Generic and local information for the UK Military community including Serving Personnel, Families, Veterans, and MOD Civilians.
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January 23, 2026
Bovington: Garrison youth club sessions
If you have a question for the youth club team click HERE
Bovington: Bovitots parent, baby & child group sessions
Chepstow: Save the Date & call for Volunteers! Chepstow Fun Festival event - 3rd - 5th July 26
Join us for a fun-filled weekend for the whole family at the Chepstow Fun Festival! An event celebrating Welsh culture, food, music, dance and the Welsh language. With activities and entertainment for all ages, everyone is warmly welcome.
Call for volunteers!
We’re looking for friendly volunteers to help make the festival a success. All are welcome — no previous experience or Welsh language skills required.
3–5 July 2026
Chepstow
St Andrews: Little Niblicks, children 0-5 years workshop at the R&A World Golf Museum **FREE**
Bring along your baby or toddler to enjoy the sights and sounds of the museum.
Roll a ball, sing a song or join in a craft, we’d love to welcome you and your little one.
Join us for multi-sensory play with a new theme each month.
πThe R&A World Golf Museum
π Friday 30 January, 11.00am - 12.00pm
π΅ Refreshments available for participants.
πΌ Baby changing facilities available
πDrop in on the day or book your spot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../little-niblicks-children
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
St Andrews: Lego Play Day Sunday 25th January **FREE** at the R&A World Golf Museum
The best creations will be photographed and shared on our social media!
π΅ Refreshments available from 10.00am - 4.00pm
π Drop in on the day or book your spot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../lego-play-day-family...
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
January 22, 2026
St Athan: Citizens Advice Drop-In for the military community - last Tuesday of every month at the HIVE, St Athan
Citizens Advice Drop In - last Tuesday of the month starting on Tuesday 29th July 25 at the Wales HIVE Hub, 2 Rook Close, St Athan, CF62 4NA.
No appointment necessary.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Brecon: New Junior Choir for children aged 5 - 8 launching in January 2026 at Brecon Cathedral
For further information, or to register, please contact at Assistantdom@breconcathedral.org.uk
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Chepstow: Chepstow Wassail and Mari Lwyd on Sat 24th Jan
Chepstow Mari Lwyd is an annual tradition and spectacle in Monmouthshire, held every year in the Welsh border town of Chepstow.
Come to Chepstow this January and enjoy one of the most interesting traditions in Wales, the annual New Year Wassail and Mari Lwyd procession. It's sure to be a spectacle as different Morris groups parade their traditional Beasts and Mari's through the town alongside dancing, singing, music and good cheer. Hosted by the Widders Border Morris.
For timetable of events and more information please click here
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Haverfordwest: Anchor Re-dedication Ceremony on Tue 27th Jan at The Old Quay, Haverfordwest
Rededication Ceremony – 30th Anniversary of US Naval Facility Brawdy
Haverfordwest Town Council:
Haverfordwest Town Council invites you to a Rededication Ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the closure of the United States Naval Facility at Brawdy.
The anchor, presented to the Town Council in 1996, commemorates twenty-two years of service and symbolises the enduring friendship between our communities and allies.
Former personnel, their families, and all those with an interest in the history of Brawdy are warmly invited, as well as members of the public. If you know anyone who might like to attend, please share this invitation.
Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026 | Time: 12:30 pm | Location: The Old Quay (the anchor is located at the far end of the car park), Quay Street,
All inquires to townclerk@haverfordwesttown.co.uk
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
West Midlands: Birmingham's Chinese New Year Celebrations - Free Event - 22 February

To kick things off celebrating Chinese New Year, a special Chinese Market takes over Hippodrome Square Tue 17 – Sat 21 Feb, giving you the chance to support Chinese owned businesses right here in Southside district.
Then join us Sun 22 Feb for the main event! We will be celebrating Chinese New Year Festival with activities throughout the day – shining a spotlight on the fantastic talent within our region and wowing audiences with both traditional and modern music, dance and theatre performances.
Brecon: Stop-Motion Animation Workshop on Fri 20th Feb at Y Gaer, Brecon
Stop-motion animation workshop
In this workshop, you'll get hands-on and learn how to plan, build, shoot and edit your own stop-motion movies using the frre phone app 'Stop Motion Studio' (please download this app to your phone before the session).
Age guidance: 7+ years
y Gaer
Friday 20 February, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Free
To book your place please visit Eventbrite: http://tiny.cc/xaux001
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
London: Historic Royal Palaces - Beano Mischief at the Tower of London 14th February through to 22nd February 2026
Blandford: Garrison cinema movie 'Anaconda' - Fri 23rd & Wed 28th January
Rated 12A
Friday 23rd January, Doors open at 18.30. Film starts at 19.00
Wednesday 28th January, Doors open at 12.30. Film starts at 13.00
Doors open at 18.30. Film starts at 19.00
Cast Paul Rudd , Jack Black ( action adventure comedy)
A group of friends are going through a mid-life crisis. They decide to remake a favorite movie from their youth but encounter unexpected events when they enter the jungle)
Watch the trailer here. https://cinemas.bfbs.com/films/anaconda
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
Military families living at Bovington & Lulworth are welcome to use the cinema on Blandford Camp. (Adults and over 16s - Official ID required for Camp access)
STRICT POLICY: Children Must Be Accompanied
All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (18 or older) at all times while on the premises.
Our volunteer staff is not responsible for supervising unattended minors.
Unsupervised children will not be permitted entry or allowed to remain in the building. They will be asked to leave, and no refund will be given.
This is a mandatory requirement that our staff must enforce, and we remind everyone this is By Order of the Deputy Garrison Commander.
January 21, 2026
Stafford: Free Family Activity - Peg Doll Knight and Lady - 17 February

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
Staffordshire: FREE Online Session - Parents & Carers - Knife Crime Prevention - 4 February

We are pleased to announce a new date for our popular FREE online session for Parents and Carers. We will be running this 2 hour session on Wednesday 4th February 6-8pm.
This session is hosted by knife crime prevention charity, The Ben Kinsella Trust and covers the following topics:
Understanding knife crime from the perspective of young people
The signs and stages of child exploitation
Gangs and gang-life
Exploring the link between trauma and exploitation
Consider online harms, social media, slang and gang-related music
Understanding how ‘issues’ with peers can escalate and how young people can manage them
Having meaningful conversations about difficult topics
Helping our children stay safe; the SAFE ‘T’s approach
Further support and resources
You can book your space using the link below
https://benkinsellatrust.beaconforms.com/form/dcd0caf8
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub




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