February 5, 2026
Wiltshire: Wiltshire Libraries: Children's books in other Languages
Farnham: Wetland waders and flamboyant flamingos at Birdworld
Immerse yourself in serenity at Wetland WaWetders, where you can observe a stunning variety of bird species using their unique beaks to feed from shallow and deep waters, while others soar and swoop gracefully all around you, creating a truly immersive experience.
Then, follow the footprints to Flamboyant Flamingos and step into a world of vibrant pink! Explore the fascinating Pink Room to uncover fun flamingo facts and discover how these iconic birds get their rosy hue. Walk through to see the flamingos in their natural environment, and challenge your balance by trying to stand on one leg, just like a flamingo, and then enjoy our enchanting pink garden as you take in the breathtaking view of the flamingos in their natural splendor.
Click HERE for more information.
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
February 3, 2026
Northern Ireland: Pre-School & Primary 1 admissions for September 2026
It is important that you read the published admissions criteria for each of the Pre-school settings or Primary schools you wish to list on your application.
More information on applying for a pre-school or primary school place is available at https://ow.ly/gEVj50XFEeR
Information provided by HIVE NI
Bramcote SEN-sationals Sessions - Return Saturday 14 Feb
Please sign up here or scan QR code
https://forms.office.com/e/KMDU2N8m97
Any questions please contact - Stacey.gales100@mod.gov.uk
Information provided: Central HIVE Hub
Scotland: BFBS Scotland DAB is available in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Glencorse
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BFBS Scotland SSDAB+ is available in Edinburgh, Glasgow & Glencorse
Edinburgh - FM98.5 MHz
Fort George - FM87.7 MHz
Glencorse - FM94 MHz
Inverness - FM87.7 MHz
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
February 2, 2026
Army Families Federation Survey - Should routes to settlement be shortened for Armed Forces? Respond by 6 Feb
AFF is gathering evidence to put to the government as part of a consultation on whether the settlement routes for military personnel and their families should be shortened.
The 2025 Immigration White Paper introduces new policies that will lengthen the route to settlement for most migrants to the UK. The government consultation on this paper closes on 12 February.
However there are no plans to increase the time for the Armed Forces. In fact the consultation is looking at whether it should be cut.
At the moment personnel from Foreign and Commonwealth countries have to serve four years before they are eligible for settlement on discharge.
If they are medically discharged before then, they are not eligible. And it they want to apply for citizenship they need to have lived in the UK for five years.
Families are required to have spent five years with continuous leave in the UK before they are eligible. But they must also wait until the serving person has served for five years.
AFF wants to hear the views of serving personnel and their immediate family members on whether they think the current time periods should remain or be reduced. Our survey on settlement routes for military personnel is open until 12 noon on Friday 6 February.
Forces Employment Charity: Unlock your potential - Join our Women into Employment webinars!
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
Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 30 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.
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.
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.
January 30, 2026
Staffordshire, West Midlands and Shropshire: Are you on the move soon??
Are you or someone you know due to be posted to Lichfield, Stafford, Birmingham, Donnington, Ternhill, Bramcote or Kineton soon?If so contact the Central HIVE Hub to request pre-arrival information.
Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-CentralHub-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Core information sheets are available from the HIVE and contain useful information on accommodation,employment,health & wellbeing, finance, childcare,schools & adult education as well as location overview of community amenities, facilities and activities etc. There is also help with general queries regarding the local area.
Central HIVE Hub can also provide you with information sheets on other locations across the UK and overseas. Please call in to speak to the Area HIVE information officer or use the contact details above.
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