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April 1, 2025

NAAFI Fund 2025 – Applications Now Open!


NAAFI have just announced the launch of the NAAFI Fund Date for 2025! Applications are now open!

The NAAFI Fund was launched back in 2020 and has supported 467 projects so far, donating over £4 million to help improve the lives of service personnel and their families around the world. To read more about the projects that NAAFI have supported to date: https://naafi.co.uk/giving-back/

To read the blog post announcing new information regarding the NAAFI Fund 2025: NAAFI Fund: Applications Now Open - NAAFI

Bovington: Garrison coffee morning and DIO housing surgery Wed 7th May


If you have any housing issues or concerns, please use this opportunity to come along and speak in person to a housing representative from Pinnacle/Vivo

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 


 

Bovington: Tea & Toast after school session every Wednesday - Term time only



Everyone welcome.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE


 

Weeton: Norcross Car Boot Sale

THE BEST IN THE NORTHWEST Norcross Car Boot Sale with space for 500 sellers and plenty of parking

Norcross Car Boot Sale - Norcross Lane, FY5 3DE

Every Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday to the end of November

NO DOGS - please be aware you may not walk your dog around the selling fields
You may bring your dog if selling as long as it is kept behind the stall.
Do NOT leave your dog in the car leave it at home !

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Bovington: Military wives choir sessions

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New members welcome. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Chepstow: Easter Fun Day at Chepstow Rugby Club on Fri 18 Apr 25

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

March 31, 2025

Catterick: Home Start Drop in at the HIVE HUB Weds 2nd April


 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

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