Places where kids eat free (or for £1) - Easter Holidays 2025

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Dunfermline: Scottish Championship Bike and Car Racing Armed Forces, NHS and Blue Light appreciation weekends ***FREE EVENTS*** BIKE RACING THIS WEEKEND 12/13th April

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Scottish Championship Bike and Car Racing Armed Forces, NHS and Blue Light appreciation weekend.

Kindly hosted by Knockhill Racing Circuit.

Two days of free entry to all serving/veterans of the Armed Forces, Blue Light and NHS workers.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Catterick: 10% discount at Ashbourne Day Nurseries for Serving Personnel

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Military vs Cancer Rugby event – Kingston Park Stadium, Newcastle, Sat 21 Jun

 

Tackling cancer, one try at a time - Join us for the Military vs Cancer Rugby Event at Kingston Park on 21 June at Kingston Park Stadium, Newcastle.

This Armed Forces Day, be part of an unforgettable event that celebrates courage, community, and the fight against cancer. Watch as the UK Armed Forces Rugby Teams take on the North Select XV in thrilling men’s and women’s matches. This is more than just rugby — it’s a day of unity, remembrance, and support for a vital cause.

Honour Your Loved Ones
Make this event even more meaningful by having the name of a loved one featured on the official rugby kit worn by the players. For just £20, you can ensure their name becomes part of this incredible day. With space for 750 names, this is a unique way to celebrate someone special while supporting Military vs Cancer. Names are limited to 20 characters each — so act fast to secure your spot! To add a name to the jersey, include it in the comments when purchasing your reward online via the link or QR code. Let’s fill that kit with love, strength, and remembrance!

In Memory of Heroes

Wales: Discount cards and schemes for unpaid carers in Wales

Discount cards and schemes for unpaid carers

Care’Diff has put together a quick exploration of some of the discount schemes similar to Blue Light Cards currently available to unpaid carers.

Discounts for Carers is free to join. The offers are online only, and no physical ID card is provided.

Discount for Carers website

CarerSmart is a free scheme offered by the Carers Trust. It includes a range of discounts, offers and cash back schemes.

CarerSmart website

National Carers Card and Carers Card UK are similar schemes.

• They all have a cost to join as a member for a limited time.
• They require evidence of a caring related benefit or a self-certification to apply.
• They can provide a physical ID card, as well as discounts, offers and other online services.

Grantham: Check out the offers for Military families at Sundown Adventureland

Sundown Adventureland

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Blue Light Card - Reminder of the Spring Saver Weekend 28–31 Mar

We’re excited to share that Blue Light Card is bringing you the Spring Saver Weekend – think Black Friday, but in the spring! Don’t miss out during this event we are bringing you some special Spring discounts!

When? Friday 28th – Monday 31st March
Who? Blue Light Card members
What? Exclusive discounts from top brands!

Join 5 million members already enjoying savings from brands like Halfords, Odeon, AEG, Parkdean Resorts, Gymshark, New Balance, and many more! Whether you're refreshing your wardrobe, upgrading your home and garden, or treating yourself, there’s something for everyone.

Here is a sneak peak of some exclusive offers across the Spring Saver Weekend:

Blackpool: March Markdown at Blackpool Zoo - 40% Discount for local Residence including PR4 during March 2025

March Markdown

Save 40% off entry!

As a huge thank you to our local supporters, we are offering residents of Blackpool, Fylde, and Wyre and Zoo Member guests 40% off single tickets until 31st March 2025 (not valid on family tickets).

People living in postcodes FY1 to FY8, PR3 and PR4, or accompanying a zoo member can take advantage of the March Markdown discount to catch up with their favourite zoo residents from Saturday 1st to Monday 31st of March 2025.

Once you have selected your tickets, use promo code: MARCH2025 (must be entered as uppercase) in the promotion code box at the bottom of the page, click apply and then continue.

Please bring valid ID to show our admissions team on the day of your visit. This could be a recent utility bill, driving licence or 2025 membership card.

For more Information and to book tickets, click HERE

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Catterick: Banana Moon Nursery - Military Discount

Information provided by Catterick HIVE

Give Us Time: respite breaks for military families - 2025 dates are live!

 

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The charity ‘Give Us Time’ offers accommodation for respite breaks for UK military families. No referral is required from Welfare for families to sign up. Please see the posters for more details and the current March dates, but more 2025 dates are available on the website: https://giveustime.org.uk/

For more information email: enquiries@giveustime.org.uk

Grantham: ECO - Coach Green Juniors Football for ALL - Discounts for Military families

Discounts applicable to Military families, send proof via email to the address provided on the leaflet and then you will be provided with a discount code to use when booking sessions through the link.

Fbook: EcoCoach Green Juniors

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Northern Ireland: Blue Light Card Discounts in Northern Ireland

 

Blue Light Card provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store.

Blue Light Card also works with small and large companies across the UK to get involved in supporting the blue light community through offering their members discounts through Blue Light Card.

For more details on what discounts are available and to sign up, click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Defence Discount Service: Oakwood Solicitors

Oakwood Solicitors, in collaboration with FrontFoot.Life, is proud to provide expert legal support tailored to the Armed Forces community. Offering a free initial consultation, their services include Will writing, Lasting Power of Attorney, employment law advice, and assistance with military injury and medical negligence claims. They currently have a special offer for Will writing at a reduced fee of £50. Find out more on the Defence Discount Service website: https://www.defencediscountservice.co.uk/​

Rail sale offers up to half price discounts on over 2 million tickets

 

Back and bigger than ever rail sale!

From 14 to 20 January 2025, selected advance and off-peak fares will go on sale at up to 50% off for travel between 17 January and 31 March 2025.

As part of this year’s rail sale, thousands of popular routes across almost all UK train operators, including Transport for Wales and ScotRail, will be offering discounted tickets with journeys spreading the length and breadth of Great Britain.

Discounted rail ticket prices will apply to journeys made between 17 January and 31 March 2025 across Great Britain.

The sale is now live with tickets available through the Rail Delivery Group’s microsite or through individual train operators until 20 January.

For further information: Back and bigger than ever: rail sale offers up to half price discounts on over 2 million tickets - GOV.UK

Leuchars: Welfare Activity Passes

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To book please contact the Welfare Team

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Leuchars: Discount passes for Edinburgh Zoo

The Welfare team now hold discount passes for Edinburgh Zoo, contact the team to purchase.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Service community discounts - make yourself a 2025 priority and make savings

 

As we welcome the new year, January provides the perfect opportunity to focus on your wellbeing and make yourself a priority.

From boosting your fitness, improving mental health, and focusing on nutrition, to spending quality time with loved ones, the discounts available as part of ‘Your Offer’ in Defence can help kickstart a positive and balanced year ahead.

Your discounts can be accessed from:

Edinburgh: Reduced price tickets at Edinburgh Zoo for those on Universal Credit/income-related ESA, working tax credit and income support

We want to help as many people as possible to experience a day out at the zoo and learn how we can all protect, value and love nature. We also know how hard things are for many people right now, especially for those on low incomes. 

This is why have made reduced price tickets available online for those currently on Universal Credit, income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), Housing Benefit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Income Support.

These tickets are available for up to six people per household and proof of receipt of one of the above benefits must be brought along on the day. To qualify you must have received a payment in the last month and you will be asked for named ID (for example, passport, driving license or bank card).

You must book these tickets online in advance – you cannot walk up to the zoo and buy as only full price tickets are available on the gate. We will be allocating tickets flexibly to ensure a great experience for all.

For more information 👉 Universal Credit tickets (edinburghzoo.org.uk)

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Monmouthshire: Finding it difficult to pay your mortgage?

Finding it hard to make your mortgage payments?

The Help to Stay scheme might be able to help.

Check if you’re eligible and find out more

Get help paying your mortgage with a Help to Stay shared equity loan | GOV.WALES

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Catterick: Beamish Tickets available to use for Serving Personnel and Families

 Contact Daren.Dangerfield100@mod.gov.uk for availablity

Information provided by North HIVE Hub