London: Londist Free Things to do in London 27th July - 2nd August 2026

 

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Beaulieu - Summer Holiday Fun

 

Get set for a summer filled with thrilling adventures and treasured memories at Beaulieu!

This summer from the 20 July – 31 August, experience the Vile Victorians like you’ve never seen them before in our Horrible Histories® trail, some very special guests have returned to Beaulieu, plus you can meet living history, enjoy magical extras, and magnificent motoring parades are BACK!

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE

Leuchars: Veterans Breakfast Club at the Barrel & Bean Facility, Leuchars Station - Tuesday 4th August

click on image to enlarge

If you are possession of a HM Armed Forces Veterans card, this will help with accessing the domestic site through a local arrangement.

These can be obtained via the link here https://www.gov.uk/veteran-card

Or application forms can be provided by emailing Jeff Watson

Breakfast is kindly paid for by Leuchars Station and Leuchars Community Council. 

For any further information please contact Jeff or Susan Budd via details on poster.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Northern Ireland: JAMBOREE - 5 weekends of free family fun - 1-31 August 2026

A MINI FAMILY FESTIVAL...

Get ready for JAMBOREE! – bringing five weekends of free entertainment, creative workshops, live performances and family fun to Victoria Square.

Every weekend has its own exciting theme, with something new to discover. From Irish music and dancing to flower power crafts, retro games and nostalgic 80s and 90s fun, JAMBOREE! is the perfect weekend outing for families of all ages.

Alongside themed activities, enjoy our vibrant JAMBOREE Fayre packed with fantastic local traders, treats and unique finds.

For more Information Click Here

CTP Employment Fair - Elgin - 6th August 2026

CTP Employment Fairs are open to:

Service leavers, Veterans, Reservists, Partners and spouses

Service leavers/veterans/Reservists: To find out more and to reserve a place, please visit: https://www.modctp.co.uk/home/list-events

Family members: Register via email to CTP.events@reed.com

Alternatively register via the Forces Employment Charity (FEC): Link and click 'REGISTER' from the menu.

Next upcoming dates are:

Salford - 10 Sept
Bournemouth - 24 Sept
Belfast - 14 Oct
Cardiff - 5 Nov
Telford - 19 Nov

To view all 2026 CTP Employment Fair locations and dates, please go to: https://armyhiveinfo.blogspot.com/2026/01/career-transition-partnership-2026.html

Catterick: WAGS Choir Catterick Summer rehearsal dates

"Wait, you guys don't take the whole summer off?!" 

​Nope!

While everyone else is lying on a beach (or hiding from the kids), the Military
WAGS Choir Catterick is still making noise getting ready for our busy Autumn season.

​If your summer plans involve wanting to sing, escape the house, or meet a fabulously supportive bunch of people, come join us!

No auditions, no reading sheet music, and zero experience necessary...promise.

​Our Summer Rehearsal Dates:
​Thursday 30th July
​Thursday 20th August
​Thursday 3rd September
​Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm

​Fancy a singalong?
​Drop us a message HERE or just turn up!

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Shropshire: Christopher Turley Armed Forces Hub Manager Vacancy - Closes 9 August

 

The Christopher Turley Armed Forces Hub is looking for an exceptional Hub Manager to lead the next phase of its development — shaping a high-quality, trauma-informed and accessible support offer for serving personnel, veterans, reservists and their families.

This is an opportunity to take on a high-impact role at the heart of a regional support network. You will lead the day-to-day operation, strategic development and performance of the Hub, ensuring it delivers meaningful, practical and person-centred support both on site and through outreach across Telford & Wrekin, Shropshire, South Staffordshire and Wolverhampton.

You will play a key role in embedding the Hub within the wider Ministry of Defence VALOUR system, ensuring compliance with VALOUR requirements whilst helping to shape the Hub’s long-term sustainability.

As the Hub programme develops, there is likely to be weekend and evening work requirements to meet demand and need.

You will bring substantial experience of managing community-based, multi-agency or support-focused services, alongside experience of partnership working, project delivery, budget management, volunteer management and reporting on performance and outcomes.

A thorough understanding of the challenges faced by the Armed Forces Community and in-depth knowledge of service charities and other organisations that can provide support. You will also need strong safeguarding knowledge.

Please note that the employer of this role will be the Christopher Turley Armed Forces Hub.

For an informal discussion about the role please email jon.power@telford.gov.uk

Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.

Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check. It is an offence to apply for a role that involves engaging in regulated activity with children and adults in vulnerable circumstances if you are barred from working with one or both of these groups.

A CV template is available if you do not already have a CV.

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Shropshire: Live Well Community Hubs - Donnington Community Hub

 

Elgin: CTP Employment Fair Thursday 6th August

click on image to enlarge

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Shropshire: Telford & Wrekin Armed Forces Community Outreach Events - August 2026

 

Information provided: Central HIVE Hub