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June 26, 2025

Stafford: 25% Military discount on oven cleans

Please contact Dawn in the HIVE for price list.

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Blandford: Garrison cinema showing of 'F1 The Movie' with Brad Pitt Wed 2nd July


Military families living at Bovington, Lulworth and Westmoors are welcome to use the cinema on Blandford Camp. (Adults and over 16s - Official ID required for Camp access)

To watch the trailer click HERE


Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Catterick: New to the area and need someone to talk to, Drop into the HIVE Hub and speak to Home Start Weds 2nd July

 


Information provided by North HIVE Hub


Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland Armed Forces Talent Programme Team as of 25th June


AFTP NHS Vacancies

See the AFTP newsletter here

We welcome any feedback to help improve our service and help you get the most out of your experience with us.

Armed Forces Talent Programme activities

For more information about our programme, the team, and what we're getting up to - see our AFTP webpage

Grantham: HWLincs Hidden Voices Project - Health & wellbeing support survey for serving Military personnel

Health and wellbeing support survey for serving military personnel

HWLincs has launched a survey to understand the health and wellbeing support experiences of serving military personnel.
Supported by an Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust grant, the project will identify barriers to support and identify any gaps in existing support options.
The project report will influence service providers to improve their services for the benefit of all serving military forces and their families addressing the issues that have been identified. Services covered by the survey include Defence Medical Services and NHS/social care services. 
It’s vital that serving personnel are supported in the best way possible.

Https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HWLincsHiddenVoices5/ 

We are particularly interested in the experiences of those staff who identify as belonging to minority groups, such as carers, people from the LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people from the ethnic minorities.
Lincolnshire is our focus area, but all responses are welcome irrespective of location. Those who would like to participate can complete the survey online or contact us for a physical copy / arrange to do the survey over the phone.
To ensure confidentiality, all responses will be anonymised and people will not be identifiable.
In addition to the survey, we would also like to find people willing to share their stories, either as a case study or as part of a focus group. This too can be anonymous on publication.
Social media and community networks will be a great way for this project to be shared. If you are a member of any of these, please share via the links below.

If we identify specific needs, we will signpost survey participants to available services for support.
HWLincs is a charity specialising in engagement, research and evaluation to provide invaluable insights and recommendations that drive positive change and impact in health, social care and wellbeing. We deliver the Lincolnshire Healthwatch contract which enables us to collect feedback on health and social care issues to influence the provision of those services, amplifying people’s voice in areas of concern.  


Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Catterick: Jay's Holistic Flavours - Afro-Caribbean Food to collect 10% Military Discount




Jay will have a stand at TESCO's Armed Forces Day in Catterick on Sat 28th June. Come along and try some home cooked Afro-Caribbean food with 10% Military Discount

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Northern Ireland: The Wessex Cinema Aldergrove, July Showings

 
Please keep an eye on the BFBS Cinemas website for the latest listings and updates to all missing BBFC ratings and running times.

Information provided by HIVE NI

Dorset: Wareham carnival Fri 18th - Sun 20th July

Credit: Warehamcarnival. 

For more information click HERE
 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE