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July 14, 2025

Grantham: You Hue Colour Analysis - 20% Military Discount!




Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Vale of Glamorgan: Vale Family Information Service - Summer 2025 Activity Programme

Family Information Service Launches Summer 2025 Activity Programme

From free drop-in sessions, library activities and sports camps, there’s lots of activities for families and children to take part in this summer.

Working in partnership with organisations across the Vale, the FIS team have put together a calendar of events suitable for children and young people up to the age of 25, alongside a number of family activities.

The Council’s Libraries, Youth Service and the Healthy Living Play and Sports Teams are all offering several free events for children and teens to participate in during the school holidays. There are activities that include free or low-cost craft and story events across all Vale libraries, as well as free multi sports sessions, playschemes and play rangers, throughout the Vale.

Stafford: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust latest job vacancies as at 14th July 2025


 Please use the below links to see all the latest UHNM vacancies.

Nursing and Midwifery: Job vacancy search: Which health sector? | trac.jobs

Health Science Services: Job vacancy search: Which health sector? | trac.jobs

Support Services: Job vacancy search: Which health sector? | trac.jobs

Administrative Services: Job vacancy search: Which health sector? | trac.jobs

Medical and Dental: Job vacancy search: Which health sector? | trac.jobs

Allied Health professionals: Job vacancy search: Which health sector? | trac.jobs

Apprenticeships: Job vacancy search: Which health sector? | trac.jobs

Volunteers: Job vacancy search: Which health sector? | trac.jobs

 

Information provided by Stafford HIVE



Wales: Free Webinars - AI for Everyday Life - A Practical Introduction for Military Families

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Want to finally understand what all the AI fuss is about?

This free 3-part webinar series is just for wives, spouses and partners of serving military personnel (Living or based in Wales) – whether you're a total beginner or just a bit AI-curious!

Join us for AI for Everyday Life – A Practical Introduction for Military Families

Delivered online (via Teams) by an award-winning digital educator who makes tech feel easy and empowering.

Tuesdays – 8th, 15th & 22nd July
1:00pm – 1:45pm (each session)
Completely FREE – limited spaces!

What you'll learn:

Webinar 1 – What is AI & how can it help me?
  • Discover what AI actually is (no techy talk!)
  • Try out fun tools to help you with everyday life
  • Learn the PREP method to get better results from AI

Northern Ireland: Update From Department of Education

Education Minister Paul Givan MLA has announced an increase in the income threshold for free school meals and the school uniform grant, providing vital support to low-income families across Northern Ireland.

Read more - https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/.../education-minister...
— with Education Authority.

Information provided by HIVE NI 

Blandford: Garrison baby & toddler group

From September the Watermelon Parent and Toddler Group will be known as Little Buds Baby and Toddler Group. It will be run by Lucy & Faern and will continue to be a relaxed friendly space for little ones to play and for parents and carers to connect.


Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Dinosaurs in space trail opens Mon 14th July at The walled garden (nr Bovington)

Summer Garden Trail 2025 - Dinosaurs in SPACE, 14 July | Event in Alfreton | AllEvents

The space-faring dinos are back!

Dinosaurs will be hidden all around the gardens waiting to be found by your little explorers! Using their maps, they can find each one, learn amazing facts.

Find all the planets hidden in the trees and claim your prize at the end.

Directions: The Walled Garden, Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8RH

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Bovington: BFBS Radio live on air throughout the Garrison

 

The military community in Bovington Garrison can listen to BFBS Radio on 100.8FM.

The schedule brings listeners a great mix of local and global radio, combining the BFBS Blandford Breakfast Show – weekdays from 0630-1000hrs – with programmes from BFBS Radio’s worldwide network.

The BFBS service will continue to be maintained in Bovington on 1287 AM too.

If you have a story or message that you would like to broadcast on BFBS, please contact Producer/Presenter for BFBS Blandford, Jason Herbert, via blandford@bfbs.com.

BLANDFORD CAMP

BFBS radio Namaste, Blandford. BFBS Gurkha 101.5FM

Blandford Garrison radio is live on 100.8FM

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Stafford: Paultons Park Chill Out and Enjoy a Splashing Summer Adventure!

 

Grab those swimsuits and towels - it’s time to make a splash! Kids will be in their element at Water Kingdom, where fountains, water jets, giant tipping buckets, and super soakers turn playtime into the ultimate splash zone adventure. Dive into the fun and don’t miss our other fantastic water attractions below!

See link HERE

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Stafford: Joint Cadet Centre Project Road Closure Letter for Maresfield Drive 14/07/25 - 21/07/25

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Information provided by Stafford HIVE