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June 18, 2025

West Midlands: Tough Enough to Care - All Veteran Wellbeing Project


 The All-Veteran Wellbeing project, funded by Thrive Together, aims to support Veterans, Family Members and Carers who are based in the Black Country (West Midlands) with their mental health and wellbeing.

Full details are available HERE

Information provided: Central HIVE Hub


Scotland: The June edition of Scotland 4 kids now out

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

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


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Grantham: Lincolnshire Family Services Directory


Lincolnshire Family Services Directory

Helps you find information on useful local organisations and activities where you live.
The directory also supports Lincolnshire's family hubs and the start for life programme.

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Scotland: The Scottish Veterans Commissioner's latest report - 'Veterans and Finance' has been published

Scottish Veteran's Commisioner:I’m pleased to publish Veterans and Finance, my latest report exploring the financial stability and wellbeing of veterans in Scotland.

While most veterans transition well, some face complex financial challenges. This report highlights where more can be done to support them, shares examples of good practice, and makes practical recommendations for government and service providers.
It also recognises the valuable contribution veterans make to the financial services sector.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Shrewsbury Food Festival - 29 June - Armed Forces Discount

Armed Forces discount - 15% off Sunday Entry
 
To access the code for entry into the Festival please contact the HIVE E: RC-Pers-HIVE-Centralhub-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Online bookings only can use the code

Information from: Central HIVE Hub

Haverfordwest: Pinnacle Housing Surgery - Thu 26 June at Cashfield Community Centre

 
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Haverfordwest: Families Together Group - Free kids activities - every Wednesday at Cashfield Community Centre

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Wales: FREE Webinars for Spouses & Partners of Serving Personnel - AI Webinars delivered by The Family Foundation


Free Webinar Series for Spouses and Partners of Serving Military Personnel, including Reservists, in Wales

We’re living through a digital revolution – and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is right at the heart of it. But you don’t need a tech background to benefit. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or completely new to it, this three-part webinar series is designed to help you understand, explore, and make the most of AI in everyday life.

For more information please click here.

To register please click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Little Troopers New Forest Reconnection Weekend – next events are Dorset, 25 to 27 July, and 26 to 28 Sept

'Group of children photographed with Little Troopers Founder, Louise

Military families were brought together this week when Little Troopers, the children’s military charity, hosted a New Forest family reconnection weekend.

In January, the organisation revealed they were launching a series of four fully-funded family reconnection weekends for forces families to spend quality time together outdoors, funded by Team Forces.

The weekend was the second one to take place, with eight families taking part in action-packed activities at the New Forest Outdoor Centre in Lyndhurst, Dorset.

Families arrived on Friday (13th June), kicking off the weekend by taking part in an evening woodland nature walk, before staying in shepherd’s huts.

On the second day, families got to try out raft building and racing on Leominstead Lake, followed by archery and bushcraft, a BBQ cooked by the parents, and campfire games for the children in the evening. Families headed home on Sunday 15th June after a morning of trying out high and low ropes amongst the trees and enjoying some Father’s Day treats.