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


Next Housing Surgery at the HIVE Community Centre, Building 162, Thursday 15th January, 1030 - 1230. All welcome!

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

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

St Andrews: Craigtoun Country Park FREE winter wellness sessions in partnership with Fife Coast & Countryside Trust start 21st January 2026

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Nothing chases away the winter blues quite like getting out in nature and  Winter Wellness Sessions that have been designed with just that in mind. 

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

Do you have the passion, resilience and skills to be a police officer? Do you want to learn more about the Police Scotland recruitment process and try a mock fitness test before applying?

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

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:


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 child group sessions at the family hub starts Monday 12th Jan

 

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE