Hullavington: Walks to enjoy in and around the village

 

Hullavington is surrounded by a rich network of public Rights of Way, offering scenic and varied walking routes that begin right from the village.

Whether you’re after a gentle stroll or a longer countryside ramble, these ten circular walks offer something for everyone.

Click on any walk on the Hullavington Village website to view a detailed guide, including directions, points of interest, and historical notes.

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Bath: Save the date for this Autumn's Children's Literature Festival in Bath

 

This Autumn’s festival will run from Friday 25th September to Sunday 4th October, bringing some of the biggest and best loved names in the world of children’s books to a family audience of thousands.

The full line-up has been announced and tickets can be booked online at https://bathfestivals.org.uk/childrens-literature/

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Dorset: Driver sector employment opportunities for service leavers

Driver Hire Bournemouth & Salisbury are looking for service leavers or veterans who are seeking employment in the driving sector.

For all vacancies click Driver Hire Bournemouth & Salisbury | Bournemouth | Facebook
or contact above telephone number/email address.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Hereford: Hereford Co-Working Hub

We’ve got just the spot! The MCN (Military Coworking Network) Hereford hub.

Your little slice of calm, focus and unlimited tea/coffee heaven.

For just £30 a year (yep, a whole year!), you’ll get:

• Access to a professional office space
• 900 hours of coworking, about 75 hours per month
• Dual screens ready to use
• Free use of a colour printer/scanner/photocopier
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free tea and coffee

Fancy trying it out?
We offer a FREE trial session (3 hours)!
Would you like to get booked in for a look around and a proper test-run of the space?

Drop us a message if you’ve got any questions, we’d love to help.

Click here to find out more and grab your spot! Hereford | Military Coworking Network

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Lyneham & Calne: Latest roles available from Sunny Days Nursery across both locations

Current jobs available:

• Nursery Manager (Calne)
• Qualified Early Years Practitioners (Calne & Lyneham)

Please click here for further information

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Hereford: ESS Vacancies Hereford

Head Chef

£39900 per annum

37.5hours per week 5 days over 7

Chef

£17.66 P/H - Full time

37.5 hours per week

Cleaner 

£12.76 P/H - Part time

33 hours per week

Hospitality assistant

£12.76 P/H - Full time

37.5 hours per week

To search for other vacancies with ESS click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE 

Give Us Time: Summer/Autumn update 2026 & last-minute France break

Give Us Time have published their latest welfare update, covering the remainder of the summer and autumn breaks.

They also have a last-minute break to France available 22 - 29 August. The gite sleeps up to 4 people, but is not pet friendly unfortunately.

Families will be required to cover the costs of their travel, food, entertainment etc, as well as taking their own bedding for the stay. Full details of the property are in the attached brochure. 

As always

- breaks are booked on a first come first served basis
- families must be signed up on the Give Us Time website to make a booking

Find out more at www.giveustime.org.uk

Building Heroes Programmes - Register Now for Autumn 2026

Building Heroes will be welcoming learners back onto our funded training programmes from mid-September, with courses starting again across our national academy network.

Our programmes are designed specifically to support members of the Armed Forces community to gain practical skills, recognised qualifications and valuable insight into construction and built environment careers.

Depending on location and availability, our programmes include:

• Construction Multi Skills
• Green Skills and Retrofit
• Groundworks and Streetworks

We will also be launching new programmes in the new year, including Engineering and Welding.

With some courses already fully booked for the first one or two cohorts of the new academic year, now is the time to register your interest so you do not miss out on your place with Building Heroes.

Our programmes are delivered across a growing number of regions, including:

• Darlington, County Durham
• Reaseheath, Cheshire
• Ibstock, Leicestershire
• Heybridge, Essex
• Wembley, London
• Drayton, Oxfordshire
• Andover, Hampshire
• Salisbury, Wiltshire
• Plymouth, Devon

With academies located across the country, there may be a Building Heroes programme close to where you plan to resettle. This means you can gain training in the region where you hope to live after service, while also meeting employers and industry partners in that local area.

If you are within your final 18 months of service, have already transitioned from the Armed Forces, are a Reservist, or are an immediate family member keen to upskill, our programmes can help you take a positive next step.

Our training provides:

• Valuable knowledge of the construction and built environment sector
• Practical skills and recognised qualifications, which may include a Diploma, Health and Safety Award and CSCS card, depending on the programme
• Funded training to help you build confidence in your capabilities alongside specialist tutors
• Employability support, underpinned by knowledgeable employability and career coaching specialists
• Confidence and insight to support transition into civilian life
• Access to our wider support offer, including guidance, employer engagement and links to our network of industry partners
• A pathway towards meaningful second careers after service

Places are limited and demand is already high for the autumn term, so we encourage you to register your interest as soon as possible.

To find out more and apply, please visit:

www.buildingheroes.org.uk/courses

Chatham: The Historic Dockyard Chatham Steve Backshall's Awesome Oceans Family Trail

 

Dive into the ultimate summer adventure and become an Ocean Guardian with Steve Backshall

Calling all explorers! This summer, we’ve teamed up with legendary wildlife expert and adventurer, Steve Backshall, for an extraordinary journey beneath the waves.

Explore the planet’s coolest underwater habitats and discover the secrets of its most fascinating creatures with Steve Backshall’s Awesome Oceans Family Trail. As you explore the Historic Dockyard, you’ll tackle an action-packed trail loaded with hands-on challenges, mind-blowing stories, and interactive missions, all inspired by Steve’s adventure

Click HERE for further Information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Alton: What's On in the Library

 

Turn up the volume on reading this summer!

This summer, The Reading Agency invites children to discover the joy of reading through Read to the Beat! — the music-themed Summer Reading Challenge 2026. With a fantastic collection of books inspired by music from around the world, children can explore stories, poetry, graphic novels, and non-fiction for all reading levels. Best of all, books are FREE to borrow from the library. As part of the National Year of Reading, libraries are encouraging families to make reading part of their summer adventures. Children can sign up at Alton library, set their reading goals, and enjoy rewards along the way.

The Summer Reading Challenge runs from Saturday 11 July - Saturday 12 September

Sign up at Alton Library during opening hours:

Monday: 9.30-1.30

Tuesday: 9.30-5.00

Thursday: 9.30-5.00

Friday: 9.30-5.00

Saturday: 9.30-5.00

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub