Hereford: New Journey Planning App for Herefordshire - Citymapper

Joining the Citymapper app means travel planning is smarter and easier for Herefordshire residents and visitors.

A new partnership between Herefordshire Council and leading journey planning app, Citymapper, means Herefordshire residents, students and visitors will now find it easier to plan journeys across the county. To read more please click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

BFBS’ MiPlayer Platform Turns Ten: A Decade of Innovation Entertaining UK Armed Forces Worldwide

16 January 2026: BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) today celebrates the tenth anniversary of its MiPlayer platform, the powerful service created to keep UK Armed Forces connected to home and entertainment, when they’re serving in the most remote and hostile environments.

What began in January 2016 as a modest onboard system delivering ten TV channels and six radio stations to HMS Iron Duke has grown into one of BFBS’ most significant and far-reaching innovations, now operating across the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleets, operational bases, remote islands and soon, even on submarines.

Reflecting on the milestone, Nick Beer, Director of BFBS Development and Strategy, said: “MiPlayer started as a bold idea to solve a seemingly impossible problem: how do you bring home to people serving in the most remote and demanding environments on Earth? And how do you do that in the way users demand: on their personal devices and with catchup when there is little or no internet available?

SSAFA Short Breaks for Children with Additional Needs & Disabilities - now OPEN!

What Are SSAFA Short Breaks?

SSAFA Short Breaks are free, residential activity breaks for families currently serving in the Armed Forces who have a child (aged 5–18) with an additional need and/or disability. These breaks offer families a chance to spend quality time together, enjoy inclusive activities, and build confidence and resilience. Families will be responsible for their own travel costs; however, if this presents a challenge, the SSAFA team may be able to support.

Who Can Apply?

• Families with children aged 5–18, where at least one child has an additional need and/or disability.
• Children must be dependents of a current serving person or reservist.
• At least one parent must attend the break.
• Families must not have attended a SSAFA Short Break in the last five years.

Two-Stage Application Process

This year, SSAFA is introducing a two-stage application process for Short Breaks applications. We will prioritise families where the need is greatest. This assessment helps us understand your situation and make sure support is offered fairly and where it can have the most impact. Every family deserves access to support that reflects their lived reality. For military families with children who have additional needs and disabilities, that support must be flexible, respectful, and emotionally safe. This assessment helps us understand what that looks like for you and your family and helps us determine if SSAFA’s Short Breaks can meet that need at this time, when considered in relation to other applications.

Stage 1 – Basic Eligibility
Families complete an online form to confirm they meet the core criteria. Only those who pass Stage 1 will be invited to Stage 2. Apply for Stage 1 SSAFA Short Breaks 2026.

Bovington: Poppies tearooms extended opening hours

 

Everyone welcome. Child & pet friendly. 
Poppies is located next to the Memorial Hall, King George V Road, BH20 6JQ.
Free car parking.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Scotland: Find your Pinnacle Housing Officer

Find the contact details of your Housing officer here 👉 Your Housing Officer - Pinnacle Service Families

Alternatively you can ring 0800 031 8628 and choose option 4 to get the information over the phone.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Northern Ireland: BFBS Launches new AI Skills Programme in NI

 

Ready to upskill?

BFBS are launching their new AI Skills Programme designed for the military community.

Whether you're curious about AI or looking to boost your career prospects, this is for you. Self-paced modules, webinars and live workshops throughout 2026. Sign up now and join hundreds of others learning the skills that matter.

More details, can be found here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Weeton: Get involved with AWS Community Services - Volunteers urgently needed

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Weeton: LCC Mobile Library Services - upcoming dates for 2026

Mobile Library - Weeton Barracks

Our five mobile vans travel across the Lancashire region and are based at Heysham, Garstang, Brierfield, Clayton Green, and Ormskirk. Routes are covered on a three-weekly basis with over 700 stops and a wide range of books to suit all tastes. Titles are changed regularly, with new ones being added frequently. Books can also be ordered, just the same as in a static library. A variety of audio books and CDs are also available.

New customers are always welcome, and you can join simply by going to the vehicle to be signed up.

The mobile library will be situated on the car park opposite Honeypot nursery on Weeton Barracks at 1pm - 1.30pm on the following dates:

Wed 21st January 2026

Wed 11th February 2026

Wed 4th March 2026

Wed 15th April 2026

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Fylde: AFC Fylde - Armed Forces Veterans Calendar 2026

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Leuchars: Welfare Activity Passes available for Station personnel and families

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For Leuchars Station personnel and families. For more information or to book please contact the Welfare Team.

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St Andrews Aquarium | Family Day Out | St Andrews, Fife

Dundee Science Centre - STEM Exhibits & Interactive Learning

Welcome to Edinburgh Zoo | Edinburgh Zoo

Dundee Rockets - Scottish Ice Hockey

FunParx

Find Your Venue - Fife Sports and Leisure Trust

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE