Information provided by Grantham HIVE
May 21, 2026
May 20, 2026
Lichfield: AWS Community Support is looking for volunteers
Email: molly.nash112@mod.gov.uk for more information
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
Lichfield: Game Changers for Elected Home educated Young People aged 8-16 - Free project
To find out more and complete a quick ‘Get In Touch’ form, visit: https://orlo.uk/3AXfu
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
May 19, 2026
Hereford: Little Hedgehogs Book Club, 9 - 11 year olds
We’re so excited to be starting a brand‑new readers’ group for ages 9–11 at Hereford Library!
These fun, informal sessions give children a safe, friendly space to discover great stories, chat about what they’ve read, and build confidence — with no right or wrong answers. Just a love of books!
Hereford Library
Hosted by local author Rose English
Each month we’ll explore a new book chosen from a curated selection by Herefordshire Libraries. Plus… hot chocolate and biscuits included!
Free sessions
Perfect for ages 9–11
Booking essential - please click here
Join the fun and celebrate reading with us!
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Hereford: Sing, Sign & Rhyme
What a way to start the week!!
Come to Hereford library for a fun filled session!
Sessions are;
Beginner friendly
Suitable from birth
Relaxed and friendly
Full of BSL signs
There’s time at the end to chat to ask the lovely parents and watch your little ones explore and play!
Hereford Town Hall, 10 St Owen Street, Hereford, HR1 2PJ
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.
BFBS Marks 15 Years Since Op TELIC Ended With Commemorative Anniversary Campaign
The Forgotten Conflict: BFBS Gives Voice to the Veterans of Op TELIC
BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) today begins a dedicated week of programming to mark 15 years since the end of Operation TELIC (Op TELIC), codename for the involvement of the UK Armed Forces deployed to Iraq between March 2003 and May 2011.
Daily commemorations this week will run across BFBS Radio, BFBS TV, and digital platforms, exclusively bringing together multiple contributors including veterans, serving personnel and BFBS staff as key voices in the special broadcasts forming a comprehensive tribute to the Op TELIC anniversary, and to honour the lived experiences of the UK Armed Forces personnel who served.
While many broadcasters covered the conflict from the outside, BFBS was broadcasting alongside the UK Armed Forces, keeping personnel connected to home throughout operations. From playing music that lifted morale to sharing messages from the families waiting back home, to putting on events to entertain personnel, BFBS served those deployed rather than simply reporting on them. Fifteen years on, that shared experience places BFBS in a unique position to help tell their stories in their own words.
Beginning today, audiences will hear directly from those who served through interviews, long-form specials, bespoke digital content, and live discussions across BFBS radio and social media reflecting on the legacy, with support from BFBS TV. These personal reflections form the heart of the week, capturing a wide range of lived experiences from those who were deployed.
Give Us Time: Summer 2026 Welfare Update
To find out more please visit www.giveustime.org.uk
May 14, 2026
Northern Ireland: Veterans Welfare Service NI is now Veteran 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
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