Bovington: Are you due to move to Bovington, Lulworth or Blandford?

Are you (or someone you know) due to be posted to Bovington, Lulworth or Blandford soon?
If so contact Bovington HIVE to request pre-arrival information.

Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-Bovington-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Core information sheets are available from the HIVE and contain useful information on accommodation,employment,health & wellbeing, finance, childcare,schools & adult education as well as location overview of community amenities, facilities and activities etc. There is also help with general queries regarding the local area.

Bovington HIVE can also provide you with information sheets on other locations across the UK and overseas. Please call in to speak to the HIVE information officer or use the contact details above.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Wareham Wednesdays music and entertainment events - 13th, 20th & 27th Aug

Credit: Visitpurbeckdorset.

Wareham Wednesdays is a very popular family friendly annual event held during the summer holidays. With live music and entertainment at Wareham Quay on Wednesday evenings throughout August. 

Each evening has its very own unique fun theme from the hugely popular Pirate Invasion to the entertaining Raft and Wheelbarrow Race! With a great selection of live music on stage, family entertainment, stalls (including street food) and a bar, plus spectacular fireworks to end the evening.

For more details click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison cinema movie release 'Weapons' Wed 13th Aug

Military families living at Bovington, Lulworth and Westmoors are welcome to use the cinema on Blandford Camp. (Adults and over 16s - Official ID required for Camp access)

Watch the trailer here: WEAPONS | BFBS Cinemas (Mystery/Horror)

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Wiltshire: Struggling with high energy prices and the cost of living? Warm and Safe Wiltshire may be able to help!

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To visit the website, please click here

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Chepstow: Make and Take at Chepstow Castle on Wednesdays during the Summer Holidays

Get crafty at Chepstow Castle during the summer holidays! 

Children can make something to play with in the castle and then take home.

Drop-in sessions every Wednesday during the school summer holidays. 

No need to book.

Wed 13 Aug 2025

10:00 - 16:00

Wed 20 Aug 2025

10:00 - 16:00

Wed 27 Aug 2025

10:00 - 16:00

For more information please click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Brecon: MOD CS Vacancies in Brecon & surrounding area, Closing Dates from: Thu 14 Aug 25

DIO - Regional Delivery Central Contract Change Manager
Ministry of Defence
Brecon, Wales, LD3 7EA : Telford, West Midlands (England), TF2 8JT : Whittington, West Midlands (England), WS14 9PY
Salary : £44,590
Closes : 11:55 pm on Thursday 14th August 2025
Reference : 417294

Army Regimental Administration Officer
Ministry of Defence
Infantry Battle School, Dering Lines, Brecon, LD3 7RA We are passionate about Smarter Working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give ... see the job advert for full location information
Salary : £36,530
Closes : 11:55 pm on Tuesday 19th August 2025
Reference : 418330

Estates Facilities Manager

Ministry of Defence

Sennybridge, Wales, LD3 8PN

Salary : £36,530

Closes : 11:55 pm on Thursday 14th August 2025

Reference : 414646

MGS Ministry of Defence Guard Service - Security Officer Shift Worker 

Sennybridge Camp Nr Brecon

Ministry of Defence

Sennybridge Camp, Brecon, LD3 8PN

Salary : £31,500

Closes : 11:55 pm on Tuesday 26th August 2025

Reference : 420474

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. 

Aldershot: Gas Network Upgrade - Queens Avenue, Aldershot - 11 Aug to 25 Aug 25.

 

Gas Network Upgrade- Queens Avenue, Aldershot- 11 Aug to 25 Aug 25.

As part of our commitment to keeping your gas supply safe and reliable, SGN will be upgrading the gas network in Queens Avenue, Aldershot.

• Work starts between 11–25 Aug 25

• Duration: Approximately 6 weeks

• Delivered by our contractor, I & G Contractor

What you need to know:

• No interruption to your gas supply
• No need for engineers to enter your home
• Queens Avenue will be closed to through traffic (access for residents, businesses, pedestrians, and cyclists will be maintained)
• A signed diversion will be in place for vehicles

If you have any questions, please visit sgn.co.uk or contact our Customer Service team on

0800 912 1700

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

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!

🔴 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!
🔵 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!
🟡 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!
🟢 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.