Blandford: Garrison cinema showing 'Evil Dead Burn' - Fri 10th & Wed 15th July

 

Food and drink available to purchase at the door.

Ticket prices

Adult (15+) £4

Senior (60+) £3

Student £3

Cinema Price changes.

From 25 June to 1 September 2026 (inclusive), VAT will be cut from 20% to 5% on eligible activities and items, and this applies to certain cinema tickets.

This saving will be applied to all Family and Child tickets purchased during this period.

                    Was    Now
Child Ticket   £3    £2.63

Family Ticket £11  £9.63

For more information and to watch trailers click https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Summer concerts nights at the castle Fri 24th - Sun 26th July

 

Credit: VisitDorset.com

Summer Nights at Corfe Castle with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Experience three unforgettable summer evenings of music, magic and light at Corfe Castle, one of Dorset's most iconic landmarks. From 24–26 July 2026, the dramatic castle ruins provide a stunning outdoor backdrop for the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO), presenting spectacular live performances for all ages.

For full details click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Aldershot: Hampshire County Council/Rushmoor Wellbeing Walks

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Aldershot: Tourist Information Centre

Aldershot Tourist Information Centre has a wide range of information to help you enjoy your stay in Aldershot. The staff will be pleased to help you plan your visit and provide advice on where to stay and what to do.

For further information and opening times please click HERE

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Winchester: Home-Start Family Groups

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Lichfield: Summer Holiday Free Stay & Play Sessions for children with SEND and their parent carers

As parent carers we know all too well the struggle of school holidays, change in routine and busy environments to say the least. This is why we are delighted to be offering summer holiday stay and play sessions alongside Lichfield Family Hub and the amazing Rocklands school, for children ages 0-10 with SEND and their parent carers.

This opportunity is also FREE to attend. We simply ask you email/call Lichfield family hub at lichfieldfamilyhubenquiries@staffordshire.gov.uk to book on, so we know how many and the ages of the children.

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Wiltshire: New 'Belong in Wiltshire' website launched for Military families

Please click here to visit the website

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Winchester: Family Fun in Winchester

 

From zoos and family-friendly theatre to soft play and parks, there are activities, attractions and events to suit children of all ages in Winchester

If you're visiting Winchester as a family with kids in tow, you're in for a treat. Many of Winchester’s attractions are family-friendly and offer a host of hands-on activities including interactive puzzles, trails, games and quizzes. You can enjoy special events throughout the year including make-and-take workshops, book readings by famous authors, plays and shows. You’ll find plenty of great play parks and picnic spots too. Whatever the weather you'll find loads of great things to do with children in Winchester.

Click HERE for further information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Lichfield: DIO Podcast - volunteer family required - taking part in the DIO Housing Matters Podcast

 

DIO are looking for a family living in SFA for another episode of the DIO Housing Matters podcast who live in the Lichfield area.  Would you be interested in taking part in the podcast?  Get in touch with the Central HIVE on RC-Pers-HIVE-CentralHub-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk for the contact details in DIO.

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

Cessation of the Service Police Confidential Crime Line

The Service Police Confidential Crimeline (0800 085 0658) has been permanently disconnected and will not be replaced. As a part of Defence switch to digital communications all analogue telephone lines in the host location, including the Confidential Crimeline, have been disconnected. HQ PM(A) have therefore decided to retire the Service Police Confidential Crimeline.

Crimes can still be reported through any of the following telephone helplines: