The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment - Veterans Football Tournament - Sat 27th June

As part of The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment 20th Anniversary Celebrations, the 1 LANCS and 4 LANCS football teams will take on veterans teams from across the region in a knockout tournament!

Saturday 27th June
Mill Farm Sports Village, Wesham, PR4 3JZ
KO 10:30am
Final approx. 1:15pm

Veterans Teams taking part:
Preston North End Football Club
Burnley Football Club
Morecambe FC
AFC Fylde
Blackpool FC Community Trust
Blackburn Rovers
Accrington Stanley

Bar open throughout the day
Full use of the clubhouse facilities

Come along and support what promises to be a fantastic day of football as we celebrate 20 years of The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment!

Information provided by Weeton HIVE

Edinburgh: Help for Heroes Community Sport Series Sat11th & Sun 12th July

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Are you looking to connect with others that get you, whilst trying something new? The Community Sports Series is our way of answering that call.

What is the Community Sports Series?

It's a multi-sports taster event like no other. Connect with like-minded people, try some inclusive, fully accessible sports, and enjoy the community and camaraderie that's part of this unforgettable experience.

WHO is it for?
It's for you. No matter when, where or how long you served, we welcome all members of the Armed Forces community. This includes family members.

To sign up or find out more 👉 Community Sports Series | Start Your Journey Through Sport | Help For Heroes

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Bovington: Tank museum half term events plus 'Meet Stick Man' Sun 24th May

  

This May Half Term at The Tank Museum, enjoy tanks in action on weekdays, family-friendly activities and more at Dorset’s largest indoor attraction!

As part of our half term activities - get creative with Sophie’s Ceramics in a pottery painting session (26 May) & even meet Stick Man (24 May).

Plus, get into the arena yourself with a tracked vehicle ride, and make use of the interactive exhibitions, free soft play, on-site restaurant and café

Link: https://tankmuseum.org/events/may-half-term

Annual passes are valid for the above event. Please note, Stick Man will be available at intervals between 12pm – 3pm with no booking needed.
However, an entry ticket to the Museum is required to meet Stick Man.

Link: https://tankmuseum.org/events/meet-stickman

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Pembrokeshire: The Wildlife Trust - Sutton Common Field Trip on Sunday 24th May 26

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

St Athan: The Sen-Den - Free Sensory Sessions for children ages 3 - 16 on the 27th May at the Paul Lewis Community Centre, St Athan

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Pembrokeshire: PAVS Volunteering Pembrokeshire 'PAVS Big Do' Volunteering Event on 5th June 2026

 

Book now for the PAVS Big Do! On 5 June at The Centre, Simpson Cross

As part of #VolunteersWeek this will be a chance to get together to ‘do’ something (some volunteering) but also to have a bit of a ‘do’ (as in a celebration).

Lunch is provided and everyone will get the chance to do try something that helps others. Activities will start by 10.30am and lunch will be from 12.30pm.

Llantwit Major: Free Adult Cycling Sessions on Sat 13th June in Llantwit Major

Image: Vale of Glamorgan Facebook Page

FREE Adult cycling sessions

During Bike Week 2026: Sat 13 June, 10:30 - 13:30

• Led by experienced Pedal Power instructors
• Bikes available to borrow
• Suitable for complete beginners
• Confidence‑building tips for returning riders

There will also be an optional led ride along into St Athan at 11:30 

St Illtyd Primary School Car Park / CF61 Car Park, Llantwit Major
To book please email activetravel@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Hereford: Meadowfest - Sunday 24 May, 11am - 4pm

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Bovington: Tank museum 'On Track' event - Thurs 8th Oct Register now.

Credit: Tankmuseum

On-Track is FREE to attend, and FREE to exhibit. It offers valuable insights on mental and physical health, signposting toward useful communities and organisations that can support the armed forces community, networking opportunities with like-minded organisations, and a Q&A session to address your questions.

The UK Armed Forces community includes:

• Serving Personnel: Regular and reserve members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Army, and Royal Air Force.
• Veterans: Anyone who has served for at least one day in the Regular or Reserve Armed Forces.
• Families: Spouses, civil partners, children, and dependent relatives of serving personnel or veterans.
• The Bereaved: The immediate family members and dependents of Service personnel and veterans who have died, regardless of whether the death was connected to their Service.
• Cadet Force Adult Volunteers & Merchant Navy: Adults who volunteer for cadet forces and members of the Merchant Navy who served on commercial vessels in support of legally defined UK military operations

For more information about the event and to register click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Army HIVE Says Thank You and Farewell to Longest Serving Overseas HISO

This week marks our longest-ever serving Overseas HISO - Jo Ratabuli - leaving Episkopi HIVE for pastures new. Over her 14 years in post, Jo has been absolutely central in supporting her customers in Epi and wider across BFC, unit moves to and from Cyprus, our Non-UK Nationals, and so much more – her knowledge, warmth and exceptional customer service will no doubt be remembered by many customers and colleagues from across the last decade and a half. Suffice to say, Jo will be a much-missed member of the Army HIVE team, not only from her current BFC colleagues (Karen-Grace, Donna, Emma, James, Jen and Katie) but the rest of the Army HIVE team too!

Our Cyprus Area Manager, Karen-Grace, penned the attached poem and it perfectly captures Jo’s achievements, the differences she has made over her 14 years in service, and the sentiments of her team.

From us all in Army HIVE, Jo, Vinaka vakalevu (thank you very much), Moce mada (until we meet again), and may your next chapter be filled with joy, peace, laughter, and the same warmth you gave so freely to others.