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For more information contact susan.budd470@mod.gov.uk
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
March 23, 2026
St Athan: The Gathering Place Community Survey Open
The Gathering Place:
Shaping the Future Together - The Gathering Place Community Survey
The Gathering Place is a welcoming, accessible building at the heart of St Athan. Built as both a Methodist church and community space, it has grown into a valued local hub. Around 200 people use the building each week for activities that support connection, wellbeing and community life.
We are currently making plans for the future and are keen to hear from local people about their ideas for activities that could take place in the building. We'd be very grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete our community survey.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Wales: Transformative new childcare support will save Defence families up to £6000 a year
A new Defence scheme to transform support for forces families with young children will be rolled out across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland from September 2026, the Defence Secretary announced on 20th March 2026.
This major boost for UK Armed Forces families will save forces families living in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland up to £6,000 per year for each child and will help with the cost of living as they serve to protect the nation.
It will be delivered through the Ministry of Defence’s existing Early Years childcare reimbursement scheme and will ensure that eligible working UK Armed Forces families receive the same Government funded childcare support as forces families in England.
This government promised to renew the nation’s contract with those who serve, and this support is another major step to deliver on that pledge. Childcare is cited as one of several factors affecting Armed Forces retention and morale and this government is on a mission to fix the recruitment crisis. The announcement was made by Defence Secretary John Healey MP on a visit to meet families at Dreghorn Barracks, Edinburgh.
To read the whole article on the .Gov website: Transformative new childcare support will save Defence families up to £6000 a year
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Dunfermline: Easter Sunday at Knockhill: Hot Hatch & Car Show FREE Entry to Armed Forces (with valid ID)
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🏁 Easter Sunday at Knockhill: Hot Hatch & Car Show 🏎🐰Join us for a massive day of family fun! Expect non-stop track action, our first major Car Club Show of 2026, and plenty of Easter-themed activities to keep the kids entertained.
💙 Special Thank You: We are offering FREE entry to all Armed Forces, NHS, and Blue Light personnel (with valid ID) as a token of our appreciation.
🎟 Tickets on sale now: www.knockhill.com/even
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Scotland: Housing Options Scotland, Military Matters - understanding your housing options online briefing and Q&A Wed 25th March and 13th May
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Housing Options for Members of the Armed Forces Community in Scotland Tickets, Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 10:30 | Eventbrite
Housing Options for Members of the Armed Forces Community in Scotland Tickets, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am GMT+1 | Eventbrite
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Department for Work and Pensions (including Jobcentre Plus) arrangements over Easter
On Friday 3 April offices and phone lines are closed
On Monday 6 April offices and phone lines are closed
From Tuesday 7 April offices and phone lines are open as usual
To make sure people get their payment on a day when our offices are open, arrangements have been made to make some payments early.
If the expected payment date is Friday 3 April or Monday 6 April, then benefits will be on Thursday 2 April.
If the expected payment date is not shown, customers will get their money on their usual payment date.
March 20, 2026
Blandford: Easter laser tag games Sun 5th - Tues 21st Apr
Gear up for an action packed adventure with a thrilling range of activities! Whether you want to battle it out with Easter Bunny in a laser tag arena, test your precision with archery or unleash your inner warrior with axe throwing, there's something for everyone.
Location: Laserguys Laser Tag, Langton Long, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9HT
Website: Laserguys Laser Tag
Dorset: Easter 'Dino Eggsplorers' family adventure trail Fri 27th Mar - Sun 12th Apr
Crack the case of the missing dinosaur eggs on a roarsome spring adventure trail for all the family. Watch out for the fearsome dinosaurs as you explore the park! In addition to this, children can enjoy bouncy fun in the Walled Garden, face painting, walks and play time in the park.
No booking required.
Click Upton Country Park
Click Upton Country Park
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Tidworth: AWS - Family Fun Day - Thursday 9th April - Free entry
Tidworth: Army Welfare Service - Volunteers required - to support Youth Club in Tidworth
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