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August 12, 2025

Wherever your assignment order is taking you, HIVE is here to provide the local information!


If your posting is in the UK you can find our blog and location guides here. Please use our MS Forms enquiry function for any additional locations or if you have any enquiries.

Are you assigned overseas? If you’re posted to an overseas location where we have a HIVE, you will find information – plus our local office’s contact details – at:

Belgium (SHAPE)
Brunei
Brunssum
Cyprus
Gibraltar
Naples
Sennelager

Posted elsewhere overseas? Don’t worry if your new location is not listed above, the iHIVE covers the rest of the world, with over 100 location guides available plus online enquiry support.

Our iHIVE is tri-Service and is listed on the Overseas Supportability checklist as an action, so that Service personnel and families can obtain the relevant information they may each require, to ensure that their new location can meet each individual’s and family’s needs.

For those with MODnet access, Army HIVE’s SharePoint site can also be used to download our information sheets or ask questions – please go to our Overseas Postings area

If you’re relocating back to the UK from overseas, or moving within the UK, our SharePoint hosts guidance and resources in our Relocating within or back to the UK section.

Milford Haven: GET AFLOAT! - Join our Junior Sea Cadets!


GET AFLOAT! - Join our Junior Sea Cadets!
Aged 9-11yrs? Join either of our Tuesday or Thursday section Junior Sea Cadets.
Our Junior Sea Cadets have wonderful training opportunities, based right here in Milford Haven!

๐Ÿ”ด Red Module Badge - Experience a safe and fun learning environment at the Unit, learning all about the Unit, how to wear your Uniform properly and learn how to march!
๐Ÿ”ต Blue Module Badge - Get afloat with us learning how to Row, Sail, Kayak & Windsurf, all in a safe way with our experienced and qualified instructors, upon our beautiful waterway!
๐ŸŸก Yellow Module Badge - Immerse yourself into our community, visiting lots of different organisations, museums, community groups and get a real sense of what Milford means!
๐ŸŸข Green Module Badge - Venture into the great outdoors, learn all the basic skills to be safe and enjoy our amazing outdoors!

There's so much to take part in - get in touch!
recruitment@milfordhavenscc.org.uk
https://www.sea-cadets.org/milfordhaven/get-in-touch
01646 695443

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Chepstow: Join the Army Cadets at Beachley Barracks

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Action, Adventure, Fun & Friendship. For a life changing experience, join the army cadets! If you are aged 12 - 18 years of age, join us on Tuesday evenings 7 - 9 pm.

For further information call 01873 813756,

Email: gwentandpowysacf@fca.org.uk or visit the website by clicking here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Chepstow: AWS - Volunteers Needed - Community Support Volunteer Vacancies for Chepstow

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Deadline extended for AWS Community Support Volunteer Vacancies.

AWS Volunteers Needed! Poster

AWS Community Support Volunteer Role Description


Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

St Athan: Citizens Advice Drop-In for the military community - last Tuesday of every month at the HIVE, St Athan

 
Citizens Advice Drop In - last Tuesday of the month starting on Tuesday 29th July 25 at the Wales HIVE Hub, 2 Rook Close, St Athan.

No appointment necessary.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

August 11, 2025

Stafford: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust latest job vacancies as at 11th August 2025



Please see below for the links to the latest vacancies at UHNM.

Nursing and Midwifery: Job vacancy search: Which health sector? | trac.jobs

Health Science Services: Job vacancy search: Which health sector? | trac.jobs

Support Services: Job vacancy search: Which health sector? | trac.jobs

Administrative Services: Job vacancy search: Which health sector? | trac.jobs

Medical and Dental: Job vacancy search: Which health sector? | trac.jobs

Allied Health professionals: Job vacancy search: Which health sector? | trac.jobs


Information provided by Stafford HIVE



St Athan: MOD CS Job Vacancies in St Athan, Closing Dates from: Mon 18 Aug 25


Reprographics / Post Room Clerk
Ministry of Defence
St Athan
Salary : £26,770
Closes : 11:55 pm on Monday 18th August 2025
Reference : 415754


Modelling and Simulation TAST Officer
Ministry of Defence
Remote working (anywhere in the UK)
Salary : £44,590
Distance : Job is advertised as regional
Closes : 11:55 pm on Monday 1st September 2025
Reference : 419045

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Vale of Glamorgan: New 2025 Courses - Adult Community Learning in the Vale of Glamorgan

 

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NEW COURSES FOR 2025! 

We’re so excited to share our brand new courses launching this September! After lots of planning and thought, we can’t wait for you to get involved!

๐ŸŽจ Teens Pottery & Ceramics
๐Ÿงต Dressmaking & Pattern Workshop
๐Ÿบ Pottery & Ceramics with a Welsh Language Twist
๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ฑ Business Website & Social Media Presence

There’s something for everyone — whether you’re getting creative, learning a new skill, or boosting your business! 

What are you waiting for? Sign up today and join one of our amazing new classes — you definitely won’t regret it! 

Got questions? Need more info? Feel free to reach out to us:

๐Ÿ“ž 01446 773831
๐Ÿ“ง valecourses@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
๐Ÿ’ป valecourses.org

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

NAAFI Fund - NATO Shape's Community Spaces Are Officially Open



The NAAFI Fund recently awarded a £17,500 grant to NATO in Shape, Belgium to give their community spaces a much-needed makeover! This project was all about creating a centralised, welcoming space for the British Military Community. To read NAAFI Fund’s blog post on this project, please visit: https://naafi.co.uk/project/from-dream-to-reality/

NAAFI Fund said: “To gain some inspiration about how the NAAFI Fund could help in your unit or local community area, please take a look at our previously supported projects Completed Fund Projects - NAAFI

“For more information on the NAAFI Fund, the application process and what grants are available, please take a look at our website NAAFI Fund - NAAFI

“We anticipate the portal to re-open for applications in April 2026, however, we will announce the exact dates and links nearer the time via our social media and website, so please keep an eye on those @naafisocial. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, to receive communication nearer the time so you can start to prepare your bid, please email funding@naafi.co.uk

NAAFI: https://naafi.co.uk/

St Athan: St Athan Community Drop in Session - Sat 06 Sept 25

 
St Athan Community Council:

St Athan Community Council is delighted to announce our first Drop In session. This is an opportunity for you to meet your Councillors and Clerk, discuss any local issues or just have a cuppa with us.

We will be at the old school hall on Church Lane (behind the post office) from 11am on Saturday 6th September.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.