September 2, 2026

Oxfordshire: Reducing The Risk - Serving the Armed Forces or part of a Military Family?

 


Information provided  by South East HIVE Hub

London: Home Start London



Home Start are there for parents when they need it the most because childhood can’t wait

All parents struggle at one time or another and Home-Start is ready to support London families through their toughest times.

Home-Start trains and supports volunteers to work alongside parents in their own home giving compassionate and confidential support, tailored to each family. Home-Start London is a consortium of 12 local Home-Starts operating across 24 London boroughs. 

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Blandford: Reach recovery conference - Tues 13th Oct. Book by 30th Sept

 


Information provided Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Welfare/contact house short term use accommodation - New Update


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The Welfare Team are introducing a new online Contact House booking process, including an online calendar, updated booking guidance, and an online booking request form.

These resources are available through the Defence network. Family members who cannot access them should continue to contact the Welfare Team for support.

All booking requests must be submitted by the Service Person using their details. Please contact us if there is an issue with this.

If you have any questions, queries, or feedback about the new booking process, please contact the Welfare Team at:
Email: Blandfordgar-ContactHse-Bookings@mod.gov.uk
Tel: 01258 481938
New SharePoint page: Contact House page.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE via BGSU Welfare team

Bovington: Employment support drop in session Wed 7th Oct


Appointments not necessary, just turn up.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

September 1, 2026

Wiltshire: New free and voluntary 'Connect to Work' programme


Connect to Work is a new free and voluntary programme designed to help people in Swindon and Wiltshire who are finding it hard to start or stay in work due to health conditions, disabilities, or other barriers.

Connect to Work offers personalised, one-to-one coaching and support. With a flexible, understanding approach focusing on your strengths, goals and what matters to you most.

If you are currently out of work or in a job that you’re struggling with Connect to Work is here to help you find good work quickly – with free, personalised job support.

Please click here to visit the website

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Yateley: Twilight Runway Challenge Saturday 12th September - Gates open at 1600hrs, TRC starts at 1715hrs



The Twilight Runway Challenge is a fun, family-friendly event which takes place along the airstrip of Blackbushe Airport (once the flights have stopped landing)!

You can run, walk, cycle, scoot or skateboard your way round the 3km, 5km or 10km route.

Raise vital funds for a local charity or school of your choice. Simply choose the cause, set up an online fundraising page and share.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Richmond: Welcome Walks for recently arrived Military families every Mon in sept


 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Give Us Time: Autumn and Winter breaks

The latest Give Us Time breaks include:

Letham Feus, Scotland
14–18 Sept | Sleeps 4 | HOT TUB

Hayling Island, near Portsmouth
28 Sept–2 Oct | Sleeps 6 | Silver Grade

Sand Le Mere, East Yorkshire
5–9 Oct | Sleeps 6

Bowland Fell, North Yorkshire
12–16 Oct | Sleeps 6

Stowford Farm Meadows, Devon
Camping available all weekends in September

The RV, Falmouth
Dates available in November & December

To find out more please go to: https://bookings.giveustime.org.uk/login

Boroughbridge: HGV Technician Recruitment and Insight Day 5th Oct


Monday, 5 October 2026

10:00am – 12:00pm

Unit 1, Crossroads Business Park, Bar Lane, Roecliffe, Boroughbridge, YO51 9LS

The event is particularly relevant to those with experience in engineering, mechanics, vehicle maintenance or other technical trades, including people from REME and other military engineering backgrounds.

Attendees will be able to learn more about the HGV Technician role, tour the depot, hear about training and career development, speak directly with the Crossroads team and ask questions about the recruitment process. Interviews will also be available on the day.

Relevant qualifications may include City & Guilds Part 1 & 2, BTEC, IMI, NVQ, HND or similar. An HGV licence is advantageous but not essential.

Information Provided by North HIVE Hub