Bovington: Citizens Advice sessions at Bovington HIVE every Thursday - Free advice & support

The mobile advice bus will be parked adjacent to the HIVE building (Corner of King George V Road & Swinton Avenue) Speak to advisors face to face.

Available to all Garrison personnel, spouses, partners, reserves, veterans, civil servants, MOD contractors and local civilian community. Confidentiality guaranteed.

Appointments are not necessary, just turn up. First come, first serve basis.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison book club event - Fri 25th Sep

 

Our Book Club brings people together to enjoy reading, share thoughts on books, and have friendly, engaging conversations in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.

If you are interested in joining the SSAFA book club please contact us 07766537726, or drop into the office Wed 1330 - 1530hrs for a chat. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Aldershot: Army Welfare Service CESSAC Aldershot Garrison Community Hub Monday Term Times 1530hrs - 1700hrs

 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Aldershot: Army Welfare Service Junior Sewing Project Ages 8-11 Every Tuesday 1530 hrs - 1700hrs

 

Information provided by South East HVIE Hub

Aldershot: Stay and Play Group Maurice Toye House Every Tuesday from 1000hrs - 1130hrs

 

Information Provided by South East HIVE Hub

Church Crookham: Army Welfare Service - Stay & Play Group Quetta Park Community Hall Every Thursday 1000hrs - 1130hrs

 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Guildford & London: Cyber Access 3rd September - 29th September 2026

 

• 3rd  & 17th September 2026 - Royal Holloway University of London, Egham (TW20 OEX)
• 24th & 29th September 2026 - Surrey Research Park, Guildford ( GU2 7YG

For application form click  HERE for further information

Information provided by South East HIVE

Innsworth: Imjin Station Freshers' Fair - Wed 16 Sep

 

Please see the poster above for details of this years Freshers' Fair.

This event is open to all Imjin Station Personnel and their families to attend.

It is an event which will give local businesses and service providers the chance to meet with Service Personnel and their families.

There will be a wide range of businesses attending from community services, local schools, charities, Army Welfare Service and local attractions to name a few.

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Petworth: Heritage Open Days 12th & 13th September 1000hrs - 1700hrs

 

Heritage Open Days

Visit Petworth House & Park for free for Heritage Open Weekend on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September.

Explore the extraordinary art collection in the striking state rooms of the Baroque inspired House. Take a stroll in the expansive 'Capability' Brown landscaped Park, where you might spot some of the fallow deer herd.

Relax in the Pleasure Garden, the perfect place for a picnic. Discover more about Petworth's history and collection on a free guided tour of the house - tickets allocated on a first come, first served basis. There will also be 10 minute highlight talks throughout the day. See the board by the house entrance for talk and tour times and topics on the day.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Click HERE for more information

Northern Irland: Mountpanther Farm Park

The BEST Pumpkin Patch in County Down returns this October... and tickets go on sale TODAY at 7:00pm! 

The countdown is officially on!

Get ready for another unforgettable Halloween at Mountpanther Farm Park, packed with pumpkin picking, spooky adventures, family fun and so much more.

Tickets go live TODAY at 7:00pm, so be sure to set your alarm and secure your preferred date early.

Here's What's Waiting for You...

• Step inside our spooky Science Lab
• Brave the Haunted House... if you dare!
• Halloween Scavenger Hunt
• Explore County Down's favourite Pumpkin Patch
• Fancy Dress Competition
• Scarecrow Disco
• Pumpkin Carving
• Meet our Spooky Characters
• Delicious Halloween Treats
• Straw Maze
• Amazing Halloween Photo Opportunities
• Spooky Sweet Shop
• Halloween Craft Corner
• Plus even MORE spooky surprises throughout the park! ✨

And don't forget... your ticket includes everything else Mountpanther has to offer, making it the ultimate Halloween family day out in County Down! 

📅 Event Dates

10th & 11th October
17th & 18th October
 24th–31st October
Two sessions available each day
10:00am – 1:00pm
2:00pm – 5:00pm

For more information and how to book, click on the link below.

Mountpanther Farm Park