March 30, 2026

Gloucestershire: New countywide bus map launched

 

Gloucestershire County Council has published a new bus map showing all the main bus routes across the county, operated by all the major operators.

It allows residents and visitors to see, at a glance, where the main bus routes go, where rail stations are located, and how services connect — making it easier to plan journeys.

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Chepstow: AWS Summer Residential at YHA Edale, Peak District from 27th - 31st July

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To register please click here.

If you require any further information please contact Naomi Ozanne: Naomi.Ozanne100@mod.gov.uk or on 07483 183142.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Catterick: Veterans Coffee Morning every Monday


 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Bath: 2026 festival line-up


Whether you're after a colourful carnival-style party in the city, a chance to taste the finest food the region has to offer, or seeing iconic music acts and comedians perform live, you're sure to find a Bath festival you'll love this year.

Take a look through Visit Bath's highlights of this year's festival calendar, including events dedicated to books, music, food, comedy and more at Bath 2026 festival line-up

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Aldershot: Armed Forces Day National Event - 27th & 28th June 2026


For more information on the Rushmoor website, click HERE

Information provided by the South East HIVE Hub.

Swindon: Explore nature with these walking trails, maps and more


British Summer Time started this weekend, meaning the evenings get lighter which is a perfect excuse to get outside. Check out some of these fantastic walking routes in the Swindon area, including:

  • Stanton Park (one-mile walk). A family-friendly stroll around the wonderful Stanton Park. It’s only a short walk but it packs in some lovely lakeside, woodland and countryside walking
  • Barbury Castle (two walks of 1.25 miles and 8.5 miles). Plenty of history and lovely views on offer
  • Lydiard Park (1.5-mile walk). It has a beautiful house, woodland, open grassy areas and a lake to enjoy. There is even a spot for a coffee afterwards at Lydiard Park Hotel and Conference Centre
  • Coate Water (1.75-mile walk). Take a nice casual, circular walk around the lake at Coate Water Country Park

Swindon Travel Choices will also be launching three walking trails on 1 April, with a brand-new Pony Trail around Wroughton.

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

South West: MoneyHelper SW - Family and Care finances

 

Big money decisions often need to be made when looking after family members, expecting a baby, or you’ve got family problems like illness, divorce, or bereavement.

MoneyHelper have got easy-to-understand guides to help you. MoneyHelper from the Government’s Money and Pensions Service exists to help anyone across the South West with free, independent, and impartial money and pensions guidance.

Please click here to read these guides online

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Recruit for Spouses – Latest Newsletter with FREE support resources and upcoming events

The latest newsletter from Recruit for Spouses includes the following articles:
  • Free counselling support for military personnel, veterans, and families
  • Upcoming online events, such as Making Sense of Pensions: Support and Guidance for Military Families on 22 Apr, and Breaking Down Imposter Syndrome: Confidence Building Workshop on 7 May
  • Information and a survey invitation regarding the Foreign & Commonwealth Programme
To view the newsletter in full, please go to: Recruit for Spouses Newsletter – Mar 26

Reading Force: Request your FREE books for Month of the Military Child

 

With Month of the Military Child just around the corner in April, Reading Force are encouraging families to sign up for their free books and resources, available to all Forces families, serving, veteran, reservist, or ex-serving (including those affected by bereavement, separation, or divorce), with children or grandchildren aged 0–18.

Find out more at: https://www.readingforce.org.uk/

DIO Families First Newsletter - Issue 36 Published


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The latest issue of the Families First newsletter, featuring the latest Defence housing news and updates, is now available on the Defence Homes website.