Current vacancies with Monmouthshire County Council available to view here.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.Generic and local information for the UK Military community including Serving Personnel, Families, Veterans, and MOD Civilians.
This is best viewed through a personal device because the MODnet firewall may prevent access to some links.
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Army HIVE Christmas and New Year Closures
The majority of Army HIVEs will be closed after duties on Fri 19 Dec 25 and will reopen on Mon 5 Jan 26. There may be localised variations to these dates for individual HIVEs.
Army HIVE HQ is also closed during the festive fortnight, so any enquiries submitted via the ‘If you need further information’ MS Forms function on our UK, Cyprus or Overseas blogs will be answered when we return in the New Year.
We will periodically cover private messages on our Army HIVE Facebook platform (and X/Instagram where possible) whilst we are closed. However, this will not be 24/7 and should not be relied upon for anything that requires an urgent response.
To support our customers with more immediate requirements however, the Army HIVE HQ email will provide a comprehensive out of office autoreply, detailing points of contact that are either 24/7, emergency providers, or open over the festive leave fortnight. To receive this autoreply, please email:
RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Individual HIVEs will also provide localised contact details for Christmas and New Year cover wherever possible in their automated replies. Therefore, if you email your closest HIVE, which you can find on HIVE’s page on the Army website, their autoreply may be of additional assistance.
Army HIVE wishes all of its Service community customers, and our internal and external stakeholders, a very happy Christmas and New Year. We look forward to continuing our support and engagement in 2026.
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The majority of Army HIVEs will be closed after duties on Fri 19 Dec 25 and will reopen on Mon 5 Jan 26. There may be localised variations to these dates for individual HIVEs.
Army HIVE HQ is also closed during the festive fortnight, so any enquiries submitted via the ‘If you need further information’ MS Forms function on our UK, Cyprus or Overseas blogs will be answered when we return in the New Year.
We will periodically cover private messages on our Army HIVE Facebook platform (and X/Instagram where possible) whilst we are closed. However, this will not be 24/7 and should not be relied upon for anything that requires an urgent response.
To support our customers with more immediate requirements however, the Army HIVE HQ email will provide a comprehensive out of office autoreply, detailing points of contact that are either 24/7, emergency providers, or open over the festive leave fortnight. To receive this autoreply, please email:
RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Individual HIVEs will also provide localised contact details for Christmas and New Year cover wherever possible in their automated replies. Therefore, if you email your closest HIVE, which you can find on HIVE’s page on the Army website, their autoreply may be of additional assistance.
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November 26, 2025
Wales: New Learner Journeys launched by Qualifications Wales
Qualifications Wales has just launched a brand-new set of Learner Journeys to help learners get a clearer picture of all the vocational pathways available across different sectors.
They’re designed to make things simpler, support good choices, and help learners see where each route could take them.
Take a look at the journeys here
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
They’re designed to make things simpler, support good choices, and help learners see where each route could take them.
Take a look at the journeys here
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
OPERATION BULLSEYE – Qualifier events up to May 2026
OPERATION BULLSEYE is a unique darts event that pairs professional players with serving personnel and veterans in a knockout tournament like no other.
Details of registration for competitors, and all other events, can be found on the posters and within the below link.
More details to follow for spectators but it is shaping up to be a great event that is open to all three services and veterans, please share around your departments.
https://www.defencedartscommunity.co.uk/registration
Details of registration for competitors, and all other events, can be found on the posters and within the below link.
More details to follow for spectators but it is shaping up to be a great event that is open to all three services and veterans, please share around your departments.
https://www.defencedartscommunity.co.uk/registration
Barry: Vale Youth Service Group - Every Monday at the YMCA, Barry
YMCA, Barry
Every Monday
6-8pm
Free activities for 11-17 year olds!
YMCA, Y Barri
Bob dydd Llun
6-8pm
Gweithgareddau am ddim i blant 11-17 oed!
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Every Monday
6-8pm
Free activities for 11-17 year olds!
YMCA, Y Barri
Bob dydd Llun
6-8pm
Gweithgareddau am ddim i blant 11-17 oed!
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Brecon: 2nd Brecon Brownies - Spaces Available for January Start - Thursday Evenings
2nd Brecon Brownies (for girls aged 7-10) meet on Tuesday evenings in St David’s Hall Llanfaes. We have spaces available to start in January.
Register your interest here.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
BFPO: Last Posting Dates Christmas 2025
Click on poster to enlarge.
To ensure your Christmas letters and parcels reach their destination in good time, it’s always a good idea to post as early as possible, the latest posting dates in time for Christmas Deliver are above or at the following link: Get ready for Christmas 2025 │ Royal Mail Group Ltd
Northern Ireland: Southern Eastern Regional College (SERC) Higher Education Applications now open
Get a higher-level qualification – without the big city price tag or moving away from home.
Choose from:
Full Degrees
Foundation Degrees
Higher National Diplomas & Certificates
Higher Level Apprenticeships (earn while you learn!)
Apply now for September 2026:
https://ow.ly/PPta50XwOBt
#BetterOffAtSERC #HigherEducation #ApplyNow
Information provided by HIVE NI
Scotland: Poppy Scotland Centenary Calendar 2026
The 2026 Centenary Calendar is here! Featuring artwork created by pupils across Scotland, it’s a unique way to support our work. Order your copy today and enjoy a year of creativity on every page.
Get your copy: https://www.poppyscotland.org.uk/.../centenary-calendar...
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Fleetwood: Step into Christmas at Affinity Lancashire!
When it comes to Christmas, Affinity is here to help you step into the festive season in Style! Enjoy FREE events every weekend from the 29th November.

Visit the FREE Santa’s Grotto every Saturday and Sunday from the 29th November, 11am – 4pm, where children can not only meet the BIG man himself, but they will also receive a FREE gift. He’ll even be in his grotto on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd December from 11am until 4pm, and from 11am until 2pm on Christmas Eve, before he begins his epic journey around the world

On Saturday 29th November meet the polar bears as they appear around the centre between 12 and 4pm – you can also join in the crafty fun at the polar Little Cod Club and have your face painted too! Then, on Sunday 30th November be enchanted by the performances of Ebublio Magical Bubbles happening between 11am and 4pm.
Meet the Grinch on Saturday 6th December with appearances between 12 and 4pm, then meet the Christmas Pigeons between 12 and 3pm on Sunday 7th December. It’s the Festive Artisan Street this weekend too, which will see the centre packed full of stalls selling gifts, treats and handmade goods from local independent businesses – not to mention delicious food too – plus you’ll also find free face painting and balloon art!
On Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December visit the REAL reindeer who will be at the centre between 12 and 4pm, then on Saturday 20th December meet Smallfoot the Yuletide Yeti when the appears at the centre between 11 and 4pm.
On Sunday 21st December the one and only Grinch returns to the centre to spread his festive cheer, then meet Stitch (with a little festive twist) as he appears around the centre between 12 and 4pm on Monday 22nd December.
On Tuesday 23rd December you can get crafty at the Ice Age Workshop…and why not visit the centre on Christmas Eve when Santa will be in his grotto for the final time before he whizzes off on his long journey delivering presents. The Naughty & Nice Elves will be at the centre too spreading the Christmas joy with a Festive giveaway!
Whilst you’re visiting, why not Post a Letter to Santa into his special post box and collect a free reply from Santa’s delivery box (for full details please check our Facebook page!)
Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE
(source: Visit Lancashire)
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