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July 16, 2025
Lichfield: Pinnacle and Amey Housing Surgery - Tuesday 22 July

Bovington: Citizens Advice sessions at Bovington HIVE every Thursday - Free advice & support
Available to all Garrison personnel, spouses, partners, reserves, veterans, civil servants, MOD contractors and local civilian community. Confidentiality guaranteed.
Appointments are not necessary, just turn up. First come, first serve basis.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Dorset: Lulworth Castle Camp Bestival Thurs 31st July - Sun 3rd Aug
Credit: Thefestivalcalendar.
Camp Bestival presented by Debenhams is a family-friendly UK music festival.
Music performances by top artists, including Sir Tom Jones, Sugababes, and Basement Jaxx.
A dedicated kids' area with over 100 activities and performances.
Comedy shows and DJ sets.
Family-friendly entertainment throughout the festival.
Camping options available.
More details HERE
Tickets can be purchased online at campbestival.net or in person at Discover Purbeck Information Centre in Wareham
Music performances by top artists, including Sir Tom Jones, Sugababes, and Basement Jaxx.
A dedicated kids' area with over 100 activities and performances.
Comedy shows and DJ sets.
Family-friendly entertainment throughout the festival.
Camping options available.
More details HERE
Tickets can be purchased online at campbestival.net or in person at Discover Purbeck Information Centre in Wareham
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Blandford: Garrison summer activity week starting Mon 28th July. Closing date for bookings Fri 18th July
Click on poster above to enlarge
To register interest please complete the form: HERE
Printed forms available from the Williams Building, Blandford Camp.
Or Email: BLANDFORDGAR-BGSUWELFARE@mod.gov.uk
Or Email: BLANDFORDGAR-BGSUWELFARE@mod.gov.uk
Bovington & Lulworth (Garrison families) are welcome to attend the movie on Fri 1st Aug.
Watch trailer HERE
Please contact the HIVE 01929 403185 or BGSU (Blandford) 01258 481938 regarding booking and access onto Blandford camp.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE via BGSU welfare team.
Bovington: Growing together (under 1s) new sessions start Tues 16th Sep. Sign up now.
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Location: Bovington Children's Centre (Holt Road by Bovington Academy School)When: Tuesdays 1030 - 11:30
Dates: 16th 23rd & 30th Sept - 7th 14th & 21st Oct
Staffordshire: S.E.N. Family Swim - Wednesdays at Burntwood Leisure Centre

This swim session runs on Wednesdays throughout the summer holidays
Information provided: Central HIVE Hub
Staffordshire: Craft and Crumb Sessions at Lichfield Cathedral - 11-22 August

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
Northern Ireland: Park Life 2025 - Lisburn & Castlereagh Council launches its Summer Programme of Events

For more details, please click here
Information provided by HIVE NI
July 15, 2025
Dorset: Farmer palmers summer fun from Thurs 24th July - Sun 31st Aug
Farmer Palmers have a jammed packed diary of events planned and in addition to the play areas and animals to see there will be Wet the Western tractor trailer rides and foam parties every Wednesday and Friday.
Disney singers will perform every Thursday and the maize maze and sunflower field will be ready to explore soon.
Location: Farmer Palmers, Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6EU
Blandford: Little city summer holiday event Tues 29th July for ages 6 & under
Timings: 10am - 11:15am
Location: Durweston Village Hall, Church Road, Durweston, Blandford Forum, DT11 0QA
Our classic Little City setup with all your favourite role play areas including the Post Office, the Supermarket and the Construction Site!
PLUS - especially for summer, our gorgeous beach cafe! Watch out for the pesky seagull - he's WANTED in the police station.
Don't forget we also have our lovely school area; perfect for little ones preparing to start school in September.
We'll be visiting the lovely large hall in the village of Durweston which is located just 5 minutes outside of Blandford and easily accessed from local surrounding villages.
Each session is an hour and 15 minutes
One ticket includes one adult, extra adult tickets can be added at the checkout.
Non walking siblings are free
More details HERE and to book a session.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
We'll be visiting the lovely large hall in the village of Durweston which is located just 5 minutes outside of Blandford and easily accessed from local surrounding villages.
Each session is an hour and 15 minutes
One ticket includes one adult, extra adult tickets can be added at the checkout.
Non walking siblings are free
More details HERE and to book a session.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Catterick: ABF Race Day at Catterick Racecourse 5th Aug
Join us for thrilling racing action and family fun on Tuesday 5 August for the Salute Our Heroes Family Day in association with ABF The Soldiers' Charity.
We have six races scheduled and there will be free children's entertainment in the Course Enclosure, including an assualt course and laser battle zone!
Provisional timings
Gates open at 12 noon
First race: 2.30pm
Last race: 5.00pm
Electronic tickets for Catterick Races on 5th August. These are limited to two per order, and proof of service is required.
Please use the link below to book
www.catterickbridge.co.uk/Racing/Buy-Tickets/Salute-Our-Heroes-Family-Day
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Blackpool: Air Show - 9th & 10th August 2025
Blackpool Air Show will return on the 9 - 10 August 2025 with some of the world’s finest military and civilian aircraft performing over the iconic seafront.
The programme will showcase the very best in British aviation with an incredible line-up of amazing flying machines and some of the country’s most talented pilots.
Don't miss a moment of action at Blackpool Air Show. Here are the full display times for Air Show Weekend:


Please note that timings are correct at the time of release and could be subject to change. For real-time updates during the two day event, please follow I Love Blackpool on Facebook, VisitBlackpool on X (formerly Twitter) and VisitBlackpool on Instagram.
Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE
Blandford: Garrison youth club (senior session) open Tues 15th July
Held in the Jubilee Hall, Blandford Camp (by Garrison Church)
For Year 7 and above
Session: Free play – Air hockey, pool, games consoles, crafts
£1 entry, plus money for tuck shop
Juice and water provided
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Seniors: Tuesdays evenings
1800 – 1930 hrsFor Year 7 and above
Session: Free play – Air hockey, pool, games consoles, crafts
£1 entry, plus money for tuck shop
Juice and water provided
Below sessions are temporarily cancelled until further notice.
Juniors: Monday 16:00 until 17:00 (reception to year 3) £1.50
Inters: Mondays 17:30 until 19:00 (year 4 to year 6) £1 plus £1 for tuck shop.
Please keep checking the HIVE blog (Blandford notices) for updates.
July 14, 2025
Blandford: Garrison cinema showing of 'Superman' Wed 16th July plus win a Superman merch bundle
Military families living at Bovington, Lulworth and Westmoors are welcome to use the cinema on Blandford Camp. (Adults and over 16s - Official ID required for Camp access)
To watch the
trailer click HERE
WIN A SUPERMAN MERCH BUNDLE
Ready to #LookUp? #Superman is out in cinemas July 11th! Warner Bros. Pictures UK and BFBS Cinemas offer you the chance to win.
Whether you’re a casual fan or a full-on cape-wearing crusader, this is your chance to wear the S on your chest and be SUPER. Click the link in the comments and enter for a chance to win! LINK: Superman competition | BFBS
This competition will run till the 25th of July.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
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