Brecon: Brecon Youth Club Schedule of events - March to May

For more information:

Brecon Youth Club Facebook Page

Brecon Youth Club - Webpage

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Blandford: The ultimate tribute night - Sat 16th May

 

One stage. Three superstars. The ultimate tribute show! Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga & Dua Lipa.
Join us in the Grade I Listed Corn Exchange for a night of stunning costume changes, high-energy choreography, and sensational live vocals.

All ages are welcome, with children under 14 to be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets £12.50

More details HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Bovington & Blandford garrison youth trip - Thorpe park Tues 26th May. Book now.

AWS Community Support invite you to get ready for an epic day out at Thorpe Park with your friends. This youth coach trip is all about fun, thrills, and making memories. Hop on the coach, enjoy the ride, and dive into a world of roller coasters and test your limits with the speed of Stealth, the thrill of Nemesis Inferno and the nerve jangling Detenator, this theme park has it all.

Height restrictions apply on most rides (minimum of 1.2m tall for most, 1.4m for major coasters).

Timings

Blandford Pick Up - 0730 - Signals Museum car park, Blandford Camp 
Bovington Pick Up - 0810 - Vision youth centre, Elles road, Bovington. 

Arrive at Thorpe Park - 1015
Depart Thorpe Park - 1730

Bovington Arrival - 2015 - Vision youth centre, Elles road, Bovington. 
Blandford Arrival - 2100 - Signals Museum car park, Blandford Camp

For more details and to purchase tickets click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Garrison youth club sessions

Located on corner of Elles Road & King George V Road, BH20 6JN

Click Youth Club for more information or to ask the team a question. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Staffordshire: Mencap Training Academy - Programmes referrals based in Lichfield

Mencap Training Academcy are currently taking referrals aged 16-24 with an EHCP for our programmes based in Lichfield. Please see attached information.

Lichfield (WS13 6AQ)
Pre-Internship Study Programme

1 academic year (Sept–July).
For young people needing to develop confidence, social skills and employability skills before moving toward employment.
3 class-based days per week.
Skills Coach Support!
Goal: to move onto a Supported Internship the following academic year.
Supported Internship Programme

1 academic year (Sept-July).
For young people ready to leave formal education to move toward employment.
2 class-based days per week.
1-3 days work-based training. Work placements based on individual skills, needs and aspirations.
Goal: paid employment following completion of the programme!
Skills Coach Support!
Refer Here👉 https://trainingacademy.mencap.org.uk/supported-internships-pre-internships-EOI

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Vale of Glamorgan: Useful Websites & Padlets from the Vale Family Compass

Useful links from The Vale Family Compass:

Useful websites:

Neurodivergence Wales

ND Community Connectors CIC

Additional learning needs (ALN): parent and carers toolkit

Childcare Information Wales

Parenting. Give it time.

Dewis Wales

Early Help Advice Line in the Vale of Glamorgan

Vale Play Team

Vale Youth Service

Useful padlets:

The Index Inclusive Services Guide

Children in Wales ADHD within Neurodiversity

ND Community Connectors Directory of Inclusive Services

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Wales: Carers Wales online support sessions on Thu 30th April & Mon 18th May 2026

 

Thursday 30 April 12-1pm - Caring for a child with Autism - Managing Meltdowns

Register here

Monday 18 May, 11am- 1pm: Dŵr Cymru - Services, discounts, and extra help available to unpaid carers

Register here

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

St Athan: St Athan Community Council Children's Art Competition, Closing Date: 31st May 26

Children’s Art Competition – St Athan Community Council

Calling all young artists! We’re inviting children to design a picture that represents St Athan and our community.

Prizes in each age category:

1st Prize – £30

 2nd Prize – £20
3rd Prize – £10
Overall Winner – £50

The winning designs will be permanently displayed on the bus shelter by Four Cross Garage!

Blandford: Free swimming lessons for children and young people of serving and reservist tri-service families

 

Click on poster above to enlarge. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Pembrokeshire: Youth Club Epic Gaming Showdown - e-sports on Friday 22nd May

E-Sports Night in partnership with Pembrokeshire College

We’re excited to offer an e-sports night for young people – designed around what they’ve been asking for!

Games: Rocket League or Fortnite
Date: Friday 22nd May
Time: 4:45–7:00pm
Spaces: 60

Expect a fun, welcoming space where young people can connect, build confidence, and take part in something they enjoy. There’ll be popcorn, goody bags, drinks, and even Starbucks vouchers on the night!

Scan the QR code on the poster to sign up (parent/guardian consent required) or clink on this link https://forms.office.com/e/xpvXmAPXJ6

St Athan: St Athan Youth Club every Thursday at The Gathering Place, St Athan

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Fonmon: Free Archaeology Open Day at Fonmon Castle on Sat 30th May

Archaeology Open Day at Fonmon Castle

Cardiff University and Fonmon Castle are excited to invite you to a FREE open day at our live archaeological dig! Step behind the scenes and discover our latest finds 

Saturday 30th May
11am – 2pm
Meet at the car park, Fonmon Castle (CF62 3ZN)
No booking required!

Enjoy:

• A talk from project leader Dr Andy Seaman
• Guided tour of the excavation site
• A chance to handle real archaeological finds
• This event is completely free to attend!

Plus, receive a discount code for reduced entry to the Castle & Park for the final 2 hours of the day 
Please wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for a short walk on uneven ground
No food or drink available on site—feel free to bring your own
Come and be part of an exciting journey into the past—we’d love to see you there!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Brecon: Wildlife Watch Calendar at Y Gaer, Brecon

 
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Blandford: Garrison 'Little Buds' baby & toddler group

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Bovington & Blandford - Summer camp for garrison young people Mon 17th - Fri 21st Aug. Register now!

 

Click on poster above to enlarge

The summer residential is open to young people in school years 7+ from September, capturing the year 6 students moving up to secondary school for transition support purposes. 

There are only 14 spaces available for Blandford and a further 14 spaces for Bovington.£50 per person courtesty of funding from OOSA and ABF.

Transport from Bovington and Blandford Camps included. 

If you would like to register your interest click HERE

For more information or to discuss further contact James.Tarring100@mod.gov.uk 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Barry: Wheels in the Community - starting Tues 28th April at Colcot Community Centre, Barry

  

NEW BIKE PROJECT ALERT!
Got a bike? Come and put it to good use!

Join us at Colcot Community Centre every Tuesday from 28 April, 3–4pm, for an exciting new project focused on learning bike skills and having fun.

• Bring your own bike
• Learn new skills
• Meet new people

Spread the word and come along.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Bovington: Bovitots parent, baby & child group sessions

A relaxed friendly space for the little ones to play and for parents and carers to connect. 

Everyone welcome. 

Large indoor play area and fenced outdoor space with toys.

Toilets and baby changing facilities.

Free car parking.

Poppies tearoom is adjacent to the Memorial Hall serving breakfasts, lunches, kids meals, beverages, hot/cold snacks & takeaway. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Growing together baby group sessions Tues 5th,12th & 19th May

 

Click on poster above to enlarge

Bovington children's centre is situated beside Bovington academy school, Holt Rd.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

St Athan: St Athan Community Council Family Fun Day - Sat 2nd May 26 at The Gathering Place

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Blandford: Garrison youth club sessions (inters & seniors) Mon & Wed

Venue: Semaphore Arms Function Room (located near the WRVS/Junior Rates Cookhouse and WO/Sgts Mess).

Junior sessions, for children in school years 1 to 3 will return in due course. More information to follow in the coming weeks.

For further information on youth club sessions contact James.Tarring100@mod.gov.uk

Volunteers are always needed to help out. If you can help in anyway at any of the sessions please contact James Tarring at above email address.

For those children that aren’t yet registered, there will be a QR code provided on entry for parents to complete or see below.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE