Army HIVE Info

November 21, 2025

Blandford: Garrison youth club sessions - week commencing Mon 24th Nov

Sessions are held in the Jubilee Hall, Blandford Camp (by Garrison Church)

For those children that aren’t yet registered, there will be a QR code provided on entry for parents to complete prior to the session:

New items available in the tuck shop!

Juniors Youth Club session - 24 November 25

1630 – 1730 hrs

Reception – Year 3.

Session: Free play and craft & Lego

Cost - £1.50 – Entry +Tuck

Juice and water provided

Inters Youth Club session - 24 November 25

1800 – 1930 hrs

Year 4 – Year 6

Session: Free Play – Lego, PS5, Ping pong and crafts.

£1 entry, plus money for tuck shop

Juice and water provided

Seniors Youth Club session - Wed 26 Nov 25 (TBC if going ahead NLT 25 Nov)

1800 – 1930 hrs

Year 7 and above

Session: Free play – Crafts, loom band making, air hockey, table tennis, games consoles etc

£1 entry, plus money for tuck shop

Juice and water provided

Please keep a look out for future notices regarding youth club sessions.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Defence Your Offer: Black Friday 2025 - Defence discounts make your money go further

Black Friday 2025: Defence discounts make your money go further

The countdown is on! Whether you’re ticking off your Christmas list early or saving up for something special, this year’s Black Friday event is your chance to make every penny count.

In Defence, your offer provides access to exclusive savings as a member of:

Defence Discount Service – For all staff, veterans, and Armed Forces families – giving access to thousands of online discounts from over 14,000+ brands.
Blue Light Card – The UK’s leading discount service for the Armed Forces, emergency services, NHS, social care sector and teaching community, giving access to thousands of online discounts from 15,000+ brands.
MyLifestyle – For Defence Civil Servants – giving access to thousands of online and instore retail savings from over 800 retailers.

Defence Discount Service and Blue Light Card

Here’s what to expect this Black Friday…

Early access to some of the biggest discounts of the year –Members will enjoy 24-hour priority access to daily deals before the public – meaning you can snap up savings first.
Exclusive offers throughout November – with discounts from top brands, including Panasonic, KitchenAid, Nike, loveholidays, Gousto, Dyson, VistaPrint, Benson for Beds, Charlotte Tilbury, Halfords, and more.... And remember, many of the offers from Blue Light Card and Defence Discount Service can be combined with brand Black Friday discounts for even bigger savings!
Mark your calendar for Friday 28 November to Monday 1 December – and get ready to see just how much further your money can go!

More than discounts: rewards and support for our community

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Details of the fortnightly Bumps, Boobs and Babies group can be found here and the details of the fortnightly Little Lights group can be found here

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Wiltshire: Borrow an activity tracker watch and/or blood pressure monitors for free from your local Library

Wiltshire Council are running a 'Wearable Wellness' programme from their libraries with the aim of helping you lead a healthier lifestyle.

The programme makes available for loan smart activity tracker watches and blood pressure monitors for free with a membership, from these libraries, to enable you to monitor your health and make informed decisions about your wellbeing.

If you aren't already a library member, join online, or in person at one of Wiltshire Council's libraries.

Click here to find out more about the 'Wearable Wellness' programme

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Gloucestershire: December Libraries update

Make magical memories with your family this Christmas at your local library!

Enjoy festive crafts, cosy story times, and even a special visit from Father Christmas. Or step into a magical winter adventure with DragonBird Theatre.

Gloucestershire Libraries holiday activities are designed for all ages—come together, share the joy, and create unforgettable moments this season.

Click here to find out more!

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE