April 15, 2026

Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland AFTP Team as of 15th April 2026

The Armed Forces Talent Programme is an NHSScotland-wide recruitment initiative for the armed forces community. 

It supports service leavers, veterans, spouses, partners, dependants, reservists, cadets, and cadet forces adult volunteers to enter our workforce.


For more information about the AFT programme - webpage

Grantham: Free 12 week Walking Tennis Programme at Wyndham Park


We are excited to let you know that we have teamed up with Grantham Tennis Club to deliver an external physical activity group – Walking Tennis! This 12 week programme is for anyone currently undertaking less than 150 minutes of physical activity per week. It will start on Monday 11th May (1.30pm – 2.30pm) and will take place at Wyndham Park.

To get signed up, clients can use this form Grantham Tennis Club & One You Lincolnshire - Walking Tennis Programme at Wyndham Park or can contact Grantham Tennis Club directly via their phone number (01476 591391) or email address (Darren.taxis@granthamtennisclub.co.uk).

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Grantham: One You Lincolnshire Drop in - your free local support to live well




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Chatham: The Historic Dockyard Chatham Ocean Photographer of the Year

 




See the ocean like never before at the UK debut of the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition.

Showcasing 116 award-winning photographs, this inspiring exhibition brings together the very best in ocean, wildlife and underwater photography from around the world. Selected from more than 15,000 entries, the images range from intricate portraits of tiny marine life to sweeping seascapes and powerful human stories, thereby sparking fresh conversations about the beauty of our blue planet and the urgent need to protect it.

Click HERE for more information

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Grantham: Biker Down - free, interactive workshop

Biker Down is a free, interactive workshop designed for motorcyclists of all levels run by Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue. The session provides essential skills and knowledge to help riders stay safe on the roads and support others in the event of a collision.
The course typically includes:

• Scene Management: How to protect yourself and others at the scene of a motorcycle collision.

• First Aid Skills: Including CPR, managing trauma, and practical steps to assist an injured rider until emergency services arrive.

• Motorcycle Visibility & Safety Awareness: Tips and education to reduce your risk on the road and help other road users see you.

This training is delivered by the Community Fire Prevention team and aims to improve rider safety and confidence across the county.

The Biker Down events are open to the public and bookable via the below links:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lincolnshirecountycouncil/2136095

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lincolnshirecountycouncil/2136103

Follow this LINK for further information.

Further correspondence to bikerdown@lincolnshire.gov.uk


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Aldershot: Victoria Day - Saturday 6th June 2026


Click HERE for more information.

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Grantham: Ladies & Gents Hairdresser, Community Centre Building 162, Wednesdays 10am - 2pm

All welcome - walk in trade & mobile bookings available!
Contact the HIVE for further details: 01476 578881.

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Bovington: Garrison party in the park event - Sat 13th June. Register now to attend!

                                                    Click on poster above to enlarge.

A free event for all employees, soldiers, officers, Babcock, Civil Service and their families with lots of entertainment for both adults and their children.

Please complete attendance form HERE as soon as possible so we have a rough idea of  numbers attending.

All family members, friends, and dependents must be registered in advance to ease access to camp.

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Maidstone: Veterans Operating Base - Community Charity Football Match Friday 29th May 2026

 



The event is being organised by Veterans Operating Base (VOB) in partnership with Maidstone United FC - Stones in the Community. £5 entry per person (pay on the door) - please see attached flyer for full details. A great family-friendly event, so staff, families and friends are all welcome to attend

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April 14, 2026

North Yorkshire: AWS Summer Residential - closing date for interest is 1st May


2026 AWS SUMMER RESIDENTIAL.

The residential is for 8 to 16yrs olds from military families and is from Mon 10th - Friday 14th Aug with transport from Catterick Garrison, Dishforth Airfield and Alanbrooke Barracks Topcliffe.

This is an initial expression of interest form and does not guarantee your child a place. If successful you will be sent a full registration and medical form closer to the time.

This allows us to fill our allocated spaces with participants in appropriate age and accommodation groups.
Any questions please contact your Community Development Worker or email
rc-aws-e-catterick-csmailbox@mod.gov.uk

The Expression of interest form is available here https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/nBAzY7ews0

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