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.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

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

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

Bovington: Nursery school for ages 3 months to pre-school

 

Open all year apart from the Christmas holidays and the last week of the summer holidays.

Timings:
Monday - Thursday 08.00 – 17.00 Monday – Thursday
Friday 08.00 – 15.00

Bovington Nursery is located at

Linsay Road  (near to the Tank Museum) BH20 6JG

Tel 01929 403602

E-Mail office@bovingtonnursery.co.uk

Click link HERE for website 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Grantham: HAY Lincolnshire

haysouthkesteven.co.uk/

Boosting your mental health and wellbeing!

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Moray: Exchange Families – New Parent & Carer Support Opportunities

Support for families with children aged 4–18 in Moray.

New options include:
3‑session parenting programmes: Parenting Your Neurodiverse Child/Young Person & Parenting Your Teenager

Emotion Based School Avoidance online learning platform (ages up to 12)

New webinar topics:

Transition & Change – supporting moves to secondary school

Building Your Resilience as a Parent

Understanding Sleep in Children

📘 Full 2026 catalogue: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/moray-parent-carer-catalogue-2026
🔗Register: https://www.exchange-counselling.com/moray-parents-page
📞 0330 2020283
✉ admin@exchange-counselling.co.uk

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Catterick: Patchwork Pages Reading Group 1st Thurs of the month

NEW evening reading group coming soon to Colburn library! 

A Patchwork Pages session will happen on the first Thursday of every month from 7-9pm, starting on 2nd April.

Each month will have a new theme, in which you choose the book you want to read. We’ll then come together to share and have a friendly natter! 

If you want the community vibe and friendship of a book club, but still want the freedom to read the books you like, Patchwork Pages is the group for you. Come along, we’d love to see you there

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Shape improvements for Service families with additional needs and disability – survey open until 27th March

Shape improvements for Service families with additional needs and disability

Service personnel – do you, or a family member, have an additional need and/or disability? If the answer is yes, please share your experience accessing health and wellbeing support. Your spouse/partner can take part, too, so please share the survey with them.

Take the survey by Friday 27 March 2026. It should only take around 10 minutes to complete.

This survey is being delivered by the Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum (FANDF), facilitated by the Armed Forces charity, SSAFA. Results will be shared with policy makers and experts across Defence, health, and local Government, to help improve policies, support and care.

All responses will be handled securely and in line with the SSAFA Privacy Notice.

Catterick: Book Club & Chat for those new to Catterick

Read Chat Connect 

Have you recently* moved to Catterick, or will you be moving there soon? 

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust are generously funding our Book Club & Chat sessions through their Serving Families: On the Move programme. They are a great way to meet others who are new to the area, to enjoy a great (free) read and some tasty snacks. 

Book Club spaces are limited. Email rf.bookclubinfo@gmail.com or call 07519 665410 to find out more. You can also follow our Facebook page to keep up to date - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587544048426

*within 24 months of joining your first session

Information provided by North HIVE Hub