Easter Fun at Affinity!🐰
Starts THIS WEEKEND at Affinity Lancashire, two weeks of amazing FREE events with Bunnies, Farmyards and Easter activities, helping you to have plenty of fun for FREE!
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March 24, 2026
Fulford: Coffee Morning - Meet your local services 9th Apr
At our upcoming Coffee Morning and Housing Surgery, you’ll have the chance to connect directly with three key organisations offering dedicated support to the Armed Forces community. Here’s who you can meet:
🔵 North HIVE Hub – Lisa Whittles
Army HIVE provides free, confidential information support for the entire military community. Whether you need guidance on relocation, accommodation, health and wellbeing, childcare, education, employment, finance, deployment, resettlement, or local area services, the HIVE team is here to help.
They can research information on your behalf, offer confidential signposting, and support you wherever you are in the world through both local HIVE Centres and the international iHIVE network.
🔴 Forces Employment Charity – Tanja Allen
The Families Programme supports spouses and partners of serving personnel and veterans, including those who are divorced, separated, or bereaved.
They provide:
✅ One‑to‑one employability and careers guidance
✅ CV and application support
✅ Interview coaching
✅ Mentoring for young people aged 16–24
All advisors are military spouses themselves, offering understanding, practical support, and expert advice.
March 23, 2026
Catterick: Civil Service Job Vacancies
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
March 20, 2026
Weeton: Blackpool & the Fylde College Functional Skills Math - Free course starting 17th April 26
Blackpool & the Fylde College will be delivering Functional Skills- Maths from Weeton Community Centre every Friday during term time starting on Friday 17th April between 1 and 3pm. The course is free to attend for anyone aged 19 plus.
March 18, 2026
Catterick: X Forces Supporting the Unsung Hero Business Start-Up Course 14 - 16 April
For more information please go to www.x-forces.com/supporting-the-unsung-hero
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
March 17, 2026
Catterick: Patchwork Pages Reading Group 1st Thurs of the month
A Patchwork Pages session will happen on the first Thursday of every month from 7-9pm, starting on 2nd April.
Each month will have a new theme, in which you choose the book you want to read. We’ll then come together to share and have a friendly natter!
If you want the community vibe and friendship of a book club, but still want the freedom to read the books you like, Patchwork Pages is the group for you. Come along, we’d love to see you there
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Catterick: FREE Golf Taster Sessions in March
Free Golf Taster Sessions – Give Golf a Go!
Curious about golf but not sure where to start? Join our FREE Golf Taster Sessions and discover what all the fuss is about!
Tuesday 24th March – 5:00 PM
Saturday 28th March – 11:00 AM
Our friendly group introduction to golf is the perfect way to try something new in a relaxed, fun environment. You'll also learn about our Golf Academy, where you can continue learning through enjoyable group coaching sessions designed for beginners.
All equipment provided
No experience needed
Beginners welcome
Bring a friend, take on a new challenge, and see if golf is your next favourite hobby!
Spaces are limited – message us to book your place.
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
March 16, 2026
Catterick: Book Club & Chat for those new to Catterick
Read Chat Connect
Have you recently* moved to Catterick, or will you be moving there soon?
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust are generously funding our Book Club & Chat sessions through their Serving Families: On the Move programme. They are a great way to meet others who are new to the area, to enjoy a great (free) read and some tasty snacks.
Book Club spaces are limited. Email rf.bookclubinfo@gmail.com or call 07519 665410 to find out more. You can also follow our Facebook page to keep up to date - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587544048426
*within 24 months of joining your first session
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Wildshore Blackpool - Watersport and Aqua Park - military Discount
Wildshore Blackpool has kindly offered a 10% military discount for all their activities
Bookings are now live. To book please Click Here
Information provided by Weeton HIVE
Lytham St Annes: Blue Skies Dragon Boat Festival at Fairhaven Lake - 16 May
Blue Skies Dragon Boat Festival
Watch teams of 17 people per boat battle it out to be crowned the champions.
With lakeside stalls and food vendors, plus the café at Fairhaven Lake, it’s a great day out! All raising money for Blue Skies – Blackpool NHS hospitals charity fund.
You can also register your team to take part! Feel the adrenaline surge as the drums beat in sync with your heartbeat, propelling your team across Fairhaven Lake. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-timer, this is an unforgettable adventure for a fantastic cause.
Fairhaven Lake - Lytham St Annes
Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE
Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE
Lytham St Annes: Faihaven Lake Open Day - Sunday 29th March - 11am-4pm
FAIRHAVEN OPEN DAY 2026
A fun filled Free family day out
Fairhaven Open Day an action-packed day for all the family, we can’t wait to welcome you back for 2026! Hop on one of our magnificent Fairhaven Motorboats or a Pedalo as they launch for the first time this year and see the lake from a different perspective.
Opening soon FAIRHAVEN VISITORS CENTRE – come and find out all about the iconic building and it’s makeover for 2026! See our resident clubs and community groups in action all over the park and on the lake – we have something for everyone, better still find out how you can get involved.
Our friendly staff can’t wait to welcome you to a fun filled FREE family day on the Fylde Coast.
Inner Promenade, Lytham Saint Annes FY8 1BD
Information provided by Weeton HIVE
March 13, 2026
Northallerton & The Dales: Samaritans are recruiting volunteers
Samaritans of Northallerton and The Dales needs you! #volunteering #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters
To find out more about the volunteering possibilities we have, please click here
https://www.samaritans.org/branches/northallerton/
https://www.samaritans.org/branches/northallerton/
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
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