Bovington: Tank museum half term events plus 'Meet Stick Man' Sun 24th May

  

This May Half Term at The Tank Museum, enjoy tanks in action on weekdays, family-friendly activities and more at Dorset’s largest indoor attraction!

As part of our half term activities - get creative with Sophie’s Ceramics in a pottery painting session (26 May) & even meet Stick Man (24 May).

Plus, get into the arena yourself with a tracked vehicle ride, and make use of the interactive exhibitions, free soft play, on-site restaurant and café

Link: https://tankmuseum.org/events/may-half-term

Annual passes are valid for the above event. Please note, Stick Man will be available at intervals between 12pm – 3pm with no booking needed.
However, an entry ticket to the Museum is required to meet Stick Man.

Link: https://tankmuseum.org/events/meet-stickman

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Pembrokeshire: The Wildlife Trust - Sutton Common Field Trip on Sunday 24th May 26

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

St Athan: The Sen-Den - Free Sensory Sessions for children ages 3 - 16 on the 27th May at the Paul Lewis Community Centre, St Athan

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Pembrokeshire: PAVS Volunteering Pembrokeshire 'PAVS Big Do' Volunteering Event on 5th June 2026

 

Book now for the PAVS Big Do! On 5 June at The Centre, Simpson Cross

As part of #VolunteersWeek this will be a chance to get together to ‘do’ something (some volunteering) but also to have a bit of a ‘do’ (as in a celebration).

Lunch is provided and everyone will get the chance to do try something that helps others. Activities will start by 10.30am and lunch will be from 12.30pm.

Llantwit Major: Free Adult Cycling Sessions on Sat 13th June in Llantwit Major

Image: Vale of Glamorgan Facebook Page

FREE Adult cycling sessions

During Bike Week 2026: Sat 13 June, 10:30 - 13:30

• Led by experienced Pedal Power instructors
• Bikes available to borrow
• Suitable for complete beginners
• Confidence‑building tips for returning riders

There will also be an optional led ride along into St Athan at 11:30 

St Illtyd Primary School Car Park / CF61 Car Park, Llantwit Major
To book please email activetravel@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Hereford: Meadowfest - Sunday 24 May, 11am - 4pm

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Bovington: Tank museum 'On Track' event - Thurs 8th Oct Register now.

Credit: Tankmuseum

On-Track is FREE to attend, and FREE to exhibit. It offers valuable insights on mental and physical health, signposting toward useful communities and organisations that can support the armed forces community, networking opportunities with like-minded organisations, and a Q&A session to address your questions.

The UK Armed Forces community includes:

• Serving Personnel: Regular and reserve members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Army, and Royal Air Force.
• Veterans: Anyone who has served for at least one day in the Regular or Reserve Armed Forces.
• Families: Spouses, civil partners, children, and dependent relatives of serving personnel or veterans.
• The Bereaved: The immediate family members and dependents of Service personnel and veterans who have died, regardless of whether the death was connected to their Service.
• Cadet Force Adult Volunteers & Merchant Navy: Adults who volunteer for cadet forces and members of the Merchant Navy who served on commercial vessels in support of legally defined UK military operations

For more information about the event and to register click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Army HIVE Says Thank You and Farewell to Longest Serving Overseas HISO

This week marks our longest-ever serving Overseas HISO - Jo Ratabuli - leaving Episkopi HIVE for pastures new. Over her 14 years in post, Jo has been absolutely central in supporting her customers in Epi and wider across BFC, unit moves to and from Cyprus, our Non-UK Nationals, and so much more – her knowledge, warmth and exceptional customer service will no doubt be remembered by many customers and colleagues from across the last decade and a half. Suffice to say, Jo will be a much-missed member of the Army HIVE team, not only from her current BFC colleagues (Karen-Grace, Donna, Emma, James, Jen and Katie) but the rest of the Army HIVE team too!

Our Cyprus Area Manager, Karen-Grace, penned the attached poem and it perfectly captures Jo’s achievements, the differences she has made over her 14 years in service, and the sentiments of her team.

From us all in Army HIVE, Jo, Vinaka vakalevu (thank you very much), Moce mada (until we meet again), and may your next chapter be filled with joy, peace, laughter, and the same warmth you gave so freely to others.

Hereford: Lyde Court Book Fayre - Sat 23 May

 

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BFBS Marks 15 Years Since Op TELIC Ended With Commemorative Anniversary Campaign

The Forgotten Conflict: BFBS Gives Voice to the Veterans of Op TELIC

BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) today begins a dedicated week of programming to mark 15 years since the end of Operation TELIC (Op TELIC), codename for the involvement of the UK Armed Forces deployed to Iraq between March 2003 and May 2011.

Daily commemorations this week will run across BFBS Radio, BFBS TV, and digital platforms, exclusively bringing together multiple contributors including veterans, serving personnel and BFBS staff as key voices in the special broadcasts forming a comprehensive tribute to the Op TELIC anniversary, and to honour the lived experiences of the UK Armed Forces personnel who served.

While many broadcasters covered the conflict from the outside, BFBS was broadcasting alongside the UK Armed Forces, keeping personnel connected to home throughout operations. From playing music that lifted morale to sharing messages from the families waiting back home, to putting on events to entertain personnel, BFBS served those deployed rather than simply reporting on them. Fifteen years on, that shared experience places BFBS in a unique position to help tell their stories in their own words.

Beginning today, audiences will hear directly from those who served through interviews, long-form specials, bespoke digital content, and live discussions across BFBS radio and social media reflecting on the legacy, with support from BFBS TV. These personal reflections form the heart of the week, capturing a wide range of lived experiences from those who were deployed.