May 8, 2026

Lyneham: Free Vivo 'In Bloom' workshop - Thu 28 May


8 Trg Bn and 5Bn REME Welfare invite all to our Herb Planting Session in partnership with VIVO and Nurture!

This event is open to all military families and contractors attached to MOD Lyneham. The session will run at MOD Lyneham Community Centre on Thursday 28th May 1100-11:45.

Please click here to book your space!

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Hounds for Heroes: Spring Newsletter

To view the newsletter in full, please go to: Spring Newsletter - 2026

At Hounds for Heroes, Hounds are specially trained assistance dogs, and Heroes are physically disabled or injured personnel of HM Armed Forces and the Emergency Services, whose lives are transformed through partnership with a Hounds for Heroes dog.

To find out more, please visit: Hounds for Heroes Assistance Dogs | Hounds for Heroes

Blandford: Garrison youth club sessions (inters & seniors) Mon & Wed

Venue: Semaphore Arms Function Room (located near the WRVS/Junior Rates Cookhouse and WO/Sgts Mess).



Junior sessions, for children in school years 1 to 3 will return in due course. More information to follow in the coming weeks.

For further information on youth club sessions contact James.Tarring100@mod.gov.uk

Volunteers are always needed to help out. If you can help in anyway at any of the sessions please contact James Tarring at above email address.

For those children that aren’t yet registered, there will be a QR code provided on entry for parents to complete or see below.


Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

Dorset: Blandford Job centre information



Find out about job vacancies in the Blandford area and also get advice on CVs and job interview tips

Blandford job centre can also administer claims - Jobseekers Allowance, Incapacity Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance and Income Support.

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bath & Bristol: What's on in & around the Bath & Bristol area in May



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

Please note that currently, this list does not specify individual events. It does however include a list of event spaces, tourism websites, and more. Seasonal Easter events are also included.

Gloucestershire: 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 may 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!

Scotland: Join the SSAFA Scotland team in 2026 and help raise vital funds

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This year make a difference , create unforgettable memories and help SSAFA Scotland continue to give trusted support to our Armed Forces community, veterans and their families.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. Our teams of trained volunteers and employees provide practical, emotional and financial assistance to the Armed Forces community to make sure they "Never Battle Alone'.

Our work is impossible without the kindness and generosity of the public. 

Help us be the trusted source of support for our Armed Forces community in Scotland.

For more information:
Visit: ssafa.org.uk/scotland or Email: Scott.Cunningham@ssafa.org.uk


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Weeton & Preston: Your Voice - A Storytelling Project for Military Spouses and Partners

Information provided by Weeton HIVE

Bovington: Garrison mini bus hire



Garrison owned air conditioned mini bus. 8 seats plus driver

Competitive hire rates - £35 per day. (£100 refundable deposit)
No mileage charges, Full fuel tank required on hand back

To book the minibus contact Bovington welfare office via email CMC-BovLulSU-WELFARE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk or telephone 01929 402239

The driver must have full clean Cat B licence and be over 25 years of age.

Hire of the mini bus is for Bovington/Lulworth Garrison military personnel and MOD civil servants.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Northern Ireland: Employment Opportunities within the education Authority

  

All the latest jobs available within the Education Authority can be found here


Information provided by HIVE NI