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July 18, 2025

Haverfordwest: Fit & Fed - For Service Children Aged 5 - 13 at Ysgol Prendegast on 23 July 25

Fit & Fed - Sport Pembrokeshire

Free Sport & Physical Activities for Service Children aged 5 - 13

Ysgol Prendegast
23 July 25
08:30 - 12:30

For more information and to register please email Romny.Colville@Pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Haverfordwest: Free AI Workshop for Military Families


AI Workshop for Military Families!

Designed just for wives, spouses & partners of serving personnel

Are you curious about AI but don’t know where to start?
Wondering how it affects your daily life – or your children’s future?

Join us in Haverfordwest for a relaxed, practical, and totally jargon-free workshop that’ll leave you feeling confident, curious and maybe even a little bit inspired.

Haverfordwest High School
Tuesday 22nd July
10:00am – 1:30pm
Completely FREE – but places are limited!
  • Learn how AI really works (and what it doesn’t do)
  • See how it’s already in your daily life – from shopping to homework help
  • Get hands-on with tools like ChatGPT
  • Take home your own prompt cheat sheet
No tech knowledge needed – promise!

“Such a brilliant, confidence-boosting session. I finally get what AI is!” – past attendee

Reserve your spot now: https://forms.office.com/e/H8mmD4mK8W

More info: https://familyfoundationai.my.canva.site/haverfordwest-ai-course

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Blandford: Garrison pregnancy, maternity & new parent network sessions start Tues 29th July. (UPDATED)

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A new initiative to connect expectant parents with experienced parents, offering midwife and health visitor check-ins, plus educational talks on topics like breastfeeding and first aid. This introductory session will pave the way for regular meet ups if successful.

Location: Welfare conference room, Williams Building. 
Time: 1000 - 1100hrs

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Stafford: SSAFA latest monthly update July 2025 Say hello to our new CEO at SSAFA!




Welcome to your latest monthly update, and a warm welcome to all new supporters. You are helping to change the lives of our serving personnel, veterans and their families during their toughest challenges.

Below meet SSAFA's new CEO and check out the fundraisers who took part in our annual 13 Bridges Challenge. Plus, discover new events to take on and browse the commemorative VJ Day 80 range in our shop.

See link HERE

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Stafford: Weston Road Academy Year 6 open evening Tuesday 16th September 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm




Information provided by Stafford HIVE


Stafford: Weston Road Academy news


News, events and job vacancies that we have at Weston Road Academy. Information is available via our website about the activities that take place in school together with the school calendar. www.westonroad.staffs.sch.uk/

We have some vacancies here at school that may be of interest and would be grateful if you could share these with the community.

www.westonroad.staffs.sch.uk/vacancies-09112021114146/ this page is updated with all live vacancies as and when they are published.

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Stafford: Paultons Park discover why Paultons is the perfect day out


Make this summer holidays unforgettable with a family day out at Paultons Park!

With over 70 rides and attractions, there’s something for everyone - and thrill-seekers won’t want to miss Storm Chaser, the epic spinning coaster that’s packed with twists, turns and laughs. From tots to teens, it’s non-stop fun in the sun at the UK’s top rated family theme park!

See link Here

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

July 17, 2025

Blandford Forum: Little city summer holiday event Tues 29th July for ages 6 & under


Credit: Littlecitynorthdorset

Come and join us for role play fun near Blandford this summer holiday!

Timings: 10am - 11:15am

Location: Durweston Village Hall, Church Road, Durweston, Blandford Forum, DT11 0QA

Our classic Little City setup with all your favourite role play areas including the Post Office, the Supermarket and the Construction Site!


PLUS - especially for summer, our gorgeous beach cafe! Watch out for the pesky seagull - he's WANTED in the police station. 

Don't forget we also have our lovely school area; perfect for little ones preparing to start school in September.

We'll be visiting the lovely large hall in the village of Durweston which is located just 5 minutes outside of Blandford and easily accessed from local surrounding villages.

Each session is an hour and 15 minutes

One ticket includes one adult, extra adult tickets can be added at the checkout.
Non walking siblings are free

More details HERE and to book a session.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Swanage carnival Sat 26th July - Sat 2nd Aug

Credit: SwanageCarnival.com

More details HERE 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: School transport & pupil bus passes

 


Find information on school transport in Dorset, including: school bus updates safety of routes, all school transport news, how to apply for school transport schemes and appeal against a transport decision. Click HERE

Dorset County Council (DCC) school bus passes These cards will be sent direct to your home address by second class post.

DCC school bus passes will be for the life of attendance at your school or college, subject to transport entitlement and so will not need to be re-issued every year. These passes contain an electronic chip. School vehicles are fitted with electronic chip readers that will allow passes to be checked and details of the journeys recorded.

If a bus pass is lost during the academic year you must obtain a temporary pass from your school office in order to continue using school transport until a replacement pass can be issued.


Information provided by Bovington HIVE