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July 28, 2025

Northern Ireland: Female Veterans Transformation Programme 'Bet Know More' Online Training - Wednesday 3rd September

 
Supporting Veterans? Learn About Gambling Harms.

Female Veterans Transformation Programme
 are partnering with Betknowmore uk to offer free online training on gambling harms for those in the Armed Forces community.

Betknowmore UK are proudly part of the Armed Forces Gambling Support Network (AFGSN).

Wednesday 3rd September
1300-1430
Online (via Teams)

Veterans are 10x more likely to experience gambling harms — affecting families, finances, and mental health. This training is designed to raise awareness, reduce risk, and build understanding.

For anyone in the armed forces community
Learn how gambling harms impact our people
Discover ways to support those affected

Sign up now via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/4BMmex6Lfv

If you can't make this session but don't want to miss out, take a look at this link to arrange your own: https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/.../training.../armed-forces

#FemaleVeterans #WomenVeterans #VeteransSupport #GamblingAwareness #AFGSN #ArmedForcesGamblingSupportNetwork #MentalHealth #BetknowmoreUK

Information provided by HIVE NI

Catterick: U14's Catterick Village Junior Football Club are looking for new players


 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Catterick: Catterick Village Roses are recruiting new players


Inspired? The Lionesses showed grit and determination to win the Euros again. 

It's not always about the best players, but the best team. Catterick Village is all about the team. 

Never kicked a ball before or a seasoned player looking for a different challenge, our Roses are a fantastic group who welcome anyone who wants to enjoy playing football. 

Come to one of our training sessions and start enjoying being part of a friendly, welcoming and competitive team

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Leuchars & St Andrews: Trial of Health Visitor Drop - in - service

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Leuchars drop in at the Community Centre every 2nd and 4th Wednesday 10am-12 Noon

***Please note that this is not for weighing babies, there is a "Weigh & Go" at St Andrews Community Hospital***

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Leuchars: The next Veterans breakfast will be the Tuesday 2nd of September


For further information contact the Kerry or Jane or HIVE 01334 857649 

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Which School year group is my child in?

For parents unfamiliar with the Scottish education system, it may not be clear which year group your child will be in when they move a Scottish school.

Check out Forces Children's Education website for more guidance and lots of great information and resources.
https://forceschildrenseducation.org.uk/which-school-year...?


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Cupar: Andys Man Club, Mondays at 7pm

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Andys Man Club Cupar at 7pm at Howe Rugby Club.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

July 25, 2025

Forces Employment Charity: Empowering You employment workshop - 15 to 17 Sept 2025

Empowering You is a hybrid three-day employability and confidence-building workshop in collaboration with Barclays and Forces Employment Charity

Event Overview

Days 1 and 3 are virtual. On day 2, delegates will be hosted at three Barclays locations (simultaneously). Day 3 you will meet employers online from across industries who value the skills and qualities that people from the Armed Forces Community bring.

Join us in person at one of the illustrious Barclays locations in London, Knutsford or Glasgow.

The event is for military spouses and partners (all genders), ex-military women and reservists.

What can you expect:

Receive a free one-to-one mentoring session with a corporate mentorHear directly from employers about pathways for the Armed Forces community and regional job opportunities
Understand the value that your transferrable skills can bring to employers and gain confidence in yourself
Expert sessions delivered by our Families Employment Advisors who are all military spouses or partners with lived experience and who have served too.

Dates and times:

This event takes place on the 15th - 17th September 2025.

Virtual event timings (days 1 and 3): 10:00 – 13.00 (duration may vary due to group sizes)

In-person event timings (day 2): 10.00 – 16.00

Locations on day 2:

Barclays Radbroke Campus – Knutsford WA16 9EU
Barclays Glasgow Campus – 30 Clyde Place, Glasgow, Glasgow G5 8AQ
Barclays Headquarters – 1 Churchill Pl, London E14 5RB

Registration Link and Further Info:

Registration Form

Event Overview

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment – Child Maintenance Service Enforcement Case Manager, Plymouth


The Department of Work and Pensions has 12 new Child Maintenance Service Enforcement Case Manager Executive Officer opportunities in Plymouth. These are now open for applications until 4 Aug 2025.

Civil Service Jobs link: Child Maintenance Service - Enforcement Case Manager - Plymouth (Ref: 735) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK

More information on DWP, the roles available and the application process can be found on the DWP EO Microsite.

Recruit for Spouses: What’s on this Summer?

RFS are offering a number of events programmes and services over the coming months.

All services are free to access for military spouses, partners, veterans, and serving personnel.

Events include:Wellbeing Programme: We are currently accepting registrations for our six-week virtual programme, supported by a psychoeducational therapist. The sessions are designed to reduce isolation and help participants forge meaningful connections.
Coaching & Mentoring Programme: We have spaces available in our coaching and mentoring initiative. With a pool of over 80 volunteers from various sectors – including BAE, Virgin, and AMS – we’re ready to match individuals with mentors who can support professional development or help build confidence. Our Coaching and Mentoring Manager, Helen Callis, is available to guide participants every step of the way.

For more information on Recruit for Spouses, please visit: https://www.recruitforspouses.co.uk/

To register and sign up, please go to: RFS Portal