Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
July 8, 2026
Shropshire: AWS Family Afternoon Tea - Ternhill and Donnington
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
Blandford: Garrison cinema volunteer opportunities
The Forum Cinema Blandford is looking for volunteers to join our small team. It has been open and running since 1997 and is a major asset to our community. We are the most visited BFBS cinema in the UK and we would love to see it continue to grow. There is a variety of volunteering opportunities to suit everyone. Help as little or as much as you would like. Tasks include
* Projectionist
* Ticket sales
* Food sales
* Social media /Advertising / Posters
Films are shown 2 nights a week from 18.30 on either Monday, Wednesday or Friday
And up to 4 Sundays a month from 13.30
If you are interested, please contact Theresa.sansom100@mod.gov.uk for more information.
Bovington: BFBS Radio live on air throughout the Garrison
The schedule brings listeners a great mix of local and global radio, combining the BFBS Blandford Breakfast Show – weekdays from 0630-1000hrs – with programmes from BFBS Radio’s worldwide network.
The BFBS service will continue to be maintained in Bovington on 1287 AM too.
If you have a story or message that you would like to broadcast on BFBS, please contact Producer/Presenter for BFBS Blandford, Jason Herbert, via blandford@bfbs.com.
BLANDFORD CAMP
BFBS radio Namaste, Blandford. BFBS Gurkha 101.5FM
Blandford Garrison radio is live on 100.8FM
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Bovington: Citizens Advice sessions at Bovington HIVE every Thursday - Free advice & support
Available to all Garrison personnel, spouses, partners, reserves, veterans, civil servants, MOD contractors and local civilian community. Confidentiality guaranteed.
Appointments are not necessary, just turn up. First come, first serve basis.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Dorset: Unwanted free household collection service for local residents
Dorset Reclaim is a not-for-profit furniture re-use project offering electrical and household goods donated from local people & businesses to the general public with additional discounts available for households on low incomes.
Click HERE for more information or to donate unwanted household goods (in good or working condition)
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Dorset: Camp Bestival 2026 at Lulworth castle Thurs 30th July - Sun 2nd Aug
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The iconic Fatboy Slim marks his much-anticipated return to the festival on the Sunday with the very first Fatboy Slim & Friends All Day Castle Stage takeover: a day of non-stop, feel-good-vibes with surprise special guests, including hip hop royalty De La Soul.
Meanwhile rapper and producer Example will warm up for British chart-toppers, Bastille on Saturday evening, and Fearless pop icon and cultural force Self Esteem takes to the stage on Friday night with living legend Billy Ocean.
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For more information, details on full line up, family/children's entertainment, activities, etc
click HERE
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Catterick: Housekeeper Vacancy, Officers Mess Vimy Bks closing date 20th Jul
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Grantham: NHS Lincolnshire Community Health Services - Have your say! on pre-school speech and language therapy support
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): 8 DWP Administrative Officer positions in Bristol, Camberley, Gloucester, Maidenhead, Staines, and Swindon – closing date 12 Jul
GFIE-494 – DWP Administrative Officer positions in Bristol, Camberley, Gloucester, Maidenhead, Staines, and Swindon
Job description: DWP Administration Officer
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)
Staffordshire: Family Hub - Health Relationships Newsletter - June 2026
West Midlands: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery - Ozzy Osbourne ‘Working Class Hero’ Exhibition - Free entry
The free-to-enter exhibition at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery called ‘Working Class Hero’ showcases Ozzy's music, memorabilia and awards in celebration of his solo career and global achievements.
Visit the exhibition
Due to popular demand the exhibition will now be on display until Sunday 27 September 2026 to allow for more fans to see the exhibition. Free entry
Dates: until Sunday 27 September 2026
Opening times: Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm. Open every day during Birmingham school holidays (18 July - 30 August).
Full details can be found HERE
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
West Midlands: Snoopy in Birmingham family trail launching for summer holidays
Central BID Birmingham has funded and created the Snoopy in Birmingham public art trail of 12 adorable sculptures in collaboration with Peanuts and art producer Wild in Art. It will also raise money for Midlands-based Acorns Children’s Hospice.
The Snoopy trail launches in Birmingham city centre on Thursday(July 9) and runs until Tuesday September 1.
Fans of the popular cartoon beagle, created by Charles M Schulz, will find him lying on various brightly painted doghouses, designed by a dozen local artists.
Printed maps and digital versions to download will be available to help fans go walkies to sites from Birmingham Town Hall to beautiful Piccadilly Arcade.
Full details can be found: HERE
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
Northern Ireland - Please Note changes to the July Showings of the Wessex Cinema
July 7, 2026
Haverfordwest: Prendergast's Bocs Bwyd Farmers Market on Tue 14th July at Prendergardd CP School
Come along and celebrate everything that's wonderful about our local community!
Tuesday 14th July
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Community Garden, Prendergast CP School, Stokes Avenue, Haverfordwest, SA61 2RB
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Tuesday 14th July
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Community Garden, Prendergast CP School, Stokes Avenue, Haverfordwest, SA61 2RB
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Barry: Vale Flying Start Family Fun Day on Wednesday 22 July at Pencoedtre Park, Barry
Vale Flying Start Family Fun Day at Pencoedtre Park, Barry on Wednesday 22 July
If you live in the Vale of Glamorgan, why not come along between 10am and 3pm for a jam-packed day of FREE fun for all the family? No need to book, just turn up on the day!
The Vale Family Compass will be on hand to join in the fun and chat to you about other activities and events across the Vale, childcare, help with childcare costs and family support services. We look forward to seeing you all there!!
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Penarth: Penarth Summer Festival - Sat 11th July 26
About Penarth Summer Festival:
Penarth’s annual summer festival returns to The Kymin for a full day of live music on Saturday 11 July, with performance, food, family activities and community celebrations, overlooking the Bristol Channel.
A much-loved highlight of the town’s cultural calendar, continuing a tradition of summer gatherings in Penarth stretching back to the 1960s.
A free event from midday to 8pm.
For more information click here.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Meday: MedwayGo Free Activities During School Holidays, Bookings open on Monday 29th June at 12pm
What is MedwayGo?
MedwayGo is the holiday activity programme in Medway. Over Easter, Summer and the Christmas holidays it provides a fun and safe environment for children aged 5 – 16 years old to enjoy activities, a healthy lunch and much more!
Children can join a range of activities from sports, creative arts, outdoor pursuits and dance, there is something for everyone.
Click HERE for more information
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Bovington: Garrison summer family activity programme & trips starts Wed 29th July.
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Blandford: Garrison family summer activity programme - July & August.
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Sign up here: AWS Community Support (Blandford & Bovington)
Brecon: Free outdoor nature-based fun, play & adventure sessions over the Summer Holidays
Summer holiday clubs are coming!
Book your spot before they all get snapped up.
FREE outdoor nature-based fun, play and adventure, funded by Playworks Project Powys.
- Our Nature Play Group is aimed at babies and children from 0-6 years old.
- We’ve got sensory play including water, sand, mud kitchen, bubbles and potions with nature activities, crafts and story time. Healthy refreshment included.
- Tuesday 21st July from 10.30am - 12pm at Craig-y-nos Country Park
- Monday 3rd August from 10.30am - 12pm at Talybont on Usk Playing Fields (behind Henderson Hall)
- Monday 10th August from 10.30am - 12pm at Penpont
- Our Forest Skills Club is aimed at ages 7-12 years old and features nature activities such as den-building, tools skills, crafts and campfire snacks and refreshment.
When?
-Tuesday 21st July from 1.30pm - 3pm at Craig-y-nos Country Park
- Monday 3rd August from 1.30pm - 3pm at Talybont on Usk Playing Fields (behind Henderson Hall)
- Monday 10th August from 1.30pm - 3pm at Penpont
Older siblings are welcome at either session.
Parents must accompany children and stay for all sessions.
Register for FREE now on link in bio or here: https://bookwhen.com/wildchildbreconbeaconscic
Spaces are limited so be quick…
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Shropshire: Telford & Wrekin Armed Forces Community Outreach Events - July 2026
Information provided: Central HIVE Hub
Brecon: Free Event - Sing & Dance - Babies to Age 4 on Wed 15th July at Ysgol Y Bannau, Brecon
DIGWYDDIAD SIOE HAF AM DDIM! | FREE EVENT!
Dewch I ganu a dawnsio gyda Mel o Glwb Caru Canu a crefft i blant bach.
Come and sing and dance with Mel from Clwb Caru Canu and make crafts with your little ones.
15th July 2026
Dydd Mercher, 9:45-11:00
Ysgol Y Bannau, Aberhonddu
(Addas i babis lan at 4 oed | Suitable for babies up to 4 yrs old)
Book your space here.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Lyneham: MOD Lyneham Community Centre 10th birthday celebration and welcome event - Fri 17 Jul
Booking is mandatory as spaces are limited!
Please click here to book your space
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
Medway: Youth Summer Activities for Medway Council
Youth Activity Days, Suitable for ages 11 and older
Your youth activity days include park activities, games and fun for young people.
Takeover Tuesdays
We're taking over locations in Medway for young people to have fun with food provided.
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Vale of Glamorgan: New - Little Pebbles Parent Support Group - For Parents & Carers of Under 5s with Additional Needs
Vale Family Information Service:
Little Pebbles Parent Support Group
Dear Parent/Carer
We’re delighted to introduce the Little Pebbles Parent Support Group, a new, friendly space from the Early Years Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Team. This is for parents and carers of young children with additional or emerging needs.
The group offers a relaxed, informal environment to meet other families, share experiences and build a supportive network, while children play. Parents and carers are also welcome to attend on their own if their child is in a setting or school.
You’ll have the chance to chat with members of the Early Years ALN Team, ask questions about your child’s early education, and access support in a welcoming setting—over a cuppa.
No diagnosis or referral needed – just drop in.
Details:
St Helen’s Community Hub, Wyndham Street, Barry, CF63 4EL
Fridays 10:00am – 11:30am
For more information text or call: 07596 889100
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Chatham: Army Welfare Service Community Support, Summer Family Sessions, Arts & Crafts activities for toddlers and children
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Chatham: Army Welfare Service Community Support, Summer Holiday Activity Days For all Service Children aged 5-11
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Chatham: Army Welfare Service Community Support, Reptile Family Session Open to all Service families
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Chatham: Army Welfare Service Community Support, Summer Trips for Service Children Ages 8-16
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Chatham: Army Welfare Service Community Support, Trainmaster Family Session open to all service families
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Chatham: Army Welfare Service Community Support, Summer Holiday Get Social Youth Sessions Aged 10-16
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Lichfield: Family Pass Swimming - Lichfield Leisure Centre
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
Department for Work & Pensions: Latest updates
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The Department for Work and Pensions’ employment and careers digital support for citizens has now gone live. The tools aim to support people to explore careers options, search for work and prepare for job applications, and can be found on GOV.UK.
These include a new Find a Job service, a CV Builder, an Action Planning Tool and an AI Work Assistant, supporting people at different stages of their employment journey. The tools offer a more joined up job search experience and provide personalised support.
They are designed to complement the valuable support provided by partner organisations and advisers.
Further information
Motability scheme update
Reforms to the Motability scheme to ensure fairness for taxpayers, whilst still supporting disabled people’s mobility, came into force this week.
VAT will now apply to advance payments - the optional one-off top-up paid by customers who choose a more expensive vehicle - and Insurance Premium Tax will apply to new leases.
The scheme was set up to help disabled people stay mobile and independent, and these changes ensure it continues to do exactly that, while delivering genuine value for taxpayers.
Disabled people on enhanced mobility benefits will continue to receive their full award of £77.05 per week and remain eligible for the scheme, with vehicles still available that require no advance payment, meaning people can access a car using their benefit alone.
Read the full press release
Llantwit Major: Get Cooking - Free 8 week cooking course at CF61 Centre, Llantwit Major
Foodshare Pantry, Llantwit Major:
If you are a FoodShare customer, there is a FREE 8 week cookery course starting at CF61 today run by the health board. Please see the poster for more details and to book yourself a space!
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Northern Ireland: Storming The Castle - Motorbike Meet Every Wednesday at Carrickfergus Castle
A weekly motorcycle meet at Carrickfergus Castle, running every Wednesday night from 7 pm to 8 pm.
There’s coffee and a food cart on site
Open to everyone — but especially veteran-friendly
A great chance to chat, laugh, and share stories
Motorbikes are proven to help with mental health — and this meet is all about bringing people together and making new connections
So if you’ve got a bike (or just love them!), come down, meet some fellow veterans, enjoy the craic, and take in the view of the castle.
#Veterans #MotorcycleMeet #CarrickFergus #RoyalIrishRangers #MentalHealthMatters #RideTogether
Information provided by HIVE NI
Chepstow: MOD Civil Service Vacancy in Chepstow, Closing Date: Mon 03 Aug 26
Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist
Department: Ministry of Defence
Location: Dental centre Beachley Bks, Chepstow, NP16 7YG
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796
Closes: 11:55 pm on Monday 3rd August 2026
Reference: 438029
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