Northern Ireland: Latest Edition of Veterans Commissioners Newsletter is out now

The latest edition of the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner’s Newsletter is now available.

Click the link below to catch up on the latest news, upcoming events, and key updates for the veteran community in Northern Ireland.

https://www.nivco.co.uk/.../05/Veterans-Newsletter-NI-Issue

#VeteransNI #NIVeteransCommissioner #VeteransNewsletter #NICommunity #VeteransVoice

Information provided by HIVE NI

Chatham: The Historic Dockyards Chatham May Half Term Brickwrecks Shipbuilders of the Stormy Seas

 

May Half Term Adventures

Plunge into May Half Term for an epic adventure on the high seas. Dive into the world of shipwrecks, pirates, and deep-sea adventures. Build your own adventure with interactive storytelling, get hands-on with shipbuilding, and navigate survival challenges in the ultimate shipwrecked adventure.

Build a Shipwreck Story (24 to 28 May Only) – 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Grantham: Virtual Autism Hub - NHS Lincolnshire Partnership

Virtual Autism Hub

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: What is start for life?

New Start for Life booklets available at the HIVE Community Centre, Bldg. 162.

https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/startforlife

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: Grantham College & University Centre never too late to learn

Apply now! Never too late to enrol, with lots of adult FREE courses. 

Grantham College & University Centre

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: Why not try something new? Lincolnshire adult skills & family learning service

Another way of taking care of your mind is by remembering to #keep learning.

Why not try something new? Sign up for a course or learn a new hobby?

It can boost your self-esteem, connect with others and even enhance your career prospects.

Visit: 2aspire.org.uk

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Blandford: Garrison Thrift shop

The Thrift shop (by Rendezvous cafe) is a facility were you can purchase and sell on items at low cost. 

Recent donations have included the Bonfire/Halloween event, the Garrison Youth Clubs, Mums & Tots, Downlands School and Blandford Food Bank.
Thanks to the volunteers that make this possible.

Volunteers are always needed. Please call into the shop during opening times if you are interested in helping out. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Weeton: Stay & Play with Homestart session - change of day

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Wales: Wales Careers & Skills Event at Utilita Arena, Cardiff on 26 & 27 Nov 25

 
Careers Wales are thrilled to be supporting this year’s SgiliauCymru SkillsCymru
Wales’ largest careers and skills event is here to inform and inspire the young people of Wales.
Join us along with local employers, universities, colleges, and training providers.

26 November 2025 10:00 – 14:30 & 15:30 – 18:00
27 November 2025 10:00 -14:00
Utilita Arena Cardiff

Book your free ticket today!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Richmond: The Richmond Banking Hub Mon - Fri

The Richmond banking hub is located at 20 King Street, DL10 4HP

Open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

The hub offers a counter service operated by the Post Office, where customers of all major banks can carry out regular cash transactions, whenever it's open.

A community banker service is also available where customers can talk to their own bank about more complicated issues on allocated days:

Community Banker availability
Mon:
NatWest
Tue:
Lloyds
Wed:
HSBC
Thu:
Barclays
Fri:
Halifax

Please note that our community bankers may be unavailable during lunchtime as they take a well-deserved break.