Ay Nik - The Black Knight Bingo - Thursday 22nd October 2026

BINGO AT THE BLACK KNIGHT!

Always a fantastic evening - bring the family down and enjoy a cracking night with great vibes, laughs, and BIG cash prizes!

The more people that attend = the bigger the prize money!

BINGO INFO

4 Games for just €20
Prize money depends on attendance numbers
Always turns into a quality night with serious cash won!

PLUS - bring an extra €5 for the special Straight Full House Game after the main session finishes!

Spot Prize Challenge:

Call a FULL HOUSE in 50 numbers or less and win a special bonus prize!

IMPORTANT

STRICTLY CASH ONLY for Bingo tickets
No card payments accepted

Check Facebook and TeamUp for times.

ESBA Home-Start and BFC Youth Saturday Club - Saturday 24th October

 

Poppy Factory Support

 

The Poppy Factory supports veterans facing barriers to employment, as well as their family members, on their journey towards sustainable work.

Their support is tailored to each individual and can include:

• Skills mapping and career planning
• Training and development opportunities
• CV writing and job application support
• Interview preparation
• Up to 12 months of in-work support once employment has been secured

Their Families Service operates exclusively remotely, enabling us to support family members across the UK. Their Veterans Service is delivered regionally, with consultants able to provide face-to-face support.

Through their Families Service, they can support:

• Spouses and partners
• Ex-partners (including those whose former partner may still be serving)
• Adult children of veterans
• Parents
• Bereaved family members

You can also find more information on their website: https://www.poppyfactory.org/supportservices/

England: National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) 16-week paid childcare employment programme

 

National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) have received funding from The Utley Foundation to deliver a 16-week paid childcare employment programme, to support Veterans and/or partners of Veterans who are interested in pursuing a career in childcare. We are looking for 10 participants, to start the programme on 1st December.

There will be an initial 4-week training period, followed by 12-weeks placement at a childcare setting

• Participants will be employed by NDNA as Trainee Nursery Assistants
• Participants will be paid NLW to work 15hrs per week, for the full 16-weeks of the project
• The programme is delivered remotely, so participants can be located anywhere in England
• Ongoing mentor support is provided by the project team throughout the programme.

For further information contact: claudia.wood@ndna.org.uk

X-Forces Enterprise: Business Start-Up Drop-In Sessions

To find out more about the support available through X-Forces Enterprise, please go to: https://x-forces.com/

Defence Children Schools: Guidance for Service families on school admissions for September 2027 entry

 

Is your child starting primary school or moving to secondary school in September 2027?

Service families are encouraged to check admissions deadlines and start planning ahead.

If you are applying for a school place in England:

• Secondary school applications close 31 October 2026 
• Primary school applications close 15 January 2027

Admissions arrangements and deadlines vary across the UK. Families in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland should check the requirements set by their local authority or education authority.

Read the full information and find out where to access support on the Defence Children Services website: School admissions information for Service families: September 2027 entry

Mission Motorsport: October newsletter out now

 

There’s plenty happening across Mission Motorsport this month, from new partnerships and fundraising initiatives to upcoming events and preparations for Race of Remembrance.

Inside this month’s newsletter, you’ll find:

Legacy Lap – a new way to become part of Race of Remembrance, wherever you are.
The unveiling of our third-generation Mazda Poppy Art Car.
Our new partnership with Gama Aviation.
The growing #YourRoR community.
Upcoming events, volunteering opportunities and fundraising challenges.

Every activity helps Mission Motorsport continue supporting wounded, injured and sick veterans, serving personnel and their families through recovery, rehabilitation and opportunities beyond military service.

To read online, please go to this link: Read the October newsletter

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment: 116 Executive Officer Case Manager roles across Wales and the West Midlands – closing date 20 Oct

 

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have a total of 116 Case Manager roles across Wales and the West Midlands. The roles are within Disability Services - Disability Living Allowance as EO Case Managers.

DWP welcome applications from veterans, reservists, their family members and currently serving personnel looking to transition into civilian life..

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

Disability Services - Disability Living Allowance EO Case Manager (Ref: 781)

Supporting Wounded Veterans: Skihabilitation 2027 – applications now open

 

To find out more please go to: https://www.supportingwoundedveterans.com/sport-rehabilitation

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) scheme: DHSC Response Support Officer, London - Closing Date: 30 October 2026

The following vacancy is now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme:

GFIE- 513 - Response Support Officer, Emergency Preparedness & Health Protection - London

Closing Date: 30 October 2026

Job description: [GFIE- 513- Response Support Officer, Emergency Preparedness & Health Protection - London]

GFiE roles are available specifically to people who served in the Armed Forces, or be in your resettlement period and due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame or a Military Spouse/Partner (your current partner must still be serving or was discharged within the last 12 months).

To apply, please submit a completed EoI Form (also see Guidance Notes) and an up to date CV to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

For more information on the GFiE scheme please go to: A complete guide to GFiE – Veterans, Military Partners/Spouses and Service Leavers – Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (blog.gov.uk)