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April 2, 2025

Inverness: 3 Scots and AWS What's on in April

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Please note all Easter sessions need to be booked 👉 https://forms.office.com/e/MZn9kjuFfb.

In addition to our weekly sessions we will have two 3 SCOTS Welfare Briefings on Thursday 3rd April at the Welfare Centre, Online links are available on request, please email welfare42@outlook.com.

Daytime session at 1100 hrs
Evening Session at 2000 hrs

Any questions you would like to send in advance or any issues you want addressed can be submitted via the 3 Scots Feedback form -

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=7WB3vlNZS0iuldChbfoJ5QpHPX3pNHJGvB8I6C_TlHxUNFYyTzMyN0xJVDg4V0oxOUJOSzlQREhVRi4u&origin=QRCode&qrcodeorigin=presentation&route=shorturl

The 18+ Craft Clubs this week will be hosting a Resin workshop where you can make a bookmark, keyring or coaster, £2 pp. Please respond to this email or text / WhatsApp me on the number below if you would like to attend.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Fleetwood: Affinity Lancashire - Hop Into Easter 5th - 21st April

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

April 1, 2025

Llantwit Major: Forces Life Club - a lunchtime group for military children at Llantwit Major Comprehensive School


Llantwit Major Comprehensive School:
Are you a Military child attending Llantwit Major Comprehensive School?

Join us, with Mrs Mawson for Forces Life Club, Monday Lunchtimes in L19
For year groups 7 to 11. Feel free to bring a friend with you!


Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Grantham: Check out the offers for Military families at Sundown Adventureland


Sundown Adventureland


Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): Latest Vacancies in London area (multiple roles/locations)- available exclusively to Service Leavers, Veterans and Military Spouses/Partners

The following vacancies are now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme:

GFIE 428 - Work Coach – Dept for Work & Pensions (DWP)

London – 18 vacancies across multiple inner/outer London locations

Closing Date: 28 April 2025


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)

Brecon: Pokemon Game & Swap event at Y Gaer on Sat 05 Apr 25


The next Pokemon event is at y Gaer on Saturday 5th April 1-3pm.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Brecon: Brecon Dhampus Twinning Association Social Evening - 30 Apr 25


Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Brecon: VE Day Events on Thu 08 May & Sat 10 May 2025 in Brecon

Save the Date: VE Day 80 Commemorations: Join us for TWO special events to commemorate this historic milestone:
  • THURSDAY 8TH MAY - Community Sing-along & Beacon Lighting in the evening at Bethel Square. Come raise your voices together accompanied by Brecon Town Band, followed by the lighting of the beacon.
  • SATURDAY 10TH MAY - Family Entertainment Afternoon at the Bandstand, the Promenade. Bring the whole family for a wonderful afternoon of free themed entertainment.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Haverfordwest: RBL - Poppy Appeal Volunteers needed in your area

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Cardiff & Barry: CAVC April Open Evenings on Tue 08 Apr & Thu 10 Apr 25

Open Evenings @CAVC

If you’re thinking about College, visiting an Open Evening is a great way to find out more. Whether you come with your family, friends or on your own, we can't wait to welcome you to CAVC.
At an Open Evening you can speak to tutors about your course of interest, take a tour of the facilities on site, get advice and guidance and learn about support and wider opportunities offered by the College. You can also apply on the night with help and support from our friendly staff.

Tuesday 8th April
  • City Centre Campus (CF10 5FE), 4.30-7.30pm - information on all courses and support services at this site
  • Creative Arts Academy (CF10 5DT), 4.30-7.30pm - information on L3/4 Art Foundation course only
Thursday 10th April
  • Barry Campus (CF62 8YJ), 4.30-7.30pm - information on all courses and support services at this site
  • ICAT Campus (CF62 3DP), 4.30-7.30pm - information on Aircraft Engineering courses only at this site
Book your place here or scan the QR code on the poster.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.