North Wiltshire & Swindon: What's on in May

 

Please click the links below for a selection of local upcoming events and bookmark this page for any future updates! (Updated events will be added weekly and will show in bold text to indicate they are new

Please note that new events have been added to the long 'recurring list of event spaces, tourism websites, etc.' section so please check to see what's on near you!

Blandford: Marching for mothers walk event - Wed 6th May

 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Weeton: New Opening Hours for the Camp Shop as of 5th May

The new opening hours for the shop on Weeton Camp are as follows:

From Tuesday 5th May 2026 

Monday - Thursday

 8.00 - 18.30

Friday

08.00 - 17.00

Saturday & Sunday 

10.30 - 14.00

Information provided by Weeton HIVE

Chepstow: Pinnacle & Amey Housing Surgery on Tues 12th May at Beachley Community Centre

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Hereford: Ross Community Garden Open Day - Mon 4 May

 

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

BFBS: April Update

To view this latest update from BFBS in full, please go to:

BFBS Update April 2026 | About BFBS

Brecon: Brecon Youth Club Schedule of events - March to May

For more information:

Brecon Youth Club Facebook Page

Brecon Youth Club - Webpage

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment: 360 Case Manager job vacancies across the UK, closing date 14 May

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have 360 Executive Officer Case Manager roles, working in Disability Services on the Access to Work scheme. These may be of interest to Service leavers, veterans and Service community members looking at Civil Service roles.

Civil Service Jobs link with further information on the roles available, and application details: Disability Services - Access to Work - EO Case Manager - National (Ref: 761) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK

Open for applications until 14/05/26.

Defence Update: Your move, better supported - Fairer moving costs for UK PASH users

Your move, better supported:

Fairer moving costs for UK PASH users

Moving home is never easy, but the Armed Forces are making it a little simpler and fairer.

If you live in Single Living Accommodation (SLA) – in a Mess, Barrack Block or equivalent – and you need to move your things when posted to another unit, there are two ways you can get help:

• UK Private Arrangements Self Help Scheme (UK PASH) – you arrange your own move and claim back some of the costs
• Self Pack Service (SPS) – your unit helps move your belongings through stores

What's changing?

UK PASH remains a popular choice – used by over 1,500 Service personnel last year – and from 1 May 2026, it’s getting even better.

Right now, you can claim back up to £298.56 for things like van hire, a trailer, packing boxes, or a removal firm. That cap isn't changing.

But here's the new bit: you can now also claim Motor Mileage Allowance (MMA) on top of the £298.56. MMA is paid at 25p per mile for one return trip – including any required detours, like picking up a hired van.

In short, you get:

• up to £298.56 for your moving costs
• 25p for every mile you drive

Why does this matter?

Moving further away costs more money. But until now, everyone got the same cap – no matter how far they had to travel. That wasn't fair, especially as personnel don't always get to choose their posting – moving to where Defence needs them.

This change means longer moves get more support. It's a practical improvement that better reflects the costs involved in Service life.

Part of Your Offer

The Armed Forces Offer is about making sure that the people who serve our country are treated fairly and looked after well, with real support when life gets disrupted – like when you need to move home to serve at a new location.
Further information

Full details and information on all the rules around removal support are available in JSP 752, Chapter 12, Section 4.

Scotland: Forces Children Scotland are seeking a Trust and Foundations Fundraiser - closing date Tuesday May 26th at 5pm

Job summary

Salary: £31,060, increasing to £31,500 after probation period
Hours: 35 hours per week
Term: Permanent
Location: Home-based

In this role, you will implement our agreed fundraising strategy while collaborating across the team and externally with key partners to maximise funding from a variety of sources, predominantly trusts and foundations.

Please see the Recruitment Pack to learn more about the role and what it’s like working with us.

For further information and to see other Forces Children Scotland vacancies 👉 Vacancies - Forces Children Scotland

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE