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June 16, 2026
Dorset: Family singalong music festival - Sat 4th July at Upton country park
Dorset: Ladies night music festival - Fri 3rd July at Upton country park
For more details and to book tickets click HERE
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Dorset: Wool village community cinema movie 'Song Sung Blue' - Fri 19th June
Advance notice - Sunday 5th July 2026 we will be showing the epic
film 'GONE WITH THE WIND' as a Sunday afternoon matinee with pre-booked cream teas available. [Booking details to be announced shortly.]
Dorset: Local residents 50% off day tickets at sandworld (weymouth) until 30th June
Featuring brand-new giant sand sculptures including Shrek, Minecraft scenes, The Traitors, wonderful animals and more.
Daily sand sculpting workshops, a giant all-weather sandpit, wheelchair-friendly sand sculpting tables and a dedicated under 5s’ sand area.
Chatham: Army Welfare Service community support - Volunteering, is it for you?
Have you got skills/ideas you would like to share with others?
Could you spare a couple of hours a week/month to support your community?
Would you like to be part of a team to create opportunities for your community?
Volunteering can make a difference to inspire and empower others. For example working with children and young people.
Volunteering can give you valuable experience and training to add to your CV.
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Chatham: save a baby's life workshop - 9th July 1800-2000hrs
The Royal Life Saving Society UK's 'Save a Baby's Life' workshops aim to teach basic emergency skills to anyone who cares for a baby.
You will learn:
- Infant Life Support (CPR)
- Infant choking (diagnosis and treatment)
- Infant drowning (diagnosis and treatment)
Held at the Lampard Centre, Brompton, Sally Port, ME7 5BU. Deadline for bookings is 6th July 1600hrs.
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Chatham: Brompton play club at Lampard Centre Brompton - Mondays 1600-1730hrs
Places are allocated first come first serve on the evening.
For new members to AWS activities, please scan the QR code to complete a registration/consent form for your child in advance of attending the club.
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
June 15, 2026
Lancashire - Preston: The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment 20th Anniversary Event - 4th July 2026
We’re proud to celebrate 20 years of The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment with a special anniversary event in Preston on 4th July.
Join us for a ceremonial parade through the city centre led by The Band of The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment , followed by a families day at Fulwood Barracks.
This is a chance to meet our soldiers, explore military equipment and celebrate alongside the community that has supported us over the past two decades.
There will be a DJ and entertainment from our Fijian Choir plus FREE FAIRGROUND RIDES FOR ALL!
4th July
Parade 11am
Families Day 12pm
Free entry
Anyone affiliated to the regiment or its antecedents is welcome to attend.


