Wiltshire: Free training - Skills Bootcamps

 

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Skills Bootcamp in Agile and AI: Skills Bootcamp in Agile and AI - Bath Spa University Start date 7th July 2025

Skills Bootcamp in Agile and Scrum: Skills Bootcamp in Agile and Scrum Foundation (West Midlands) - Bath Spa University Start date 13th October 2025

The priority audience for these Skills Bootcamps are service leavers, veterans, and dependents. It is recommend that for service leavers they have 6 months or less to do. There are places open to non-service leavers too.

Others skills bootcamps include:

• Education and Early Years
• Constructions and Green Skills
• Logistics and Transport
• Leadership and Management
• Health and Social Care
• More Digital and AI courses

For details of the full course offer for this year, please click here

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Brecon: Flying Start Childcare is expanding in Powys

 
Join Flying Start Community (BRECON) on Facebook for updates and information on what is happening in Brecon for families of children under 5.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Aldershot: Rushmoor Repair Cafe at The West End Centre

We will try to repair a whole host of things. Most household electrical items, clothing, woodwork, bicycles, toys, metalwork items, computers, small wooden items, even musical instruments will be considered. Aside from the short list below, which we are unable to repair, we will do our best to repair your broken items. We DON'T repair, mobile phones and tablets, microwave and some antiques.

The Rushmoor Repair will be running every third Saturday of the month at The West End Centre, 48 Queens Road, Aldershot GU11 3JD.
10.30am until 1.30pm 
LAST ENTRY at 1pm.

ONE ITEM booked at a time per customer.

The Rushmoor Repair Cafe is run by volunteers, free of charge - donations welcomed!

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Wales: Get help with additional learning needs from your local authority

Get help with additional learning needs from your local authority

A new searchable functionality to support parents, carers, and young people to access the relevant information on the additional learning needs system from their area is now available on the Welsh Government website.

This will direct individuals to guidance and support on:

• identifying additional learning needs
• getting help from your school
• information and advice arrangements
• avoidance and resolution of disagreement arrangements
• independent advocacy services and how to access them

Click here for more information.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Dover: AWS Community Support Free Pilates / Zumba Fitness Class at Burgoyne Heights on Monday Mornings

 

Information provided by SE HIVE Hub

Fife: The Ruby Boots Project, a peer support network aiming to support children and young people whose parent/guardian is leaving the armed forces.

The Ruby Boots Project is a peer support network aiming to support children and young people whose parent/guardian is leaving the armed forces. There are various challenges that young people may experience during this transition, so they have designed this project to tackle this. 

If you are a child or young person from a veteran/soon-to-be veteran family, or an adult who would be interested in volunteering to help facilitate these group sessions, please get in touch at heather.douglas@forceschildrenscotland.org.uk. 

We would love to hear from you.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: The Poppy Story, the story of the Poppy with special focus on Scotland

Check out Poppyscotland book, The Poppy Story!

Perfect for children aged 6-12, this beautifully illustrated book narrates the story of the poppy and remembrance, with a special focus on Scotland.

Schools in Scotland can request a free copy, or you can order your own here: The Poppy Story

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Northern Ireland: Veterans & Families Forecast of Events - Causeway Coast & Glens - June to Dec

 

Veterans & Families – Upcoming Events

Please see above the forecast of events kindly shared by Veterans Champion Dawn Huggins from Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.

These events are a great opportunity for veterans and their families to connect, engage, and access support within the local community.

#Veterans #CommunitySupport #CausewayCoastAndGlens #VeteransChampion #ConnectingCommunities

Information provided by HIVE NI

Leconfield: AWS Art Club - Wednesday Evenings

 

Information provided by Leconfield HIVE

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Serving families: On the Move Programme now open to new applications

The Support for Relocated Service Families - reopen for new applications!

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) are pleased to let you know that the Serving families: On the Move Programme under the Armed Forces Families Covenant Fund is now open and ready to welcome new applications!

What’s the programme all about?

Moving to a completely new place, surrounded by unfamiliar faces, can feel surreal. You’re pushed out of your comfort zone, knowing that if you don’t reach out, the feeling of loneliness can quickly grow. But not everyone has the confidence to walk into a coffee morning or event on their own for the first time.

“Having a first point of contact, a friendly face, a supportive presence makes such a difference. Someone who can help you find your way, learn about your new area and most importantly, open the door to connections and friendships.

That kind of support isn’t just help, it’s essential for finding your way and keeping your momentum in this military way of life” – Jenna, Army spouse.

Supporting you, on the move

Today, the Trust are reopening the Serving Families: On the Move programme for new applications. This year, you can apply for a grant of £5,000 to £50,000 for a 12 month project which will achieve one or more of the following outcomes -

• Families in a new posting have more accessible information to support them to settle into a new and unfamiliar location.
• Newly arrived families report improved wellbeing by being introduced to and connected with activities provided in their new area
• Fewer newly arrived and relocated service families report feeling isolated or lonely and more service families say they have effective support networks.
• Families feel more able to navigate the challenges of relocation, because their relationships are stronger.

Why are the Trust running this programme?

Frequent moves can disrupt social connections and support systems, often leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness. Over time, this can negatively impact mental health and family relationships.

One of our key priorities when launching the Armed Forces Covenant framework was to reduce stress and challenges for families. To support this aim, we introduced the Serving Families: On the Move programme.

To date, under the Armed Forces Covenant, we have awarded a total of over £1.3m to 14 projects aimed at improving the quality of life for service families impacted by relocation and as a direct result of service life.

This programme aims to support newly relocated service families, encouraging connection, and strengthening family relationships, ensuring armed forces communities are not left at a disadvantage.

The Trust are looking to support projects that use preventative or early intervention approaches to support families who have recently moved. These projects should focus to helping families settle into their new communities and build lasting, positive connections.

“It’s a very lonely life, and the sacrifices that we go through as a family always seem so significant yet not recognised.” – RAF spouse

Who can apply?

The Trust invite applications from:

• Registered Charites
• Community Interest Companies (CICs)
• Armed Forces Units and Bases
• Local authorities

Full eligibility details are available on the Trust website

Find out more

There will be two deadlines for applications:

• If you apply by 12pm on 23 July 2025, you will receive a decision before end of September 2025.
• If you apply by 12pm on 17 December 2025, you will receive a decision before end of February 2026.

Full details of this family-focused funding opportunity, including full eligibility and how to apply, are available on the Trust’s dedicated programme page.