July 23, 2026

Bovington: Garrison summer family activity programme & trips starts Wed 29th July.

 

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Sign up here: AWS Community Support (Blandford & Bovington)




Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison family summer activity programme & residential break - Spaces still available.

With the kids breaking up next week, summer is almost here! There are still a couple of spaces left on the summer residential and a whole load of fun to be had for all the family during the school holidays.



Sign up here: AWS Community Support (Blandford & Bovington)



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Ripon: Join our New Men's Book Club with Ripon Library



We're excited to announce that in celebration of the National Year of Reading, we will be starting up a new men's book club this September!

Whether you're a lifelong bookworm of haven't picked up a novel in years, join this new book club and connect with other readers in a relaxed and friendly setting.

To express your interest in joining this group, please pop into the library or email us - ripon.library@northyorks.gov.uk

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

York: FREE Support and Educational courses for parents in the York area in Autumn


FREE support and educational courses for parents in the York area!

Please see the attached link for information on free support and educational courses and sessions for parents and carers by Family Matters York. 

Including: Time out for parents of children aged 0-5, time out for parents of children with autism, handling anger in the family, screen time in the digital world, and relationship support.

https://mailchi.mp/.../parenting-courses-april-may...


Information provided by North HIVE Hub

30 Days out under £30 In Staffordshire


 

A guide to the best cheap and free days out in Staffordshire, including zoos, farms, museums, country parks and nature reserves, plus our stunning wide open spaces, such as the Peak District National Park, The National Forest, and Cannock Chase National Landscape.

You are guaranteed a fantastic day out at these attractions and places to visit in Staffordshire.

Everything featured on this page will cost a family of four less than £30 to get in – and some are even free*!

Full details can be found HERE

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Staffordshire: Summer at The Staffordshire Regiment Museum - 27 July - 01 September


 Website: www.staffordshireregimentmuseum.com/

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Lichfield: DMS Whittington BFBS Cinema showings: 26 July to 4 August


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Northern Ireland: Dive Into a Pirates & Mermaids Adventure at Mountpanther - 26th & 27th July


Join us on Sunday 26th & Monday 27th July to meet pirates and mermaids, enjoy magical entertainment, and create unforgettable family memories. Book your tickets below!

Get ready for a swashbuckling day of family fun at Mountpanther Farm Park! Your ticket includes:
  •  Meet a real-life pirate AND mermaid and snap some magical photos
  •  Take part in our exciting Pirate Scavenger Hunt
  •  Enjoy pirate & mermaid face painting
  •  Capture unforgettable memories at our themed photo opportunities
  •  Meet and feed our friendly farm animals
  •  Visit our cuddly petting barn and fascinating reptile room animals
  •  Race around the go-kart track
  •  Bounce away on our giant outdoor bouncy pillows
  •  Explore our indoor and outdoor play areas
…and enjoy everything else Mountpanther Farm Park has to offer!

It's the perfect family day out, packed with adventure, imagination, and magical memories for little pirates and mermaids alike.

Book your ticket here

Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland AFTP Team as of 22nd July

 


The Armed Forces Talent Programme is an NHS Scotland-wide recruitment initiative for the armed forces community.

It supports service leavers, veterans, spouses, partners, dependants, reservists, cadets, and cadet forces adult volunteers to enter our workforce.

Vacancies

See the AFTP Newsletter HERE

For more information about our programme, the team, and what we're getting up to - see our AFTP webpage

Recruit for Spouses: Your Summer Refresher – How RFS Supports You


Recruit for Spouses have a Summer newsletter with information about their support programmes and how they can help in terms of both employment and wellbeing.

To read the newsletter in full, please go to: Your Summer Refresher: How RFS Supports You