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New members welcome.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
October 2, 2026
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
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.
Bovington: Garrison Memorial Hall weekly activities for adults and children
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Bovington: Growing together baby group (under 1s) sessions Oct
For details of other under 1 baby groups in local area see below.
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Blandford: Infant massage & baby support groups at Blandford Camp
October 1, 2026
North Yorkshire: Household Waste Recycling Centres have changed to winter hours
NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL.
From today, all of our Household Waste Recycling Centres have changed to their winter opening hours of 8:30am to 4pm.
They're open every day except Wednesdays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Find out more about your local centre at www.northyorks.gov.uk/.../find-your-local.
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Bovington: Nursery school job vacancy - Deputy manager
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Wimbish: Military Wives Choir is recruiting
If you would like to come along then just turn up on the night, every Monday 7-9pm
Information provided by East HIVE Hub
Colchester: Military Wives Choir is now recruiting
If you would like to come along then just turn up on the night, every Tues 7-9pm
Information provided by East HIVE Hub
West Midlands: Mission Motorsport - Veterans' Karting Championship - 6 October in Birmingham
Information provided by Central HIVE Hub
Bovington: Job vacancies and apprentice positions at Bovington Nursery
Exciting opportunities have arisen for you to come and join our setting. We are a large nursery with around 130 children on register and a team of anything up to 35 staff. We are a huge building with 5 separate rooms, all have their own outside play area. We are extremely passionate about the children’s well-being and follow the Incredible Beginnings framework. We have an amazing reputation within the local area and are well known for building good relationships with our families. As a staff member you will receive an excellent rate of pay, 50% staff discount for childcare fees at the setting. Training opportunities are always there for you to develop your knowledge in anyway. Regular nursery and room meetings are held where we work together as a team to build on our practice
Room leader
Early Years qualification of Level 3 or above is required, along with first aid, safeguarding, food hygiene and a knowledge of the Incredible Beginnings an advantage. Previous supervisory experience is essential with working knowledge of 1-2 year olds. The contract is for 40 hours a week all year round. You will be responsible for 30+ children and a team of around 10 staff. This is a vital role within our setting and the right person will be able to use all their knowledge and experience to build on the already solid foundation set.
Nursery Practitioner
Early Years qualification of Level 2 or above is required, first aid, safeguarding and food hygiene an advantage. The contract is term time only, with 15 hours a week and the opportunity for extra hours.
Nursery Apprentice
We have the availability to take on two more apprentices. The role will give you a good start with your childcare career.
Email office@bovingtonnursery.co.uk for an application form for any vacancy.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Bovington: Memorial Hall Christmas market - stall holders wanted (event takes place Sat 28th Nov)
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Bovington: Tank museum 'On Track' event - Thurs 8th Oct
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The UK Armed Forces community includes:
- Serving Personnel: Regular and reserve members of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Army, and Royal Air Force.
- Veterans: Anyone who has served for at least one day in the Regular or Reserve Armed Forces.
- Families: Spouses, civil partners, children, and dependent relatives of serving personnel or veterans.
- The Bereaved: The immediate family members and dependents of Service personnel and veterans who have died, regardless of whether the death was connected to their Service.
- Cadet Force Adult Volunteers & Merchant Navy: Adults who volunteer for cadet forces and members of the Merchant Navy who served on commercial vessels in support of legally defined UK military operations
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Dorset: Wool CE primary school open morning Thurs 8th Oct for children starting school Sept 2027
Dorset: Lulworth & Winfrith primary school open morning for 2027 starters - Mon 12th Oct
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Staffordshire: Pinnacle Service Families Notification relating to new builds Taylor Wimpey (mainly Wiston Croft),
We wanted to let you know about some upcoming service connection works that will be taking place over the next few weeks.
Our contractor, MV Kelly, will be carrying out essential utility connection works to support the new homes currently being built on the opposite side of the road from your property. As part of these works, there will be periods where excavation is required to install and connect services.
We appreciate that works of this nature can cause some temporary disruption, and we would like to reassure you that the works will be completed in planned phases to help minimise any inconvenience wherever possible. The programme is currently expected to be completed by the end of October 2026.
Please be assured that the work area will be always maintained and made safe, with appropriate barriers, signage, and safety measures in place to protect residents, pedestrians, and road users throughout the duration of the works.
We understand that construction activity close to your home may be inconvenient, and we would like to thank you for your patience and understanding while these essential works are carried out.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Services Team at ccwmids@taylorwimpey.com or on 01494 509090.
Army HQ: Army HQ: Family Welfare Matters Edition 04 now available
To read online with accessible links, please go to Family Welfare Matters Sept 2026
For those with access to MODnet, both this edition and the full internal Welfare Matters newsletter is uploaded onto the Army HIVE SharePoint site in the Welfare Latest News section. The link to access is: Welfare
Blandford: Royal signals museum 'Behind Enemy Lines' book talk with author Damien Lewis. Tues 3rd Nov. Tickets on sale now.
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Bestselling author Damien Lewis is coming to the Royal Signals Museum on Tuesday 3rd November to give a talk about his new book, Behind Enemy Lines.
Lewis will bring to life the extraordinary story of Captain Lewis ‘Archie’ Gibson, a pioneering member of the Long Range Desert Group whose daring missions took him deep behind enemy lines during the Second World War. An unmissable evening for anyone fascinated by military history and Special Forces.
To book tickets click HERE
Information is provided by Bovington HIVE
Bovington: Citizens Advice sessions at Bovington HIVE every Thursday - Free advice & support
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
Dorset: Country fayre & dog show (Wareham) Sun 4th Oct
Credit: Margaretgreenanimalrescue
The annual Country Fayre and Dog Show takes place at the Margaret Green Animal Rescue Centre in Church Knowle, Wareham (BH20 5NQ). Gates open at 11:00 AM, and the dog show kicks off at 12:00 PM
Blandford: Garrison forces mortgage clinic starts Wed 7th Oct
This is free no obligation advice for serving personnel, veterans, and their families.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Blandford: Garrison service families accommodation issue reporting day - Tues 13th Oct
Is there something in your SFA that needs fixing, if you visit on the day, and if possible they will send their maintenance team to fix.
Blandford: Garrison cinema October films
Food and drink available to purchase at the door.
Ticket prices
Adult (15+) £4
Adult (15+) £4
Child £3
family ticket £11
Senior (60+) £3
Student £3
Senior (60+) £3
Student £3
For more information and to watch trailers click https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford
Blandford: Sonia Sabri (Roshni) dance company performance - Sat 3rd Oct
Blandford: Garrison shuttle bus service to Blandford town (every Tuesday)
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Please see below for estimated timetable, please allow enough time to ensure that you do not miss the Bus.
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Pick Up |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
5th |
Drop off only |
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Pass Gate House for Security Clearance |
0930 |
1015 |
1110 |
1230 |
1325 |
1420 |
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South Cresent/Racedown Road (either bus shelter) |
0935 |
1020 |
1115 |
1235 |
1330 |
1425 |
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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 |
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M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through) |
0955* |
1040* |
1135* |
1255* |
1350* |
- |
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East Street/Market Place Bus Stop [Drop-off only] |
1000 |
1045 |
1140 |
1300 |
1355 |
- |
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Arrive Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in) |
1005* |
1050 |
1145* |
1305 |
1400 |
- |
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Return Journey |
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Depart Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in) |
- |
1055 |
1215 |
1310 |
1405 |
- |
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The Ham Bus Stop (Morrisons Car Park) [Pick-up only] |
- |
1100 |
1220 |
1315 |
1410 |
- |
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M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through) |
- |
1105 |
1225 |
1320 |
1415 |
- |
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*Drop-off by request |
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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.
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