NAAFI Fund 2026: there’s a month left to submit your applications – closes 4th Sept

The NAAFI Fund portal is still open for applications.

Since their launch in 2020, they have supported 541 projects totalling £4,844,227.

Mark Your Calendars

• Two-month window: Applications opened on Wednesday 1st July and closes on Friday 4th September, meaning you have one more month to get your project ideas in.
• One-Stage Application: No complicated stages, just one straightforward application to complete.

Get Ready to Apply

You can find the link to apply on the Giving Back page: NAAFI | The NAAFI Fund, there is also some application guidance and FAQ’s to help with your submission, if you get stuck. If you have any questions, please send to funding@naafi.co.uk.

Bedale: Calling all Girl;s in Yrs 3 & 4 for the U9 Girls Football Team

We have had some enquiries recently into an U9s girls football team.

If you are interested in supporting our club and creating an all new U9 Girls Football team. Please click the link below to show your interest.

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdBhwaj4o5.../viewform...

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Dauntsey: Free for the Military community - day entry and camping tickets available for the Dauntsey Festival of Transport & Country Show 29 & 30 Aug

 

Further details can be found as part of the April Mission Motorsport newsletter - please click here and scroll down to the last third of the page

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Grantham: Ashbourne Day Nurseries - Special Offer supporting Prince William of Gloucester Barracks

www.ashbournedaynurseries.com

Information provided by Grantham HIVE 

Grantham: Whisby Nature Park

Whisby Nature Park is a beautiful landscape near Lincoln, full of wildlife, walks and trails. Once barren and lifeless, this amazing place now abounds with wildlife. The park was created by quarrying for sand and gravel, but nature has reclaimed the pits and bare sand, creating habitats for many species.

For more information click here:
 

Grantham: Connect to Support Lincolnshire

Connect to Support Lincolnshire

Information provided by Grantham HIVE 

Grantham: Bike Night Celebrating biking culture in the heart of Grantham

Grantham Bike Night 2026 returns to the town centre on Thursday 6th August 2026. The free, family-friendly event will run from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Grantham Market Place and the surrounding streets, featuring a large motorcycle display, live music, and food stalls.

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Bovington: Are you due to move to Bovington, Lulworth or Blandford?

Are you (or someone you know) due to be posted to Bovington, Lulworth or Blandford soon?
If so contact Bovington HIVE to request pre-arrival information.

Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-Bovington-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Core information sheets are available from the HIVE and contain useful information on accommodation,employment,health & wellbeing, finance, childcare,schools & adult education as well as location overview of community amenities, facilities and activities etc. There is also help with general queries regarding the local area.

Bovington HIVE can also provide you with information sheets on other locations across the UK and overseas. Please call in to speak to the HIVE information officer or use the contact details above.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison housing drop in sessions - Wed 12th & 26th Aug

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 inn - 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

 

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

 

Click on poster above to enlarge.

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.