Army HIVE Info

June 16, 2025

Ripon: Andy's Man Club every Monday

Every Monday 7-9pm (except bank holidays) our doors are open to any man 18+.

No bookings. No fees. No pressure to talk. You can take it all at your own pace, one step at a time.

We now have just under 300 groups across the UK, as well as online groups.

Visit our website to find your nearest group or drop us an email to info@andysmanclub.co.uk to join our online groups.

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

June 13, 2025

Stafford: Station Coffee Morning in the MOD Stafford community centre/HIVE Wednesday's during term time 9.30 to 11.30

The venue for the Coffee morning is in the MoD Stafford Community Centre Maresfield Drive /HIVE. It is held every Wednesday morning during term time from 09.30 to 11.30, everyone is welcome including children. If you have any ideas of what you would like at the coffee mornings come along to the Community Centre and let Carrie and Dawn know and we will try to do our best to make it happen. If you would like to volunteer to help with the session speak to Dawn in the HIVE, any help would be most appreciated.

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

June 12, 2025

Hullavington: Friday coffee mornings on camp at Buckley Barracks

All are welcome and soft play will be available for children.

Please click here to follow the 9 Regt RLC Welfare Facebook page for updates and information

Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVEs

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Improved support for serving families facing separation challenges

The idea of not seeing your partner or parent for months at a time, often with limited contact, can be stressful and unsettling. But it’s a common experience for many armed forces families.

Deployment, training and exercises make separation a fundamental part of service for many, but this can have a significant impact on family life. Being apart can cause loneliness and a sense of isolation – whether you’re ‘weekending’ and adjusting to a constantly changing family dynamic or dealing with long separations.

Re-opening today, The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) devised their Apart, not Alone programme to tackle this issue head on, offering support for armed forces families facing time apart.

Building on the success of last year’s programme, this year the Trust are delivering support where and when it’s needed most - reflecting the changing nature of deployment, recognising the different types of separation and the sometimes very different challenges these can present.

Why are we running this programme?

Grantham: Wyndham Park

Check out Wyndham Park and all the latest news and what's on!

Wyndham Park

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

June 10, 2025

North Wiltshire: New ManDown support groups in Calne and Royal Wootton Bassett

Other groups are also available in and around North Wiltshire, including:

Bath
Devizes
Melksham
Trowbridge

Man Down UK is a non-profit Community Interest Company founded in Cornwall, dedicated to supporting men with mental health challenges.

We run informal, peer-led talking groups across the UK, providing a safe, judgment-free space for men to share their struggles and connect with others who understand.

By fostering open conversations, we aim to break the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and reduce the number of male suicides. Together, we can end the silence and save lives.

Click here to find out more about the local support groups

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Aldershot: Rushmoor Repair Cafe at The West End Centre

We will try to repair a whole host of things. Most household electrical items, clothing, woodwork, bicycles, toys, metalwork items, computers, small wooden items, even musical instruments will be considered. Aside from the short list below, which we are unable to repair, we will do our best to repair your broken items. We DON'T repair, mobile phones and tablets, microwave and some antiques.

The Rushmoor Repair will be running every third Saturday of the month at The West End Centre, 48 Queens Road, Aldershot GU11 3JD.
10.30am until 1.30pm
LAST ENTRY at 1pm.

ONE ITEM booked at a time per customer.

The Rushmoor Repair Cafe is run by volunteers, free of charge - donations welcomed!

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

June 9, 2025

Dover: AWS Community Support Free Pilates / Zumba Fitness Class at Burgoyne Heights on Monday Mornings

Information provided by SE HIVE Hub

Fife: The Ruby Boots Project, a peer support network aiming to support children and young people whose parent/guardian is leaving the armed forces.

The Ruby Boots Project is a peer support network aiming to support children and young people whose parent/guardian is leaving the armed forces. There are various challenges that young people may experience during this transition, so they have designed this project to tackle this.

If you are a child or young person from a veteran/soon-to-be veteran family, or an adult who would be interested in volunteering to help facilitate these group sessions, please get in touch at heather.douglas@forceschildrenscotland.org.uk.

We would love to hear from you.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

June 6, 2025

Scotland: The Poppy Story, the story of the Poppy with special focus on Scotland

Check out Poppyscotland book, The Poppy Story!

Perfect for children aged 6-12, this beautifully illustrated book narrates the story of the poppy and remembrance, with a special focus on Scotland.

Schools in Scotland can request a free copy, or you can order your own here: The Poppy Story

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Leconfield: AWS Art Club - Wednesday Evenings

Information provided by Leconfield HIVE

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Serving families: On the Move Programme now open to new applications

The Support for Relocated Service Families - reopen for new applications!

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) are pleased to let you know that the Serving families: On the Move Programme under the Armed Forces Families Covenant Fund is now open and ready to welcome new applications!

What’s the programme all about?

Moving to a completely new place, surrounded by unfamiliar faces, can feel surreal. You’re pushed out of your comfort zone, knowing that if you don’t reach out, the feeling of loneliness can quickly grow. But not everyone has the confidence to walk into a coffee morning or event on their own for the first time.

“Having a first point of contact, a friendly face, a supportive presence makes such a difference. Someone who can help you find your way, learn about your new area and most importantly, open the door to connections and friendships.

That kind of support isn’t just help, it’s essential for finding your way and keeping your momentum in this military way of life” – Jenna, Army spouse.

Supporting you, on the move

Today, the Trust are reopening the Serving Families: On the Move programme for new applications. This year, you can apply for a grant of £5,000 to £50,000 for a 12 month project which will achieve one or more of the following outcomes -

Families in a new posting have more accessible information to support them to settle into a new and unfamiliar location.
Newly arrived families report improved wellbeing by being introduced to and connected with activities provided in their new area
Fewer newly arrived and relocated service families report feeling isolated or lonely and more service families say they have effective support networks.
Families feel more able to navigate the challenges of relocation, because their relationships are stronger.

Why are the Trust running this programme?

Frequent moves can disrupt social connections and support systems, often leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness. Over time, this can negatively impact mental health and family relationships.

One of our key priorities when launching the Armed Forces Covenant framework was to reduce stress and challenges for families. To support this aim, we introduced the Serving Families: On the Move programme.

To date, under the Armed Forces Covenant, we have awarded a total of over £1.3m to 14 projects aimed at improving the quality of life for service families impacted by relocation and as a direct result of service life.

This programme aims to support newly relocated service families, encouraging connection, and strengthening family relationships, ensuring armed forces communities are not left at a disadvantage.

The Trust are looking to support projects that use preventative or early intervention approaches to support families who have recently moved. These projects should focus to helping families settle into their new communities and build lasting, positive connections.

“It’s a very lonely life, and the sacrifices that we go through as a family always seem so significant yet not recognised.” – RAF spouse

Who can apply?

The Trust invite applications from:

• Registered Charites
• Community Interest Companies (CICs)
• Armed Forces Units and Bases
• Local authorities

Full eligibility details are available on the Trust website

Find out more

There will be two deadlines for applications:

If you apply by 12pm on 23 July 2025, you will receive a decision before end of September 2025.
If you apply by 12pm on 17 December 2025, you will receive a decision before end of February 2026.

Full details of this family-focused funding opportunity, including full eligibility and how to apply, are available on the Trust’s dedicated programme page.