Dorset: Bovington & Blandford Army Cadets for ages 12 - 18

If you want to aim higher, feel more confident and get a head start on your future join the Army Cadets. Every year thousands of young people and adult volunteers join the Army Cadets for fun, friendship, action and adventure.

If you're up for a challenge you'll go further with the Army Cadets

You can join the Army Cadet Force If you're over 12 (and in year eight at school) and under 18. To find out more about Army Cadets in your area, click HERE

The Bovington & Purbeck Detachment

RWxY building on Allenby Barracks.  Monday & Thursday 19:00 - 21:00

Blandford Cadet Force Detachment 

Kingston Close, Bradley Estate, Blandford DT11 7UQ.  Monday & Thursday 19:15 - 21:30

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Garrison youth club sessions

Located on corner of Elles Road & King George V Road, BH20 6JN

Click Youth Club for more information or to ask the team a question. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Stafford - The Staffy Trail

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub 

Stafford Bridge Club

💻   www.bridgewebs.com

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Staffordshire: Mencap Training Academy - Programmes referrals based in Lichfield

Mencap Training Academcy are currently taking referrals aged 16-24 with an EHCP for our programmes based in Lichfield. Please see attached information.

Lichfield (WS13 6AQ)
Pre-Internship Study Programme

1 academic year (Sept–July).
For young people needing to develop confidence, social skills and employability skills before moving toward employment.
3 class-based days per week.
Skills Coach Support!
Goal: to move onto a Supported Internship the following academic year.
Supported Internship Programme

1 academic year (Sept-July).
For young people ready to leave formal education to move toward employment.
2 class-based days per week.
1-3 days work-based training. Work placements based on individual skills, needs and aspirations.
Goal: paid employment following completion of the programme!
Skills Coach Support!
Refer Here👉 https://trainingacademy.mencap.org.uk/supported-internships-pre-internships-EOI

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Gloucester: Summer of Sound 2026

 

This Summer, Gloucester is all about Sound. From June to September, we’re celebrating the sounds that make up our city, from some of the UK’s biggest live music acts to the quiet places in the city where you can find moments of connection. 

Visit Gloucester is bringing together all of this in Gloucester’s Summer of Sound. Scroll down and Click on the tiles below to explore different ways to experience the Sounds of the City this summer

Our Featured Events include the absolute icon that is Sir Tom Jones, who'll be entertaining a packed Kingsholm Stadium, along with epic summer vibes from unbelievable Ministry of Sound Classical, as part of Gloucester Rugby’s unmissable Summer Series in June (book those tickets here).

Click here to find out more!

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Northern Ireland: Northern Ireland Civil Service latest Employment Opportunities

Check out the recruitment website to see the range of roles that are currently being recruited for. Click here for more details

Information provided by HIVE NI

Bicester: tower treasures baby and toddler group - every Thursday during termtime

Baby and toddler drop-in group ages 0-4. Play, enjoy refreshments, stories, songs and a chat! The Parish Room, St Michael at the North Gate, termtime Thursdays 1000-1145hrs. 

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

BANES, Swindon & Wiltshire: BSW Community Health directory

 

The BSW Community Health directory is the central hub for NHS community services across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire.

HCRG Care Group provides these services on behalf of the local Integrated Care Board (ICB). There is a complete list of all community health services available in the BSW region, ranging from adult rehabilitation to children's neurodevelopmental support.

Please click here to visit the website

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

DIO Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 29 April 2026

Damage Charges process

DIO is introducing changes to the damage charges process to make this process simpler for you and your family upon Move-Out.

·From 1st May 2026, on the day you move out, your Housing Officer will provide a formal notification via email. This will include your move-out form, details of any charges incurred and information of how raise a dispute if needed.

· We have also extended the review timeframe for charges. You will now have 30 days to assess the charges and, if necessary, initiate a Stage 1 dispute. Recovery actions will not begin until this 30-day period has passed.

· If a dispute is raised, any recovery action will be paused until the issue has been fully resolved. Pinnacle will continue to handle Stage 1 disputes and DIO will continue to manage Stage 2 disputes.

These changes aim to ensure you are provided with clear details on the day of Move-Out and sufficient time to review everything before any further action is taken, if required.

For families who move out before 1st May 2026, formal notifications will continue to be issued under the current process. We appreciate your patience while we work through these remaining cases during the transition to the new system. 

New light pink shades added to Defence Homes colour palette

The Defence Homes Colour Palette has been updated following feedback from Service families, with five new light pink shades added. This update is part of our commitment to modernise outdated policies and give families greater freedoms to personalise their home. 

By choosing colours from within the Defence Homes Colour palette range, families can leave these at move out with no requirement to revert to white.   

If you are thinking about refreshing your home with a new coat of paint, you can start whenever you like – there is no need to ask for permission or to notify DIO, Amey/VIVO or Pinnacle.  

The updated palette does not specify paint brands or finishes (such as matt or silk), giving you the freedom to choose what works best for you. 

For more information and to view the full palette, click here.  

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