Vale of Glamorgan: GVS Vacancy - Development Officer, Closing Date: 24th Feb 26

Glamorgan Voluntary Service:

We’re hiring!

Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) is looking for a Development Officer to join our team and support Third Sector organisations across the area.

• 35 hours per week (job share considered)
• £31,537–£33,143 (NJC 18–21)
• Closing date: 4pm, 24 February 2026
• Previous experience isn’t essential — training will be provided.

Find out more and apply via our website here
CVs are not accepted.

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Blandford: Garrison 'Little Buds' baby & toddler group - CANCELLED WED 4TH FEB

 Not running due to non-availability of the venue

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Blandford: Garrison youth club sessions (Inters school yrs 4-6) starts Mon 2nd Feb

Sessions are held on Blandford Camp 

Venue: Semaphore Arms Function Room (located near the WRVS/Junior Rates Cookhouse and WO/Sgts Mess).

For those children that aren’t yet registered, there will be a QR code provided on entry for parents to complete or see below. 

Inters

Monday Evenings

1800 – 1930 hrs

Year 4 – Year 6

Session: Team games – Dodge ball and Parachute games.

£1 entry, plus money for tuck shop. Juice and water provided

Seniors 

Wednesday evenings

1800 - 1930hrs

School Years 7+

Entry £1 plus money for tuck.

Youth activities, games, team building, tuck shop and more.

Juniors

This session, for children in school years 1 to 3 will return in due course. More information to follow in the coming weeks.

For further information on youth club sessions contact James.Tarring100@mod.gov.uk

Volunteers are always needed to help out. If you can help in anyway at any of the sessions please contact James Tarring at above email address.

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Blandford: Garrison cinema movie '28 years later, The Bone Temple' - Mon 2nd Feb

Rated 18

Monday 02nd Feb, Doors open at 18.30. Film starts at 19.00

Cast Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams  (Dystopian horror)

(As Spike is inducted into Jimmy Crystal's gang on the mainland, Dr. Kelson makes a discovery that could alter the world.)

Watch the trailer here. https://cinemas.bfbs.com/films/28-years-later-bone-temple

Ticket prices

Adult (15+) £4

Child (3-14 years) £3

Senior (60+) £3

Student £3

Family (2 adults + children or 1 adult + 3 children) £11

https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford

Food and drink available for purchase at the door.

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

STRICT POLICY: Children Must Be Accompanied

All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (18 or older) at all times while on the premises.

Our volunteer staff is not responsible for supervising unattended minors.

Unsupervised children will not be permitted entry or allowed to remain in the building. They will be asked to leave, and no refund will be given.

This is a mandatory requirement that our staff must enforce, and we remind everyone this is By Order of the Deputy Garrison Commander.

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Bovington: Wool Parish Newsletter Feb 2026

 

The latest edition is available. Click HERE to read. 

Local information, events, notices & updates

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Blandford: Garrison cinema February movies

For more information and to watch trailers click https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford

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Dorset: Wool village cinema showing of 'Downton Abbey The Grand Final' - Fri 20th Feb

 

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Blandford: Military wives choir free taster session - Tues 3rd Feb

 

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Bovington: Tank museum robot wars & daleks event - Sat 7th & Sun 8th Feb

Taking place across the weekend of 7-8 February, the South West Model Show showcases hundreds of model tanks, planes, ships and more - all available to see, make and buy.

Visitors can meet and greet the infamous Daleks during Q&A sessions on both days of the show. Plus, there’s a build-your-own fighting robot workshop, delivered by Team Roaming Robots, the creators of ‘Ripper’ from the hit tv show ‘Robot Wars’. What’s more, visitors can meet some of the robots from the popular show!

Guests can also get hands-on with a model making session provided by Models for Heroes, who support veterans through the therapeutic benefits of the hobby.

Alongside a huge collection of models, for just £3, visitors can enter the modelling competition to be in with a chance of winning some amazing prizes. Best in show wins a ride in a tank, and winners of adult and junior categories will receive tickets to TANKFEST 2026, worth £79.90. Entries close at midnight on Wednesday 4 February, and judging will take place at the South West Model Show on Sunday 8 February.

With hands-on activities, demonstrations, and plenty to see and do, this event is perfect for both modelling enthusiasts and families.

Visit tankmuseum.org/events/spring-model-show for more information and to book your tickets.

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Llantwit Major: February 2026 timetable of events at the CF61 Centre, Llantwit Major

CF61 Centre, Llantwit Major:

Finally the never ending month of January has ended and we are pleased to welcome February. We have lots of events coming up in February here at CF61. Please follow the link to find out what's on https://cf61.wales/events

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Barry: Your Place Wellbeing Family Day on Mon 16th Feb 26 at Pencoedtre High School, Barry

Vale of Glamorgan Council: Your Place Your Health Event

This half term, drop in to the Your Place Wellbeing Family Day and chat to a range of friendly healthcare and wellbeing professionals, all under one roof.

From vaccinations to first aid demos and advice, it’s a great chance to ask questions, learn something new, and get support, with no booking needed!

And don’t worry… it’s not all serious! There will be fun, hands-on activities for young people too, including face painting and sports, making it an enjoyable day out for the whole family.

Free to attend
Monday 16 February (Half Term)
10.30am – 3pm
Pencoedtre High School Main Hall , CF62 9YQ

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Northern Ireland: Veterans Roadshow, Ballymena - Thursday 19th Februrary

 

Veterans Roadshow – Ballymena

NIVCO are delighted to invite you to their Veterans Roadshow at the Tullyglass Hotel, Ballymena on Thursday 19th February 2026, from 12:00pm – 2:30pm.

This is a great opportunity for veterans and their families to:
Connect with local support services available across Northern Ireland.
Enjoy a FREE lunch.
Catch up with old friends and enjoy a bit of good craic.

Whether you’re looking for information, support, or just a friendly face and a chat, everyone is very welcome.

Venue: Tullyglass Hotel, Ballymena
Time: 12:00pm – 2:30pm
Date: Thursday 19th February 2026

Please register in advance at: www.nivco.co.uk

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Northern Ireland: SSAFA Fundraising Lecture - Korea without End - Wednesday 11th March

 

SSAFA Fundraising Lecture - Korea - War without End

You are warmly invited to join the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) - the Armed Forces charity - Northern Ireland Branch, for a special fundraising evening in support of their work with serving personnel, veterans and their families across Northern Ireland. 

SSAFA is honoured to present, General The Lord Dannatt GCB CBE MC DL as its guest speaker, delivering our ‘Annual Fundraising Lecture’, entitled ‘Korea - War without End’

Date: Wednesday 11 March 2026
Time: 06:00 pm
Cost From: £25.00

For more details, please click here

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Forces Employment Charity: Unlock your potential - Join our Women into Employment webinars!

Have you signed up for Women into Employment 2026 yet?

Women into Employment (WIE) is back for 2026, and this year it’s designed to work with your life, whatever your schedule, wherever you live. We know your time is precious, so we’ve created an impactful programme that fits around your schedule while giving you the tools to shape the next chapter of your career.

We’re kicking off with three powerful lunchtime webinars, each one crafted to spark momentum, build confidence and help you take meaningful steps toward your goals. These inclusive and friendly sessions are the perfect lead-in to WIE's grand finale, an in-person networking event hosted by Bank of America.

Join our Lunchtime Webinars:

Join all three sessions or simply choose the ones that speak to you. Every hour is packed with practical insights, expert guidance and the encouragement you need to move forward with purpose

Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 30 January 2026

New Armed Forces Bill to drive the biggest renewal of Service Family housing in a generation

Service families will benefit from the newly introduced Armed Forces Bill which promises better housing, better services and better protections for our forces and their families.

The Bill will create a new Defence Housing Service, which will have a simple ethos – to put the needs of forces and their families first and drive the biggest improvement in forces accommodation for a generation.

Read the full article on Defence Homes here.

Families First Newsletter

The latest issue of the Families First newsletter, featuring the latest Defence housing news and updates, is now available on the Defence Homes website.

1,000 homes upgraded for military families

Urgent works on 1000 military homes, most in need of refurbishment, have finished ahead of schedule, with a further 250 to be completed by April, 2026. This means that 12 months on from the Consumer Charter launch, we will have increased our initial target by 25%.

Read the full article on Defence Homes here.

Cardiff: Lunar New Year Marketplace at Canton Library on Sat 14th Feb 25

Canton Library is hosting its first Lunar New Year Marketplace on Sat 14 Feb 11am-3pm. Come and experience themed stalls everything oriental from craft to food and much more!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Surrey: Empowering Surrey's young people - voting for the next member of Youth Parliament

Young people in Surrey have an exciting opportunity to help shape the county's future. They can now vote for their next Member of Youth Parliament. Voting is open to anyone aged 11 to 18 and closes 22nd February. 

Sixteen young people are standing for election, and each one wants to help make Surrey better for children and teens. They bring their own ideas, experiences and a commitment to improving life for young people in Surrey. 

Click HERE for more information.

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