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July 10, 2025

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

Blandford: Garrison housing issues - drop in sessions


1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month, 0900-1200hrs. At the Pinnacle Office located in the Estates Building, Murdos Road, Blandford Camp.

If you have any issues regarding your Service Family Accommodation and would like to speak to someone face-to-face, pop along, no appointment necessary.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE


Dundee & Edinburgh: Join SSAFA on Scotland's most popular charity fundraising event - Kiltwalk 2025!

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Take part in Kiltwalk 2025 and SSAFA will pay your entry fee all they ask that anyone entering can raise £60 in sponsorship.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Summer Space Programme Free activities for children return for 2025



The Staffordshire Space Programme will soon be returning for Summer 2025!

Space is a positive activity programme for young people aged 8 -17 years across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent and runs during the school summer holidays.

Children can get involved with many different types of activities, from sports and leisure centre passes, to crafts and DJ workshops.

The programme is funded and co-ordinated by the Staffordshire Commissioner’s Office and over 8,000 young people took part last year.

Be the first to sign up to activities when they go live on the Staffordshire Space website. Register your interest here: Staffordshire Space | Space

Information provided by Stafford HIVE




Northern Ireland: NI4Kids Magazine - July Edition Out Now

To read the latest edition on line, please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Grantham: Car boot sale

Information provided by Grantham HIVE
 

Grantham: Artisan Brocante Market - Food - Music


Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Chatham: The Historic Dockyards Chatham The Countdown to Mission Christmas 2025 has Started

 





The Countdown to Mission Christmas 2025 has Started…

 Father Christmas’ elves are making last-minute tweaks here at Chatham’s secret substation. The big ticket drop lands this Friday, 11 July.

 Don’t miss your chance to join this year’s brand new mission:

Mission Christmas

Selected Dates between:

Saturday 29 November - Wednesday 24 December

 

Mission Christmas: Quiet Sessions

From 4pm on Tuesday 16 December

 Keep an eye on your emails, The Historic Dockyard Chatham website, or our social channels for the Mission Christmas ticket release.

Click HERE for more information 


Grantham: Beacon Cafe a space for Veterans - Military - Reservist - Emergency Services

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: 167 Regiment RLC - Sample an introduction to Army Reserves


Information provided by Grantham HIVE