Kent & Medway: Domestic Abuse Support

 

Trigger Warning: Domestic abuse can lead to a person feeling like there is no escape and having suicidal thoughts. 30% of suspected suicides in Kent and Medway have domestic abuse as a factor (@KentPolice).

Support services are there for anyone experiencing abuse and can provide practical and emotional support including refuge, safe accommodation, specialist programmes and 1-2-1 help.

Find help and resources:

Domestic Abuse (domesticabuseservices.org.uk)

Mental health - Kent County Council

Every Mind Matters - Kent County Council

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub 

Kent and Medway: Preparing Young People with SEND for Adulthood

Young people with SEND want to know more about supported work experience opportunities!

Kent Supported Employment can help you grow your skills and confidence and find employment that is right for you.

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Chatham: Great Lines Parkrun Every Saturday 0900hrs

Every Saturday at 9am, a free weekly timed 5k run for all ages and abilities at the Great Lines Heritage Park in Gillingham, Kent

Everyone is welcome to join us at Great Lines parkrun! To run and record a time, you first need to register and print off a barcode that is unique to you. After that you can just turn up and run. 

At the moment we do not have enough volunteers to actually cover the critical positions in order to execute the run. We still need marshals, bar code scanners and ideally a number checker.

If anyone can volunteer please email greatlines@parkrun.com

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Northern Ireland: Armed Forces Day - Saturday 20th June

 

This Saturday, as we celebrate Armed Forces Day,  NIVCO will be joining the celebrations in Coleraine, where this year’s event is being hosted by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.

There will be something for everyone, including military displays and performances, family-friendly activities , cookery demonstrations, technical challenges, and a fantastic selection of local food, drink, and craft stalls.

Highlights of the day include:

* The RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team, expected to land at around 12:15 p.m. 

* A gun salute at 2:00 p.m.

* A spectacular Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast. 

Information provided by HIVE NI

DIO: Subscribe to receive Defence Homes email updates

Defence Infrastructure Organisation are pleased to share that the Defence Homes website now offers a subscriber service, delivering Families First newsletter and the latest housing news updates straight to your inbox.

DIO are keen to keep Service personnel and their families connected with everything happening across Defence Homes.

Follow this link to sign up today.

Catterick: Military Wives Choir - Cream Tea and Tunes 18th July

A Powerhouse Partnership for a Fantastic Cause!

We are absolutely thrilled to be joining forces with the marvelous Hawes Silver Band to raise vital funds for Fight Bladder Cancer!

A cause that is so close to our hearts.
Every single note sung and every scone enjoyed helps support those living with bladder cancer, making this an afternoon of music that truly matters.

We don’t want to blow our own trumpets (we’ll leave that to the brilliant Hawes Silver Band, but Saturday 18th July is officially shaping up to be the best afternoon of the summer! 

The Military WAGS Choir Catterick and the band are teaming up for a gorgeous afternoon of spectacular music, exceptional company, and most importantly absolute mountains of scones, jam, and cream. 

Whether you’re team "jam first" or team "cream first," all are welcome!

Saturday 18th July 2026
2:00 PM
Garrison Memorial Church, Catterick Garrison (DL9 4ES)

Tickets:
Adults: £10
Under 16s: £5
Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children): £25
Just scan the QR code on the poster below or click the link 
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GLFM

Come for the tunes, stay for the treats, and help us support a truly incredible cause. We can't wait to see you there!

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison Thrift shop

Volunteers are always needed. Please call into the shop during opening times if you are interested in helping out. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Family singalong music festival - Sat 4th July at Upton country park

Credit: Uptoncountryparkfestival. 

For more details and to book tickets click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Ladies night music festival - Fri 3rd July at Upton country park

Credit:Uptoncountryparkfestival. 

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

Click on poster above to enlarge

True story about a Neil Diamond tribute act.

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.]

Information provided by Bovington HIVE