March 26, 2026

South West: National Garden Scheme across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Oxfordshire

 

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,300 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, and raises impressive amounts of money for nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake.

Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors we have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. Our core beneficiaries include Carer’s Trust, Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Nursing Institute.

The National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – we are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. We also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects.

Please click the links below for further information:




Oxfordshire gardens

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Llantwit Major & Barry: Free Children's Activity Sessions in the Easter Break - Tuesday 31st March 26

 


Vale Sports Development Team: 

Upcoming opportunities for children/young people during the Easter 2026 holidays:

Tuesday 31st March:

Colcot Sports Hall, Barry
10:00-10:45am - AGES 7-9 YEARS:
https://indoor-baseball-ages7-9.eventbrite.co.uk
11:00-11:45am - AGES 10+ :
https://indoor-baseball-ages10andover.eventbrite.co.uk
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Windmill Lane, Llantwit Major
Ages 4-6 years:
https://multi-sport-and-games-ages4-6.eventbrite.co.uk
Ages 7-9 years:
https://multi-sport-and-games-ages7-9.eventbrite.co.uk
Ages 10+: Book via:
https://sports-at-windmill-lane-ages10-and-over.eventbrite.co.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Dorset: Veterans karting championship - Bournemouth Thurs 23rd April

 

Click on poster above to enlarge

The event is free and aimed at the Armed Forces Community
Sign up HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE



Catterick: Foxglove Covert reopens 30th March


Foxglove Covert is reopening with a new entrance on 30th March.  Accessible from Waitwith Road

Usual opening hours will resume form this date.  Come along for Easter festivities including a Fun trail, Craft activities and a pond trail

www.foxglovecovert.org.uk

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Catterick: Veterans Coffee Morning every Mon


 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Army Welfare Service – Contact Number Changes for Intake & Assessment Team (IAT) and Services Cotswold Centre

Please be advised that the Army Welfare Service has introduced updated contact numbers for two key services. These new numbers are now active and replace the previous lines, which have been permanently disconnected.

Intake & Assessment Team (IAT)

07813 019 490

The IAT remains available for queries, phone referrals, support, and contact from units, partners, and Service Users via:
Services Cotswold Centre

03311 432754

This number replaces the previous SCC contact line.

Money Saving Central: Places Kids Eat Free (or for £1) Easter


Here's our full list of Kids Eat Free (or for £1) restaurants this Easter: www.moneysavingcentral.co.uk/kids-eat-free

BOWRA Foundation: Residential weekends - Opportunity for people affected by acquired brain injury and their support networks to enjoy time together


For more information click HERE

Information provided by South West HIVE Hub