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August 5, 2025

BFBS to Broadcast 2025 Women’s International Defence Rugby Competition as Official Media Partner



British Forces Broadcasting Service will broadcast the 2025 Women’s International Defence Rugby Competition as the Official Media Partner. 
See here for more details about the event, dates and locations of the matches and how to get tickets.

North Yorkshire: Summer Edition of Carers Plus Newsletter


Archive Edition Newsletter - Summer • July 2025

We’re back with the third Archive Edition Newsletter - exploring more of our journey, the people who’ve shaped it, and the milestones along the way!

Inside this issue:

Carers Week

Head of Operations: In Conversation

SEND Market Place

Join us as we turn the pages of our story and keep the celebrations going!

Click on the image above to read the summer edition of the Newsletter

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

 

August 4, 2025

Thirsk: Free Family Summer Crafts 7th & 28th Aug


Calling parents, carers and grandparents – come along and have fun with Adult Learning – who are offering family summer craft activities for you to enjoy with your children.

All resources will be provided – all they ask is that you enrol. You can call Adult Learning on: 01609 536 066 or drop them an email: AdultLearningService@northyorks.gov.uk

All children must be accompanied by an adult as this is an Adult Learning funded course.

The Adult Learning team look forward to welcoming you to one of these events in your local Library and they will be on hand to let you know what courses are coming up in your area and offer information and advice.

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Dorset: Adult learning courses




For information about courses, learning opportunities, learning at home and more please visit
https://www.webenrol.com/skillsandlearningace/

For details of local courses and information see links below.

Link to our online courses (courses are held online via Teams at specific times with a “live” tutor)

Link to distance learning courses (These are online modules that can be accessed whenever convenient)

Link to courses in Blandford

Link to courses in Poole, Wareham or Dorchester

Information about our employability and careers courses (also known as work skills)

Information about our English for Speakers of Other Languages courses

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: The Royal Signals Museum - Kids go free this summer


The Royal Signals Museum is thrilled to offer a KIDS GO FREE promotion throughout the summer holidays, inviting families to explore the exciting world of military communications - past, present, and future!

From Saturday 19th July 2025 to Saturday 6th September 2025, children aged under 16 go FREE with a paying adult. Located in Blandford Camp, Dorset, the Museum is packed with hands-on exhibits and interactive displays designed to engage and inspire curiosity.

Plus, every Wednesday in August the Museum will be providing taster sessions of its STEM education sessions. Kids will get an opportunity to code robotic vehicles, learn Morse code and break real-world Second World War secret codes.

Click HERE or more details

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

DIO Families First Newsletter – Issue 29

The latest issue of the Families First newsletter is now available on the Defence Homes website and Defence Connect.

Blandford: Garrison paediatric first aid course starts Tues 30th Sep

 



To sign up click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

West Midlands: AWS CS Donnington - Healthier Eating & Silent Disco - 13 August - Turreff Hall, Donnington



There has been a change for venue for the healthier eating and silent discot, we are hoping that you can all still come and join us.  This is open to all of your family.

If you would to come, could you please scan the QR code.

For further information email: Sian.makin105@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison pregnancy, maternity & new parent network session - Tues 12th Aug


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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. 

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

“Thank you to everyone who attended the first introductory session on 29th July - it was fantastic to see such great support! If you couldn't make it this time, don't worry, you're very welcome to join us for the next session, taking place on Tuesday 12th August.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, share experiences, and gain valuable insights as part of this supportive community. We warmly encourage more dads to come along and get involved.”

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Growing together (under 1s) new sessions start Tues 16th Sep. Sign up now.

 

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Location: Bovington Children's Centre (Holt Road by Bovington Academy School)

When: Tuesdays 1030 - 11:30

Dates:  16th 23rd & 30th Sept - 7th 14th & 21st Oct

Information provided by Bovington HIVE