Give Us Time: Summer 2026 Welfare Update

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To find out more please visit www.giveustime.org.uk

Northern Ireland: Veterans Welfare Service NI is now Veteran Services Northern Ireland

 

Veterans Welfare Service NI is now Veterans Services Northern Ireland. 

While the name has changed, the support and services you rely on remain exactly the same.

New Contact Numbers:

Coleraine: 0757 096 4330

Holywood: 0738 705 0603

Portrush: 0738 705 0640

Enniskillen: 0738 705 0505

Front Door (Head Office): 0738 705 0640

Email (unchanged):DBSAFVS-VWS-NI@mod.gov.uk

#VeteransSupport #NorthernIreland #VeteransServicesNI

Information provided by HIVE NI

Dorset: Wareham sports centre - exercise classes, swimming sessions & children's activities

Classes (for all abilities) include:

Pilates

Circuits

Aquafit

HIIT

Spinning (static cycling) 

Cardiocise

Dancercise

and much more

For more details on classes, timings, gym membership, swimming classes, activities, sessions,  playzone (soft play) and  All Stars cafe can be found HERE

Purbeck Sports Centre, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PH 

Telephone 01929 500 000  

Information provided by Bovington HIVE via Purbeck Sports Centre 

Northern Ireland: Contact the HIVE

Email the HIVE here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Catterick: Town Investment Plans - A vision for Catterick and Colburn

Information provided by Weeton HIVE

BFBS Selects Synamedia Following Global Competition to Deliver Landmark Digital Platform for UK Armed Forces

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BFBS Selects Synamedia Following Global Competition to Deliver Landmark Digital Platform for UK Armed Forces

Strategic three-year partnership marks delivery phase of BFBS’ next-generation media vision

Media organisation and military charity BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) today announces it has selected Synamedia as its strategic technology partner to deliver its next-generation global digital platform, following a highly competitive international tender process launched in February 2025, attracting leading technology and media organisations from across the industry.

The announcement comes shortly after the Ministry of Defence renewed BFBS’ contract for a further ten years, reaffirming BFBS’ vital role as a trusted and secure global military broadcaster supporting the UK Armed Forces wherever they serve. As a longstanding and essential provider of media services to Defence audiences worldwide, BFBS continues to play a central role in keeping personnel informed, entertained and connected across some of the most complex and challenging operating environments. Together these milestones mark the beginning of the most significant technological transformation in more than eight decades of BFBS’ history.

Following detailed technical evaluation and industry consultation, with support from digital transformation experts Spicy Mango, Synamedia’s appointment concludes a rigorous process to help shape the future of secure media delivery for the UK Armed Forces and their families worldwide.

Vale of Glamorgan: Sign up to the Vale of Glamorgan Seasonal Newsletter for What's On in the Vale

Vale of Glamorgan Council: Half term is nearly here, and there’s lots happening across the Vale in the weeks ahead!

From family activities and events over the break, to library sessions, community projects, seasonal service updates and opportunities to try something new, we know it’s not always easy to keep up with everything going on, which is why we send out a seasonal email bulletin.

A quick, handy snapshot of the things you might want to know!

Our next newsletter is coming soon, so now’s the perfect time to sign up

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Northern Ireland: Once A Warrior: Life Beyond The Uniform - Podcast from Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioners Office

Every veteran has a story. Some are filled with challenges, others with triumph.

Listen to "Once a warrior: Life Beyond The Uniform" the brand new podcast, from Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioners Office, and get inspired by these incredible journeys.

Subscribe now: https://nivco.podbean.com

#Veterans
#VeteransPodcast
#WarStories
#NIVeterans

Information provided by HIVE NI

Blandford: Online educational peer support group course - helping families through deployment

 

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An 6 week online course teaching and supporting service personnel, spouses and extended family members around the emotional deployment cycle.

Eligibility for this is:

· Connection to a service person (s)

· Must consent to our support

To register for Mother's in Mind or Apart not alone, families/individuals can use the following link and select the appropriate group: Group Registration – Fill in form

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Grantham: Gymnasium facilities for Grantham Station

Gymnasium opening times:

Monday to Thursday
0700-1730hrs
Friday 0700- 1300hrs

Outside these timings the gym still can be used but you will need to sign the key out from the guardroom and leave your ID with them.

To use the gym:

You will need a gym induction; this can be done by any PTI at the gym. Induction takes around 10 mins and the PTI will show you around the gym and make sure you are happy with the equipment etc, within the induction you will need to fill out a form - this form is a medical questionnaire and it is also confirmation you are happy with the induction.

You require:

x2 passport size photos
Proof of insurance - you are to hold a suitable level of personal accident insurance/ third party liability.

Accessibility to:

CV suite

Weight room

Sports Hall

Information provided by Grantham HIVE