January 19, 2026

Richmond: New Year New Challenge with Richmondshire Ravens Ladies Rugby


New year new you

Looking for a new challenge come give this a try

No experience needed just a willing to get muddy and make new friends

For more information click HERE

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison cinema volunteer opportunities


The Forum Cinema Blandford is looking for volunteers to join our small team. It has been open and running since 1997 and is a major asset to our community. We are the most visited BFBS cinema in the UK and we would love to see it continue to grow. There is a variety of volunteering opportunities to suit everyone. Help as little or as much as you would like. Tasks include

* Projectionist

* Ticket sales

* Food sales

* Social media /Advertising / Posters

Films are shown 2 nights a week from 18.30 on either Monday, Wednesday or Friday

And 2 to 4 Sundays a month from 13.30

If you are interested, please contact Theresa.sansom100@mod.gov.uk for more information.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE


Primary School Aged Children's Overseas Allowance - Q&A Session 22 Jan 2026


The launch of the PSACO Allowance means eligible Service families will have access to before and after school childcare funding in all overseas locations.

PSACO eligibility criteria and guidance can be found on the Discover My Benefits website.

Primary School Aged Childcare Overseas (PSACO) Allowance – Q&A 22 Jan

There is a Q&A for SP and families on 22 Jan at 13.30. Those interested in attending can complete the MS Form and the joining details will be emailed to them.

January 16, 2026

Catterick: FREE Stay and Play Colburn Village Hall every Wednesday

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

 

Hereford: Free Kids Fun Club, every Saturday at Lyde Court

Lyde Court | Every Saturday | 10am–4pm | Free Entry

Join us every Saturday for Kids Fun Club at Lyde Court, a relaxed, creative space where children can play, build, and explore at their own pace. Set in our rustic barn and outdoor spaces, Kids Fun Club is a self-led drop-in session featuring LEGO building, crafts, colouring, and garden games. With plenty of bricks, materials, and space to play, children are free to create, imagine, and enjoy hands-on fun throughout the day.

Free to attend, but let us know you’re coming! A simple, joyful way to spend a Saturday at Lyde Court.

For more information please click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 16 January 2026


New Armed Forces Bill to drive the biggest renewal of Service Family housing in a generation

Service families will benefit from the newly introduced Armed Forces Bill which promises better housing, better services and better protections for our forces and their families.

The Bill will create a new Defence Housing Service, which will have a simple ethos – to put the needs of forces and their families first and drive the biggest improvement in forces accommodation for a generation.

Read the full article on Defence Homes here.

Royal Wootton Bassett: Wellbeing Cafe alternate Thursdays


Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Hereford: Hereford Cathedral - 10% off with Blue Light & Defence Discount Cards

 
BLUE LIGHT & DEFENCE DISCOUNT | Hereford Cathedral is excited to share that it is now offering 10% off in both the café and shop for Blue Light Card and Defence Discount Card holders.

It’s their way of saying thank you for all that you do!
Just show your valid card at the till to enjoy the discount.

The Hereford Cathedral Café & Shop is open Monday–Saturday 10– 5pm (last orders in the Café 4.30pm).

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Hereford: New Journey Planning App for Herefordshire - Citymapper


Joining the Citymapper app means travel planning is smarter and easier for Herefordshire residents and visitors.

A new partnership between Herefordshire Council and leading journey planning app, Citymapper, means Herefordshire residents, students and visitors will now find it easier to plan journeys across the county. To read more please click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

BFBS’ MiPlayer Platform Turns Ten: A Decade of Innovation Entertaining UK Armed Forces Worldwide

16 January 2026: BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) today celebrates the tenth anniversary of its MiPlayer platform, the powerful service created to keep UK Armed Forces connected to home and entertainment, when they’re serving in the most remote and hostile environments.

What began in January 2016 as a modest onboard system delivering ten TV channels and six radio stations to HMS Iron Duke has grown into one of BFBS’ most significant and far-reaching innovations, now operating across the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleets, operational bases, remote islands and soon, even on submarines.

Reflecting on the milestone, Nick Beer, Director of BFBS Development and Strategy, said: “MiPlayer started as a bold idea to solve a seemingly impossible problem: how do you bring home to people serving in the most remote and demanding environments on Earth? And how do you do that in the way users demand: on their personal devices and with catchup when there is little or no internet available?