Grantham: Shine Adult Short Courses

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Scotland: Forces Employment Charity, NOVA Scotland now offers support to Veterans

We’re proud to announce that our justice service NOVA Scotland now provides specialist trauma-informed support for veterans from the moment they come into contact with Police Scotland Custody Centres.

Through our partnership with the police force, veterans will be offered a referral to NOVA Scotland so we can help them access practical and emotional support to address issues such as poor physical or mental health, homelessness and financial hardship.

We stand by those who served when they need us most.

Read more: https://loom.ly/3f3jH6Q

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Defence Infrastructure Organisation: Families First Newsletter Issue 34 (21 Jan) Now Published

The latest issue of the Families First newsletter, dated 21 Jan, is now available to view on the Defence Homes website.

Lichfield: SAFETY CONCERN NOTICE

 A reminder that people are not to drive over the grassed areas in the housing estate next to camp.  There have been increasing concerns of cars driving over the grass where there might be children playing.

This is a safety concern

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

Stafford: Tasty Bake - 10% Armed Forces discount

10% discount to the Armed Forces community.  Please contact Carrie direct with any enquiries. 

Email: Tasty_bake2021@yahoo.com
 

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St Andrews: Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast is back at Craigtoun Country Park, 1st Sunday of the month

The AFVBC has returned to the Craigtoun Cafe with meetings taking place on the first Sunday of every month. All veterans from all Arms / Services are welcome. 

Tea or coffee and a breakfast roll = £4.50.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

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

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Catterick: FREE Stay and Play Colburn Village Hall every Wednesday

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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.