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July 17, 2025

Grantham: Shine Family Fun Day


Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Farnham: Wetland waders and flamboyant flamingos at Birdworld


Immerse yourself in serenity at Wetland WaWetders, where you can observe a stunning variety of bird species using their unique beaks to feed from shallow and deep waters, while others soar and swoop gracefully all around you, creating a truly immersive experience. 

Then, follow the footprints to Flamboyant Flamingos and step into a world of vibrant pink! Explore the fascinating Pink Room to uncover fun flamingo facts and discover how these iconic birds get their rosy hue. Walk through to see the flamingos in their natural environment, and challenge your balance by trying to stand on one leg, just like a flamingo, and then enjoy our enchanting pink garden as you take in the breathtaking view of the flamingos in their natural splendor. 

Click HERE for more information. 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

July 16, 2025

Stafford: AWS Community Support Summer shutdown dates for youth club Dixon centre Tedder Road and stay and play MoD Stafford community centre Maresfield Drive

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Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Stafford: Water disruption NOW the 18th July on Officers MQ and MQ estates Beaconside 18th July 2025

Note date change from 11th July to 18th July

Please be advised that there will be disruption to the water supplies at the following locations and times:

Officers MQ's 18th July 09.30 to 11.30

MQ Estates 18th July 13.30 to 15.30

Information provided by Stafford HIVE



Assigned overseas? Have your say on Service family life


Survey link in text below: 

If you and your partner are assigned overseas, Defence wants to hear from you on what Service family life is like. Share anonymous feedback in the Overseas Families Survey.

Tell Defence what information and support has helped you and your family while serving overseas, and what could be better. Here are some areas you’ll be asked about in the survey:
  • spousal / partner employment
  • education and childcare
  • communications
  • safeguarding
Your feedback will help to inform Defence’s policies and initiatives to better meet the needs of you and your family.

How to complete the survey

You can complete the survey online. You and your partner can share your views individually using same survey link. The survey is open to all Regular and Reserve Service personnel and their spouses / civil partners. Please be assured that survey responses are anonymous.

You have until Saturday 30 August to make your voice heard.

Lichfield: Pinnacle and Amey Housing Surgery - Tuesday 22 July


Information provided: Central HIVE Hub
 

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