Dundee: Scottish Veterans Residences Rosendael

Later this month, we are expecting to have a couple of rooms available for Veterans at our Dundee residence Rosendael, in Broughty Ferry.

If you are a Veteran experiencing or at risk of homelessness, or know of someone in that situation, please get in touch. 

The simplest way to make an accommodation enquiry is using our online form at: https://forms.office.com/e/pq18sjDGtz

Or you can call us on 0300 131 6755.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Colerne & Corsham: Free monthly AWS groups - 'SOS Club' and the new 'Create & Chill' groups!

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Please note that the plan for SOS Club has changed a little from last year, and will now take place on the last Saturday of the month.

For more information or to book your space (and breakfast baps!) for SOS Club, please josh.kingston102@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Wiltshire: Quit smoking with the help of Smoke Free Wiltshire

Smoking doesn’t just damage your lungs - it speeds up the ageing process and changes the way you look:

• Early ageing and skin damage
• Hair thinning and loss
• Fertility problems
• Oral health

As soon as you stop smoking your body starts to repair.

Get free support to quit with the Smoke Free app or find other support on the Smoke Free Wiltshire website - https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/smokefree

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Wiltshire: 'Books with Baby' sessions running across Wiltshire

 

Wiltshire Council Family Hubs have 'Books with Baby' sessions running across Wiltshire - scan the QR code or click the link below to complete the form and they'll give you a call when there is a session in your area.

Click here to complete the Expression of Interest form

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

South Cerney: 'Bus Stop Brews' community outreach event - first Wednesday of the month

 

To keep up to date with events on camp, click here to visit the South Cerney Station Welfare Facebook page

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Milford Haven: Join Milford Haven Royal Marines Cadets - Tuesdays & Thursdays

Join Milford Haven Royal Marines Cadets – The only one in West Wales! 🟢⚓

Are you ready to challenge yourself, learn new skills, and be part of something exceptional?

The Milford Haven Sea & Royal Marines Cadets offer an unparalleled experience for young people aged 13-18. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday from 18:30-21:00 at our unit in Unit A, Haven’s Head Business Park, Hakin, Milford Haven, SA73 3LD.

🟩 What We Do:

🟢 Military Skills: Learn essential military skills such as navigation, fieldcraft, and drill.
🟢 Adventure Training: Get hands-on experience in outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and climbing.
🟢 Water-Based Activities: Enjoy rowing, sailing, and powerboating, enhancing your seamanship abilities.
🟢 Leadership & Teamwork: Develop leadership qualities and teamwork skills that will serve you for life.
🟢 Community Involvement: Participate in community events and ceremonies, representing Training Ship Harrier, Milford Haven Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets with pride.

Staffordshire: Aiming High Activities for Young people and children with SEN

 

February 2026 Aiming High activities will be available for booking from Thursday 1st January 2026 at 7:30am on the EEQU booking platform: Eequ · After school. In place of school. Beyond school.

You can browse February’s activities now, but you won’t be able to book until 1st January at 7:30am. Please note that we will not usually send reminder emails each month before bookings open, but we wanted to reiterate that bookings will always open on the 1st of the month at 7:30am, regardless of whether this is a weekday, weekend or bank holiday.

If you would prefer the booking team to make bookings on your behalf, please call 0300 111 8007 (option 2, then option 3). However please be aware that phone lines will not open until Friday 2nd January at 9:00am. Other people can make online bookings on your behalf via the EEQU booking platform.

If you want to cancel a booking, please log in to your EEQU account to do this as soon as possible. This helps providers plan their sessions and enables your space(s) to be offered to other young people and their families.

Information provided: Central HIVE Hub

Freedom from violence and abuse: a cross-government strategy

 
Defence sets out commitments to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in a new cross government strategy published on 18 Dec.

To view the Strategy documents, please go to: Freedom from violence and abuse: a cross-government strategy - GOV.UK

Celebrating the Success of SSAFA’s Togetherness Overseas Parenting Programmes

SSAFA are delighted to share the success of their Togetherness (Solihull NHS) online parenting programmes, since launching in April 2025.

Togetherness is available to the Service community living overseas, including UK-based extended family members of Service families assigned worldwide. The BF1 postcode linked to the overseas location where the serving family are based will be needed to access.

What is Togetherness?
Togetherness is designed to support parents at every stage of their journey from pregnancy through to adolescence. These courses empower parents to:

• Understand their child’s brain development and emotional health.
• Decode behaviours and respond effectively to foster positive interactions.
• Develop strong communication skills to nurture confidence, kindness, and emotional awareness in children.

Royal Navy Sailing Association: FREE sailing courses for 8-17 year olds – 2026 dates now launched

Please note that these courses are only available to serving RN, RM and RFA families. To find out more please go to: https://rnsayouthcrew.org.uk/