Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland AFTP Team as of 13th May 2026

The Armed Forces Talent Programme is an NHSScotland-wide recruitment initiative for the armed forces community. 

It supports service leavers, veterans, spouses, partners, dependants, reservists, cadets, and cadet forces adult volunteers to enter our workforce.

Vacancies

See the AFTP newsletter here

For more information about the AFT programme - webpage

St Andrews: History in the Park FREE entry Craightoun Country Park Sat/Sun June 6th & 7th

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Brecon: The Gurkha Wing (Mandalay) Annual Freedom Parade on Sun 7th June in Brecon

Brecon Town Council:

Join us for this year’s Gurkha Parade on Sunday 7th June at 2.30pm.

Please note that, due to roadworks in the Bulwark, this year’s ceremony will take place on the High Street outside the Guildhall. We look forward to seeing you there!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Dorset: Bovington & Blandford - Summer camp for garrison young people Mon 17th - Fri 21st Aug. Register now!

 

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The summer residential is open to young people in school years 7+ from September, capturing the year 6 students moving up to secondary school for transition support purposes. 

There are only 14 spaces available for Blandford and a further 14 spaces for Bovington.£50 per person courtesty of funding from OOSA and ABF.

Transport from Bovington and Blandford Camps included. 

If you would like to register your interest click HERE

For more information or to discuss further contact James.Tarring100@mod.gov.uk.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Catterick: Free Singing workshop aimed at 11-16 year olds - Sunday 24th May 2026

We are offering a free workshop specifically aimed at 11-16 year olds on Sunday 24th May with Ben Noble, the Music director of the Service Children’s Community Choir. Ben is an incredibly talented musician and baritone who leads the choir and also the Military WAGS Choir and the Richmond Choral Society. No previous experience is needed just a willingness to have a go! Within the information below is a link to a form so that they can register for their free place.

You’re invited to a very special celebration! 

​Join us on Sunday, May 24th at Le Cateau Primary School as we celebrate the birthday of the woman who started it all—our amazing founder, Angela!

​Whether you’re a current member, a former singer from years past, or someone thinking about joining our musical family, we want to see you there. It’s going to be a day filled with music, laughter, and catching up.

​Special Highlight:

From 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, we are hosting a FREE workshop for high school-aged students! Come work with the brilliant Ben Noble as we prep for the Swaledale Festival. It’s a massive opportunity to hone your skills and have some fun!

​Where: Le Cateau Primary School

When: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Let us know if you will be joining us by completing this form:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ceGw3j36wQ

​Let’s make this a birthday Angela will never forget. See you there!

Information provided by Weeton HIVE

Edinburgh: Tri-Services Scotland Rugby Thursday 28th May at Scottish Gas Murrayfield- FREE Entry

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Grantham: New Men's Group - NGAS Initiative - The Gathering Ground

NGAS

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Grantham: NGAS - Starting soon! New Community Allotment - join our community garden group

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Northern Ireland: Contact the HIVE

Email the HIVE here

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Guildford: Big Military Fun Day Out August 16th 2026 Losley Park 1000 - 1600

 

FREE entry ticket to all using the following link, and the special code 'MOD90'
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-military-fun-day-tickets-1984617931658?aff=oddtdtcreator

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub