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.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Wiltshire: 'Be Flood Ready' campaign

 

With winter approaching and the risk of heavy rainfall increasing, Wiltshire Council is encouraging residents and businesses to take simple steps now to prepare for potential flooding.

Flooding can happen quickly and cause serious disruption to homes, roads, and communities. That's why the council has launched a campaign to raise awareness of local flood risks and promote practical actions that can help reduce damage and keep people safe.

Key steps to prepare can be found at https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/news/be-flood-ready-wiltshire-council-urges-residents-to-prepare-ahead-of-winter-weather

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Northern Ireland: Carnmoney Detachment Army Cadets

 

Carnmoney detachment, Forthill Drive, Newtownabbey every Thursday evening 7-9 pm.

Interested in gaining new friends, Qualifications, or learning new skills in the 1st (Northern Ireland) Battalion, Army Cadets, check out the details below.

Find out more; https://armycadets.com/.../1st-northern-ireland.../

Ready to Join: https://armycadets.com/find-a-detachment/

Information provided by HIVE NI

Salisbury Plain: Salisbury Plain Military Coworking Network Hub - Free weekly Tuesday Virtual Co-Working Sessions

 What are you doing on Tuesday between 9:30am and 12pm? Why not join us for our FREE virtual co-working session?

As well as having our Salisbury Plain MCN hub we run FREE weekly Tuesday virtual co-working sessions. Whether you’d like to work alongside others, refresh your CV, study, plan your weekly shopping list or meal plan or simply carve out some focused time to write, draw or plan. This is your space for accountability and productivity. 

Here’s a simplified version of what happens

💬 15 minutes of welcome chat

💻 1 hour of muted working

💬 15 more minutes of chat

💻 Then a final hour of work before we all head off for lunch.

Can’t stay for the whole session? Don’t worry, we totally get that interruptions happen or you need to do other things!

It’s completely free to join, and you can sign up on our site

 Events | Military Coworking Network

Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

Catterick: Home-start is calling for Volunteers

Our next Volunteer Preparation Course will be starting in the New Year 

If you’ve been thinking about becoming a volunteer and making a real difference for families in Richmondshire, this is your chance to get started. 

Contact us today to sign up and secure your place! Spaces are limited, so don’t wait too long.

info@homestart-richmondshire.org.uk
 01748 850079

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Staffordshire: SEND Sessions at Amerton Farm

This is a calm, low-capacity evening designed for children and young people with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities and their families.

Book online now to secure your space:
https://amertonfarm.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/61217

Information provided: Central HIVE Hub

Dorset: Adult learning courses

For information about courses, learning opportunities, learning at home and more please visit
https://www.webenrol.com/skillsandlearningace/

For details of local courses and information see links below.

Link to our online courses (courses are held online via Teams at specific times with a “live” tutor)

Link to distance learning courses (These are online modules that can be accessed whenever convenient)

Link to courses in Blandford

Link to courses in Poole, Wareham or Dorchester

Information about our employability and careers courses (also known as work skills)

Information about our English for Speakers of Other Languages courses

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Home Start support and friendships for families

 

Home-Start offers friendship, practical support and emotional advice in the homes of families who are having difficulties managing parenting for a variety of different reasons such poor mental health, post-natal depression, disability, domestic abuse, bereavement, isolation and multiple births.

Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life, by supporting parents so they grow in confidence, strengthening and enjoying their relationships with their children and widening their links with the local community.

For details of Home Start click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Types of Domestic Abuse

For information on sources of support and advice on domestic abuse, please see this topic area on the HIVE Blog at https://armyhiveinfo.blogspot.com/search/label/Domestic%20Abuse

Our information sheet on domestic abuse support can be downloaded at: https://armyhiveinfo.blogspot.com/search/label/Information%20Sheets

MODnet users can also find additional resources on the HIVE Sharepoint site at: Domestic Abuse

Victory Services Club, London – catch up on the latest newsletters

August: Club Life Newsletter - August 2025

Sept: Club Life Newsletter - September 2025