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July 2, 2026
Llantwit Major: Family Summer Films - Community Cinema - July & August in Llantwit Major
Calling all families! Fancy a family film afternoon this summer?
Community Cinema is running family friendly timed films at 3pm across the summer holidays.
July film - Zootropolis 2
August film - Wicked For Good
Our aim is to bring a community cinema for the rural Vale, with no need to travel long distances at affordable prices.
Ticket with popcorn and squash/tea/coffee
Just £2.50 [adults] and only £1 for children.
Free tickets are also being made available to families accessing our local FoodBank.
Families - we know many families are struggling for things to do on a limited budget, we hope this helps. If your budget can't stretch - please message us direct
Tickets are available from our friends at Bardic Books and Nickleby's Bookstore as well as online!
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Didcot: Family festival at Didcot Railway Station - 25th-26th July
The Didcot Railway Centre Family Festival celebrates summer with a fun family day out with lots of entertainment
Travel back in time to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and savour the sights, sounds and smells of steam as you explore this 21-acre living museum with trains dating from Victorian times to the 1960s.Steam trains will be operating on at least one of the Centre's two demonstration lines, allowing you to take unlimited rides.
* Stroll around the 1932 Engine Shed housing our unique collection of operational and cosmetically-restored locomotives.
* Make tracks to the outdoor play area or dress up as a station master
* Visit the carriage and wagon display of restored rolling stock from Victorian times to the 1940s
* Marvel at Brunel's Broad Gauge railway, locomotives, coaches and transfer shed and don't miss a section of his not entirely successful 'Atmospheric Railway'
Click HERE for more information.
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.
Didcot: Brick adventures at Didcot Railway Centre - 22nd-23rd August
Join us at Didcot Railway Centre on 22–23 August 2026 for Brick Adventures, a fantastic family event celebrating the world’s most popular building brick. Discover amazing displays, including the exciting Block Party Robot League and a detailed miniature Didcot Railway Centre.
Your ticket includes full access to 24 acres of Great Western Railway heritage, with unlimited train rides, an original 1932 engine shed housing over 20 locomotives, beautifully restored coaches and wagons, and a fascinating archive spanning railway history from the 1800s to today.
Enjoy two events for the price of one and experience a great value family day out in Oxfordshire this summer.
Click HERE for more information.
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
July 1, 2026
Monmouthshire: Find your Local Youth Centre
Click poster to enlarge.
Looking for somewhere to hang out, meet new people, get support, try new activities, or just have a safe space to be yourself?
We’ve brought all of our Youth Centre opening times together in one place, making it easier than ever to find your local session.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Looking for somewhere to hang out, meet new people, get support, try new activities, or just have a safe space to be yourself?
We’ve brought all of our Youth Centre opening times together in one place, making it easier than ever to find your local session.
- Chepstow
- Caldicot
- Monmouth
- Abergavenny
- Free to attend
- Friendly youth workers
- Fun activities
- Support when you need it
- Safe and inclusive spaces
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Hereford: Job Opportunity - Swim Teacher
Looking for a new role or know someone who might be?
Halo Leisure is currently recruiting Swim Teachers across its centres. If you love being in the water, enjoy teaching, and want to help people of all ages build confidence and stay safe in the pool, this could be a fantastic opportunity.
If you’re passionate about making a difference in your local community, Halo would love to hear from you.
Find out more and apply here:
https://haloleisure.org.uk/lp/careers/
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Northern Ireland: Blue Light Card Discounts in Northern Ireland

Blue Light Card provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store.
Blue Light Card also works with small and large companies across the UK to get involved in supporting the blue light community through offering their members discounts through Blue Light Card.
For more details on what discounts are available and to sign up, click here
Information provided by HIVE NI
Hereford: Southside Farm Summer Fair - 11 Jul
Looking for a fun, free family day out?
Southside Farm Summer Fair is taking place on Saturday 11th July from 12pm–3pm, and there’s plenty for all ages to enjoy!
FREE entry Veg sales & veg box sign-ups
Plant sales
Farm tours
Kids’ activities & crafts
Lunch stall, cakes, puddings & drinks
Raffle & tombola
Human fruit machine & welly wanging!
A great opportunity to support a fantastic local community farm, enjoy some fresh local produce and spend a few hours outdoors with the family.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
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