Information provided by Colerne HIVE
June 10, 2026
Colerne: After School Club now taking bookings for September 2026
Beaulieu: Buckler's Hard What's on by the Water
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Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 09 June 2026
Interim Chair of Defence Housing Service
The Defence Housing Strategy, announced in November 2025, marks the most significant transformation of Armed Forces housing in more than 50 years. It sets out an ambitious, fully funded ten-year programme to improve the homes and communities that service personnel and their families rely on every day. At the heart of this generational renewal, is the creation of a standalone professional Defence housing organisation, the Defence Housing Service.
Leading this transition is Natalie Elphicke Ross OBE, who has been appointed Interim Chair of the Defence Housing Service. Natalie previously chaired the Defence Housing Strategy Review Team and will play a crucial role in leading the transition to the new organisation, ensuring it is ready to deliver for you and your families from day one.
Once formally established in law through the Armed Forces Bill, the Defence Housing Service will take responsibility for managing nearly 50,000 military homes across the UK. Its mission includes providing safe, high-quality, and reliable housing that reflects modern military life.
Natalie’s appointment comes as the latest polling data collected by Opinion Research Services shows a rise in satisfaction among Personnel and families living in military homes.
Read more at Defence Homes.
Leconfield: Family Drop In Sessions - Every second Monday, starting Monday 8th June
Information provided by Weeton HIVE
June 9, 2026
Forces Employment Charity: Could a Centrica role be your next career move?
Centrica, a Forces-friendly employer, currently has a wide range of opportunities across the business, open to those from the Armed Forces community!
They’ve teamed up with the Forces Employment Charity to host a Pathways into Energy webinar on 24 June, giving you a great opportunity to learn more about the organisation, explore the roles available, and get a feel for what a career there could look like.
During the session, you’ll also hear directly from veterans who have successfully transitioned into Centrica, as well as gain insight into how your skills and experience can translate into a rewarding civilian career.
To find out more (and view the news bulletin in full) please go to this LINK
North Yorkshire: Are you an unpaid Carer in the Armed Forces Community?
June 8, 2026
BFBS appoints Adam Waters as Director of AI Culture and Gaming
Adam Waters, Director of AI Culture and Gaming
BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) has appointed Adam Waters as Director of AI Culture and Gaming, where he will lead two strategic areas of the business, with a focus on gaming alongside the organisation’s AI capability and remains part of the senior leadership team.
In this new role, Adam will continue overseeing the growth of BFBS Esports as a core part of BFBS’ welfare and audience engagement offer, helping the organisation reach and connect with younger serving personnel.
Alongside this, he will further develop BFBS’ AI culture function into everyday working practices, supporting teams to build the skills and confidence needed to use new technologies effectively and securely.
Adam will also reshape the charitable arm of the BFBS Academy, bringing together AI and gaming to support veterans and serving personnel in developing the skills needed to access fast-growing sectors across technology and media.
The appointment reflects BFBS’ ambition to futureproof its services and evolve alongside the audience it serves, ensuring the organisation remains relevant and equipped for an ever-changing media landscape.
Adam steps into the role after co-founding and leading BFBS Creative, BFBS’ commercial agency, where he oversaw growth in creative capability and supported UK Defence and partners through strategic storytelling and audience connection.
Adam Waters, BFBS Director of AI Culture and Gaming said: “Gaming and esports continue to be one of the most effective ways we connect with younger serving personnel and support wellbeing. Alongside that, as AI continues to evolve across BFBS, my focus will be to help teams use it in a practical and productive way.”
Ben Chapman, BFBS CEO added: “This is a significant step and deliberate investment in how we are shaping BFBS and increasing its relevance for our current and future armed forces, with a particular focus through gaming, while also developing our use of artificial intelligence across the organisation, ensuring BFBS remains a trusted and effective media service.”
Adam will step away from the day-to-day leadership of BFBS Creative as the organisation continues to build on the strong foundations already in place.
HIVE In Action: Team BFC engage with BFBS Training
Our Army HIVE team in Cyprus recently underwent team training with their local BFBS colleagues, and learnt how to present and record an audio script.
Whilst most of the team were initially a bit nervous about doing this, they totally got on board and embraced learning these new skills working with our BFBS partners. They have now produced a recording that will be used to promote how HIVE’s service can help the BFC community via BFBS radio and other audio channels on Island.
Well done HIVE team BFC, and thanks to the Cyprus BFBS team for facilitating such a valuable team training session.
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