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

The mobile advice bus will be parked adjacent to the HIVE building (Corner of King George V Road & Swinton Avenue) Speak to advisors face to face.

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

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

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Staffordshire: Talent in the Ranks - Calling all Talented Voices from the Armed Forces - NMA

 

Talent in the Ranks is a free artist development programme produced and delivered by the National Memorial Arboretum

Full details can be found HERE

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Falkirk: ASA Armed Forces Day Saturday 4th July 2026

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 FREE entry

 A true family community day
 Plenty to see and do
 A chance to stand together and show our appreciation to those who serve and those who have served.

This is Falkirk coming together to say thank you to our Armed Forces and Veterans – past, present and future.

If you’re a local business and proud to support our British Armed Forces and Veterans, we’d love you to be part of this special day.

 Stall bookings are now OPEN – get in touch today!

 Email: info@asascotland.org

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Bath Spa University - Upcoming Free Courses in Wiltshire and Online

Bath Spa University have two upcoming courses for military partners, both of which are fully funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust:

Marketing and Entrepreneurship

Tuesday 14 April for 12 weeks, Tuesdays 10am -2pm, Wiltshire

During this 12-week practical course, you’ll explore the fundamentals of digital marketing and entrepreneurship in innovative ways. Starting with your own ideas and goals, you’ll embark on a collaborative journey that covers key entrepreneurial concepts such as getting started, building a brand, and creating a business plan.

You’ll also dive into digital marketing essentials, including social media and audience engagement including developing creative assets. Our workshops combine essential knowledge with hands on activities, giving you the chance to apply what you learn and create a portfolio of work.

This course includes space for you to relax, build confidence, and connect with others. It’s designed to foster a supportive environment where you can recharge, share experiences, and grow your network in an informal setting.

Northern Ireland: Careers and Apprenticeships Fair - Wednesday 4th February

The Careers and Apprenticeships Fair is back! 

Join in at Theatre at The Mill for an evening of opportunity, support and networking!

This is your chance to meet local employers face-to-face from a variety of sectors, find out information from local colleges and universities, as well as taking part in our dedicated apprenticeship and job ‘have a go zone’. 

Wednesday 4 February, 5pm-9pm

Don't miss out - come along and take the first step into to your new career!

#ANBorough #Jobs #Apprenticeships #CareersFair

Information provided by HIVE NI 

Blandford: Relationship enrichment course (padre led) starts Wed 29th April. Sign up now.

Venue: Former Community Hall, next to Cost Cutter shop

When: 1230 - 1500hrs

Led by: Padre Carl Stokes & Padre CJ Rogers

This is a relaxed informal course, that Padre Carl has run for many years.

For more details email BlandfordGar-BGSUWelfare@mod.gov.uk ⁠

To sign up for the course: Relationship Course - Fill in form

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Chepstow: Benthyg Chepstow (Chepstow Library of Things)

Benthyg Monmouthshire:

Your local library of things!

The aim of a library of things is to allow you to:

• borrow things you need but don't own, at low cost, saving money and space in your home
• donate things you own but don't need, contributing to national waste reduction targets
• meet to share knowledge and skills with others, increasing community resilience

What does Benthyg mean?

Benthyg (pronounced ben-thig) is a Welsh word meaning borrow or lend.

Benthyg Chepstow Branch contact details:

Chepstow at Chepstow Library and Hub, Manor Way, NP16 5HZ
Contact us: benthygchepstow@gmail.com
Open - Saturdays 10.30 - 11.30 am

For more information please visit the website here

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Army Families Federation Survey - Should routes to settlement be shortened for Armed Forces? Respond by 6 Feb

From the AFF website Settlement routes for military personnel - Army Families Federation:

AFF is gathering evidence to put to the government as part of a consultation on whether the settlement routes for military personnel and their families should be shortened.

The 2025 Immigration White Paper introduces new policies that will lengthen the route to settlement for most migrants to the UK. The government consultation on this paper closes on 12 February.

However there are no plans to increase the time for the Armed Forces. In fact the consultation is looking at whether it should be cut.

At the moment personnel from Foreign and Commonwealth countries have to serve four years before they are eligible for settlement on discharge.

If they are medically discharged before then, they are not eligible. And it they want to apply for citizenship they need to have lived in the UK for five years.

Families are required to have spent five years with continuous leave in the UK before they are eligible. But they must also wait until the serving person has served for five years.

AFF wants to hear the views of serving personnel and their immediate family members on whether they think the current time periods should remain or be reduced. Our survey on settlement routes for military personnel is open until 12 noon on Friday 6 February.

February Quest Magazine is Out Now

 

To read this edition online, or indeed any back copies, please go to: Quest Magazine - Armed Forces Resettlement since 1999

Vale of Glamorgan: Creature Chronicles 'Tales from the Vale' on the 15th & 20th Feb 26

 
Creature Chronicles 'Tales from the Vale'

The Creature Chronicles is a collection of stories developed and designed by Louby Lou’s Storytelling, to share the important tales of endangered species who reside in the Vale. Suitable for families, a series of pop up events will be taking place across the six weeks holidays for you to enjoy and engage in. The collection includes a mixture of outdoor theatre performances, walkabout acts and promenade storytelling trails, across some of the Vale’s most beautiful landscapes.