Grantham: Housing Surgery

Next Housing Surgery at the HIVE Community Centre, Building 162, Thursday 16th April, 1030 - 1230. All welcome!

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Catterick: New Phone Number for Catterick Medical Centre in Cambrai Lines

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Bovington: Winfrith drama group

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

St Athan: The Gathering Place Community Survey Open

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The Gathering Place: 
Shaping the Future Together - The Gathering Place Community Survey

The Gathering Place is a welcoming, accessible building at the heart of St Athan. Built as both a Methodist church and community space, it has grown into a valued local hub. Around 200 people use the building each week for activities that support connection, wellbeing and community life.

We are currently making plans for the future and are keen to hear from local people about their ideas for activities that could take place in the building. We'd be very grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete our community survey.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Leominster: Coffee with a Cop drop in sessions in Leominster - 26th & 30th March 2026

Leominster Safer Neighbourhood Team - Coffee with a Cop.

Do you have a burning local policing question that you would like to ask a member of the Leominster Safer Neighbourhood team? In the next few weeks, we are hosting several coffee with a cop events, where you can pop along and share any policing concerns or pop and meet a member of the team.

• 26th March 2026 at 1130-1230hrs The Grange Court, leominster
• 30th March 2026 at 1400-1500hrs 35 West Street, Leominster

We look forward to seeing you there!
On behalf of Leominster Safer Neighbourhood Team.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Leominster: Armed Forces Community Support & Advice Hub - 1st & 3rd Friday of the month at Leominster Town Centre Chamber

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Dorset: Lulworth Range walks & Tyneham Village, public access information

The Lulworth Ranges are part of the AFV (Armoured Fighting Vehicles) Gunnery School, an important training establishment of the British Army.

The Lulworth Range walks  open to the public every weekend and during peak summer months however may be closed at certain times. Please check latest opening times by clicking HERE. 

Tyneham Village was evacuated in 1943 during WWII when the area was needed for military training and has been deserted ever since. You can walk around the buildings and read the many information boards about life back then. 

You can also walk down to Worborrow Bay from the village which offers stunning views of the coastline. 

It’s always best to check Tyneham Village online before visiting to see opening days and times which is mostly weekends and main public holidays. Tyneham Village gate permits vehicle access and opens at 9am when no military activity is taking place and is closed at dusk each evening. The exhibitions in Tyneham School and Tyneham Church are open from 10am until 4pm on non-firing days however this may vary depening on the time of year.

In the car park you will see an honesty box with a suggested £4 parking charge.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

 

Hereford: Garden Waste Collection Service Collection Days

Herefordshire County Council: Getting your garden ready for Spring

Residents who have signed up for our new Garden Waste Collection Service can now check their collection dates

Starting at the end of the month, everyone can expect their first collection by Friday 10 April and every fortnight after

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Sleaford: Get creative with NKDC's Armed Forces poster competition marking 90th anniversary of Bomber Command

Calling all young painters, sketchers, artists and illustrators! An Armed Forces poster competition has been launched by North Kesteven District Council to tie in with this year’s theme of the 90th anniversary of Bomber Command.
The competition is open to all students under 18, including those who are home-educated, from across the district and will run until April 8, 2026 – download the entry form via the NKDC’s Armed Forces events webpage.
The overall competition winning design will receive a £25 national book token. Their design will also feature across all promotional items for NKDC’s Armed Forces events.

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Grantham: Connect to Support Lincolnshire

Connect to Support Lincolnshire

Information provided by Grantham HIVE 

Grantham: Support and Resources for Military Personnel, Veterans and Families

The Hidden Voices project was developed by HWLincs, with funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, to understand how military personnel, veterans, and their families access mental health and wellbeing services, and how well the process works for them. Through conversations and engagement across Lincolnshire, we heard about the challenges people face and the areas where support could be improved.
As a result, we have identified key themes and areas for support. Below, you will find factsheets for each of these areas, bringing together useful information and signposting to help military communities access the services and support they need.

Hidden Voices Project

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

St Athan: Police Meeting Open Forum on Sat 4th April at The Gathering Place, St Athan

Police Meeting: Open Forum

Saturday, 4th April 2026
2 PM
The Gathering Place, Flemingston Road

All are welcome to come and chat with your local PCSO!

Bring your questions, concerns, and ideas about local issues – let’s work together to make our community safer and stronger!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

St Athan: Citizens Advice Drop-In for the military community - last Tuesday of every month at the HIVE, St Athan

Citizens Advice Drop In - available on the last Tuesday of the month at the Wales HIVE Hub, 2 Rook Close, St Athan, CF62 4NA.

Next drop in date: Tuesday 31st March 26

No appointment necessary.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Blandford: Garrison community activities & events

 

BIG NEWS!! EVENTBRITE HAS ARRIVED!

Introducing the AWS Community Support Eventbrite Site for Blandford & Bovington

Army Welfare Service - Community Support has launched it's Eventbrite organiser page for Blandford & Bovington Camps.

This is the one stop shop for all AWS Community Support activities in your area where you will find some amazing opportunities for you and your family!

AWS Community Support Blandford

The site is already host to our Easter events including a family coach trip to Moors Valley, Easter crafts to kick off the Easter weekend and the amazing Squidge & Pop and their Bubble Workshop. You'll also find links to our weekly youth clubs and parent and toddler group where you'll find all the information you need.

Here's what we need you to do:

a) Sign up and follow us - the more followers we have the more we can offer and the quicker you'll find out about new events!

b) Spread the word, tell you friends, post it to your socials and help grow our following!

c) Come along to our weekly events and get to know our amazing volunteers and the groups they run.

Sign up today by clicking this link and we promise you won't regret it! Our Salisbury Plain site can vouch for us where we have over 1.3k followers and some very satisfied customers of all ages. I hope to see you soon at one of our events!

James Tarring - AWS Community Development Worker - Blandford

james.tarring100@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

 

 

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

FamCAS 2026: Daily life as an Armed Forces family - What’s it like? Survey closes 15 Apr

Daily life as an Armed Forces family: What’s it like?

Credit image above: UK MOD © Crown copyright

If you’re married to – or in a civil partnership with – a member of the Regular Armed Forces, you may have been invited to take part in the Ministry of Defence’s Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS).

Here, you can share your views and experiences about daily life as part of an Armed Forces family, including what you like and any challenges.

Your feedback helps Defence’s policy makers understand how initiatives, support and policies can better meet your family’s needs. Whether that’s with healthcare, housing, training, employment, or childcare and education.

Can I take the survey?

Each year, a random, representative sample of civil partners and spouses of Tri-Service Regular serving personal are invited to complete the survey.

To check if you can take the survey, visit the online tool. To use the tool:

· Enter your partner’s Service number. This is needed for security reasons only; all responses are anonymous and confidential.

· If invited, the tool will take you to the survey. If you aren’t, you can still share some thoughts.

This survey takes around 30 minutes to complete and closes on Wednesday 15 April 2026.
Making life better for Armed Forces families

Armed Forces families are the cornerstone of the Armed Forces. By supporting serving personnel, you play a vital role in Defence’s operational effectiveness. In return, it’s important that you feel heard, supported and know that Defence remains committed to enhancing your experiences.

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Bovington: Garrison saddle club/riding school & stables

  

The Saddle Club exists for the benefit of all members of the Royal Armoured Corps, their wives and children. It’s facilities are also extended to RAC students attending courses at Bovington & Lulworth. Adult & children's tuition. 
The Saddle Club is set within 65 acres of well-maintained, stock-proof, post-and-rail fenced paddocks with 65 good size barn style stables as well as an excellent indoor riding school

There is a saddle and pony club for adults and children. Places are subject to demand. 

The stables are located near Bovington Nursery School and Tank Museum
For further information on full range of facilities including charges see www.racsaddleclub.co.uk or contact the stables on 01929 403580 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Highlands: MLG (Education) Newsletter March 2026

Click on image above to read the latest issue of the MLG (Education) Newsletter and the Category and the overall winner of the ‘Design a Logo’ Competition for Month of the Military Child Highland!

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

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/

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Catterick: North HIVE Hub has a new contact number

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub