Generic and local information for the UK Military community including Serving Personnel, Families, Veterans, and MOD Civilians.
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October 13, 2025
Brecon: Panto - Sleeping Beauty on Wed 19 Nov at Infantry Battle School, Brecon
What better way to start our festive season here on camp (IBS Brecon) than with a traditional Christmas panto. This year we will have the delight of watching ‘Sleeping beauty’. The show will be running in the Iraq Hall IBS, Wednesday 19th November 2025. Doors opening 16.45 for a 17.00 start. Finishing 18.45 (approx.) Ticket £5 per adult (18 years+) £3 per child. Any questions email Samantha.humphries743@mod.gov.uk or Manju.bayambu437@mod.gov.uk
To book you place and pay for your seats please use the below link:
Panto-2025-booking-link
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Vale of Glamorgan: Welsh Blood Service - Can you help by giving blood?
The Welsh Blood Service aims to have at least 7 days of each blood type at all times to help patients in need across Wales.
Can you help by giving blood?
- 15 October 2025 – Barry Arts Memo Centre
- 16 October 2025 – Barry Arts Memo Centre
- 17 October 2025 – Penarth Tesco
Use the search function on the Welsh Blood Service website to find a clinic near you.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Vale of Glamorgan: Applications for Secondary School Admissions for September 2026 start are open
Applications to apply for Secondary School in September 2026 are now open.
Parents and guardians of children who are due to start Secondary in September 2026 can apply now until the deadline of 21st November 2025.
Please apply for 3 schools in order of preference. We recommended that one preference is for your child's catchment school.
For Welsh Medium Education you are not required to submit 3 school preferences.
Please select Ysgol Bro Morgannwg as the only school of preference.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Winchester: Halloween guided walking tour 31st October
Encounter the history and mystery of this once Capital City of England. Discover the gruesome tales of times gone by whilst walking down the ancient alleyways and passing the great Cathedral, ending near the medieval Buttercross on the High Street.
Click HERE for more information.
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Edinburgh & Dundee: Scottish Veterans Residences job openings
Help make a big difference to the lives of Veterans experiencing homelessness by joining the team at Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR).
We have just advertised a handful of rare job openings at Whitefoord House in Edinburgh, including the full-time role of Activities Officer - helping to shape their successful 'Join in Live Well' programme and encouraging Veterans to engage in sports and leisure opportunities, outings and outdoor experiences.
Please visit https://www.svronline.org/about-work/ for a full list of current vacancies.
New Forest: Halloween activities October 2025
Halloween has arrived, and with it comes a spooky twist to our adventures! This season you'll find activities that are packed with thrills, chills, and plenty of fun for the whole family. From Battlezone Zombie Sessions to Pumpkin Shooting, our Halloween lineup is designed to get everyone into the spirit.
Click HERE for more information.
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Angus, Perthshire & Fife: The Royal British Legion Scotland Festival of Remembrance Saturday 1st November
Tickets are now available to purchase for this years festival at Caird Hall, ticket price £12.
Either buy online at https://tinyurl.com/APFFOR2025 or call
Dundee City Box Office on 01382 434940
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Gloucestershire: Upcoming virtual Antenatal Infant Feeding Workshops
Please scan the QR code or follow the link below to sign-up via Eventbrite: Gloucestershire Specialist Infant Feeding Team
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE







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