Army HIVE Info

May 18, 2026

Bridgend: The South Wales Police Family Fun Day 2026 - Sat 6th June at Police HQ, Bridgend

The South Wales Police Family Fun Day 2026:

Saturday, June 6
10am-4pm
Police HQ, Bridgend (Cowbridge Road, CF31 3SU)

A free event with tons of attractions, activities and demonstrations, including:
See our latest operational equipment including our cars and bikes
Kids' uniform dress up and an opportunity to meet Billy Blue
Tours of our Heritage Centre
Police dog demonstrations
And more!

Parking is not available on site. Event parking is available on Kingsway in Bridgend Industrial Estate, CF31 3RY. Disabled parking is available for Blue Badge holders in the visitors’ car park outside the front of headquarters.

This event will be filmed and photographed which may be used by South Wales Police for marketing or promotional purposes.

Our Facebook event: https://bit.ly/42cBD7N

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Chepstow: AWS Community Support Groups - Parents & Toddlers & Youth Group - Starting Mondays from 18th May 2026

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New AWS community groups starting on Mondays from 18th May 26 - Parents & Toddlers + Youth Group

Please complete Annual AWS registration & consent form before attending.

Any enquiries or If you are interested in volunteering on a regular or ad-hoc basis, please email AWS Senior Community Support - Naomi via: Naomi.Ozanne100@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Vale of Glamorgan: Accessible & Inclusive Play in the Vale of Glamorgan - Share your views

Vale Sport & Play - Accessible & Inclusive Play in the Vale of Glamorgan

The Vale Play Team is gathering examples of parks and play areas that support disabled children and children with additional needs as part of the Council’s Play Sufficiency Duty.

We want to hear from families about the spaces that help children feel included, confident, and able to play in their own way.

The information you share will help us create a valuable resource for families across the Vale.

Complete the survey here

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Valuing Forces Families Overseas: Focus Group Invitation

RAND Europe has been commissioned by the Army Families Federation, in partnership with the RAF Families Federation and the Naval Families Federation, to conduct a study exploring the experiences of UK military families throughout the overseas postings cycle. As part of this research, RAND Europe is holding focus groups with military families who have experience of overseas postings, including preparing for, undertaking, and returning from an assignment overseas. These discussions aim to provide an improved and up-to-date understanding of families lived experiences and the challenges they face at different stages of the overseas postings cycle.

This research will contribute to the Valuing Forces Families Overseas (VFFO) programme, funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, which seeks to uncover hidden needs within the Armed Forces community and identify where additional support may be most needed.

If you:

Are an ex-serving member of the Regular or Reserve UK Armed Forces
Are a partner of a serving or ex-serving member of the Regular or Reserve UK Armed Forces,

AND if you, within the last 3 years:

Considered going on an overseas posting (even if you ended up not going), or
Went on an accompanied posting overseas, or
Were separated from your partner due to an unaccompanied posting

And are interested in helping researchers to understand how military families can have positive experiences of overseas postings.

Please follow the link below and Expression of Interest to take part in an online focus group to talk about your experience of the overseas postings cycle.

Link: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/G0MAAF/

If you have any questions, please contact the RAND Europe research team via email at VFFO_Research@randeurope.org

RAND Europe is a not-for-profit research institute whose aim is to improve policy through evidence-based research and analysis.

Recruit for Spouses: Empowering You Workshops – 9-11 June

Empowering You is back!

Whether you’re exploring a new career, returning to work, or looking for fresh inspiration, Empowering You is here to help you take that next step.

9–11 June
Hybrid experience – join online + in person (London, Glasgow or Knutsford)

Designed for military family members, this supportive series brings together:

Inspiring real-life career stories
Forces-friendly employers
Practical insights to boost your confidence
A network of people who truly understand military life
Flexible, engaging, and full of opportunity—spaces are filling fast.

Recruit for Spouses: May Newsletter - NEW careers in Defence, healthcare and more...

The latest Recruit for Spouses newsletter is out now. Please go to this link to read in full: NEW careers in Defence, healthcare and more...

Bovington: Dandelions family support group for parents with babies & children under 5.

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Northern Ireland: The Royal Landing Carrickfergus - Saturday 13th June

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https://discovernorthernireland.com/event/the-royal-landing-2026/106197101/

Information provided by HIVE NI

Aldershot: Falcon Fest 26 at New Normandy Barracks - Gates Open at 1130 close 2230

Falcon Fest is organised by members of the Ranger Regiment community and proudly supports the Peregrine Fund, raising vital funds for soldiers and families facing bereavement, life-changing injuries, and hardship

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Mission Motorsport – May Newsletter

The May newsletter from Mission Motorsport is now available, and it’s a packed edition.

Inside, you’ll find updates on upcoming events, motorsport activity, community news, support opportunities, and ways to get involved. It’s a great snapshot of what’s been happening across the Mission Motorsport community, as well as what’s coming up next.

Whether you’re looking to take part, stay connected, or simply keep up to date with what we’ve been working on, there’s something in this month’s edition for the Armed Forces community, partners, and supporters alike.

You can read it online here: https://www.missionmotorsport.org/news/maynewsletter