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August 12, 2025
Chepstow: Join the Army Cadets at Beachley Barracks
Action, Adventure, Fun & Friendship. For a life changing experience, join the army cadets! If you are aged 12 - 18 years of age, join us on Tuesday evenings 7 - 9 pm.
For further information call 01873 813756,
Email: gwentandpowysacf@fca.org.uk or visit the website by clicking here.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Chepstow: AWS - Volunteers Needed - Community Support Volunteer Vacancies for Chepstow
AWS Volunteers Needed! Poster
AWS Community Support Volunteer Role Description
August 11, 2025
NAAFI Fund - NATO Shape's Community Spaces Are Officially Open
NAAFI Fund said: “To gain some inspiration about how the NAAFI Fund could help in your unit or local community area, please take a look at our previously supported projects Completed Fund Projects - NAAFI
“For more information on the NAAFI Fund, the application process and what grants are available, please take a look at our website NAAFI Fund - NAAFI
“We anticipate the portal to re-open for applications in April 2026, however, we will announce the exact dates and links nearer the time via our social media and website, so please keep an eye on those @naafisocial. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, to receive communication nearer the time so you can start to prepare your bid, please email funding@naafi.co.uk”
NAAFI: https://naafi.co.uk/
August 8, 2025
Richmond: Do you want to be part of a new Youth Council and are aged 11-18yrs
Want to part of a new youth council to make positive changes that impact young people in the local community?
Any young person aged 11-18yrs (25yrs with SEND) can be part of the Council.
Come along to this informal session to find out what a youth council is and how we can make it happen together
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Dorset: School transport & pupil bus passes
Find information on school transport in Dorset, including: school bus updates safety of routes, all school transport news, how to apply for school transport schemes and appeal against a transport decision. Click HERE
DCC school bus passes will be for the life of attendance at your school or college, subject to transport entitlement and so will not need to be re-issued every year. These passes contain an electronic chip. School vehicles are fitted with electronic chip readers that will allow passes to be checked and details of the journeys recorded.
If a bus pass is lost during the academic year you must obtain a temporary pass from your school office in order to continue using school transport until a replacement pass can be issued.
August 7, 2025
New BFBS Royal Air Force Documentary: Top Flight Fitness – Available to Watch Now
BFBS Forces News had special access to this intense and demanding training journey, capturing the brutal workouts, military theory lessons, real-world teaching sessions, and relentless physical and mental assessments that push even the fittest to their limits.
From raw recruits straight off civvy street to experienced service personnel, the series reveals what it really takes to become a PTI, and it’s not just about six-packs and speed.
BFBS Forces News reporter Kirstie Chambers joins the course every step of the way, sharing insight into the teamwork, psychology, resilience and sheer determination it takes to earn the coveted PTI badge, she said: “They didn’t just train bodies, they built minds. The women matched the men, the competition drove camaraderie, and the real test? Just keeping up the pace.”
Expect sweat, setbacks and serious inspiration in this must-see look inside the RAF’s most physically demanding training ground.
Give Us Time: new donor in the NE of England
August 6, 2025
North Yorkshire: Thrive Together - Veterans Support
North Yorkshire Veterans Support Project
The North Yorkshire Veterans Support Project is dedicated to empowering and supporting veterans, providing expert, quality-assured advice and casework to help resolve financial, family, and other complex challenges.
Who we support
Veterans of all ages, their families, and carers across North Yorkshire.
The large veteran community in Scarborough.
Nepali and Fijian veterans around Catterick Garrison.
Veterans from Catterick and RAF Leeming living in rural Hambleton and Richmondshire.
Our focus
Expert advice and casework covering benefits, energy, debt, and housing, with access to specialist legal support.
Long-term impact by equipping veterans with the confidence and knowledge to manage future challenges.
Helping veterans and their families achieve financial stability, stronger relationships, and improved well-being.
With a strong presence in Scarborough, Hambleton, and Richmondshire, we’re committed to ensuring North Yorkshire’s veterans thrive in civilian life.
August 2025 drop-in sessions:
5th, 11th and 19th – The Veterans Hub, 2b Royal Avenue, #Scarborough YO11 2LT: 10:00 – 12:00
4th, 12th and 18th – Citizens Advice Office, 13-15 Northway, #Scarborough YO11 1JH: 09:30 – 12:30
Contact us
Telephone helpline: 01748 902020
Email us: catterick.connection@northyorkslca.org.uk
For more information and your Online referral form visit HERE
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): Latest DWP Vacancy in Middlesbrough - available exclusively to Service Leavers, Veterans and Military Spouses/Partners
GFIE-447 - Decision Maker - Middlesbrough
Closing Date: 2 September 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)








