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March 31, 2025

North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: What's on in April, including Easter holiday events


Please click the links below for a selection of local upcoming events and bookmark this page for any future updates! (Updated events will be added weekly and will show in bold text to indicate they are new)

Individual events in date order

Forces Employment Charity Monthly Update - Award Nominations, Marathons, and Events

Forces Employment Charity’s monthly update is now available, and the latest news includes:
  • Heropreneurs Awards 2025 nominations are now open
  • A round-up of events across the UK and online webinars
  • Marathon preparations
  • Get to know Forces Employment Charity’s military women employment lead
  • Satisfaction survey
  • Links for further information
Read the update in full at this link: Get involved: Award Nominations, Marathons, and Events

Dundee: Applications are invited for the full-time post of Chief Executive, Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (HRFCA)


Applications are invited for the full-time post of Chief Executive, Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (HRFCA) based in Dundee. 

This Crown Service (Civil Service Grade 6/Grade B1 equivalent) post becomes vacant at a date between July 2025 and December 2025, to be agreed with the successful applicant.

The HRFCA CE is responsible and accountable to the Association’s Chair and Executive Board for the leadership and efficient management of all staff, business outputs (estates, engagement, cadets and youth), finances and affairs of the Association.  The CE works alongside and in conjunction with the other 12 RFCA CEs and the Council of Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations in London.

Job Vacancy Notice

Job Description


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

FamCAS 25: Have you shared your views on Service family life? Time’s running out!

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Have you shared your views on Service family life? Time’s running out!

The Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) 2025 closes in 1 week! Don’t miss your opportunity to tell us what you think about Service family life.


Each year, Defence invites a random sample of Service partners to complete the Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS). This survey is your chance to tell us about your experiences and views in relation to various aspects of Service family life.

You can see if you are in this year’s sample, and can access the survey, by using the online tool. The survey closes on Monday 7 April 2025 at 23:59.

Why complete the survey?

Your feedback will help us to understand what Service life is like for your family, which will help us to make informed decisions on what changes to prioritise and develop policies to address your family’s challenges and needs. Whether it’s with childcare and children’s education, housing, deployment, or employment.

Who can complete the survey, and how?

To find out if you can take part in FamCAS 2025, please use the online eligibility tool. You will be asked to enter a token/access code, which is your partner’s Service number. This is needed for security reasons only. Please be assured that all survey responses are anonymous.

If eligible, the tool will direct you to the survey. We recommend using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

If you have any questions about this year's FamCAS, please email: Analysis-Surveys-Enquiries@mod.gov.uk.

Information and support

Check out our new Families Hub, which signposts to support, guidance and organisations to help you navigate Service family life.
Visit Discover My Benefits to find out about the range of benefits, opportunities, and support for you and your family.

Leuchars: The next Veterans Breakfast will be Tuesday 1st April


The next Leuchars Veterans Breakfast Club is on Tuesday 1st April 2025 in Leuchars Community Centre 10-12. We look forward to welcoming you. The cost for this will be £3.50 and will include a filled roll and hot drinks.

Apologies for the late notice


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Brynmawr: Come and meet the Easter Bunny at Brynmawr Police Station - Thu 17 Apr


Our officers have heard some exciting news!
The Easter Bunny will be attending Brynmawr police station
to give out *Free* chocolate eggs.
On April 17th 11am-1pm
Come along and have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Haverfordwest: Indoor Market at HaverHub on Fri 04 Apr & 02 May 25


Indoor Market at HaverHub:

Fri 04 Apr 25
Fri 02 May 25

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Dorset: South West Train services


For Train information, timetables, rail disruptions, planning your journey and purchasing tickets click HERE

For all UK Train Services and timetables click National Rail
Please check for updates prior travelling.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison parent & toddler group


Registration must be completed for attendance please click link below

AWS ANNUAL REGISTRATION AND CONSENT FORM Pan AWS (Page 1 of 13)

Meet Craig, the community development worker for the Garrison (Youth club, activities and groups) and Wendy from Blandford HIVE. (Information and family/service personnel support) 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Stafford: Easter Family Adventures fun day All Saints Church Sandon Easter Saturday 21st April 2024 11am - 4pm

 


Information provided by Stafford HIVE