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July 1, 2025

London: Veterans Partnership Better Together


Click on image to find out more.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

London: Building Heroes The Leading Tri-Service Military to Construction Charity


Please note: Service leavers are able to book in advance but are required to be within their last six months of service when they attend their course.

We are active in other locations across the UK. At one of these locations, we are offering a plant and machinery course. Further details can be found here: Streetworks and Plant Machinery Operative | Building Heroes

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Blackpool: BFC Community Trust Armed Forces Weekly Calendar


Are you an Armed Forces Regular, Reservist, Veteran or immediate family member?

Have a look at the link below to see what Blackpool Football Club Community Trust can offer you.  Many free activities every week and a Naafi break club every Wednesday.



Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Hampshire: Hampshire County Council Childcare Choices

 


Changes to childcare support mean you might now be eligible for more help than ever before. Support from Childcare Choices can give your child a great start while giving you work choices, helping you make the juggle of family life a little easier. 

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Aldershot: Rushmoor Borough Council Employment & Skills Support for Military Spouses


Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Chatham: Brompton Play Club at the Lampard Centre - Mondays 1600hrs - 1730hrs (Term Time Only)



Play Club at the Lampard Centre is held every Monday, excluding Bank Holidays from 4pm till 5.30pm.

Booking is on a week-by-week basis. £1 per week per child.

Please email anthony-lee.peat101@mod.gov.uk to book a place (limited places).

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Medway: Find a Scout group in the area



Would you like to join scouts but don't know which group is near you? Please contact the groups listed below for information on when and what time they meet.

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Bovington: Garrison mini bus hire

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You can book the mini bus online via: https://forms.office.com/e/d3miDTGhP9

The driver must have full clean Cat B licence and be over 25 years of age.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE



 

Bovington: Garrison DIO housing surgery Wed 6th Aug


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: Employment support drop in session Wed 6th Aug


Appointments not necessary, just turn up.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE