Northern Ireland: Latest Edition of NI4 Kids is out now

 

To read the latest edition on line, please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

New MOD Policy on Overseas Assignments published: Overseas Accompanied Service Assessments

A new MOD policy giving guidance to Service personnel and their families on considering and preparing for an overseas posting has been published today on Gov.uk at this link: Overseas Accompanied Service Assessments - GOV.UK.

This policy applies to Service personnel planning to take their families on an overseas assignment, particularly those with additional medical, social care, or educational needs. The assessment process is designed to take a holistic judgment about whether the host location can reasonably meet the family’s needs and whether associated risks to their health, education, safety, or well-being can be appropriately managed.

A new DIN (Defence Instruction & Notice) is also available (to MODnet users) – search 2026DIN01-017

For further information on any Overseas assignment please contact any HIVE, iHIVE (which covers locations worldwide where there is no physical HIVE), or email rc-pers-hivecomms-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk

The HIVE Relocation Checklist may assist with additional planning for an overseas move, and can be accessed via this LINK or contact us for the checklist to be sent via email.

Innsworth: Connections Baby Group - Tuesdays at Imjin Barracks Community Centre

 

Parents & Carers - you’re invited to Churchdown Surgery's free baby group!

Looking for a friendly, welcoming space to meet other parents and enjoy fun activities with your little one?

'Connections' baby group have got a range of lovely events planned including play, sensory activities, and time to chat with other families. See the timetable above for full details.

• Innsworth Community Centre (behind Costcutter near the Imjin Barracks)
• 1-3pm
• Free!
• Babies & parents/carers welcome

No pressure, no judgment - just a warm space to connect and enjoy time with your baby. Feel free to bring a friend!

For further information please visit https://www.facebook.com/churchdownsurgery

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Wiltshire: Free online Family Learning info session for parents and carers - Tue 24 Feb

 

This will be an opportunity for parents and carers to meet the team and learn about the available courses, as well as how they can help promote family wellbeing.

Click here to book your free space!

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Chippenham: Upcoming English For Health & Wellbeing and ESOL courses - free for Military families

 

To find out more please click here

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

St Athan: Free Courses for Partners & Spouses of Serving Personnel - Schedule of Courses taking place at MOD St Athan West Camp Community Centre

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Up-skill with Free Training at St Athan!

Are you a partner or spouse of serving personnel or a reservist? The Family Foundation is bringing a series of free, accredited and non-accredited courses directly to you at the West Camp Community Centre!

Whether you are looking to boost your CV or learn vital life skills, we have a range of sessions scheduled this spring.

Location:
West Camp Community Centre, St Athan, CF62 4NA

Schedule of Events:

Risk Assessment (Level 2): Wednesday, 11th March | 9:45 AM – 2:30 PM (4 hours)

Conflict Management (Level 2): Monday, 6th April | 9:45 AM – 2:30 PM (4 hours)

Family First Aid Awareness: Wednesday, 15th April | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (2 hours)

Basic Life Support & Defibrillator Use: Wednesday, 13th May | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (2 hours)

How to Register

All courses are completely free and are open to Wives, Spouses or partners of serving personnel, including Reservists.

Secure your spot today by:

Scanning the QR code on the flyer or

Clicking the registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/NmsNiFeArt

For more information, feel free to contact our Project Co-ordinator, Charlie Hammond, at 07322 74552 or email charles@thefamilyfoundation.co.uk.

Fairford: Quiet play sessions, Mothers Day event and more at Hocus Pocus Play near Cirencester

   

Please click here to visit the website or click here to visit the Facebook page

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Bovington: Garrison contact houses for short term accommodation use

To book email Zoe.VandeZande667@mod.gov.uk or call 01929 402239 during office hours

For all bookings, a £50 deposit will be required within 7 days of making the booking and the full balance is to be paid 28 days prior to stay. The rate is set at £50 per night for the first three nights, then £25 per night thereafter.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Tank Museum annual pass and concessionary tickets for garrison personnel & families

To find out about the Tank Museum and what events are coming up click HERE

An Annual Pass allows you to visit The Tank Museum as many times as you want for a year (excluding Special Event days). Every regular admission ticket purchased including Access All Areas and Experience Days automatically comes with an Annual Pass.
All Special Event tickets also include an Annual Pass.

Bovington Garrison Concessionary Tickets - Tank Museum FREE entry

Concessionary ticket management is via Guardroom, Allenby Barracks Tickets are available for military personnel and service families living or working at Bovington 

For personnel & families at Lulworth camp, Tickets are available via the Lulworth Camp Guardroom

1 ticket covers 2 adults and 2 children. MOD personnel can use their MOD90 card to gain free entry to Tank Museum. 

Tickets are to be collected on day of use and returned at the earliest opportunity.

Concessionary tickets cannot be used for special events such as Tankfest or Tiger Day.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Gloucestershire: 'Stay well this Winter' campaign from NHS Gloucestershire

Find out more about these campaigns at https://www.onegloucestershire.net/campaigns/winter/

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE