Bovington: Teaching assistant vacancy at the Harbour School, Bovington Lane.

 

Teaching Assistant (Learning Mentor), Harbour School, Bovington Lane, Bovington BH20 6PF

£26,403-£28,142 full time equivalent; actual salary £21,068-£22,456 for 34.5 hours per week (Friday afternoons off), and term time only working. Plus, generous sick pay and pension scheme.

Hours:

8.30am-4pm Monday – Thursday,

8.30am-1pm Friday

At Harbour School Dorset, we’re looking for a Learning Mentor who can help students rebuild confidence, reconnect with learning, and believe in themselves again.

Our students are all different – and that’s where you come in. You’ll help them find calm when things feel overwhelming, celebrate the small steps forward, and remind them they’re capable of more than they think.

You’ll work alongside teachers and support staff to help students with ASC or SEMH needs reach their learning and behaviour goals. Through trusted relationships, you’ll guide them to grow in confidence and independence; while keeping parents, carers and professionals connected in their journey.

Closing Date: 1st December 2025 

Interview Date: 10th & 11th December 2025

Click HERE for full job description and to apply.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

South Wales: Domestic Cleaning Operative Vacancy with GB Group

Full job description

Domestic Cleaning Operative

For the last 30 years, GB has gained a reputation for successfully delivering minor and major building projects. Typically, these works include;

• Responsive repairs, empty property maintenance and Upgrade works to domestic properties.
• Individual refurbishment and development projects to public, private and community buildings.
• Home improvements including disabled adaptations.
• Facility management services.

We seek experienced individuals who can evidence a desire for continuous personal development in all aspects of their work, while embracing the company's appetite for commercial growth.

We can now offer the opportunity for a Domestic Cleaning Operative to join our expanding team, based out of Cardiff.

Lichfield: Pinnacle Housing Surgery - Tuesday 25 November

 Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison youth club sessions - week commencing Mon 24th Nov

Sessions are held in the Jubilee Hall, Blandford Camp (by Garrison Church) 

For those children that aren’t yet registered, there will be a QR code provided on entry for parents to complete prior to the session:

New items available in the tuck shop!

Juniors Youth Club session - 24 November 25

1630 – 1730 hrs

Reception – Year 3.

Session: Free play and craft & Lego

Cost - £1.50 – Entry +Tuck

Juice and water provided

Inters Youth Club session - 24 November 25

1800 – 1930 hrs

Year 4 – Year 6

Session: Free Play – Lego, PS5, Ping pong and crafts.

£1 entry, plus money for tuck shop

Juice and water provided 

Seniors Youth Club session - Wed 26 Nov 25 (TBC if going ahead NLT 25 Nov)

1800 – 1930 hrs

Year 7 and above

Session: Free play – Crafts, loom band making, air hockey, table tennis, games consoles etc

£1 entry, plus money for tuck shop

Juice and water provided

 Please keep a look out for future notices regarding youth club sessions.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

Defence Your Offer: Black Friday 2025 - Defence discounts make your money go further

Black Friday 2025: Defence discounts make your money go further

The countdown is on! Whether you’re ticking off your Christmas list early or saving up for something special, this year’s Black Friday event is your chance to make every penny count.

In Defence, your offer provides access to exclusive savings as a member of:

• Defence Discount Service – For all staff, veterans, and Armed Forces families – giving access to thousands of online discounts from over 14,000+ brands.
• Blue Light Card – The UK’s leading discount service for the Armed Forces, emergency services, NHS, social care sector and teaching community, giving access to thousands of online discounts from 15,000+ brands.
• MyLifestyle – For Defence Civil Servants – giving access to thousands of online and instore retail savings from over 800 retailers.

Defence Discount Service and Blue Light Card

Here’s what to expect this Black Friday…

• Early access to some of the biggest discounts of the year –Members will enjoy 24-hour priority access to daily deals before the public – meaning you can snap up savings first.
• Exclusive offers throughout November – with discounts from top brands, including Panasonic, KitchenAid, Nike, loveholidays, Gousto, Dyson, VistaPrint, Benson for Beds, Charlotte Tilbury, Halfords, and more.... And remember, many of the offers from Blue Light Card and Defence Discount Service can be combined with brand Black Friday discounts for even bigger savings!
• Mark your calendar for Friday 28 November to Monday 1 December – and get ready to see just how much further your money can go!

More than discounts: rewards and support for our community

Lyneham: Weekly Play, Youth, Community and Baby groups

 

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Details of the fortnightly Bumps, Boobs and Babies group can be found here and the details of the fortnightly Little Lights group can be found here

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Wiltshire: Borrow an activity tracker watch and/or blood pressure monitors for free from your local Library

 

Wiltshire Council are running a 'Wearable Wellness' programme from their libraries with the aim of helping you lead a healthier lifestyle.

The programme makes available for loan smart activity tracker watches and blood pressure monitors for free with a membership, from these libraries, to enable you to monitor your health and make informed decisions about your wellbeing.

If you aren't already a library member, join online, or in person at one of Wiltshire Council's libraries.

Click here to find out more about the 'Wearable Wellness' programme

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Gloucestershire: December Libraries update

Make magical memories with your family this Christmas at your local library!

Enjoy festive crafts, cosy story times, and even a special visit from Father Christmas. Or step into a magical winter adventure with DragonBird Theatre.

Gloucestershire Libraries holiday activities are designed for all ages—come together, share the joy, and create unforgettable moments this season.

Click here to find out more!

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Shropshire Armed Forces Outreach Session - December 2025

For more information: SAFCC@shropshire.gov.uk

Webpage: Armed forces support | Shropshire Council

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Warminster: Christmas Market & Lights Switch On - Saturday 29th November

Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

Ludgershall: Christmas Fayre & Light Switch On - 29th November

Information provided by South West HIVE Hub 

Dorset: Santa parade & Christmas entertainment (Poole) Sat 22nd Nov

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More details HERE Also find out about the free Christmas light trail.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

 

Blandford: Christmas fair Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd Nov

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

Warminster: Warminster Community Lunch - 25th December 2025

Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison church Christmas tree decorating - Thurs 27th Nov

Come along and help decorate the Christmas Tree in the Garrison Church
Start Time:1600
End Time 1730
Fun time to begin our Christmas Season

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison cinema latest movie 'Wicked For Good' - Sun 23rd & Wed 26th Nov

Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande
Genre: Adventure, Musical
Watch the trailer here: WICKED: FOR GOOD | BFBS Cinemas
Food and drink available for purchase at the door.

Military families living at Bovington, Lulworth and Westmoors are welcome to use the cinema on Blandford Camp. (Adults and over 16s - Official ID required for Camp access)

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: The Purbeck school production of Aladdin- Tues 25th & Wed 26th Nov

Directions: Purbeck School, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PF
Tickets: Purchase from Purbeck School Reception.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison baby massage weekly sessions starting Mon 24th Nov - Mon 15th Dec

 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Mr Merlin festive family show - Mon 22nd Dec

 

Festive family show starring Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the Dragon at the Corn Exchange, Market Place, Blandford Forum. DT11 7AG

Book tickets HERE for either:
10:30am-11:15am OR 11:45am-12:30pm.

It is open to all and is free to attend. However, one ticket per person must be booked to ensure that we remain within capacity of the Corn Exchange hall.

Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the 45min show.

Refreshments - teas, coffees, cakes and cold drinks - will be available from the Corn Exchange kitchen, raising funds for the Mayor's Charities.

DK Sweets will also be there, with a great selection of sweets!

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Aldershot: Macmillan Coffee Morning at Garrison Gym 9th December 0800hrs - 1600hrs

 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Wiltshire: Newly launched dog friendly directory

 

This scheme is aimed at encouraging shops, restaurants, accommodation providers and other local businesses to become more welcoming to dogs and their owners. By enabling dogs to visit a wider range of public places, this helps reduce the time dogs spend alone at home and has benefits such as social interaction and mental stimulation. This encourages dogs to express their natural behaviours, contributing to improved behaviour and a higher quality of life for both dogs and their owners.

Please click here to access the directory

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Dorset: Wool village cinema - Christmas showing of 'Elf' on Fri 12th Dec.

 

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Dick Whittington pantomime (Poole lighthouse theatre) Thurs 11th Dec - Sun 5th Jan

 

For more information or to book tickets click Dick Whittington - Lighthouse

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Stafford: AWS Community Support - AWS Christmas Closures

Information provided: Central HIVE Hub

Stafford - AWS Community Support - December cancelled sessions due to staff conference

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

Lichfield: Service Pupil Premium Funding - Whittington Primary School

More information can be found HERE

Information:Central HIVE Hub
 

Blandford: Garrison pregnancy, maternity & new parent network session - Tues 9th Dec

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

Dorset: Pilates classes (Wool primary school) Thursday evenings

 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Garrison youth club sessions

Located on corner of Elles Road & King George V Road, BH20 6JN

If you have a question for the youth club team click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Lyneham: Sunny Days Children's Nursery are recruiting in Calne and Lyneham

 

Are you thinking about a fresh challenge in the New Year?

This could be the perfect time to find out what opportunities are opening up at Sunny Days Children's Nursery.

Interested? Get in touch to talk about your next step. Email: hr@sunnydays-nursery.co.uk

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

St Andrews: Dune planting action day, Tuesday 25th November

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**NEW DATE**Fancy helping out on our dunes with a bit of transplanting dune grasses?

Aged 18 and over. All equipment, gloves, teas and coffees provided.

You would be most welcome along, work at your own pace and make a difference to our dunes.

To book on, please contact us:
Tel: 01334 466711
email: westsands@standrews.com

Bovington/Blandford: Coworking hub virtual events Tues 25th - Thurs 27th Nov

 

Tuesday 25th November

9:30am – 12pm

Virtual co-working

Runs every week

Link on our website to register Events | Military Coworking Network

Tuesday 25th November

7:30pm – 9pm

Virtual games night

Link on our website to register Events | Military Coworking Network

Thursday 27th November

10:30 – 11:30am

Virtual event

How to make and edit great Reels

Join Kiara from BFBS to learn how to make Instagram Reels that will stand out and help you meet your goals. She will go into how to film and edit, along with how to come up with great hooks and get those views rolling in!

Link on our website to register Events | Military Coworking Network

Also if they would like to book a free trial at our Bovington MCN hub the link is Bovington | Military Coworking Network

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Christmas tree festival events (Wool village) Fri 5th - Sun 7th Dec

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE  

Lyneham: Christmas Toy Drive

 

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Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

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

Bovington: Christmas cheer event - Friday 12th Dec at Poppies tea rooms

 

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE

St Athan: St Athan Community Council – Community Activities Working Group (CAWG) - Fri 21st Nov 25

 St Athan Community Council – Community Activities Working Group (CAWG)

We’re excited to invite you to the first meeting of our newly established CAWG on Friday, 21st November at 1:30pm! 
Venue: Paul Lewis Community Centre, Glyndwr Avenue

Who’s welcome? Businesses, community groups, and residents from St Athan, Flemingston, Gileston, Eglwys-Brewis and West Aberthaw — everyone is welcome! 
Come along, share your ideas, and help shape future activities and events for our communities. We’d love to see you there!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

London: Being Dad coffee morning - Fridays 1030-1200hrs

Being Dad is a well-being project with SEL Mind for expectant or new dads, or men with parenting responsibilities, to help them cope with the challenges of fatherhood. Meet other dads. share the load and have a good brew. 

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Scotland: The Royal Navy & Marines Charity are looking for a Director North, closing date 11th December

We’re looking for a Director North to join Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity!

This senior role will help shape our work across Scotland and the North of England, building relationships, leading our regional strategy, and championing those who serve or have served and their families.

If you’re an experienced leader with strong knowledge of Scotland’s political and charity landscape—and you want to make a meaningful difference—this could be the perfect role.

📍 Scotland
🔗 Apply now: www.rnrmc.org.uk/director-north

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Hook: Family Support Group parents and children up to 11 years

Information provided by South East HIVE

Kinloss: The Kinloss Military Wives Choir invite you to their Winter Concert Friday 5th December

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Perth: The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines Scotland presents a Christmas Spectacular Sat 13th December

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Get yourself in the festive spirit; enjoy an enjoyable evening of music with the musicians of HM RM Band (Scotland) and support SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity and Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity

For further information & tickets.
https://www.perththeatreandconcerthall.com/.../royal...