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April 2, 2025

Leuchars: Fife Council Family Fun Session and Cafe Inc, Tuesday 8th and 15th of April

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Cafe Inc will run afterwards, 1200 - 1300


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Bovington: Citizens Advice sessions at Bovington HIVE - Free advice & support


DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, SESSIONS WILL NOW BE HELD ON A WEEKLY BASIS STARTING THURSDAY 3rd APRIL. 

Free advice sessions at the HIVE (King George V Road/Swinton Avenue) 

Speak to one of the advisors in private. Confidentiality guaranteed. 

Available to all Garrison personnel, spouses, partners, reserves, veterans, civil servants, MOD contractors and local civilian community.

Appointments are not necessary, just turn up. First come, first serve basis.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 
 

 

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

Blandford: Garrison housing issues - drop in sessions starts Wed 2nd April



Following the success of their Drop-in Sessions, Pinnacle have arranged for twice monthly drop in sessions, commencing April 2025.

If you have any issues regarding your Service Family Accommodation and would like to speak to someone face-to-face, pop along, no appointment necessary.

They will take place 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month, 0900-1200hrs, commencing April 2025. At the Pinnacle Office located in the Estates Building, Murdos Road, Blandford Camp.

Information provided by Bovington 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.