivco.co.uk.

*Information provided by HIVE NI