Wales: Neurodivergence Wales - live & interactive workshop on Thu 16th June - Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent LGBTQ+ Teens

Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent LGBTQ+ Teens - Ian Timbrell, More Than Flags & Rainbows

Thursday, 16 June 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm

About the session

Join us for a live, interactive workshop exploring the experiences of neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ teenagers. This session will challenge common misconceptions, build understanding, and share practical ways to support young people across home, school, and professional contexts. It will explore identity, trust, safeguarding, communication with schools, and the specific challenges faced during adolescence and puberty.

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Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

South Cerney: Updated AWS youth provision on Wednesday evenings

For further information please contact amy.dallimore101@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Lyneham: Updated AWS youth provision on Tuesday evenings

 

For further information please contact amy.dallimore101@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Crail & Lossiemouth: Give Us Time Two amazing Scottish breaks available from 8th to 12th June

📸 Give Us Time

TWO AMAZING SCOTTISH BREAKS AVAILABLE FROM 8TH TO 12TH JUNE

Sauchope Links
Set on the stunning Fife coast in Crail, Sauchope Links offers beachside escapes with sea views, coastal walks and family-friendly facilities including a heated outdoor pool and play area — perfect for relaxing by the sea.

Silver Sands
Located near Lossiemouth on the beautiful Moray Firth coast, Silver Sands is the ideal base for exploring North-east Scotland, with sandy beaches, dolphin spotting and outdoor adventures right on your doorstep.

Both breaks sleep up to 6 people. 

To book these breaks please log onto they're website Home - Give us time - Breaks for service personnel and their families or drop them an email enquiries@giveustime.org.uk

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Falkirk: Armed Forces Day, Saturday 4th July 2026

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Scotland: Scottish Veterans Residence (SVR), Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow

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Are you, or do you know of a Veteran who is experiencing homelessness and in need of accommodation? If so, please get in touch. 

Due to a few of our residents successfully moving on to independent living, we currently have a few spaces available, including at our Dundee residence Rosendael. If you wish to make an accommodation enquiry, please visit our website and fill out the simple online form on the homepage: https://www.svronline.org/

Or you can call us 24/7 on 0300 131 6755

We support ex-Service men and women of all ages, and also those who have served in the Merchant Navy. Our residences are in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee, but we help Veterans from across the UK and occasionally beyond.

SVR's Annual Report will be published next month, giving us a chance to share our impact and data. The image above is a snapshot of the age and service of Veterans we supported in 2025.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: AWS Summer programme 2026 - booking now open!

 

Army Welfare Service Community Support Summer Programme is back for 2026! Booking opened Monday 1st June via the Eventbrite link below:

AWS North Wilts & Gloucestershire - Summer 2026 bookings

We are going to be in four locations this year, offering a range of activities from; sports, art, science, family day trips and a residential! And now open for even longer with our option for extended hours in some locations.

As a reminder these activities are open to children aged 6-16 (unless otherwise stated), who have a parent either Serving, Reservist, Veteran, working as a Civil Servant or contractor working or linked with any MOD unit across North Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

Also check out our family trips which are being advertised at https://armyhiveinfo.blogspot.com/2026/06/north-wiltshire-gloucestershire-aws.html

For more details please email RC-AWS-SW-Corsham-CSMailbox@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Northern Ireland: Belfast Met Part-Time Courses Open Evening - Thursday 18th June

 

Belfast Metropolitan College Belfast, Northern Ireland
Thursday, June 18 • 5 PM - 7 PM

Join Belfast Met for their Part-Time Open Evening in Belfast Met Titanic Quarter Campus.

Come along to our Titanic Quarter Campus to sign up to our Part-Time courses on offer across a range of levels and course areas.

For more details, please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Northern Ireland: Veterans' Roadshow & Lunch - Limavady - Tuesday 16th June

 

The Northern Ireland Veteran Commissioners Office is delighted to announce that we will be hosting another Veterans Roadshow and Lunch on Tuesday 16th June at the United Services Club, Limavady.

This free event will take place from 12:00 midday to 2:00pm and will provide veterans and their families with an excellent opportunity to engage directly with a wide range of services and organisations available to support the veteran community here in Northern Ireland.

These Roadshows offer a welcoming and accessible environment where attendees can connect with support services, gather information, and meet organisations dedicated to helping veterans and their families, all under one roof.

A free lunch will also be provided for those attending.

If you would like to join us, please register at www.nivco.co.uk.

We look forward to welcoming you on the day and encourage all veterans and their families who can attend to come along.

#Veterans #NorthernIreland #VeteranSupport #Community #Roadshow

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Northern Ireland: Northern Irish Veterans Awards Nominations are now Open

The 2026 Northern Ireland Veterans Awards are officially OPEN.

Crowne Plaza Belfast
22nd October 2026
Join us as we celebrate the incredible veterans, organisations, businesses, and community champions making a real difference across Northern Ireland.

EVERY shortlisted finalist receives a FREE complimentary ticket to attend the awards ceremony.

This is your opportunity to recognise those who continue to serve their communities long after military service.

Award categories include:

Veteran of the Year
Community Group of the Year
Health & Wellbeing Award
Employer of the Year
Cadet Force Adult Volunteer of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Channing Day Inspiration of the Year Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
Charity Partner Award

…and many more.

Whether you are nominating yourself, a colleague, a business, or an organisation — now is the time to shine a spotlight on the people making a real impact.

Submit your nominations today and be part of our biggest awards yet as we celebrate the 5th Northern Ireland Veterans Awards.

Book / Nominate here:
https://theveteransawards.com/region/northern-ireland-2026/

#NIVeteransAwards #Veterans #NorthernIreland #Community #ArmedForces #VeteranSupport #Leadership #Awards #HealthAndWellbeing #Volunteer #Business #Inspiration #ChanningDay

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