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January 14, 2026
BFBS: New Tri-Service Documentary launching on Friday 16 January - For The Love of (Power) Lifting
The short documentary highlights the culture, motivation, and sense of community that powerlifting has created across Defence. It’s a human, inspiring piece that looks at strength, not just in physical terms, but also in resilience, confidence, and teamwork.
The documentary will go live this Friday 16 January, and the link in advance is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m-VOdCSDU8
For further information please go to: https://www.bfbs.com/
Wiltshire: Parenting Group Programmes from the Wiltshire Family Hub
Courses include:
- Five To Thrive
- Time Out For Parents
- Pregnancy To Parenthood
- Triple P Positive Parenting
Further information about these courses can be found at https://wiltshirefamilyhubs.org.uk/programmes/
You can register your interest via the website, or for the 'Time Out For Parents' courses the relevant expression of interest links can also be found online here
Other events and groups can be found here
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE
West Midlands: Ex-Forces Well-being Hub - Telford

The Hub officially opens on Saturday, 7th February 2026 at 14.00
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
January 13, 2026
Colerne: Teens on Tour! AWS School Holiday trips in the works for 2026
To find out more or to book your child's space, please email josh.kingston102@mod.gov.uk
Information provided by Colerne HIVE
Chippenham: Ladies only Rounders every Monday evening
For details of other female-only activities in Wiltshire, please click here
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE
NHS Healthy Choice Quiz: What's your score?
Taking around 5 minutes to complete it asks questions about your lifestyle in the areas of eating, movement, alcohol consumption, smoking and vaping, mental health and sleep. You’ll receive an overall score based on your answers. This score indicates how your lifestyle could be affecting your health and wellbeing.
You’ll also be directed to guidance and advice for areas you could improve including a range of free NHS apps and tools. From a 9-week running programme for absolute beginners, to an anxiety reducing email programme, the NHS has a range of support on offer.
Whether you want to eat better, move more or sleep deeper, the Healthy Choices Quiz can be your first step towards a healthier you.
Take the free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz today: https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz
Richmond: Scouts is back for 10 1/2 - 13 yr olds
Fife: Are you an unpaid carer? Do you want your voice heard? Fife Carers Centre Carers Forum Friday 13th February
Join us for our Unpaid Carers Forum on Friday 13 February, 10:00 – 12:30 at Caledonian Hotel, Leven. Come along, share your experiences, and help shape support for carers in Fife.
Refreshments and a light lunch provided. Travel expenses and replacement care costs can be claimed – we encourage you to use this support.
Secure your place here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../unpaid-carers-forum...
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Bramcote: Barnardo's Warwickshire Free Stay & Play Sessions - Gamecock Barracks - Fridays in term time

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
Corsham: Weekly adult craft group at Dandelion Cafe in MOD Corsham Community Centre
- Everything is provided – just show up
- Great for calming the mind
- A lovely way to meet new people
- Relaxed, welcoming atmosphere
- Free group (donations welcome to help cover the cost of materials)
- No experience needed – just come along and enjoy some creative time for yourself







