Bovington: Bump, baby & toddler event - Sun 25th Jan 2026 Register your interest now!

 

In partnership with Little Pickles Markets, The Tank Museum is proud to present its first Bump, Baby & Toddler event – featuring special guest speaker Zoe Blaskey.

Visitors can browse the baby & children’s nearly new sale, listen to a range of talks from our guest speakers, enjoy baby & toddler-friendly activities and enjoy exploring The Tank Museum – with its soft play area, perfect for tots!

Plus, for this event, The Tank Museum is delighted to offer 50% off admission – and under 4s go free! Register your interest Little Pickles Market - The Tank Museum to be notified when tickets become available.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Fylde: Remembrance Sunday Services in Fylde 2025

Remembrance Sunday Services in Fylde  - 9th November 2025

Residents throughout the borough are warmly invited to join commemorations on Sunday 9 November as communities come together to honour those who have defended our freedoms. These services will offer everyone the opportunity to pay their respects and reflect on the extraordinary sacrifices made by our armed forces, both past and present.

Services are always well attended and will take place as follows:

St Annes: Assemble at the Pier car park at 10:30am. The parade will proceed to the memorial in Ashton Gardens at 10:38am, led by Mayor of Fylde, Cllr Frank Andrews.

Lytham: Gather at the Assembly Rooms at 10:30am, with the procession departing at 10:45am. The civic party will be led by Deputy Mayor, Cllr Cheryl Little.

Kirkham: Assemble on Orders Lane at 1:30pm and move off at 1:45pm. The Remembrance service will commence at the Cenotaph at 2:00pm, followed by refreshments at the Community Centre.

Wesham: Led by Mayor Cllr Liz Bickerstaffe, assemble at the War Memorial at 10:45am. A service of remembrance will be held, followed by refreshments at Wesham Community Centre.

Armistice Day Arrangements

The commemorations continue on Tuesday 11 November with a two-minute silence marking Armistice Day. The Mayor of Fylde will attend at Ashton Gardens, the Deputy Mayor of Fylde at Lytham Cenotaph and the Mayor of Kirkham at Kirkham Cenotaph, ensuring every community can mark this significant moment together.

Cllr Frank Andrews, Mayor of Fylde, said: “I’m deeply honoured to lead our community in remembering those who gave so much for our freedom. These services bring us together in gratitude and reflection, ensuring the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces will never be forgotten. I encourage everyone across Fylde to join us in paying tribute to those who served and continue to serve our nation.”

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Tidworth: County Lines - Child Exploitation Training - Tuesday 4th Nov 2025

Information provided by South West HIVE Hub
 

Speak up, save lives: Men’s Health Campaign 2025 (Movember)

This year’s Men’s Health Campaign (better known as Movember) is focusing on the theme of “Speak Up, Save Lives”. This theme encourages men to open up about their struggles, seek support, and take proactive steps toward better health. The campaign aims to break the stigma around mental health and promote regular health checks, especially for cancers that affect men (prostate cancer and testicular cancer).

Why It Matters: Men are often less likely to talk about their health or seek help. Every conversation can make a difference.

Early detection saves lives. That’s why it’s vital to take advantage of tools like the NHS Health Check - a free check-up for adults aged 40 to 74 to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, or dementia. It’s a simple step that can make a big difference.

For those in MOD, more resources can be found on the Army Health Promotion SharePoint site

Aurora New Dawn: Athena Domestic Abuse Awareness Programme starting 10th Nov

Aurora have very limited spaces left on their next DA Athena group-work programme which starts on Monday 10th November. Please see the poster for more details and how to register interest for the course.

Information about Primary School applications, if your child will be 4 by the end of Aug 2026

Defence Children Services:

Please see the Letter to parents if your child will be 4 by the end of August 2026 and you’re therefore eligible to apply for a Primary school place for your child. The deadline in England for applying for a Primary School place is January 15th 2026. Most Local Authorities have detailed information on their admissions websites about the process.

If you’re considering deferring your child’s start at Primary School, you will still need to apply for a school place in this application round but also request to defer your child’s start at primary school via the Headteacher and or the Local Authority.

Forces Employment Charity Oct newsletter: Leadership, Collaboration and Impact

This month’s newsletter spotlights exciting opportunities for those looking to forge new career paths in leadership and senior civilian roles. Whether embracing leadership challenges, making bold career moves, or stepping into global roles, the veteran community continues to inspire. Explore this month’s exclusive career opportunities, events, and insights for your next chapter.

Book Now for Our Senior Executive Workshop

Are you a senior officer (OF5 and above) interested in learning about the transition to senior executive civilian roles? Sign up now for our November Senior Executive Workshop for sessions on growth sectors, building your personal brand, salary expectations, pension planning, and a networking session with a broad range of industry contacts.

New Partnership With The Institute Of Leadership

We are pleased to announce our partnership with the Institute of Leadership. The IoL offers world-class development tools to support and empower individuals in their leadership journey. Eligible Forces Employment Charity clients can access 18 months of free membership.

Other upcoming events

• Pathways Into Defence and Security: Webinar 1

Realities, roles and routes into Defence Primes. Join us for the first of two webinars, following the in-person Pathways into Defence and Security conference, to gain additional insights into the sector.

5 November, 13:00-14:00, Online

• Senior Executive Workshop and Networking

Sign up now for sessions on growth sectors, building your personal brand, salary expectations, pension planning, and a networking session with a broad range of industry contacts. Learn More.

13 November, 10:30-19:00, London

• LinkedIn Essentials with Lincoln Coutts

Whether you are just getting started or have had a LinkedIn profile for years, Lincoln Coutts will guide you through the platform’s essential tips and tricks. Register today.

18 November, 11:00-16:00, Online

• Pathways Into Defence and Security Webinar 2

Roles and alternative routes into the defence sector. Join us for the second of two webinars, and gain insights into alternative employment routes into the defence sector.

19 November, 13:00-14:00, Online

West Midlands: Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market - 1 November to 24 December

The market will run from Saturday 1 November to Wednesday 24 December 2025.

Mondays to Thursdays: 11:00am to 9:00pm

Fridays: 11:00am to 9:30pm

Saturdays: 10:00am to 9:30pm

Sundays: 10:00am to 9:00pm

The official opening ceremony will take place on Saturday, 1 November at 5:30pm in Victoria Square, where the Lord Mayor of Birmingham and the Deputy Mayor of Frankfurt will together switch on Birmingham’s festive lights.

This year’s market features 60 beautifully decorated stalls serving German food and drink, including hot gluhwein, schnitzel, bratwurst, alongside a wide array of handcrafted gifts, decorations, toys, and jewellery.

Full details can be found Birmingham.gov.uk and Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

 

Wiltshire: What's on in November across North Wiltshire & Swindon

 

Please click the links below for a selection of local upcoming events and bookmark this page for any future updates! (Updated events may be added weekly and will show in bold text to indicate they are new)

Please note that the formatting of these lists has changed, and events are now listed by area where possible (unless in date order)

Hereford: Free Spooky Wildplay Half Term Fun - Fri 31 Oct 25

 Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub