March 26, 2026
Shrewton: The Bustard - Coffee and Chat - for Veterans and Serving Personnel
Northern Ireland: Armed Forces Covenant Passes in Belfast City Council
I was delighted to receive a call from the Veterans Champion for Belfast City Council, Cllr James Lawlor to inform me that the council had formally adapted the Armed Forces Covenant.
Coming so soon after the positive vote in Stormont last November, this news will be very welcome.
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation to ensure that that those who serve or who have served in the Armed Forces and their families are treated fairly. It is not, as some claim, about preferential treatment, but rather making sure there is no disadvantage as a result of service.
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation to ensure that that those who serve or who have served in the Armed Forces and their families are treated fairly. It is not, as some claim, about preferential treatment, but rather making sure there is no disadvantage as a result of service.
Any political party, who believes in equality, and who wants to see an end to discrimination, could not object to the principles of the covenant. It is important for society in Northern Ireland that members of the Armed Forces and veterans receive the recognition that they deserve.
I want to pay tribute to Cllr James Lawlor, as the Armed Forces and Veterans Champion in Belfast City Council, for his tireless work to achieve this positive vote.
David Johnstone
NI Veterans Commissioner
Information provided by HIVE NI
London: Building Heroes The Leading Tri-Service Military to Construction Charity
We are active in other locations across the UK. At one of these locations, we are offering a plant and machinery course. Further details can be found here: Streetworks and Plant Machinery Operative | Building Heroes
Click HERE for more information.
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Catterick: New Phone Number for Catterick Medical Centre in Cambrai Lines
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Aldershot: Safe Haven NHS
An evening and weekend drop-in service for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis or their carer.
Click HERE for more information.
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Aldershot: Hampshire County Council/Rushmoor Wellbeing Walks
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Hampshire: Mind wellbeing partnership
In Hampshire, 50% of people experience psychological, emotional or mental health difficulties that significantly affect their day-to-day functioning. Rates of hospital admissions for self-harm in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are more than 1.5 times the national average.
In response, Andover Mind, Havant and East Hants Mind and Solent Mind are pleased to announce that they have been awarded the contract by Hampshire County Council and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board to provide mental health and wellbeing services across Hampshire. By working in partnership together and with the local GP surgeries, more people will be able to access specialist services, and local wellbeing centres will continue to support their communities.
For more information click HERE
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Sandhurst: Military Co-Working Book Your Desk
Working from home is amazing, until you realise you've not actually left the house in 3 days and might have forgotten how to speak to real life people rather than those inside your computer...
Our coworking hubs are fantastic for helping to break this cycle, get you out of the house, making connections with other local military partners and spouses and giving you a good separation between work and home.
And for just £30 per YEAR, the value is fantastic!
So if you're already a member, book that desk for this week and come join us in your Sandhurst Military Coworking Hub, and if you're not a member yet - why not?
Click HERE for more information.
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Aldershot: Home Start wellbeing group Mondays 1000hrs - 1130hrs
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
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