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July 16, 2025

Lichfield Pride Rainbow Market - Saturday 27 July


 Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison Carpet cleaner hire


Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Weeton: AFC Fylde Community Foundation - Summer Activity Camp 21st July - 29th August

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Dorset: Lulworth Castle Camp Bestival Thurs 31st July - Sun 3rd Aug

 

Credit: Thefestivalcalendar. 

Camp Bestival presented by Debenhams is a family-friendly UK music festival.

Music performances by top artists, including Sir Tom Jones, Sugababes, and Basement Jaxx.

A dedicated kids' area with over 100 activities and performances.

Comedy shows and DJ sets.

Family-friendly entertainment throughout the festival.

Camping options available.

More details HERE

Tickets can be purchased online at campbestival.net or in person at Discover Purbeck Information Centre in Wareham

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Weeton: AFC Fylde Summer Football Camp for ages 5 - 12

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Weeton: AFC Community Foundation - Girls Football Holiday Camp 28th July - 1st August

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Staffordshire: S.E.N. Family Swim - Wednesdays at Burntwood Leisure Centre


 This swim session runs on Wednesdays throughout the summer holidays

Information provided: Central HIVE Hub

Lichfield: Free Summer Holiday Programme - Liberty HAF and SPACE Summer Programme


 Website: Liberty Jamboree

Information: Central HIVE Hub

Staffordshire: Craft and Crumb Sessions at Lichfield Cathedral - 11-22 August


 Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Grantham: Important Notice re. Married Quarter areas

Keeping the estate tidy/litter free and safe is everyone's responsibility. 

For Health and Safety, pathways and roads should be clear of play equipment.

Reminders about Garden Waste Removal, charges and responsibilities. If you are departing/relocating on posting, please gift your green bin to someone who may want it or ask for the council to remove. For more information on Green Bins: https://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/bins-street-care-recycling-and-commercial-waste/garden-waste-collections

For details of the local/nearest recycling centre: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/grantham-recycling-centre - Thank you.

Information provided by Grantham HIVE