Army HIVE Info

January 8, 2026

Vale of Glamorgan: Applications to apply for Reception Class for September 2026 are open!

Applications to apply for Reception Class for September 2026 are open!

Parents and guardians of children who are due to start in Reception in September 2026 can apply now for 3 schools in order of preference. It’s recommended that one preference is for your child’s catchment school.

Apply by 23rd January 2026

Apply now on our admissions page

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Chepstow: Volunteering with Chepstow Orchards

Chepstow Town Council:

If one of your new years resolutions is to volunteer, we would love you to consider Chepstow Orchards. It’s a great way to get outdoors, meet new people, and give back to our beautiful community spaces.

Here are details of our 2026 Winter pruning sessions. If you would like more information please contact orchards@chepstowtc.gov.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Grantham: Veterans Support Service - Armed Forces Community Open Day

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Ross-On-Wye: Bands in the Park

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Wales: Chickenpox Vaccine roll-out begins today (2nd Jan 26) across Wales

A vaccination programme to protect young children against chickenpox is being rolled out in Wales.

All children aged 12 to 18 months across the UK will be offered a vaccine for chickenpox - also known as Varicella – for the first time.

The vaccine will be offered in a two-dose programme at 12 and 18 months of age using a combined MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella and varicella) vaccine.

A catch-up programme for older children up to six-years-old will be offered later in the year.

For more information please click here.

Book your spot: england.nhsthinkcarer@nhs.net

Information from:Central HIVE Hub

Powys: Do you need to apply for a place in Reception at Primary School in September 2026?

Powys County Council:

Do you need to apply for a place in Reception at Primary School in September 2026?

If so, the Primary School Admission Round for learners born between 01/09/2021 – 31/08/2022 is now open.

Parents/Carers need to complete an online application

Applications need to be made by the deadline of Thursday 15 January 2026.

Primary Common Offer Date is Thursday 16 April 2026.
If you are unable to apply online please contact:
admissions@powys.gov.uk

Please check the Home to School Transport Policy to see if your child is eligible for free transport.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Give Us Time - 2026 breaks are live!

Give Us Time first breaks for 2026 are live on the website now – there are dates in March and April across the UK, in both glamping pods (which sleep up to 4) and holiday lodges (which sleep up to 6). There are two new locations this year as well, at Malvern View in Herefordshire, and Glendal in Cumbria.

As always, the criteria for breaks is here https://giveustime.org.uk/what-we-do/faqs/ and the registration form is here https://bookings.giveustime.org.uk/login

Breaks are accommodation only – Give Us Time do not cover the costs of travel, food, or entertainment as part of the break.

Breaks are booked on a first come first served basis and they ask families to wait 2 years between bookings, but will always consider exceptional circumstances.

More dates for the rest of 2026 will be added soon – announcements will be made on Give Us Time socials here https://www.facebook.com/GiveUsTime and https://www.instagram.com/give_us_time/

Aldershot: Shots Foundation Veterans Hub at EBB Stadium Lounge Last Wed in every Month at 10:30 - 12:30

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Hereford: Become a Special Constable

West Mercia Police are recruiting Special Constables!

If you already have a career that you love, but you have always wanted to be a police officer, becoming a Special Constable could be the perfect opportunity.

You can fit your policing duties around your existing commitments while gaining valuable skills and experience.

Click the link to start your application https://orlo.uk/OFPSW