July 1, 2026

Dorset: Wareham carnival weekend Fri 17th - Sun 19th July

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More details HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

NAAFI Fund 2026:  Opens Today (1 July)


The NAAFI Fund portal is open for applications again!

Since their launch in 2020, they have supported 541 projects totalling £4,844,227.

📅 Mark Your CalendarsTwo-month window: Applications open on Wednesday 1st July and close on Friday 4th September, meaning you have the whole summer to get your project ideas in.
One-Stage Application: No complicated stages, just one straightforward application to complete.

🚀 Get Ready to Apply
You can find the link to apply on the Giving Back page: NAAFI | The NAAFI Fund, there is also some application guidance and FAQ’s to help with your submission, if you get stuck. If you have any questions, please send to funding@naafi.co.uk.

The Ripple Pond Newsletter Summer 2026: Together, We're Shaping Better Support for Families


To read the newsletter in full, please go to:
THINKING FAMILY Summer Edition

To find out more, please visit:
Thinking Family Resources | The Ripple Pond

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment: 279 DWP Executive Officer roles UK-wide – closing date 15 Jul


Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have a total of 279 Executive Officer (EO) Work Coach vacancies across the UK. These may be of interest to Service leavers, veterans and Service community members looking at Civil Service roles.

Civil Service Jobs links with further information on the roles available, and application details:

Universal Credit Review - Case Worker - Executive Officer (National) (Ref: 768) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK 200 roles available, UK-wide

Universal Credit Job Centre - EO Work Coach - Manchester and Cheshire (Ref: 767) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK 79 roles available, North West England.

Closing dates for both of the above is 15 July 26.

Serve & Protect Credit Union: 4% Fixed-Rate Saver - Available in July 2026


Serve and Protect Credit Union are pleased to announce a their latest Fixed-Rate Savings Account.

It’s free to join the credit union and members can open a fixed-rate savings account and lock in a guaranteed rate of 4% AER.

Key details:

✅ 4% AER fixed for 12 months

✅ Balances between £1,000-£10,000

✅No fees or charges

✅Available between 1st to 29th July 2026

If you’d like to learn more about eligibility, terms, or how the account works, please visit: Fixed Rate Savings Account | Serve and Protect Credit Union

For any questions, please contact Serve and Protect Credit Unio

Dorset: Seafood festival (Weymouth) Sat 4th & Sun 5th July

 


This free-to-attend event brings together the very best of Dorset’s seafood, chefs, local producers and live entertainment.

More details HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Wales: Free courses - Peer Mentoring & Train the Trainer with Adferiad, every month until December 2026

 

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Do you want to support the Armed Forces Community? If so join our FREE courses:
  • Peer Mentoring &
  • Train the Trainer
running monthly until December 2026

Who is it for?
  • Veterans
  • Spouses, partners, Carers & family members
  • Support workers, volunteers and community leaders
  • Anyone committed to improving the wellbeing of the Armed Forces community
Get in touch to book a free place or arrange an information session:
suzana.silva@adferiad.org

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Grantham: Grantham Link Magazine & Village Link Magazine





Information provided by Grantham HIVE

West Midlands: Come Clay Pigeon Shooting - Buller Range





 Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison welfare newsletter - Summer edition


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Details of Garrison Summer events coming soon, sign up here: AWS Community Support (Blandford & Bovington)

Information provided by Bovington HIVE