Bovington: Garrison saddle club/riding school & stables

  

The Saddle Club exists for the benefit of all members of the Royal Armoured Corps, their wives and children. It’s facilities are also extended to RAC students attending courses at Bovington & Lulworth. Adult & children's tuition. 
The Saddle Club is set within 65 acres of well-maintained, stock-proof, post-and-rail fenced paddocks with 65 good size barn style stables as well as an excellent indoor riding school

There is a saddle and pony club for adults and children. Places are subject to demand. 

The stables are located near Bovington Nursery School and Tank Museum
For further information on full range of facilities including charges see www.racsaddleclub.co.uk or contact the stables on 01929 403580 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Beaulieu: Bucklers Hard Where time flows differently

 

Where time flows differently

On the banks of the Beaulieu River, in the heart of the New Forest, you will find the unspoilt haven of Buckler’s Hard which remains untouched by the passage of time. Whether you’re simply taking in the view, enjoying a drink with a friend, or diving into our rich history, time flows differently here.

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Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

The Ripple Pond Newsletter Spring 2026: Together, We're Shaping Better Support for Families

Please find our Spring 2026 Newsletter jampacked with information for all those in the Armed Forces Community

To read this issue online, please go to: Spring 2026 Newsletter  

Shropshire - New Children and Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service launches 1 April 2026

 

A brand-new NHS service is launching on 1 April for children and young people (aged 0-25) in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin who may need support for mental health, emotional wellbeing, or neurodevelopmental concerns.

This new service is designed to make it easier for families to access help, offering earlier support and bringing together different services so your child can get the right help at the right time, when they need it most.

Find out more here Emotional wellbeing and mental health - new service | Shropshire Council

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Supporting the Unsung Hero Business Start-Up Course – Catterick 14-16 Apr

To register of for more information, please go to 

www.x-forces.com/supporting-the-unsung-hero

Shropshire - Things to do this Easter

 With the end of the school term almost here, our Family Info Directory is full of activities, events and fun things to do. Follow the link below to find out what is happening in your area. 

Things to do this Easter Holidays

We’ve also put together information on Easter egg hunts around Shropshire – because who doesn’t like hunting for eggs! Our egg hunt list is here - Easter egg hunts

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

Chatham: The Historic Dockyard Chatham The Great Ocean Egg-sploration

 

The Great Ocean Egg-sploration

Oh no! This Easter a powerful current has swept through the Historic Dockyard and scattered precious eggs from the sea creatures featured in Ocean Photographer of the Year across the ‘yard.

If they are not found in time, they could be lost before they hatch. The race is on!
Meet Horatio the Sea Hare

Horatio is the ocean’s Easter Bunny. Instead of hiding chocolate eggs, Horatio lays long, curly ribbons of real ocean eggs and helps his ocean friends protect their nests.

But the current has caused a commotion in the ocean and now eggs from Horatio’s friends have been carried far and wide

Horatio needs brave ocean explorers to help bring them home. is that you

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Shropshire Armed Forces Outreach Sessions - April 2026

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Highlands: MLG (Education) Newsletter March 2026

Click on image above to read the latest issue of the MLG (Education) Newsletter and the Category and the overall winner of the ‘Design a Logo’ Competition for Month of the Military Child Highland!

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Brecon: SSAFA Coffee Morning for Military Personnel, Families & Veterans on 10th April 26 in the Guildhall, Brecon

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Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.