Staffordshire: Out of the Box - Saturday 21st March at 2pm at Chase Terrace Community Centre - Free tickets (military families)

OUT OF THE BOX is a family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely character and his box bring audiences together through joyful awe, never knowing what to expect next. With every opening of the box comes new trick shots, mini acts, and hilarious opportunities for participation – but don’t worry – Darryl only ever wants you to leave the stage feeling like the star of the show (there’s no ridicule here!).

Delivered through, non-verbal clowning, ordinary objects become extraordinary in the hands of Darryl –and you won’t believe the reaction he gets from a toothbrush in the finale! The show is a joyous celebration of PLAY throughout your life, whatever your age, bringing generations together through seriously skilful silliness. 

We have been offered some free tickets for the Show.  If you would free tickets please contact Molly AWS CDW, tel: 0797 109 4132. These will go quick, please contact Molly asap if you would like to go, she will have her phone on for you to contact her.

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Wales: The Royal Mint Museum Short Story Competition for children aged 7 - 11, open for entries: 16th Feb to 17th April

 

Royal Mint Museum’s Short Story Competition.

For the sixth year running, we are holding our popular annual Short Story Competition.
The competition is open to children aged 7 to 11.

Students are invited to submit a story of no more than 500 words based on Gold. From buried treasure to secret vaults filled with gold bars and coin hoards, we are asking students to engage their imagination and write about glistening gold.

The competition is open for entries from 16th February until 17th April 2026. Simply submit your entries here or you can also post your entries to us following the guidance in our FAQs.

The winner will receive a gold coin, £5,000 for their school or local library, and their story illustrated by an artist.

Contact us here: storycompetition@royalmintmuseum.org.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Usk: Usk Spring Fayre 2026 at Twyn Square on Sun 29th March 2026

Celebrate Easter in Usk with the Usk Spring Fayre. Held on Twyn Square, it'll be a great family event with hook a duck, small childrens rides, face painters, food stalls, crafts and gift markets.

For more information click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

DIO Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 18 March 2026

HomeHub

HomeHub is the newly launched online platform designed to support families living in UK Service Family Accommodation (SFA). HomeHub makes it easier for you to raise and track repairs and maintenance requests, as well as book and manage appointments. Families can quickly manage things online without the need to call Pinnacle.

It is now available to all serving personnel and their families across the UK where their properties are maintained by DIO’s maintenance providers Amey and VIVO.

To find out more information on HomeHub and how to register, click here

Scam awareness

We’ve recently been made aware that there has been a rise in incidents of scam callers contacting families, impersonating Pinnacle and other DIO contractors. These callers are asking families for personal details including: home address, property type and home ownership status. There have also been reports that some callers become aggressive when being challenged by families.

If you receive an unexpected call claiming to be from Pinnacle or a DIO contractor like Mears, VIVO or Amey, we urge you to do the following:

• Do not share personal information 
• Ask for the caller’s name and team 
• Check for appointment confirmations or official contact numbers

You can report suspected phone scams in the UK to Action Fraud online at www.reportfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.

Induction hobs

Chepstow: Easter Codebreaker at Chepstow Castle from Sat 28th March to Mon 6th April

The greedy Lord of Chepstow Castle has locked away his Easter eggs.
Search the castle for clues to open the lock and get the choc!

You do not need to book tickets for this event.
Normal admission prices apply.
For more information click here

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Monmouthshire: Libraries - Young People's Survey - survey closes at midnight on Sunday 29th March

Young people in Monmouthshire – let's talk libraries!

Do you love reading, or taking part in fun activities, or perhaps studying with friends, or even just hanging out at your local library?

However you use your library, we want to hear from you!

If you’re aged 8-16, take part in our quick and easy survey and tell us what you like, what could be better, and what you’d love to see in the future.

Haverfordwest: Pinnacle Housing Surgery on Tuesday 24th March at the Welfare Office

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Blandford: Employment opportunities at Archway nursery school

 

We have open vacancies for Early Years Educators, Kitchen Assistants, Lunch Cover and Room Leaders. If any of your community would be interested in applying please could you share the following links

Early Years Educator Application

Room Leader Application

Kitchen Assistant Application

Third in Charge Application

We are a farmhouse nursery offering nature, care and exploration for every child. You can find out more about our nursery using this link - https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/archway-nursery-blandford-forum

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison community activities & events

 

BIG NEWS!! EVENTBRITE HAS ARRIVED!

Introducing the AWS Community Support Eventbrite Site for Blandford & Bovington

Army Welfare Service - Community Support has launched it's Eventbrite organiser page for Blandford & Bovington Camps.

This is the one stop shop for all AWS Community Support activities in your area where you will find some amazing opportunities for you and your family!

AWS Community Support Blandford

The site is already host to our Easter events including a family coach trip to Moors Valley, Easter crafts to kick off the Easter weekend and the amazing Squidge & Pop and their Bubble Workshop. You'll also find links to our weekly youth clubs and parent and toddler group where you'll find all the information you need.

Here's what we need you to do:

a) Sign up and follow us - the more followers we have the more we can offer and the quicker you'll find out about new events!

b) Spread the word, tell you friends, post it to your socials and help grow our following!

c) Come along to our weekly events and get to know our amazing volunteers and the groups they run.

Sign up today by clicking this link and we promise you won't regret it! Our Salisbury Plain site can vouch for us where we have over 1.3k followers and some very satisfied customers of all ages. I hope to see you soon at one of our events!

James Tarring - AWS Community Development Worker - Blandford

james.tarring100@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

 

 

Catterick: X Forces Supporting the Unsung Hero Business Start-Up Course 14 - 16 April

For more information please go to www.x-forces.com/supporting-the-unsung-hero

Information provided by North HIVE Hub