Kent & Medway: Release the Pressure

 

Life can get really tough sometimes but don’t suffer in silence, text the word 'Kent' to 85258 or call 0800 107 0160 for free confidential support.

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Grantham: Lincolnshire Family Services Directory

Lincolnshire Family Services Directory

Helps you find information on useful local organisations and activities where you live.

The directory also supports Lincolnshire's family hubs and the start for life programme.

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Cottesmore: Your Church St Mary's - Kendrew Barracks

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: Support with childcare costs

www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/fundedchildcare

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Catterick: Love to Sing? Want to Have Fun and Meet New Friends? Come and join the Military WAGS Choir

 

Love to Sing? Want to Have Fun and Meet New Friends? 
Come and join the Military WAGS Choir – Catterick Garrison! 
We are a welcoming community of wives, affiliates, girlfriends, and servicewomen who come together every week to sing, support, and socialise.

 No auditions or experience necessary – just bring your enthusiasm!
 FREE crèche facility available
 A fun, friendly, and uplifting space to unwind and connect
 Garrison Memorial Church, DL9 4ES
 Thursdays, 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Whether you’re looking to try something new, make friends, or just have a great time, we’d love to meet you! 
 07955 162823  militarywagschoir.co.uk

 Find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube – just search Military WAGS Choir

Come along – your voice is welcome here! We start our new term on 4th Sept

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Northern Ireland: 1st Northern Ireland Army Cadets , Aldergrove Detachment are looking for new recruits

Army Cadet Force Aldergrove Detachment

The 1st (NI) Battalion Army Cadet Force are looking for new recruits at Aldergrove Detachment.

Parades are 1900-2100 on Thursday evenings.

Must be 12 years and over to register


For anyone interested in joining please contact Andrea at: 07551 435854

Information provided by HIVE NI

Dorset: Job opportunities including Blandford & Poole

Supporting Service Leavers and Military Families into Work.

We’re a local, family-run recruitment agency matching skilled personnel with short- and long-term jobs across Poole, Bournemouth, Blandford, Shaftesbury, Yeovil & beyond.

Latest vacancies:

Administrator – Temporary Role
https://www.swann.uk.com/blandford-forum/administrator/
Customer Service Advisor – Part time
https://www.swann.uk.com/blandford-forum/sales-customer-service-advisor/

Maintenance Engineers
Blandford https://www.swann.uk.com/poole/maintenance-engineer-2/
Poole https://www.swann.uk.com/blandford-forum/maintenance-engineer/

Temporary Van Driver – Blandford
https://www.swann.uk.com/blandford-forum/temporary-van-driver/

Purchaser – Permanent Role, Blandford
https://www.swann.uk.com/blandford-forum/purchaser/

Sectors we recruit for include: -
Engineering
Customer Service & Administration including remote working roles
Production & Industrial Roles
Multidrop Drivers
Senior & Commercial Positions

Let us support you with your next role – Please give us a call on 01258 458 695 or alternatively submit your CV via our website.

To see a full list of our live vacancies please visit our website HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE.

Staffordshire: LAYING UP OF 2 MERCIAN COLOURS - SATURDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2025

On Saturday 11th October 2025, The Mercian Regiment will be laying up the Colours of the 2nd Battalion, The Mercian Regiment, at Lichfield Cathedral in Staffordshire.

The event, which will take place between 1300 and 1500 hours, will see the Regiment exercise the freedom of the City of Lichfield, as well as a church service where the Colours of the 2nd Battalion will be laid up at Lichfield Cathedral.

HOW DO I GET TICKETS?

There are multiple ways to get tickets for the Cathedral service on the day:

• Via MERCIAN CONNECT
Simply head to the event page below and sign up to the event. When you provide us with your information on the sign-up page, we will use the information to send your tickets closer to the date: https://public.militaryapp.org/.../6863eab4577c055d020eef...

• Via your Regimental Association
Regimental Associations will be asking their members for the names of those who wish to attend the Laying up of Colours. Tickets will be provided to Association chairs for distribution closer to the date.

• Via E-Mail to RHQ Mercian
You may express your desire to attend by sending an E-Mail directly to RHQ Mercian through: RHQ@mercianregiment.co.uk

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Please note: Security measures, including bag checking, will be in operation for admittance to the Cathedral. Please only bring objects with you to the service that you require.

If you have any questions, please contact RHQ Mercian:
RHQ@mercianregiment.co.uk
 

Hereford: Bike Right in Herefordshire

Adult Cycle Skills

Offer adult cycle skills sessions exclusively for Herefordshire residents and run Dr Bike sessions throughout the year. All courses are funded by Herefordshire Council.

Live, work or study in Herefordshire? 18 or over?

Get tailored training at a level suited to your needs, all based on the National Cycle Training Standards and split in to easy to understand modules, choose from:

Basic for beginners - cycling off the road to build skills in local parks or on cycle tracks

Urban - boost your confidence riding on quiet local roads, back streets and B roads, taking you to the next level!

Advanced - A roads, complex junctions and busy roads require more advanced skills and knowledge, our advanced courses focus on key routes and commutes.


For further information or to book your session please click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Staffordshire: PANDAS Foundation - Free support - Lichfield

 1st and 3rd Monday of every month, 7-8pm

Meeting at Lichfield Family Hub, Purcell Avenue, WS13 7PH

Babies welcome

More information on PANDAS can be found HERE

Information from Central HIVE Hub