Tentsmuir Nature Reserve: Open Day Tuesday 14th July

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Event is free  whilst Car Parking is £4

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Blandford: Garrison Corps event - Sat 20th June

All Garrison families and staff are more than welcome to attend above event. 

Any questions can be directed Royal Signals Association Operations Manager,
email Tracey.muers101@mod.gov.uk.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Camp Bestival 2026 at Lulworth castle Thurs 30th July - Sun 2nd Aug

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The iconic Fatboy Slim marks his much-anticipated return to the festival on the Sunday with the very first Fatboy Slim & Friends All Day Castle Stage takeover: a day of non-stop, feel-good-vibes with surprise special guests, including hip hop royalty De La Soul.

Meanwhile rapper and producer Example will warm up for British chart-toppers, Bastille on Saturday evening, and Fearless pop icon and cultural force Self Esteem takes to the stage on Friday night with living legend Billy Ocean.

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For more information, details on full line up, family/children's entertainment, activities, etc 

click HERE

For tickets, click HERE 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Dorset: Bikefest (Wareham) - Fri 19th - Sun 21st June

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

 

Leuchars: Veterans Breakfast Club Tuesday 4th August 2nd June at the Barrel & Bean Facility, Leuchars Station **No Vets Breakfast in July**

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If you are possession of a HM Armed Forces Veterans card, this will help with accessing the domestic site through a local arrangement.

These can be obtained via the link here https://www.gov.uk/veteran-card

Or application forms can be provided by emailing Jeff Watson

Breakfast is kindly paid for by Leuchars Station and Leuchars Community Council. 

For any further information please contact Jeff or Susan Budd via details on poster.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

St Andrews: West Sands Summer Beach Clean Saturday 20th June

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Blandford: Garrison cinema June showings & ticket price reductions

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Adult (15+) £4

Senior (60+) £3

Student £3

Cinema Price changes.

Hopefully you will all have heard of the Governments ‘Great British Summer Savings’ scheme, where families will enjoy discounted attractions and meals out this summer.

From 25 June to 1 September 2026 (inclusive), VAT will be cut from 20% to 5% on eligible activities and items, and this applies to certain cinema tickets.

This saving will be applied to all Family and Child tickets purchased during this period.

                    Was    Now
Child Ticket   £3    £2.63

Family Ticket £11  £9.63

For more information and to watch trailers click https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison cinema latest showing 'Disclosure Day' Fri 19th & Wed 24th June

Food and drink available to purchase at the door.

Ticket prices

Adult (15+) £4

Child (3-14 years) £3

Senior (60+) £3

Student £3

Family (2 adults + children or 1 adult + 3 children) £11

For more information and to watch trailers click https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Leconfield: AWS Summer Holiday Activities

Information provided by Weeton HIVE

Blandford: Garrison - Blandford ladies community fundraising event Wed 1st July

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Blandford Ladies Community will be organising a authentic Nepali food sale for Downlands Community School & Butterfly Hub outside the Glass House. (Camp centre) 
Time: 1000 - 1200

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

West Midlands: Stepway Women Veterans Group Activities

 

Full details are available: HERE

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Dorset: Family fun event at Wareham quay - Sat 20th June

Family fun event featuring steam engines, live entertainment, food stalls and children's fair rides/stalls and much more.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Grantham: Grantham College & University Centre never too late to learn

Apply now! Never too late to enrol, with lots of adult FREE courses. 

Grantham College & University Centre

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: Days Out With The Kids DOWTK

Best things to do and days out in Lincolnshire: DOWTK

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Staffordshire: The National Memorial Arboretum Armed Forces Weekend - 27 & 28 June 2026

27 & 28 June 2026

10am - 5pm

Free Entry. Parking Charges Apply.

Full details are available: HERE

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Chatham: Great Lines Parkrun Every Saturday 0900hrs

Every Saturday at 9am, a free weekly timed 5k run for all ages and abilities at the Great Lines Heritage Park in Gillingham, Kent

Everyone is welcome to join us at Great Lines parkrun! To run and record a time, you first need to register and print off a barcode that is unique to you. After that you can just turn up and run. 

At the moment we do not have enough volunteers to actually cover the critical positions in order to execute the run. We still need marshals, bar code scanners and ideally a number checker.

If anyone can volunteer please email greatlines@parkrun.com

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Northern Ireland: Armed Forces Day - Saturday 20th June

 

This Saturday, as we celebrate Armed Forces Day,  NIVCO will be joining the celebrations in Coleraine, where this year’s event is being hosted by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.

There will be something for everyone, including military displays and performances, family-friendly activities , cookery demonstrations, technical challenges, and a fantastic selection of local food, drink, and craft stalls.

Highlights of the day include:

* The RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team, expected to land at around 12:15 p.m. 

* A gun salute at 2:00 p.m.

* A spectacular Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast. 

Information provided by HIVE NI

Catterick: Military Wives Choir - Cream Tea and Tunes 18th July

A Powerhouse Partnership for a Fantastic Cause!

We are absolutely thrilled to be joining forces with the marvelous Hawes Silver Band to raise vital funds for Fight Bladder Cancer!

A cause that is so close to our hearts.
Every single note sung and every scone enjoyed helps support those living with bladder cancer, making this an afternoon of music that truly matters.

We don’t want to blow our own trumpets (we’ll leave that to the brilliant Hawes Silver Band, but Saturday 18th July is officially shaping up to be the best afternoon of the summer! 

The Military WAGS Choir Catterick and the band are teaming up for a gorgeous afternoon of spectacular music, exceptional company, and most importantly absolute mountains of scones, jam, and cream. 

Whether you’re team "jam first" or team "cream first," all are welcome!

Saturday 18th July 2026
2:00 PM
Garrison Memorial Church, Catterick Garrison (DL9 4ES)

Tickets:
Adults: £10
Under 16s: £5
Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children): £25
Just scan the QR code on the poster below or click the link 
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GLFM

Come for the tunes, stay for the treats, and help us support a truly incredible cause. We can't wait to see you there!

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Dorset: Family singalong music festival - Sat 4th July at Upton country park

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For more details and to book tickets click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Ladies night music festival - Fri 3rd July at Upton country park

Credit:Uptoncountryparkfestival. 

For more details and to book tickets click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE