Cardiff: Free Easter Egg Trail at St Fagans National Museum of History

St Fagans National Museum of History - Easter Egg Trail 

This Easter, eight brightly coloured eggs have been hidden around the museum. Can you find them all?

Bring the whole family and follow our fun Easter Trail as you explore the historic buildings, parkland and galleries at St Fagans. Search high and low, keep your eyes peeled, and tick off each egg as you discover them. It’s the perfect way to add a little extra adventure to your visit.

Pick up your free trail from the reception desk. No booking required – just drop in and join the fun!

For more information visit the St Fagans National Museum of History website here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Cardiff Bay: Free Easter Egg Trail at Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay from 30th March - 12th April

Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay

Easter Egg Trail at Mermaid Quay - Cardiff Bay
30 March – 12 April

FREE family fun

Pick up your trail map from the table outside Glee Club and set off on an Easter adventure around Mermaid Quay!

Follow the trail to discover 5 hidden eggs displayed in the windows of our shops and restaurants. Each egg reveals a letter, collect them all and unscramble the secret Easter word for your chance to complete the challenge! For more information click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Recruit for Spouses – Latest Newsletter with FREE support resources and upcoming events

The latest newsletter from Recruit for Spouses includes the following articles:

• Free counselling support for military personnel, veterans, and families
• Upcoming online events, such as Making Sense of Pensions: Support and Guidance for Military Families on 22 Apr, and Breaking Down Imposter Syndrome: Confidence Building Workshop on 7 May
• Information and a survey invitation regarding the Foreign & Commonwealth Programme

To view the newsletter in full, please go to: Recruit for Spouses Newsletter – Mar 26

Reading Force: Request your FREE books for Month of the Military Child

 

With Month of the Military Child just around the corner in April, Reading Force are encouraging families to sign up for their free books and resources, available to all Forces families, serving, veteran, reservist, or ex-serving (including those affected by bereavement, separation, or divorce), with children or grandchildren aged 0–18.

Find out more at: https://www.readingforce.org.uk/

DIO Families First Newsletter - Issue 36 Published

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The latest issue of the Families First newsletter, featuring the latest Defence housing news and updates, is now available on the Defence Homes website.

Blandford: Garrison housing drop in session - 15th April

If you are experiencing any issues or have concerns with your service families accommodation and would like to speak to someone in person, you're welcome to drop in to the Pinnacle housing office on Mudros Road. (Blandford Camp), no appointment necessary.

Housing drop in is 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month. 0900 - 1200hrs.

You can also report an issue with your SFA by calling 0800 031 8628 or send an email to hello@pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

 

Dorset: Easter 'Dino Eggsplorers' family adventure trail until Sun 12th Apr

 

At Upton Country Park, Poole BH17 7BJ

Crack the case of the missing dinosaur eggs on a roarsome spring adventure trail for all the family. Watch out for the fearsome dinosaurs as you explore the park! In addition to this, children can enjoy bouncy fun in the Walled Garden, face painting, walks and play time in the park.

No booking required. 

Click Upton Country Park

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Blandford: Garrison pregnancy, maternity & new parent network sessions April - June

 

Connecting expectant parents with experienced parents, plus educational talks on topics like breastfeeding, babies first aid etc.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

DIO Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 27 March 2026

Let’s get building: MOD set to start construction on first military homes in a decade

Good homes will be placed at the heart of UK military family life as the MOD is set to begin the construction of 265 new military family houses at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, the first such development in almost a decade. Families living in the area will see a range of new, modern apartments, houses and bungalows begin to be built at Carterton near the air base in the coming weeks, once formal approval is received.

In addition to the building of the houses at Brize Norton, DIO will also be refurbishing another 2,000 homes across the UK in the next 12 months alone, building on the 1,250 worst-condition properties already brought up to standard. This work is a step towards widening access for families who have previously not been able to benefit from a military home, with 1,000 of the refurbished houses being brought back into use for military families. This is almost double the number of previously empty homes that were brought online for families over the previous 12 months.

To read more on this, see the Defence Homes article here.

Message for Service families

We know many of you, especially those in long term relationships or with childcare responsibilities for more than 80 nights a year have been waiting a long time for clearer information about widening access to Defence housing. Thank you for your patience.

We understand how important it is for families to have clarity about their housing options, especially when it comes to making decisions about work, schooling, and other aspects of family life. This remains a priority for Defence, and we are continuing to develop the detail. The final approach will be shaped by the wider Defence Investment Plan, which will set out how Defence will spend its money over the coming years to deliver the priorities of the Strategic Defence Review, including equipment, housing, infrastructure and people. We will share further information as soon as we are able to provide clear and dependable guidance on what widening access will mean for you and your family and how it will work.

To read the full message, click here.

Updated security advice for families living in SFA

Anchoring & Military Minds Spring Newsletter 2026

The Anchoring & Military Minds Spring Newsletter is now available. It’s packed with updates, upcoming events, family‑friendly activities, and information on the support available to serving personnel and military families.

Anchoring & Military Minds offers free, confidential support to anyone connected to the Armed Forces community. Whether it’s guidance around mental health, family wellbeing, navigating services, or simply needing a chat—please feel free to get in touch or pass their details on to someone who may benefit.

To read the newsletter in full, please CLICK HERE

To find out more, please visit https://www.solentmind.org.uk/support-for-you/our-services/military-minds/