Lichfield: DIO SFA Impact Day - 21 May

Information supplied by:Central HIVE Hub

 

Edinburgh: Cyrenians pop-up coffee, cake & chat Fridays in June 12-4pm

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🍵🍰 Cyrenians are inviting members of the Commonwealth military community across the Lothians to a series of relaxed pop-up Coffee & Cake afternoons designed to bring people together in a warm and welcoming space.

These sessions offer an opportunity to connect with others, enjoy good conversation over coffee and cake, and help shape future support, activities, and community spaces within the local community.

Friday 12th June | 12–4pm
Linburn Walled Garden, West Lothian

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Bovington: Garrison mini bus hire

Garrison owned air conditioned mini bus. 8 seats plus driver

Competitive hire rates - £30 per day. (£100 refundable deposit)
No mileage charges, Full fuel tank required on hand back

You can book the mini bus online HERE
Enquiries via Bovington welfare office 01929 402239

The driver must have full clean Cat B licence and be over 25 years of age.

Hire of the mini bus is for Bovington/Lulworth Garrison military personnel and MOD civil servants.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Tank Museum annual pass and concessionary tickets for garrison personnel & families

To find out about the Tank Museum and what events are coming up click HERE

An Annual Pass allows you to visit The Tank Museum as many times as you want for a year (excluding Special Event days). Every regular admission ticket purchased including Access All Areas and Experience Days automatically comes with an Annual Pass.
All Special Event tickets also include an Annual Pass.

Bovington Garrison Concessionary Tickets - Tank Museum FREE entry

Concessionary ticket management is via Guardroom, Allenby Barracks Tickets are available for military personnel and service families living or working at Bovington 

For personnel & families at Lulworth camp, Tickets are available via the Lulworth Camp Guardroom

1 ticket covers 2 adults and 2 children. MOD personnel can use their MOD90 card to gain free entry to Tank Museum. 

Tickets are to be collected on day of use and returned at the earliest opportunity.

Concessionary tickets cannot be used for special events such as Tankfest or Tiger Day.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Spring show 2026 - Sat 9th & Sun 10th May

Adult Tickets are just £14 – Discount ends 2nd May 2026.
Children 15 and under go free
Car parking is free.

Event venue - Birch Lane Showground, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7LN

New 2026 highlights:

• Motocross stunt show
• Heavy horse village
• Music stage
• Circus show
• Have-a-go-circus-skills
• Wood carver
• Pottery workshop
• Steam engines
• Enlarged food hall
• Enhanced spring farm area
• and much more!

For more details and to book tickets click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Dorset: Charter fair (Wool village) Sat 9th May.

 

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Residents and visitors alike are invited to step back in time this spring as the historic Charter Fair returns to Wool.

Organisers warmly invite families and friends to come along, enjoy the festivities and help keep this centuries-old tradition alive.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison mini bus for hire

The mini bus can be driven by anyone over the age of 25 years with a clean driving license that has been held for at least 24 months.

Contact Carl.Burman144@mod.gov.uk 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Hawley: Military Families' Open Day - Saturday 6th June from 1000 to 1600hrs

 

Come down and chat to our team about membership options, take part in one of our watersports taster sessions (book in advance to avoid missing out!) or just come and grab a bite to eat and a drink by the lake at our licensed clubhouse bar.

All proceeds from our Open Day and Charity Fundraiser will be used to support the Hawley Lake Sail Training Centre Charity (number 1149489).

 For more information or to book onto one of our taster sessions, visit MILITARY FAMILIES OPEN DAY FUNDRAISER SATURDAY 6TH JUNE - Hawley Lake

Information Provided by South East HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison cinema latest movie showing. Sun 10th May

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For more information and to watch trailers click https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland AFTP Team as of 6th May 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.

Vacancies

See the AFTP newsletter here

For more information about the AFT programme - webpage