Catterick: WAGS Choir Catterick Summer rehearsal dates

"Wait, you guys don't take the whole summer off?!" 

​Nope!

While everyone else is lying on a beach (or hiding from the kids), the Military
WAGS Choir Catterick is still making noise getting ready for our busy Autumn season.

​If your summer plans involve wanting to sing, escape the house, or meet a fabulously supportive bunch of people, come join us!

No auditions, no reading sheet music, and zero experience necessary...promise.

​Our Summer Rehearsal Dates:
​Thursday 30th July
​Thursday 20th August
​Thursday 3rd September
​Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm

​Fancy a singalong?
​Drop us a message HERE or just turn up!

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Catterick: Bereavement Groups

A gentle, supportive space to sit with others who understand. Whether your loss is recent or many years past, you are welcome to come for conversation, quiet and a cup of tea or coffee. All welcome at our groups this week

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Hexham: Blue Light Discount at Inspired Pots

Inspired Pots offers a weekday Blue Light discount in Hexham for Blue Light Card and Defence Discount Service members.

Eligible members can receive 10% off pottery for their whole table, Monday to Friday, during standard studio painting sessions.

Whether you are planning a relaxed catch-up with friends, spending time with family or simply looking for a quiet couple of hours painting, we would love to welcome you to our Hexham pottery studio.

Our Blue Light and Defence Discount10% off pottery for your whole table
Available Monday to Friday
Valid during standard studio painting sessions
Available to Blue Light Card and Defence Discount Service members
Simply show your valid membership when paying

The discount applies to everyone included in the cardholder’s standard table booking, rather than only the cardholder’s own pottery

For more information

Book a table

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Dorset: Bovington & Blandford HIVE offices closed - week commencing Mon 27th July

To access the online enquiry form click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

North Yorkshire: Free guided walks in the Yorkshire Dales - August and September

Free guided walks in the Yorkshire Dales - August and September, Reeth

Three dates available for this free National Lottery funded guided walk in the Yorkshire Dales, led by a qualified Nick Rowe Mountain Leader.

The route takes in the stunning escarpment north of Reeth with panoramic views over Arkengarthdale and Swaledale -- one of the finest viewpoints in the northern Dales. Moderate to hard grade with uneven terrain, gates, stiles, and a steep descent through an old lead mining area. You need to be a confident walker comfortable on hilly ground.

Monday 24th August - 8 spaces
Monday 7th September - 10 spaces
Wednesday 16th September - 10 spaces

All walks start at 10:00am from Dales Bike Centre, Reeth. Free parking on site. Bring boots, waterproofs, water, packed lunch, and a camera.
Completely free. Funded by the National Lottery. Book your place

guidedoutdooradventures.co.uk

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

York: FREE Support and Educational courses for parents in the York area in Autumn

FREE support and educational courses for parents in the York area!

Please see the attached link for information on free support and educational courses and sessions for parents and carers by Family Matters York. 

Including: Time out for parents of children aged 0-5, time out for parents of children with autism, handling anger in the family, screen time in the digital world, and relationship support.

https://mailchi.mp/.../parenting-courses-april-may...

Click HERE for more info

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison SSAFA newsletter

 

Read the latest newsletter HERE from SSAFA Blandford team.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Wool Parish Newsletter Aug 2026

 

The latest edition is available. Click HERE to read. 

Local information, events, notices & updates

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Wiltshire: Free Sensory Play Areas in Chippenham, Trowbridge and Salisbury

If you are looking to get out of the sun then don't forget we have our Sensory play areas in our flagship hubs that can be booked for FREE!

Give us a call on 0800 970 4669 or email Wiltshirefamilyhubs@spurgeons.org to check availability.

For further information please click the links below:

• Family Hub website
• Family Hub Facebook page

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Dorset: Military coworking hub network free trial sessions - Bovington & Blandford

 

“If you’re getting posted to one of our hub locations this summer, or maybe you’ve been there a while but had no idea we existed, why not book yourself in a free trial to get 3 hours of coworking goodness before you spend your hard-earned pennies?

Book in through the website with your preferred time and date, and we’ll start the process of getting a member to host you, show you about and make sure you know where the free drinks (and maybe biscuits!) are.

Hopefully see you soon!

Blandford | Military Coworking Network

Bovington | Military Coworking Network

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison shuttle bus service to Blandford town (every Tuesday)

 

Click on poster above to enlarge.

Please see below for estimated timetable, please allow enough time to ensure that you do not miss the Bus.

Pick Up	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	Drop off only
Pass Gate House for Security Clearance	0930	1015	1110	1230	1325	1420
South Cresent/Racedown Road (either bus shelter)	0935	1020	1115	1235	1330	1425
Gunville Down Road (either bus shelter)	0940	1025	1120	1240	1335	1430
Ashley Wood Road (opposite bus shelter) [Officer's Quarters]	0945	1030	1125	1245	1340	1435
Black Lane	0950	1035	1130	1250	1345	1440
Drop Off
M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through)	0955*	1040*	1135*	1255*	1350*	-
East Street/Market Place Bus Stop [Drop-off only]	1000	1045	1140	1300	1355	-
Arrive Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in)	1005*	1050	1145*	1305	1400	-
Return Journey
Depart Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in)	-	1055	1215	1310	1405	-
The Ham Bus Stop (Morrisons Car Park) [Pick-up only]	-	1100	1220	1315	1410	-
M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through)	-	1105	1225	1320	1415	-
	*Drop-off by request

This service will run every Tuesday up to and including 22 December.
Pilot Funded by Dorset Council. Service operated by Dorset Community Transport.

If you need any further clarification, please email blandfordgar-bgsuwelfare@mod.gov.uk.

NOTE: Anyone travelling into town on final run (1330/1340/1345 Camp pick-ups) will need to make their own way back.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE via Blandford BGSU welfare office.