Information provided by Grantham HIVE
March 11, 2026
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: New Awards under the Serving Families On the Move programme
Moving house is hard. Doing it because of service life requirements - again and again - can be harder still.
That’s why the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has funded 11 new projects through the Serving Families: On the Move programme, helping families feel welcomed, informed and connected in the early weeks after a move.
Over £460,000 will help families settle with confidence - building on more than £1.5 million already funded through the programme.
Three ways this funding help
1. Offer a warm welcome early on through practical guidance, local information and tailored support.
2. Reduce loneliness and isolation through home visits, workshops, group activities and trained volunteers (many with military backgrounds).
3. Help children and young people keep continuity with digital tools that help families discover activities and prepare for moves.
Anna Wright, Chief Executive of the Trust, said:
“It’s important that military families feel valued, connected and supported wherever service life takes them. I remember my own experiences as a military family of relocating to a new area and anything that makes you feel welcome and settled more quickly is so important.”
Find out more.
Full list of all projects funded under the Serving Families: On the Move programme are available on the Trust’s website here.
Blandford: Garrison welfare newsletter spring edition
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Bovington: BFBS Radio live on air throughout the Garrison
The schedule brings listeners a great mix of local and global radio, combining the BFBS Blandford Breakfast Show – weekdays from 0630-1000hrs – with programmes from BFBS Radio’s worldwide network.
The BFBS service will continue to be maintained in Bovington on 1287 AM too.
If you have a story or message that you would like to broadcast on BFBS, please contact Producer/Presenter for BFBS Blandford, Jason Herbert, via blandford@bfbs.com.
BLANDFORD CAMP
BFBS radio Namaste, Blandford. BFBS Gurkha 101.5FM
Blandford Garrison radio is live on 100.8FM
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
West Midlands Railway student deal - Get up to 50% off your travel to school, college or university!
With a Student Season Ticket, you only need one ticket for the whole term. It makes daily train travel to school, college or university simple and affordable, giving you unlimited journeys between your two chosen stations throughout the specified travel window — including evenings and weekends.
Want more ways to save? Explore our Student Train Tickets Guide for top tips on reducing your spend on travel during term-time.
Full details: HERE
Information: Central HIVE Hub
March 10, 2026
Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan: Population Needs Assessment: Learning Disabilities
Have your say about what is working well in your life and what needs to change.
The Regional Partnership Board is asking people to complete a survey to help shape the Population Needs Assessment for Cardiff and Vale.
There are three surveys in total, one for people with a learning disability, one for parents and carers, and one for professionals working with people with a learning disability.
The closing date is the 23 March.
The button below will navigate you to the Shine Together webpage. You will find all 3 versions of the survey under Hot Topic at the right hand side of the screen.
Shine Together webpage
Llantwit Major: 2026 Summer Fixed-term job opportunities with UWC Atlantic
This summer, UWC Atlantic goes beyond classrooms, offering transformative programmes that help students explore their passions, uncover purpose, and create memories that last a lifetime.
Now, we’re looking for bold, energetic individuals to join our team on a fixed-term basis, delivering residential courses, leading outdoor adventures, and bringing our community events to life. Step in, make an impact, and be part of something bigger.
If these roles aren't right for you - help us spread the word and share these opportunities with friends, family and networks.For UWC Vacancies please click here
March Quest Magazine is Out Now
Department for Work & Pensions: Latest News Update
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Department for Work & Pensions: Latest News Update
Mobile Jobcentres
Jobseekers are to benefit from the roll-out of mobile jobs vans across Great Britain.
Following hugely successful pilots in the Scottish Highlands, North and Mid Wales and Greater Manchester, the number of Jobcentres on Wheels will provide enhanced support in six new areas, with a view to explore rolling out the scheme more extensively after testing its impact.
The vans will take jobcentre staff on the road to communities with some of the highest rates of unemployment where support is needed most. Vans will park up outside family hubs, leisure centres, supermarkets, local events and football matches to make taking that first step towards work as easy as possible.
Once on board, people can meet with one of the DWP’s experienced work coaches who will who offer expert support with job searching and training opportunities.
They can also provide information to those with health conditions or disabilities and for accessing childcare costs.
As well as existing customers, the service is open and accessible to all members of the public and forms part of the government’s wider plans to Get Britain Working, kickstart economic growth and give more opportunities for people to get on in their career.
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