Generic and local information for the UK Military community including Serving Personnel, Families, Veterans, and MOD Civilians.
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January 7, 2026
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: Housing Surgery
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
Grantham: Gloji Energy upcoming programme - book your space!
* 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.
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
St Andrews: Craigtoun Country Park FREE winter wellness sessions in partnership with Fife Coast & Countryside Trust start 21st January 2026
The first block will start on Wednesday 21st January and will run for 4 consecutive weeks.
To request a self-referral form, please e-mail the admin office on: enquiries@friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
East Kilbride: Police Officer recruitment drop in evening Tuesday 20th January 2026
If so, then come along to our police officer recruitment drop in event on Tuesday, 20 January, 2026 any time from 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Drop into our recruitment and training centre in East Kilbride and meet our team of recruitment specialists, probationer police officers and vetting team who will all be on hand to answer any questions you might have.
No sign up is required – simply come and see us to find out why policing is a job like no other.
For more information, visit https://orlo.uk/b0Iz6
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Fife: S1 placement request applications now open for children due to start in August 2026
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:
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






