Colerne: Beaufighter Book Club at Azimghur Barracks Community Centre

 

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Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Chatham: The Historic Dockyard Chatham Salute to the 40's 20th - 21st September 2025

 

A CREATIVE VINTAGE FESTIVAL FOR ALL THE FAMILY


Pack up your troubles and join us in one final Salute. The Salute to the ‘40s festival will return to the Historic Dockyard for one final time this September in a powerful celebration to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

For nearly two decades, this popular festival has brought the sights, sounds and spirit of the 1940’s to life. In 2025 it will bow out in true style and will be bigger and bolder than ever before. The finale will give you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to honour the wartime generation, celebrating the resilience, camaraderie and spirit that defined the era.

This iconic weekend is brimming with nostalgia, laughter, and a whole lot of fun for the entire family. Experience dazzling entertainment that will transport you back to the vibrant 1940s, and marvel at classic cars and military vehicles that showcase the era’s remarkable history. Headlining the weekend will be The D-Day Darlings, performing songs from their new album, and the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra.

Be captivated by time-travelling performances, and explore the bustling vintage market filled with unique treasures. Families can look forward to a variety of activities designed for all ages, including thrilling circus acts, the mesmerising bubble wizard, and interactive storytelling. Don’t miss the immersive Air Raid Shelter experience that offers a glimpse into wartime life.

Meet passionate reenactors and engage with fascinating wartime displays that bring history to life. To top it all off, indulge in delicious food and drink options that reflect the flavours of the time or treat yourself to a VIP Afternoon Tea in the Officer’s Tent.

Tickets for the final Salute to the ‘40s are expected to sell out fast. Don’t miss your chance to keep the home fires burning and boogie woogie at The Historic Dockyard Chatham one more time.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Dorset: Veterans Hub & Armed Forces breakfast clubs

The Veterans hub provides a bespoke service for veterans and their families within the local area. 

To view above leaflet in full click HERE

For details of Armed Forces Breakfast club across the UK click HERE includes for Dorset area, Wareham (nr Bovington/Lulworth) Blandford, Weymouth, Yeovil & Christchurch.  

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Catterick: Catterick Integrated Care Centre and The Town Centre Regeneration Project Drop in at North HIVE Hub 28th April

Come along to North HIVE Hub on 28th April anytime between 1000 - 1600hrs to talk to representatives from the CICC and Town Centre Projects.  

Also this is an opportunity to visit the North HIVE Hub to see how we support Serving Personnel and their families.

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Shorncliffe: Army Welfare Service Junior Youth Club Shornecliffe Community Centre Mondays 1630-1800hrs

 Information Provided by South East HIVE Hub

Shorncliffe: Army Welfare Service Shorncliffe Dance Club Every Tuesday Term Times 1630 - 1730hrs

 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Wiltshire: Waste vehicle fire – please recycle batteries and electricals safely

 

One of Wiltshire Council's waste collection vehicles caught fire while out on its rounds in Trowbridge recently. Thanks to the prompt actions of the crew, fire service, the police there was thankfully no injuries or significant damage to the vehicle. Colleagues from the Street Scene service also assisted in the immediate clean up.

Incidents like this provides a good opportunity to remind everyone to never put batteries or electricals in any of your household bins. Batteries and electricals contaminating bins can cause fires, so it is important to recycle them properly.

In Wiltshire we provide a kerbside collection service to help you recycle these types of items safely and conveniently.

You can easily recycle batteries by leaving them in a clear sealed bag on top of your blue-lidded bin or next to your blue sack on collection day. Small electricals can be presented for collection in a supermarket carrier bag by the side of the blue-lidded recycling bin, or blue recycling sack.

More information about battery and small electricals collections

Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVE

Midlands Air Festival - 30 May - 1 June

 

Full details can be found HERE

Scotland: Forces Children Scotland child friendly emotional cycle of deployment

Work started earlier this year with children and young people to co-create a child-friendly emotional cycle of deployment resource to explain the emotional cycle of deployment.

The children and young people have developed the visual of a rollercoaster to help explain their experiences of the different stages of the cycle.

The Deployment Rollercoaster can be accessed here:
https://forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/the-deployment-rollercoaster/

The Deployment Rollercoaster allows children, young people and adults to see that all emotions are valid and it ok to feel different emotions throughout the deployment cycle. The rollercoaster is supported by accessible resources for children, young people and parents to help support their child’s mental health and wellbeing at each stage of the ride.

We invite you to explore this online resource and let us know your thoughts and would welcome an opportunity to meet with you to talk or discuss opportunities to promote the use of this resource in your setting.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Wiltshire: Families Out Loud - supporting families of drug and alcohol users in Wiltshire

 

Families Out Loud is a Wiltshire charity working with families challenged by someone else’s drug and alcohol dependency.

Their purpose is to support families to bravely build a better life. Their vision is to reach every family impacted by drug and alcohol use, so they can speak out, free from stigma, and receive the support care and help they need. Their values are to listen, care, be practical and show determination.

Please click here to visit the website

Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVEs