Preston: Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph - 9th November 25

Remembrance Sunday is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.

Please join the Right Worshipful Mayor of Preston, veterans, Armed Forces and others, in gathering around the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday.

A parade of armed forces members both current and veterans, cadets, dignitaries and others will walk around the city centre, ending at the Flag Market.

At the end of Sunday's service, there will be an opportunity for the public to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph.

Sunday 9th November 2025

Preston Flag Market 

11am - 1pm

Please note: 

A number of road closures will take place due to Remembrance Sunday Parades on Sunday 9 November 2025 from 9am until 1pm.

To view which roads will be closed and diversions, CLICK HERE

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Bovington: Garrison Memorial Hall weekly activities for adults and children

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Staffordshire: M&S Tamworth - Christmas Vacancies

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Information provided: Central HIVE Hub

Bramcote SEN-sationals - Starting 8 November

Please sign up here ASAP.

https://forms.office.com/e/KMDU2N8m97

Any questions please contact - Stacey.gales100@mod.gov.uk

Information provided: Central HIVE Hub

Victory Services Club, London – October 2025 Newsletter

Read the latest Club Life newsletter from the Victory Services Club

Serve and Protect Credit Union - Free Webinars in Nov and Dec

 
This week is ‘Talk Money Week’, so why not sign up for a free webinar from Serve + Protect. ‘First come, first served’… and you can register through your personal devices / email addresses:

Eco-friendly ways to save money 

Eco-friendly savings webinar | November and December 2025 Dates Released | Limited Availability | Learn more and register for FREE 
https://app.livestorm.co/serveandprotect/eco-friendly-ways-to-save-money?s=474742b0-68b0-40c6-bbe5-…

Budgeting 101 

Budgeting explained webinar | November and December 2025 Dates Released | Limited Availability | Learn more and register for FREE 
https://app.livestorm.co/serveandprotect/budgeting

Saving Made Simple 

Tips to boost savings webinar | November and December 2025 Dates Released | Limited Availability | Learn more and register for FREE 
https://app.livestorm.co/serveandprotect/saving-made-simple-practical-habits-to-boost-your-savings

Credit Score 101 

Tips to boost your score webinar | November and December 2025 Dates Released | Limited Availability | Learn more and register for FREE 
https://app.livestorm.co/serveandprotect/credit-scores

Boost Financial Resilience 

Preparing for the unexpected webinar | November and December 2025 Dates Released | Limited Availability | Learn more and register for FREE 
https://app.livestorm.co/serveandprotect/the-road-to-financial-resilience-preparing-for-the-unexpec…

Before You Borrow 

Key things to know webinar | November and December 2025 Dates Released | Limited Availability | Learn more and register for FREE 
https://app.livestorm.co/serveandprotect/before-you-borrow

Blandford: Garrison pantomime 'Sleeping Beauty' Mon 8th Dec - Tickets on sale from Mon 3rd Nov

 

This year's Garrison pantomime from the Forces Foundation will be performed by professional actors from the Panto bus.

Venue: Garrison cinema (on camp)

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison youth club November sessions

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:

Blandford Garrison Juniors Youth Club session -  3 Nov 25

1630 – 1730 hrs

Reception – Year 3.

Session: Free Play

At the Jubilee hall

Cost - £1.50 – Entry +Tuck

Juice and water provided

Blandford Garrison Inters Youth Club session - 3 Nov 25

1800 – 1930 hrs

Year 4 – Year 6

Session: Den building and laser tag

At the Jubilee hall

£1 entry, plus money for tuck shop

Juice and water provided

Blandford Garrison Seniors Youth Club session - 5 Nov 25

1800 – 1930 hrs

Year 7 and above

Session: Free play

At the Jubilee hall

£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
 

Blandford: Garrison Halloween & bonfire night - Tues 4th Nov

 

Location: Open field next to Downlands School

• Balloon Makers
• Face paint
• Food Truck
• Artist
• Photo booth 
• Fireworks
• Raffles
• RBL and SSAFA tents 
• Exciting game tents.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Swanage railway 'Father Christmas yuletide express' from Sat 29th Nov - Wed 24th Dec

For full details and to book in advance click HERE

Tickets sell fast – this event is a treasured part of Christmas for many local families. Book early to secure your place aboard the Yuletide Express.

Children under 2 years old travel for free but must sit on a lap - no seats is reserved.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

St Athan: St Athan Community Council Christmas Market - Sat 15 Nov at The Gathering Place, St Athan

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Blandford: Garrison cinema latest movies 'Anjila' Sat 8th Nov

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)

Rated 12A - Food and drink available to purchase at the door.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: A Dorset Christmas market at the Tank Museum - Sat 15th & Sun 16th Nov

For more information click link A Dorset Christmas - The Tank Museum

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Bovington: Free energy advice drop in session with Dorset citizens advice - Tues 11th Nov

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Session is open to all military personnel, service families, civil servants, contractors and local civilians.
 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

St Athan: Free Digital & AI Awareness Course - Mon 24 Nov 25 at MOD St Athan West Camp Community Centre

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Free Digital & AI Awareness Course

Monday 24th November 2025
10:30 - 12:30
MOD St Athan West Camp Community Centre
Available for all wives, spouses & partners of serving personnel.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Brecon: Christmas Market at Brecon with Bells on - Sat 22 Nov 25

 

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Bovington: Garrison coffee morning & DIO housing surgery Wed 5th Nov

If you have any housing issues or concerns, please use this opportunity to come along and speak in person to a housing representative from Pinnacle/Vivo

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Fireworks & bonfire night (Wareham) Fri 7th Nov

Wareham Recreational Ground (BH20 4PQ) 

An evening of family fun with:

• Live entertainment
• Tasty seasonal treats 
• Children's fancy dress competition
• Roaring bonfire 
• Funfair rides
• Fully stocked bar
• Delicious food and drinks. 
• Spectacular firework display.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Bovington & Blandford coworking hubs - virtual content planning session Thur 6th Nov

Are you a military spouse/partner that creates content?

As well as our physical BLANDFORD MCN HUB (why not reach out and book a trial?) where you can book a desk to help you get into the zone without the distractions from home, we also run a VIRTUAL CONTENT PLANNING session to connect us. First Thursday of the month, totally free. In fact, we are holding a session next Thursday 06.11.2025 from 10:30am-12pm

Content may be something that’s all too easy to slip off your to do list, time and time again, but we hope these sessions provide the accountability you may feel you need to make sure you’re actually creating it once in a while.

Content can range from social media content, to emails, to blog posts, magazine articles or just about anything else!

The bonus? Throughout the session you’re able to ask for feedback and advice in the Zoom chat, so no more analysis paralysis or being stuck for ideas as you can ask in there.

We’d love to see you there

https://www.militarycoworking.uk/events

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison cinema November movies

 

To find out more about the upcoming movies or to watch trailers click link HERE

It is advisable to check the link for any changes to timings or cancellations prior turning up. 

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) Contact Bovington HIVE 01929 403185 or email RC-Pers-HIVE-Bovington-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk to find out how to request entry onto Blandford Camp. 

Blandford: Garrison housing issues - drop in sessions Nov & Dec

1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month, 0900-1200hrs. At the Pinnacle Office located in the Estates Building, Murdos Road, Blandford Camp.

If you have any issues regarding your Service Family Accommodation and would like to speak to someone face-to-face, pop along, no appointment necessary.

Upcoming dates:

Wed 5th & 19th Nov 2025

Wed 3rd & 17th Dec 2025

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Bump, baby & toddler event - Sun 25th Jan 2026 Register your interest now!

 

In partnership with Little Pickles Markets, The Tank Museum is proud to present its first Bump, Baby & Toddler event – featuring special guest speaker Zoe Blaskey.

Visitors can browse the baby & children’s nearly new sale, listen to a range of talks from our guest speakers, enjoy baby & toddler-friendly activities and enjoy exploring The Tank Museum – with its soft play area, perfect for tots!

Plus, for this event, The Tank Museum is delighted to offer 50% off admission – and under 4s go free! Register your interest Little Pickles Market - The Tank Museum to be notified when tickets become available.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Fylde: Remembrance Sunday Services in Fylde 2025

Remembrance Sunday Services in Fylde  - 9th November 2025

Residents throughout the borough are warmly invited to join commemorations on Sunday 9 November as communities come together to honour those who have defended our freedoms. These services will offer everyone the opportunity to pay their respects and reflect on the extraordinary sacrifices made by our armed forces, both past and present.

Services are always well attended and will take place as follows:

St Annes: Assemble at the Pier car park at 10:30am. The parade will proceed to the memorial in Ashton Gardens at 10:38am, led by Mayor of Fylde, Cllr Frank Andrews.

Lytham: Gather at the Assembly Rooms at 10:30am, with the procession departing at 10:45am. The civic party will be led by Deputy Mayor, Cllr Cheryl Little.

Kirkham: Assemble on Orders Lane at 1:30pm and move off at 1:45pm. The Remembrance service will commence at the Cenotaph at 2:00pm, followed by refreshments at the Community Centre.

Wesham: Led by Mayor Cllr Liz Bickerstaffe, assemble at the War Memorial at 10:45am. A service of remembrance will be held, followed by refreshments at Wesham Community Centre.

Armistice Day Arrangements

The commemorations continue on Tuesday 11 November with a two-minute silence marking Armistice Day. The Mayor of Fylde will attend at Ashton Gardens, the Deputy Mayor of Fylde at Lytham Cenotaph and the Mayor of Kirkham at Kirkham Cenotaph, ensuring every community can mark this significant moment together.

Cllr Frank Andrews, Mayor of Fylde, said: “I’m deeply honoured to lead our community in remembering those who gave so much for our freedom. These services bring us together in gratitude and reflection, ensuring the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces will never be forgotten. I encourage everyone across Fylde to join us in paying tribute to those who served and continue to serve our nation.”

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE