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July 3, 2025

Blandford: Garrison cinema showing of 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Sun 6th & Wed 9th July


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


Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Weeton & Preston: AWS trip to Splashworld - ages 10+ - 30th July 25

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE 

Weeton & Preston: AWS trip to the cinema - age 7+ - 5th August 25

 Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Weeton: AWS - Weetonbury Family Festival - 24th July 25

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Weeton: AWS - What's on in Weeton - July - September 2025

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Veterans Karting Championships with Mission Motorsport - scheduled events near you

 

Mission Motorsport, the Forces’ Motorsport Charity, supports the recovery and rehabilitation of those affected by military service by offering exciting opportunities in motorsport and the wider automotive industry. It’s all about helping individuals regain confidence, build new skills, and have a great time doing it.

Please see the image for details of all event locations and dates.

Registration is now open for all rounds—you can sign up via the links below or simply use the QR code on the poster.

Here are the event dates and sign-up links:

Leuchars: Medical Centre to prioritise urgent appointments Monday 21st - Friday 25th July

The Medical Centre will prioritise only urgent appointments from Mon 21st  to Fri 25th July due to limited staffing.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Preston & Weeton: Are you posted to the North/West?



Are you moving to the North/West?

If you are about to relocate to Preston or Weeton, please contact the HIVE office to request a pre-arrival information pack.

If you have just arrived in the area, HIVE will help you to find out more about your new location, where to register for doctors/dentists, find a nursery place, schools, employment, local area etc.

The HIVE also has information on all Army, RAF and Navy locations within the UK and overseas should you require information regarding a future posting.

Preston HIVE

Fulwood Barracks    Tel. 01772 260025  (Mon)

Weeton Barracks     - Tel. 01772 260762  (Tues - Fri) 

e-mail:  RC-Pers-HIVE-Preston-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk 

Keith: Moray Communities, "Follow the Trail" Thursday 10th July FREE

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We are teaming up with Active Schools, Keith Library and Keith Sports & Community Centre.

Join us next Thursday, 10th July, 1pm to 3:30pm on the Story Garden trail. 

Collect your map from the Keith Sports & Community Centre, collect your story leaves along the way and finish at Keith Library.

Can you add your story leaves to a flower and help grow the garden? Then join us for more FREE fun with games and activities at the library. 

Everyone welcome, with under 16s to be accompanied by an adult.

Scan the QR code in the image to book your places.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Stafford: Housing Surgery Beacon Barracks welfare office Wednesday 6th August 2025 13:00- 14:00


Information provided by Stafford HIVE