Colerne: Station Summer Fair - Sat 27 Jun - Entry is now FREE!

 

Please note that this year, the event is taking place in the Gym on camp at Colerne Station.

Entry is now FREE!

Parking will be available near the hardstanding area between the two housing estates, and the pedestrian entrance by Laurel Drive will be open with staff on the gate.

Parking: https://what3words.com/monkeys.sensitive.sunroof

Pedestrian entrance: https://what3words.com/straddled.womb.looks

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Information provided by Colerne HIVE

BFBS to mark National Armed Forces Day 2026 in Aldershot

BFBS to mark National Armed Forces Day 2026 in Aldershot

Event Weekend: Friday 26 June 2026 – Sunday 28 June 2026
Flagship Event Day: Saturday 27 June 2026
Location: Queen’s Parade, Queen’s Avenue, Aldershot

Media organisation and military charity BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) will be in Aldershot this weekend to support the National Armed Forces Day 2026, with live broadcast coverage, interviews with the military community, stories from the stands, and an esports gaming rig, as part of the nationwide UK celebrations.

Armed Forces Day will take place on Saturday 27 June, though events will also be running on Friday 26 June and Sunday 28 June, including a programme of parades, arena displays, community activities, and family entertainment centred on Queen’s Avenue.

Ahead of the national event, Reserves Day will also take place on Wednesday 24 June, recognising the contribution of Reserve Forces across the UK.

BFBS will be present throughout Armed Forces weekend with activity and coverage across its radio, digital, and social channels, and on Forces News. There will also be an esports gaming station area where visitors can try out ‘Hot Lap’ challenges and more.

A dedicated BFBS x Armed Forces Day webpage is also available for further information relating to the weekend: www.BFBS.com/armedforcesday

Visit forcesnews.com, bfbs.com/radio or follow events on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram

Edinburgh: Help for Heroes Cafe for Veterans in Edinburgh second Wednesday of the month

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

PRUDHOE: Armed Forces Event 2026!

 Come along and show your support for our Armed Forces – past, present and future

Sunday 28th June 2026
Eastwoods Park, Prudhoe NE42 5DX
10:45am – 4:00pm
Military Parade at 11:00am

What’s on?
Military displays & live action demonstrations
Inflatables & bouncy fun for all the family
Face painting 
Vehicles on show – old & new! 
Live music all day 
Plenty of stalls, food & drink vans 

ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE! 

A brilliant day out for everyone – bring the whole family, bring your friends, and come celebrate our heroes! 

For more info: carolinerichardson@prudhoeveteransclub.co.uk

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Gateshead: Armed Forces Week 2026 – Millennium Bridge Lighting & Special Offer

 

Monday 22 June 2026

We are delighted to share that Gateshead Council will be lighting up the Millennium Bridge in red, white and blue to honour our serving military personnel for Armed Forces Week 2026.

In partnership with Veterans at Ease, we are also offering highly subsidised meals all week for serving and former military personnel at Cafe 22, Jackson Street – a little thank you for your service.

Event details:
• Lighting switch-on: 6:00 PM
• Note: Due to long summer evenings, the colours will only be clearly visible from roughly 8:00 PM onwards
• Where: Baltic Square / Millennium Bridge
• Our team will be there from 6:30 PM to set up, welcome everyone, and take photos. We’ll stay until approx 11:00 PM
• We’d love as many veterans and supporters as possible to join us – help us make this a memorable occasion!

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Govan: Help for Heroes Female Veterans Cafe/Drop-in first Tuesday of every month

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Richmond: Mind Matters - every Friday at Richmond Town Hall

 Every Friday at Richmond Town Hall

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Edinburgh: Help for Heroes Community Cafe, Gyle Shopping Centre on fourth Tuesday of the month

Missing the feeling of community? We get it and so do the rest of our veterans and families who come along. Join us for a brew and a chat. No sign up required, just rock up, no fuss. If you know another veteran or family member who could use a bit of the same, bring them along too! Suitable for veterans and family members, led by the Help for Heroes team

Help for Heroes Cafes are informal, relaxed events where you can meet and enjoy time with other veterans and families. It could be anything from a coffee morning or veteran hub to a veteran-led group. These welcoming events run across the UK and are open to all members of the Armed Forces community.

It's an easy way to dip your toes back into the water and feel like part of a community again. There's no need to book, just turn up and say hello. First brew is on us.

For any information, please contact us at CommunityDT@helpforheroes.org.uk

The Food Court,
Gyle Shopping Centre,
South Gyle Broadway,
Edinburgh,
EH12 9JY

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Blandford: Garrison shuttle bus service to Blandford town (every Tuesday)

 

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Please see below for estimated timetable, please allow enough time to ensure that you do not miss the Bus.

Pick Up	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	Drop off only
Pass Gate House for Security Clearance	0930	1015	1110	1230	1325	1420
South Cresent/Racedown Road (either bus shelter)	0935	1020	1115	1235	1330	1425
Gunville Down Road (either bus shelter)	0940	1025	1120	1240	1335	1430
Ashley Wood Road (opposite bus shelter) [Officer's Quarters]	0945	1030	1125	1245	1340	1435
Black Lane	0950	1035	1130	1250	1345	1440
Drop Off
M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through)	0955*	1040*	1135*	1255*	1350*	-
East Street/Market Place Bus Stop [Drop-off only]	1000	1045	1140	1300	1355	-
Arrive Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in)	1005*	1050	1145*	1305	1400	-
Return Journey
Depart Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in)	-	1055	1215	1310	1405	-
The Ham Bus Stop (Morrisons Car Park) [Pick-up only]	-	1100	1220	1315	1410	-
M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through)	-	1105	1225	1320	1415	-
	*Drop-off by request

This service will run every Tuesday up to and including 22 December.
Pilot Funded by Dorset Council. Service operated by Dorset Community Transport.

If you need any further clarification, please email blandfordgar-bgsuwelfare@mod.gov.uk.

NOTE: Anyone travelling into town on final run (1330/1340/1345 Camp pick-ups) will need to make their own way back.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE via Blandford BGSU welfare office.