Below images: Blandford Hub. Located by Costcutter shop on Camp
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
August 11, 2025
Blandford: Garrison Coworking Hub for Military spouses to work & connect
August 8, 2025
Richmond: Do you want to be part of a new Youth Council and are aged 11-18yrs
Want to part of a new youth council to make positive changes that impact young people in the local community?
Any young person aged 11-18yrs (25yrs with SEND) can be part of the Council.
Come along to this informal session to find out what a youth council is and how we can make it happen together
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Dorset: School transport & pupil bus passes
Find information on school transport in Dorset, including: school bus updates safety of routes, all school transport news, how to apply for school transport schemes and appeal against a transport decision. Click HERE
Dorset County Council (DCC) school bus passes These cards will be sent direct to your home address by second class post.
DCC school bus passes will be for the life of attendance at your school or college, subject to transport entitlement and so will not need to be re-issued every year. These passes contain an electronic chip. School vehicles are fitted with electronic chip readers that will allow passes to be checked and details of the journeys recorded.
If a bus pass is lost during the academic year you must obtain a temporary pass from your school office in order to continue using school transport until a replacement pass can be issued.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
August 7, 2025
New BFBS Royal Air Force Documentary: Top Flight Fitness – Available to Watch Now
BFBS Forces News had special access to this intense and demanding training journey, capturing the brutal workouts, military theory lessons, real-world teaching sessions, and relentless physical and mental assessments that push even the fittest to their limits.
From raw recruits straight off civvy street to experienced service personnel, the series reveals what it really takes to become a PTI, and it’s not just about six-packs and speed.
BFBS Forces News reporter Kirstie Chambers joins the course every step of the way, sharing insight into the teamwork, psychology, resilience and sheer determination it takes to earn the coveted PTI badge, she said: “They didn’t just train bodies, they built minds. The women matched the men, the competition drove camaraderie, and the real test? Just keeping up the pace.”
Expect sweat, setbacks and serious inspiration in this must-see look inside the RAF’s most physically demanding training ground.
Give Us Time: new donor in the NE of England
Give Us Time have a new donor I the North East of England – please see the poster for more details and for how to book.
Grantham: NHS Lincolnshire Partnership Recovery College - Free courses for parents and expectant parents to support mental health and wellbeing
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
August 6, 2025
North Yorkshire: Thrive Together - Veterans Support
North Yorkshire Veterans Support Project
The North Yorkshire Veterans Support Project is dedicated to empowering and supporting veterans, providing expert, quality-assured advice and casework to help resolve financial, family, and other complex challenges.
Who we support
Veterans of all ages, their families, and carers across North Yorkshire.
The large veteran community in Scarborough.
Nepali and Fijian veterans around Catterick Garrison.
Veterans from Catterick and RAF Leeming living in rural Hambleton and Richmondshire.
Our focus
Expert advice and casework covering benefits, energy, debt, and housing, with access to specialist legal support.
Long-term impact by equipping veterans with the confidence and knowledge to manage future challenges.
Helping veterans and their families achieve financial stability, stronger relationships, and improved well-being.
With a strong presence in Scarborough, Hambleton, and Richmondshire, we’re committed to ensuring North Yorkshire’s veterans thrive in civilian life.
August 2025 drop-in sessions:
5th, 11th and 19th – The Veterans Hub, 2b Royal Avenue, #Scarborough YO11 2LT: 10:00 – 12:00
4th, 12th and 18th – Citizens Advice Office, 13-15 Northway, #Scarborough YO11 1JH: 09:30 – 12:30
Contact us
Telephone helpline: 01748 902020
Email us: catterick.connection@northyorkslca.org.uk
For more information and your Online referral form visit HERE
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): Latest DWP Vacancy in Middlesbrough - available exclusively to Service Leavers, Veterans and Military Spouses/Partners
GFIE-447 - Decision Maker - Middlesbrough
Closing Date: 2 September 2025
Job Description
GFiE roles are available specifically to people who served in the Armed Forces, or be in your resettlement period and due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame or a Military Spouse/Partner (your current partner must still be serving or was discharged within the last 12 months).
To apply, please submit a completed EOI Form (also see Guidance notes) and an up to date CV to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
For more information on the GFiE scheme please go to: A complete guide to GFiE – Veterans, Military Partners/Spouses and Service Leavers – Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (blog.gov.uk)
August 5, 2025
Staffordshire and West Midlands: MHLO Advisory – SFA SP/Occupants Preparation for Winter
With winter coming the importance of SP/SFA Tenants ensuring that their SFA/Homes are maintained with all boiler and heating systems working correctly to full capacity is paramount. This also in line with the current UK costs for utility provision (Gas/Electric), heating systems working correctly, do have a direct impact in keeping costs down.
Additional: All windows, doors, sealant fittings are to be checked and reported should damage be identified.
This is an SP/Occupant responsibility to check, confirm and if necessary, report. If issues are identified, they are to be reported immediately to allow repairs to be conducted ASAP. Pinnacle should confirm ‘Pinnacle Job Reference Number/s’, confirm date, time of attendance.
The Pinnacle National Service Centre (NSC) is the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all SFA Occupants to raise repair requirements. These then directed to Amey Defence Services (Maintenance Contractor providers for all SFA estates within HQ Centre AoR – UK East & West Midlands, Central Region).
Contacting the Pinnacle National Service Centre Link: Contact Us - Pinnacle Service Families
Escalation Process:
- SP/Occupant/s responsible for reporting repair. A repair job number SHOULD BE PROVIDED as reference to the repair reported. Multiple Job Numbers may be given if reporting multiple jobs all at once. These to be utilised as reference should the work requirement have to be escalated if problems arise (Missed appointments, Quality of works conducted, Timeframe for works to be completed, etc).
- SP/Occupant/s responsible for confirming repair (should initial issues arise) directly with Pinnacle NSC. SP to attend local Pinnacle/Amey Housing Surgeries as required. Pinnacle Housing Officer contact details UK here: Your Housing Officer - Pinnacle Service Families
Please find direct links to Pinnacle information and support (Confirmed in use AUG 25)
Pinnacle Advisory Content | Pinnacle Links to Information |
In My Home Emergencies | |
Repairs in your home | |
Pinnacle Winter Tips | |
Pinnacle Handy Winter Tips Video | |
Boilers and Heating Issues | https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/in-my-home/boilers-and-heating/ |
In my home – Gas and Energy | https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/in-my-home/gas-and-energy/ |
In my home – Damp & Mould | https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/in-my-home/damp-and-mould/ |
Damp & Mould (A Guide to preventing Damp & Mould) |
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Emergencies (Fire, Gas, Water Leaks): | https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/in-my-home/emergencies/ |
Compulsory Safety Checks | https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/compulsory-safety-checks/ |
Insurance (Building and Contents) for your service family home | https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/in-my-home/in-my-home-buildings-and-contents-insurance/ |
Problems outside of my home | https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/problems-outside-of-my-home/ |
Pinnacle Complaints Process | |
Pinnacle Compensation Process (Including Loss of Heating Compensation): |
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
Lichfield: Welfare Contact Flats Information for DMS Whittington
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
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