Catterick: Foxglove Covert Summer Activity Days

Fun-filled activity days at your Local Nature Reserve. Activities include Pond-dipping, Children's Trail, Crafts and Games!

Looking for a day of nature-themed fun this summer holiday?

Why not join us at Foxglove Covert to explore the reserve and discover some of the wonderful animals and plants that live here! 

We have a great lineup of activities to keep your little explorers entertained:

Guided Pond-Dipping: Discover the amazing, hidden creatures that live beneath the surface of our ponds!

Children’s Trail: Follow the trail around the reserve and discover more about the incredible insects that live on the reserve.

Crafts & Games: Spend some time in the Field Centre with nature-themed crafts and activities.

Pond-Dipping and Field Centre activities run every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the school holidays, from 10am to 3pm, commencing 21/07/2026.

Trail Sheets are available to purchase from the Field Centre anytime during our normal holiday opening hours.

There is no need to book in advance, just turn up on the day! However, you can register your interest on Eventbrite to let us know you're coming

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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North Yorkshire: Veterans Workshop at Clervaux Fold every Monday

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Catterick: Lloyds Bank Community Bankers alternate Wednesdays

 
Lloyds Banking Group will be at Catterick Library on Wednesday 22nd July between 10am-4pm.

Community bankers will be available to help you with banking services and account support.

If you can, please call ahead to let us know you are coming. You can contact Catterick Library on 01609 534595.

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Richmond & Catterick: FREE Percussion Workshop 24th July

As part of the Summer Reading Challenge, we're inviting children aged 5-11 to join us for an exciting percussion workshop where they'll explore rhythms, try a variety of percussion instruments, and become part of a brilliant rhythm band.

Friday 24th July
11:00am - Richmond Library
2:15pm - Catterick Library

The workshop is FREE, but spaces are limited, so booking is essential. To book your place, call:

Richmond Library: 01609 534580
Catterick Library: 01606 534595

We look forward to seeing lots of young musicians making some noise this summer!

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Catterick: Housekeeper Vacancy, Officers Mess Vimy Bks closing date 20th Jul

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Leyburn: Housekeeper Vacancy at Hauxwell Hall closing date 15th Aug

 

For more information please call 07878 606894 or email emdalton@mac.com

closing date 15th August

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Weeton: The Crofter Village News - July 26

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Richmond: What's On July 2026 at The Green Howards Museum

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Catterick: Got a Military Connection, need advice? come to a drop in - July dates

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Catterick: Family Coffee Morning 7th July

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Richmond: FREE game of Rounders 1st & 15th July

Wednesday 1st July is the Rounders social event at Richmondshire Rugby Club. 

Whack a ball about, run around and have a laugh with us.

If you can't make the 1st, come along on the 15th for more of the same

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Ripon: Summer Reading Challenge at Ripon Library in July

The Summer Reading Challenge starts this week, we'd thought we'd let you know about all the events we've got planned in July!We're so excited to Read to the Beat with you this summer!

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Chester Zoo: Experience the Afterglow - 31st July-16th August

Get the zoo and Afterglow in one visit – with an evening ticket.

Afterglow runs from 31 July to 16 August, excluding Mondays. The zoo will be open until 8pm, meaning you can dive straight into the festival energy and spend time with your favourite animals.

Make the most of it.
From 3pm-8pm, Afterglow transforms the zoo into a vibrant festival for all to enjoy. Interact with dinosaurs in dino discovery, join our Rangers for games and activities and dance away in the jungle disco.
Plus, spend time with the animals including our latest arrival, Nubian giraffe Kris. Animal habitats will remain open later into the evening, alongside Treetop Challenge and Off Road Adventure, giving you even more ways to fill your evening.

Book Evening Tickets Here

Blackpool: Zoo invites Locals to Elefest 2026 - Friday 10th July 26

Get ready for a TRUNK-TASTIC time!🐘🐾

We're inviting those with an FY1 - FY8, PR3 & PR4 postcode to Elefest, an unforgettable charity event full of fun and celebration all in aid of animal conservation!

Join us on Friday, 10th July, 6pm - 9.30pm, for just £6 per ticket where you'll enjoy an evening exploring most of the zoo, with live music, games, tasty food and drink, stalls, keeper talks, prizes and much more!

For more information and to book tickets Click Here

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Poulton-Le-Fylde: WanderLand Family Day at Crofton Hall Playing Fields - 25 July 26

It’s back! Wanderland returns to Poulton this summer — bigger, brighter and better than ever! 

Presented by Wyre Council, Wyre’s popular family festival is coming back to Cottam Hall, Poulton on Saturday 25 July!

On the main stage…
Peppa Pig — everyone’s favourite character, ready to delight little ones
The Black Eagles — prepare to be amazed by this incredible African acrobatic and dance troupe
K‑Pop Superstars Tribute Show — dance and sing along to a high‑energy performance celebrating the global K‑Pop phenomenon!
Around the festival…
Enjoy two fantastic mini‑theatre shows:
Daft as a Brush — playful, interactive circus fun led by a mischievous clown
Desert Island Discs — a charming one‑man performance set on a tiny tropical island stage
Meet adorable animals at our Animal Roadshow
Say hello to Disney Princesses Moana and Cinderella, and superheroes Iron Man and Captain America
Bounce and leap your way through a 70‑foot inflatable assault course
Try out fun circus skills
Enjoy classic garden games
…and so much more to discover!
Early Bird Tickets are just £8 per person for a very limited time. Don’t miss out! All activities and performances are included in your ticket, and under‑2s go free.

Start your Wanderland adventure!
Book tickets and find out more at www.wyre.gov.uk/wanderland

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(source - Wyre BC)

York: Armed Forces day Football Festival 12th July

York Armed Forces day Football Festival returns this year on 12th July at the LNER Community Stadium. Turnstiles will open one hour before the first match, giving visitors plenty of time to arrive, explore and enjoy the activities on offer. 

The afternoon features two full 90 minute matches, bringing together serving personnel, veterans, families and the wider community for a brilliant day of sport, activities and celebration. The event is free for everyone to attend.

Match Schedule
Over 35s vs Veterans - A competitive and entertaining opener showcasing experience, teamwork and fantastic community spirit.

2 Signal Regiment vs 21 Multi Medical Role Regiment - A high energy match between two proud regiments, bringing inter unit rivalry and exceptional Armed Forces teamwork to the pitch.

Family Zone
Families can enjoy a range of free activities inside the stadium’s Fan Zone, including:
Face painting
Badge making
Friendship bracelet crafting
Stadium Entertainment

Entertainment will take place inside the stadium during half time and between the matches, including a performance from the Service Children’s Choir, offering something for all ages throughout the day

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Richmond: Hartbeeps FREE trial session

Richmond families – where are you?

We’d love to see more little ones enjoying the magic of Hartbeeps in Richmond! 

If you’ve been thinking about trying Hartbeeps but haven’t quite got around to it yet, now is the perfect time. We’re offering Richmond families a FREE trial session so you can come along, see what all the fuss is about, and experience the fun for yourself! 

Hartbeeps is packed with music, sensory play, imaginative adventures and plenty of smiles for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups.

Simply book your free trial via our website HERE and come and join us. Joanne would absolutely love to welcome some new faces and help our Richmond classes grow. Please do message the page if you’d like any help  

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Catterick: ABF "Salute our Heroes" Race Day 4th Aug

 

Book online by scanning the QR Code or paper tickets will also be available at North HIVE Hub office at AWS Hipswell Lodge.

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Catterick: Garrison Welfare/Contact House

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Weeton: LCC Mobile Library Services - Weeton Barracks - next visit 8th July 2026

Mobile Library - Weeton Barracks

Our five mobile vans travel across the Lancashire region and are based at Heysham, Garstang, Brierfield, Clayton Green, and Ormskirk. Routes are covered on a three-weekly basis with over 700 stops and a wide range of books to suit all tastes. Titles are changed regularly, with new ones being added frequently. Books can also be ordered, just the same as in a static library. A variety of audio books and CDs are also available.

New customers are always welcome, and you can join simply by going to the vehicle to be signed up.

The mobile library will be situated on the car park opposite Honeypot nursery on Weeton Barracks at 1pm - 1.30pm on the following dates:

Wed 8th July 2026

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