January 7, 2026

Donnington; Family Fun Sessions - Venning Barracks starting 21 January


 To register scan QR code or email: sian.makin105@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

Staffordshire Household Support Fund - applications close 31 March




Molly (AWS CDW) is able to refer families if needed to the Household support fund. Please email molly.nash112@mod.gov.uk if you need the support

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
 

Career Transition Partnership: 2026 Employment Fairs – UK-wide dates and locations



CTP Employment Fairs are open to:

Service leavers
Veterans
Reservists
Partners and spouses

To find out more and to reserve a place, please visit: https://www.modctp.co.uk/home/list-events

Grantham: Gloji Energy upcoming programme - book your space!

12 Week Child Weight Management Programme:

* Location: Grantham Squash Club
* Starts: Wednesday 21st January (4:30pm – 5:30pm)
* Eligibility: Children aged 4–12 with a BMI at or above the 91st centile

Programmes includes:

45 minutes of fun, free activity for the child
A supportive group for parents, packed with simple tips for maintaining a healthy family lifestyle
A chance for parents and children to come back together at the end for an activity that helps explain what has been learned in a child-friendly way

Referral:

Parents/guardians can self-refer their family for this programme by phoning 01522 705162 or completing this form (Gloji Energy)

If individuals would prefer to be referred in by a healthcare professional referral (e.g. their GP) this is also possible.


Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Scotland: Scots DG Connect app for serving personnel, veterans and their families

The app is for serving personnel, veterans, their families and members from our antecedent Regiments.

Download RAC Connect now and register for free:

iPhone: https://www.scotsdg.org.uk/apple

Android: https://www.scotsdg.org.uk/android

For a step-by-step guide to download visit: https://www.scotsdg.org.uk/app

The one-time unit access code will be sent on private channels and can be requested as part of the registration process. For any technical assistance, please email help@militaryapp.org

Connecting those who serve, past and present, in one strong community!

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Fife: S1 placement request applications now open for children due to start in August 2026

If your child is currently in P7 and you don't want them to attend their catchment secondary school, you'll need to make a placing request.

The placing request process for children due to start S1 in August 2026 is now live.

Placing requests for S1 must be received by midnight on 15th March 2026. To find out more, and to apply online, go to: https://www.fife.gov.uk/.../apply.../enrol-in-primary-school

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Gloucestershire: Adult Education from Gloucestershire County Council

 

Please click the following links for information and note that more links may be added as the month goes on (and highlighted in bold text):


Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

South West: What's on in 2026?

 

Please click the links below for things to do and places to go in the local area, including some lists of events coming up in 2026!

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Blandford: New baby & young children sessions at the family hub

 

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE

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