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June 30, 2025

Bovington: Monkey world - Autism friendly day Sat 5th July

Credit: Monkeyworld.org

Monkey World opens an hour early at 9am, exclusively for visitors with autism and their families. Sensory trails, a calm room, and drop-In room for support all ensure that Monkey World is a great day out – for all

For more details click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Are you due to move to Bovington, Lulworth or Blandford?


Are you (or someone you know) due to be posted to Bovington, Lulworth or Blandford soon?
If so contact Bovington HIVE to request pre-arrival information.

Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-Bovington-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Core information sheets are available from the HIVE and contain useful information on accommodation,employment,health & wellbeing, finance, childcare,schools & adult education as well as location overview of community amenities, facilities and activities etc. There is also help with general queries regarding the local area.

Bovington HIVE can also provide you with information sheets on other locations across the UK and overseas. Please call in to speak to the HIVE information officer or use the contact details above.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Teddy parachute & glider event at Wool Sat 5th July


Entrance through school drive or up Church Lane.
Parking in Colliers lane and, hopefully, in British Legion (tbc) NOT in Church Lane please.

Programme 2pm-4pm

Teddies 2.15- 3.45

Teas and Hunt 2 -3.45

Magic tricks 3.15 -3.30

Through the afternoon:

Cream Teas

Teddy Hunt

Face painting

Games

Puzzles/Books

A Flower display that represents the churches year in colour

Raffle –drawn at 3.45

A display about “Internet coming to Holy Rood” meeting the request to stream services such as Weddings; Funerals and routine Sunday Services.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 




Chepstow: The Chepstow Society - Town Walks 2025

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Haverfordwest: Bingo in aid of the Mayor's Charities - 30 July 25 at Haverfordwest Cricket Club


Haverfordwest Events - Join the Mayor for a night of Bingo on 30 July.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Aberdeen: Vacancy Notice – Part-time Cleaner at the Cadet Training Centre Boddam (2 HLDRS BN ACF), closing date noon Friday 18th July

A vacancy has arisen with the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (HRFCA) for a Cleaner at the Cadet Training Centre at Boddam, Aberdeenshire. 

The position is part time, 10 hours per week. Applicants should reside within easy commuting distance of Boddam.

This is a Crown Servant (Civil Servant Band SZ1 equivalent) and the salary is £6,374. The successful candidate will be eligible to join the Council of RFCA’s Pension Scheme which operates on a Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) basis and has a personal contribution for members of 5% of pensionable earnings. Annual leave, excluding Public Holidays, is 25 days per year, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service; previous public sector employment may count towards qualifying years’ service. 

Brecon: Smart Money Cymru Drop in sessions - Tuesdays at The Guildhall, Brecon

Smart Money Cymru Community Bank is now running drop-in sessions at The Guildhall in Brecon, bringing services back to the town.

Where: The Guildhall, Brecon. LD3 7AL
When: Tuesdays between 1pm and 3pm
No appointment needed – just pop in!

Whether you'd like to open a savings account, apply for a loan, get help with your account, or simply chat with a friendly face about your finances, Smart Money Cymru is there to help.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

DIO Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 27 June 25


An update on communal areas

We have heard from many of you at our SFA roadshows and we know families wish to be able enjoy communal spaces and gardens to the front of their properties. In many cases, these areas provide a valuable space for garden furniture and play equipment.

We have a duty to ensure that communal areas are safe, but we also want to see a common-sense approach that balances safety and convenience for families.

The SFA Consumer Charter announced in April sets out our commitment to empower families and to enable you to take decisions about your home.

For the safety and enjoyment of all, please note the following advice regarding the use of outdoor communal spaces:
  • Families are encouraged to use and to enjoy gardens and communal areas.
  • Communal areas can be used for families to gather and socialise, provided this does not disturb other neighbours.
  • Families have the choice to use items (such as garden furniture) in external communal areas. If families wish for our teams to carry out ground maintenance, we kindly request items are removed when not in use (as they will need access to a clear area to carry out the work). However, if families find enjoyment and pride in maintaining the area themselves, they are welcome to keep their items out.
  • Please talk to your Housing Officer regarding larger items that are fixed and cannot be easily removed such as trampolines, swing sets, bike stores etc that you wish to place in communal areas.
  • Items that pose an immediate health and safety risk to others such as rope swings, and tree houses may be removed without notice to ensure the safety of all.

Vale of Glamorgan: Free Baby Groups in the Vale of Glamorgan

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Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Vale of Glamorgan: Vale Youth Service Summer Programme for 11 - 17 year olds

 


Vale Youth Service - Check out our plans for this Summer! Get in touch with us for more information!
Tel: 01446 709308
Email: valeyouthservice@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.