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August 12, 2025

West Midlands: Hollybank Foot Health - Serving Personnel and Veterans 10% discount





 Hollybank Foot Health offers all Serving Personnel and Veterans 10% Discount on their treatment 

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Northern Ireland: NI4Kids Magazine - August Edition Out Now

 
To read the latest edition on line, please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Chepstow: VJ Day 80th Anniversary Remembrance Service on Fri 15 Aug 25


Chepstow Town Council:

VJ Day 80th Anniversary Remembrance Service
Friday 15th August, 12 noon
War Memorial, Chepstow
Hosted by the RBL & Chepstow Town Council

Join us for a short service of remembrance to mark 80 years since Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day), the day Imperial Japan surrendered, bringing an end to the Second World War. We come together to honour all who served and sacrificed, and to reflect with hope for peace in our world today.

All are welcome.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Hereford: A level and GCSE support available at Herefordshire’s Youth Employment Hub



Herefordshire’s Youth Employment Hub is offering a series of free drop-in sessions to support young people receiving their A level and GCSE results.
Friendly staff will be available to provide guidance on:
Further education options
Career pathways
Apprenticeships and training
College courses
Confidence building and wellbeing


No appointment is necessary – just drop in between 2pm and 4pm on any of the following dates:
Wednesday 20 August
Wednesday 27 August
Tuesday 2 September


The YEH is located at 57 – 59 Blue School Street, Hereford, HR1 2AR.
To get in touch with the YEH team call 01432 261515 or email youthemploymenthub@herefordshire.gov.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub


Haverfordwest: Free informal coaching session at Haverfordwest Tennis Club on Mon 18 Aug 25


Tennis Anyone? 🎾
We’ve teamed up with Haverfordwest Tennis Club

Join us for a FREE informal coaching session – perfect for beginners or anyone who just wants to have fun and get active on the tennis courts 🏃‍♂️🎾

✅ Friendly coaching
✅ Fun games
✅ All equipment provided
✅ No experience needed!
✅️ Free snack and drink

📍 Haverfordwest Tennis Club (meet at The Edge Youth Centre at 12:00 before walking up.)
🗓️ Monday 18th August 12-2pm
For more information DM or e-mail CYT@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment – Universal Credit Income and Expenses Agent, Leeds


The Department of Work and Pensions has 110 new Universal Credit Income and Expenses Agent Executive Officer opportunities in Leeds. These are now open for applications until 26 Aug 2025.

Civil Service Jobs link: Universal Credit Income and Expenses Agent Executive Officer - Leeds (Ref: 741)

More information on DWP, the roles available and the application process can be found on the DWP EO Microsite.

Northern Ireland: VJ Day 80th Celebration - Friday 15th August

 
VJ Day – 80th Anniversary Commemoration Concert

Friday 15th August 2025 at The Braid Theatre, Ballymena from 7:30pm to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Japan Day with an unforgettable evening of music, stories, and remembrance – all in aid of the Mayor’s Charity Appeal supporting NI Chest Heart & Stroke and the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice.

Tickets: £10 – available now from:
The Braid Box Office
028 2563 5077
www.thebraid.ticketsolve.com

#VJ80 #Ballymena #LestWeForget #CharityEvent #MayorCharityAppeal #Community

Information provided by HIVE NI

Sandhurst: MCN Online Community For Spouses & Partners of the Armed Forces Community

 




Need a break from the kitchen table office/study setup?"



We’ve got just the spot! The MCN (Military Coworking Network) Sandhurst hub. Your little slice of calm, focus and unlimited tea/coffee heaven. ☕✨

For just £30 a year (yep, a whole year!), you’ll get:
✅ Access to a professional office space

✅ 900 hours of coworking, about 75 hours per month

✅ Dual screens ready to use

✅ Free use of a colour printer/scanner/photocopier

✅ Free Wi-Fi

✅ Free tea and coffee

Fancy trying it out?

🎉 We offer a FREE trial session (3 hours)! Would you like to get booked in for a look around and a proper test-run of the space? Drop us a message if you’ve got any questions, we’d love to help.

👉 Click here to find out more and grab your spot! Sandhurst | Military Coworking Network

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Aldershot: Armed Forces Veterans and their families

 




Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Dorset: Annual county show (nr Dorchester) Sat 6th & Sun 7th Sep

Credit: Dorsetcountyshow. 

Dorset comes together to showcase the very best that the County has to offer, celebrating agriculture, countryside and rural life. 

For full details of 2025 programme and more information click HERE

Save on gate prices with advance entry tickets. Discount ends 30th Aug. Click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE