September 4, 2025

Northern Ireland: DMWS Independent Counselling for Serving Women

 
Information provided by DMWS

Highlands: The Armed Forces Covenant, Armd Forces Support in the Highlands

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The Military Liaison Group (MLG) (Education) provides information, resources, news and updates to inform and support our Armed Forces families, educators, wider teams and organisations across Highland. 

 As a partnership we also work collaboratively with Health and Housing.

Education, Health and Housing are inextricably interlinked and together strive to support the needs our Armed Forces Families in Highland

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Northern Ireland: Blue Light Card Discounts in Northern Ireland

Blue Light Card provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store.

Blue Light Card also works with small and large companies across the UK to get involved in supporting the blue light community through offering their members discounts through Blue Light Card.

For more details on what discounts are available and to sign up, click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Northern Ireland: Mountpanther Park Halloween Fest - Saturday 11th October - Friday 31st October

 

From picking and carving your perfect pumpkin with the friendly team, to braving the spooky Haunted House, meeting eerie walkabout characters, and winding through a magical Spooky Trail—there’s something for everyone.
Don’t miss out on seasonal snacks like pumpkin spice churros and lattes, adorable Halloween crafts for little hands, and our fang-tastic fancy dress competition with amazing prizes. Plus, with stunning photo spots around every corner, it’s the perfect place to make autumn memories.

Information provided by HIVE NI

Bovington: Citizens Advice sessions at Bovington HIVE every Thursday - Free advice & support


The mobile advice bus will be parked adjacent to the HIVE building (Corner of King George V Road & Swinton Avenue) Speak to advisors face to face.

Available to all Garrison personnel, spouses, partners, reserves, veterans, civil servants, MOD contractors and local civilian community. Confidentiality guaranteed.

Appointments are not necessary, just turn up. First come, first serve basis.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison cinema movie 'Grand Prix Of Europe' Sun 14th Sep

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: GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE | BFBS Cinemas


Information provided by Bovington HIVE

September 3, 2025

Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland AFTP Team as of 3rd Sep ***Includes Paid Placement Opportunities for the Armed Forces Community in Sep/Oct***

NHS Scotland is offering up to 6-month paid placement starting this September/October across a range of roles within the Health Boards. These placements are designed to help transfer your unique skills into a meaningful career in healthcare.


For more information about the AFT programme - webpage

St Athan: Free courses in 2025 for partners & spouses of serving personnel taking place in St Athan

 
Free accredited & non-accredited courses available to the partners and spouses of serving personnel & reservists. Run by The Family Foundation and taking place once a month from September to December 2025 at MOD St Athan West Camp Community Centre.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

West Midlands: Battling the Odds Gambling Harms training- 27 November


 It is FREE, all that is asked is that  you attend in person.

www.betknowmoreuk.org

Information: Central HIVE Hub

Lichfield: Housing Surgery - 9 September


 Information provided by Central HIVE Hub