Dorset: Driver sector employment opportunities.

 

Driver Hire Bournemouth & Salisbury are looking for service leavers or veterans who are seeking employment in the driving sector. Current vacancies on offer include

X2 Class 2 HIAB drivers delivering mostly fencing units for events and site security (Some lifting is required)

Class 2 ADR driver delivering gas cylinders to businesses and home owners

Class 2 driver delivering flooring products mostly to trade and site (Can be heavy lifting)

7.5T driver delivering carpets to site and home owners

Contact Driver Hire to find out more about the above or other driver roles within South England area.

Tel: 01202 497597 / 01980 243118
Mob: 07771 493305
Email: bournemouth@driverhire.co.uk
Web: www.driverhire.co.uk/bournemouth

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): DWP Case Worker - Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit, Barnsley. Closing date 31 Jul

The following vacancy is now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme:

GFIE-492 DWP Case Worker - Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit - Barnsley

Job description

GFiE roles are available specifically to people who served in the Armed Forces, or be in your resettlement period and due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame or a Military Spouse/Partner (your current partner must still be serving or was discharged within the last 12 months).

To apply, please submit a completed EoI Form (also see Guidance Notes) and an up to date CV to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

For more information on the GFiE scheme please go to: A complete guide to GFiE – Veterans, Military Partners/Spouses and Service Leavers – Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (blog.gov.uk)

Blackpool: Air Show - 8 - 9 Aug 2026

The Blackpool Air Show 2026 takes place on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August, featuring free aerial displays of military and civilian aircraft along Blackpool’s seafront.

The air show runs on 8–9 August 2026, from 10:00am to 5:00pm each day, with the Air Show Village open from 10:00am to 6:00pm. 

The main viewing areas are along the promenade between Central Pier and North Victorian Pier, with the primary display area over the Irish Sea. The event is free to attend, and no tickets or registration are required.

As usual there will be plenty to see and do in the airshow village on the ground with a wide range of stalls, attractions and food concessions on the Tower Festival Headland.
The Village will be open both days from 11am – 6pm with unique traders and an array of wonderful vendors lining Blackpool Promenade.

Information provided by Weeton HIVE

Building Heroes Programmes - Register Now for Autumn 2026

Building Heroes will be welcoming learners back onto our funded training programmes from mid-September, with courses starting again across our national academy network.

Our programmes are designed specifically to support members of the Armed Forces community to gain practical skills, recognised qualifications and valuable insight into construction and built environment careers.

Depending on location and availability, our programmes include:

• Construction Multi Skills
• Green Skills and Retrofit
• Groundworks and Streetworks

We will also be launching new programmes in the new year, including Engineering and Welding.

With some courses already fully booked for the first one or two cohorts of the new academic year, now is the time to register your interest so you do not miss out on your place with Building Heroes.

Our programmes are delivered across a growing number of regions, including:

• Darlington, County Durham
• Reaseheath, Cheshire
• Ibstock, Leicestershire
• Heybridge, Essex
• Wembley, London
• Drayton, Oxfordshire
• Andover, Hampshire
• Salisbury, Wiltshire
• Plymouth, Devon

With academies located across the country, there may be a Building Heroes programme close to where you plan to resettle. This means you can gain training in the region where you hope to live after service, while also meeting employers and industry partners in that local area.

If you are within your final 18 months of service, have already transitioned from the Armed Forces, are a Reservist, or are an immediate family member keen to upskill, our programmes can help you take a positive next step.

Our training provides:

• Valuable knowledge of the construction and built environment sector
• Practical skills and recognised qualifications, which may include a Diploma, Health and Safety Award and CSCS card, depending on the programme
• Funded training to help you build confidence in your capabilities alongside specialist tutors
• Employability support, underpinned by knowledgeable employability and career coaching specialists
• Confidence and insight to support transition into civilian life
• Access to our wider support offer, including guidance, employer engagement and links to our network of industry partners
• A pathway towards meaningful second careers after service

Places are limited and demand is already high for the autumn term, so we encourage you to register your interest as soon as possible.

To find out more and apply, please visit:

www.buildingheroes.org.uk/courses

Chatham: The Historic Dockyard Chatham Steve Backshall's Awesome Oceans Family Trail

 

Dive into the ultimate summer adventure and become an Ocean Guardian with Steve Backshall

Calling all explorers! This summer, we’ve teamed up with legendary wildlife expert and adventurer, Steve Backshall, for an extraordinary journey beneath the waves.

Explore the planet’s coolest underwater habitats and discover the secrets of its most fascinating creatures with Steve Backshall’s Awesome Oceans Family Trail. As you explore the Historic Dockyard, you’ll tackle an action-packed trail loaded with hands-on challenges, mind-blowing stories, and interactive missions, all inspired by Steve’s adventure

Click HERE for further Information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Lincoln: Best Start in Life Family Hubs Community Launch Events

Information provided by Grantham HIVE 

Alton: What's On in the Library

 

Turn up the volume on reading this summer!

This summer, The Reading Agency invites children to discover the joy of reading through Read to the Beat! — the music-themed Summer Reading Challenge 2026. With a fantastic collection of books inspired by music from around the world, children can explore stories, poetry, graphic novels, and non-fiction for all reading levels. Best of all, books are FREE to borrow from the library. As part of the National Year of Reading, libraries are encouraging families to make reading part of their summer adventures. Children can sign up at Alton library, set their reading goals, and enjoy rewards along the way.

The Summer Reading Challenge runs from Saturday 11 July - Saturday 12 September

Sign up at Alton Library during opening hours:

Monday: 9.30-1.30

Tuesday: 9.30-5.00

Thursday: 9.30-5.00

Friday: 9.30-5.00

Saturday: 9.30-5.00

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Grantham: Bike Night Celebrating biking culture in the heart of Grantham

Grantham Bike Night 2026 returns to the town centre on Thursday 6th August 2026. The free, family-friendly event will run from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Grantham Market Place and the surrounding streets, featuring a large motorcycle display, live music, and food stalls.

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Alton: Town Council Fun Fridays Free Children's Entertainment Alton Public Gardens 1400hrs - 1500hrs

 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison family summer activity programme & residential break - Spaces still available.

With the kids breaking up next week, summer is almost here! There are still a couple of spaces left on the summer residential and a whole load of fun to be had for all the family during the school holidays.

Sign up here: AWS Community Support (Blandford & Bovington)

Information provided by Bovington HIVE