Army HIVE Info

February 2, 2026

Llantwit Major: February 2026 timetable of events at the CF61 Centre, Llantwit Major

CF61 Centre, Llantwit Major:

Finally the never ending month of January has ended and we are pleased to welcome February. We have lots of events coming up in February here at CF61. Please follow the link to find out what's on https://cf61.wales/events

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Barry: Your Place Wellbeing Family Day on Mon 16th Feb 26 at Pencoedtre High School, Barry

Vale of Glamorgan Council: Your Place Your Health Event

This half term, drop in to the Your Place Wellbeing Family Day and chat to a range of friendly healthcare and wellbeing professionals, all under one roof.

From vaccinations to first aid demos and advice, it’s a great chance to ask questions, learn something new, and get support, with no booking needed!

And don’t worry… it’s not all serious! There will be fun, hands-on activities for young people too, including face painting and sports, making it an enjoyable day out for the whole family.

Free to attend
Monday 16 February (Half Term)
10.30am – 3pm
Pencoedtre High School Main Hall , CF62 9YQ

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Northern Ireland: Veterans Roadshow, Ballymena - Thursday 19th Februrary

Veterans Roadshow – Ballymena

NIVCO are delighted to invite you to their Veterans Roadshow at the Tullyglass Hotel, Ballymena on Thursday 19th February 2026, from 12:00pm – 2:30pm.

This is a great opportunity for veterans and their families to:
Connect with local support services available across Northern Ireland.
Enjoy a FREE lunch.
Catch up with old friends and enjoy a bit of good craic.

Whether you’re looking for information, support, or just a friendly face and a chat, everyone is very welcome.

Venue: Tullyglass Hotel, Ballymena
Time: 12:00pm – 2:30pm
Date: Thursday 19th February 2026

Please register in advance at: www.nivco.co.uk

Information provided by HIVE NI

Northern Ireland: SSAFA Fundraising Lecture - Korea without End - Wednesday 11th March

SSAFA Fundraising Lecture - Korea - War without End

You are warmly invited to join the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) - the Armed Forces charity - Northern Ireland Branch, for a special fundraising evening in support of their work with serving personnel, veterans and their families across Northern Ireland.

SSAFA is honoured to present, General The Lord Dannatt GCB CBE MC DL as its guest speaker, delivering our ‘Annual Fundraising Lecture’, entitled ‘Korea - War without End’

Date: Wednesday 11 March 2026
Time: 06:00 pm
Cost From: £25.00

For more details, please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Forces Employment Charity: Unlock your potential - Join our Women into Employment webinars!

Have you signed up for Women into Employment 2026 yet?

Women into Employment (WIE) is back for 2026, and this year it’s designed to work with your life, whatever your schedule, wherever you live. We know your time is precious, so we’ve created an impactful programme that fits around your schedule while giving you the tools to shape the next chapter of your career.

We’re kicking off with three powerful lunchtime webinars, each one crafted to spark momentum, build confidence and help you take meaningful steps toward your goals. These inclusive and friendly sessions are the perfect lead-in to WIE's grand finale, an in-person networking event hosted by Bank of America.

Join our Lunchtime Webinars:

Join all three sessions or simply choose the ones that speak to you. Every hour is packed with practical insights, expert guidance and the encouragement you need to move forward with purpose

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.

Families First Newsletter

The latest issue of the Families First newsletter, featuring the latest Defence housing news and updates, is now available on the Defence Homes website.

1,000 homes upgraded for military families

Urgent works on 1000 military homes, most in need of refurbishment, have finished ahead of schedule, with a further 250 to be completed by April, 2026. This means that 12 months on from the Consumer Charter launch, we will have increased our initial target by 25%.

Read the full article on Defence Homes here.

Canton Library is hosting its first Lunar New Year Marketplace on Sat 14 Feb 11am-3pm. Come and experience themed stalls everything oriental from craft to food and much more!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Surrey: Empowering Surrey's young people - voting for the next member of Youth Parliament

Young people in Surrey have an exciting opportunity to help shape the county's future. They can now vote for their next Member of Youth Parliament. Voting is open to anyone aged 11 to 18 and closes 22nd February.

Sixteen young people are standing for election, and each one wants to help make Surrey better for children and teens. They bring their own ideas, experiences and a commitment to improving life for young people in Surrey.

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by SE HIVE Hub

January 30, 2026

Weeton - Kirkham: AFC Fylde Community Foundation February 2026 Half Term Activities

To book any of the above holiday camps, please Click Here

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Strensall: Family Fun Afternoon at St Mary's Church 16th Feb

Information provided by North HIVE Hub