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
 

Dorset: 'Dino Eggsplorers' family adventure trail until Sun 12th Apr

 

At Upton Country Park, Poole BH17 7BJ

Crack the case of the missing dinosaur eggs on a roarsome spring adventure trail for all the family. Watch out for the fearsome dinosaurs as you explore the park! In addition to this, children can enjoy bouncy fun in the Walled Garden, face painting, walks and play time in the park.

No booking required. 

Click Upton Country Park

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Lichfield:AWS CS World Cup Fun Competition

 

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

Bovington: Growing together baby group sessions April & May 26

 

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

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Easter laser tag games Sun 5th - Tues 21st Apr

Gear up for an action packed adventure with a thrilling range of activities! Whether you want to battle it out with Easter Bunny in a laser tag arena, test your precision with archery or unleash your inner warrior with axe throwing, there's something for everyone.

Location: Laserguys Laser Tag, Langton Long, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9HT

Website: Laserguys Laser Tag

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Staffordshire: School Nurse Virtual Drop-in Clinic - Thursdays 15.30-16.30

School nurse drop-in clinic available online every Thursday 3.30-4.30pm (also in school holidays). For parents and young people, including those not in education or training.

Information provided: Central HIVE Hub

Lichfield: AWS CS - Youth Clubs - What's on Guides for April and May 2026

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

 

Surrey: Twister Youth Project for 13 -19 years

 

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Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Shorncliffe: Army Welfare Service Community Support Junior Youth Club every Mon 1630 - 1800hrs

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Kent and Medway: Preparing Young People with SEND for Adulthood

Young people with SEND want to know more about supported work experience opportunities!

Kent Supported Employment can help you grow your skills and confidence and find employment that is right for you.

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Brecon & Haverfordwest: AWS Summer Residential 'Farms for City Children' Mon 3rd - Fri 7th August 2026

Please see poster and link to register your interest for this year's summer residential to the Farm For City Children in St Davids.

Places are limited and priority will be given to those with a parent away on deployment.

https://forms.office.com/e/79M1Vb8C3r

Any questions please contact: 

Samantha Humphries- Community Development Worker Brecon. 

Email: samantha.humphries743@ mod.gov.uk Mobile: 07966743661

Ben Swindlehurst- Community Development Worker Haverfordwest. 

Email: Benjamin.swindlehurst867@mod.gov.uk. Mobile: 07966743614

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Chepstow: AWS Summer Residential at YHA Edale, Peak District from 27th - 31st July

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To register please click here.

If you require any further information please contact Naomi Ozanne: Naomi.Ozanne100@mod.gov.uk or on 07483 183142.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Reading Force: Request your FREE books for Month of the Military Child

 

With Month of the Military Child just around the corner in April, Reading Force are encouraging families to sign up for their free books and resources, available to all Forces families, serving, veteran, reservist, or ex-serving (including those affected by bereavement, separation, or divorce), with children or grandchildren aged 0–18.

Find out more at: https://www.readingforce.org.uk/

Church Crookham: Army Welfare Service Junior Multi-Activity Days 30th March to 2nd April 0930 - 1530hrs

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Pirbright: Army Welfare Service Easter Arts and Crafts 8th April 1000hrs - 1500hrs

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Barry: Free Open Access Playscheme with Vale Play Development Team - Easter 2026

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Wales: Careers Wales - Survey for Parents 2026

Careers Wales:

Parents – did you know there’s a dedicated section just for you on the Careers Wales website?
We’re always looking to improve it, and your feedback really matters to us.

👉 Take a few minutes to share your thoughts in our short survey

Your input will help us make the information more useful and relevant for parents like you!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Ross-on-Wye: Free Storytime Sessions - Little Hedgehogs Book Fayre at Ross-on-Wye Library on Thursday 2nd April

FREE Storytime with local authors Thursday 2nd April 2026
Ross-on-Wye Library from 11am to 3pm

Competition for all ages Wild Wood Press for the #LittleHedgehogsBookFayre

Book Trail around town on NOW. See if you can find your favourite characters in the Ross shops windows.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Hereford: Young Nature Rangers - Planting Trees at Bartonsham Meadows nature reserve on Sat 21st March 26

Young Nature Rangers - Monthly, practical conservation group for 16 to 25 year olds

About the event:

At this session we will be planting trees at Bartonsham Meadows nature reserve.
Advance registration essential - see details below.

Booking:

Phone number: 07538832742
Email: j.morton@herefordshirewt.co.uk
Price: Free

More information available on Herefordshire Wildlife Trust Website

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Wales: The Royal Mint Museum Short Story Competition for children aged 7 - 11, open for entries: 16th Feb to 17th April

 

Royal Mint Museum’s Short Story Competition.

For the sixth year running, we are holding our popular annual Short Story Competition.
The competition is open to children aged 7 to 11.

Students are invited to submit a story of no more than 500 words based on Gold. From buried treasure to secret vaults filled with gold bars and coin hoards, we are asking students to engage their imagination and write about glistening gold.

The competition is open for entries from 16th February until 17th April 2026. Simply submit your entries here or you can also post your entries to us following the guidance in our FAQs.

The winner will receive a gold coin, £5,000 for their school or local library, and their story illustrated by an artist.

Contact us here: storycompetition@royalmintmuseum.org.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub