Weeton: LCC Mobile Library Services - upcoming dates for 2026

Mobile Library - Weeton Barracks

Our five mobile vans travel across the Lancashire region and are based at Heysham, Garstang, Brierfield, Clayton Green, and Ormskirk. Routes are covered on a three-weekly basis with over 700 stops and a wide range of books to suit all tastes. Titles are changed regularly, with new ones being added frequently. Books can also be ordered, just the same as in a static library. A variety of audio books and CDs are also available.

New customers are always welcome, and you can join simply by going to the vehicle to be signed up.

The mobile library will be situated on the car park opposite Honeypot nursery on Weeton Barracks at 1pm - 1.30pm on the following dates:

Wed 17th June 2026

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Lyneham: Trainmaster Wiltshire are stopping at Lyneham Village Hall - Sun 21 Jun

 

Text taken from the Trainmaster Wiltshire Facebook page:

If you’re joining us in Lyneham on the 21st then we will be treating all dads or honorary dads to a gift!

So why not book in and kill two birds with one stone - a great activity for your child(ren) and a gift for dad! And of course we will have our tuck shop selling drinks and snacks so perfect for a great morning out!

Please click here to book your tickets!

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Colerne: Housing Surgery & School staff visit to coffee morning - Thu 25 Jun

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Blandford: Garrison shuttle bus service to Blandford town (every Tuesday)

 

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Please see below for estimated timetable, please allow enough time to ensure that you do not miss the Bus.

Pick Up	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	Drop off only
Pass Gate House for Security Clearance	0930	1015	1110	1230	1325	1420
South Cresent/Racedown Road (either bus shelter)	0935	1020	1115	1235	1330	1425
Gunville Down Road (either bus shelter)	0940	1025	1120	1240	1335	1430
Ashley Wood Road (opposite bus shelter) [Officer's Quarters]	0945	1030	1125	1245	1340	1435
Black Lane	0950	1035	1130	1250	1345	1440
Drop Off
M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through)	0955*	1040*	1135*	1255*	1350*	-
East Street/Market Place Bus Stop [Drop-off only]	1000	1045	1140	1300	1355	-
Arrive Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in)	1005*	1050	1145*	1305	1400	-
Return Journey
Depart Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in)	-	1055	1215	1310	1405	-
The Ham Bus Stop (Morrisons Car Park) [Pick-up only]	-	1100	1220	1315	1410	-
M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through)	-	1105	1225	1320	1415	-
	*Drop-off by request

This service will run every Tuesday up to and including 22 December.
Pilot Funded by Dorset Council. Service operated by Dorset Community Transport.

If you need any further clarification, please email blandfordgar-bgsuwelfare@mod.gov.uk.

NOTE: Anyone travelling into town on final run (1330/1340/1345 Camp pick-ups) will need to make their own way back.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE via Blandford BGSU welfare office.

Wildshore Blackpool - Watersport and Aqua Park - military Discount

 

Wildshore Blackpool has kindly offered a 10% military discount for all their activities

Bookings are now live.  To book please Click Here

Information provided by Weeton HIVE

Wales: Adferiad Spouses Volunteering & Employment Programme - Tailored support for Military spouses & partners in Wales

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Kirknewton: Forces Children Scotland - Ruby Boots Family Barbeque 30th July

 

Veteran families and families who are transitioning to Veteran status: this one's for you!

Join us for a barbecue this summer at the beautiful Linburn Walled Garden.

Fancy dress is optional as we follow the yellow brick road together to civvy street!

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

AFCFT ‘Supporting Partners Programme’ opens for applications, closes 23rd Sept with notification by end of Nov

Supporting Partners Programme reopens for applications

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) are pleased to let you know that the Supporting Partners programme under the MOD’s Armed Forces Families Fund is now open and ready to welcome new applications!

What’s the programme all about?

Since 2023, the Trust have awarded over £2.5m on behalf of the MOD to 45 projects under the Armed Forces Families Fund: Supporting Partners programme which seeks to provide support and solutions to help partners of serving personnel navigate the challenges of service life.

Today, the Trust are reopening this programme for new applications which will achieve one or more of the following outcomes -

• Partners of serving personnel have increased their skills and confidence through additional opportunities to explore new ways of working and/or to change careers.

• Partners of serving personnel, including non-UK nationals, are better able to access and engage with employment support that reflects the challenges of service life, such as mobility and separation.

• Service providers and employers demonstrate improved understanding of the unique challenges of service life, enabling more informed and effective support for partners of serving personnel.

• Improved mental health and wellbeing for partners of serving personnel, leading to increased confidence and greater empowerment in personal and career choices that work within service life.

Grants of £10,000 to £150,000 are available for projects lasting up to three years.