January 7, 2026

Donnington: Family Hubs Armed Forces Coffee afternoons - Venning Barracks


 Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

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

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

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

Blandford: Welfare/contact house short term use accommodation


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£40 per night for a minimum of 2 nights.

Weekend rates Friday to Monday morning £100.

Full weeks are £225.

A full review of costs will take place at the end of April.

For booking enquiries and to check availability email:

 BLANDFORDGAR-BGSUWELFARE@mod.gov.uk or call 01258 481938

Information provided by Bovington HIVE via BGSU Welfare team