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August 8, 2025

Blandford: Garrison cinema new movie 'Freakier Friday' Fri 8th Aug

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)


Watch the trailer here: FREAKIER FRIDAY | BFBS Cinemas (Family/Fantasy/Comedy)


Information provided by Bovington HIVE




Blandford: Garrison cinema new movies 'Smurfs' Sun10th Aug & 'Weapons' Mon 11th/Wed 13th Aug

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)


Watch the trailer here: SMURFS (2025) | BFBS Cinemas (Family/Animated)



Watch the trailer here: WEAPONS | BFBS Cinemas (Mystery/Horror)


Information provided by Bovington HIVE





Dorset: County dog show (Wareham) Sun 10th Aug

 


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Dorset: Job opportunities including Blandford & Poole


Supporting Service Leavers and Military Families into Work.

We’re a local, family-run recruitment agency matching skilled personnel with short- and long-term jobs across Poole, Bournemouth, Blandford, Shaftesbury, Yeovil & beyond.

Sectors we recruit for include: -
  • Engineering
  • Customer Service & Administration – including remote roles
  • Production & Industrial Roles
  • Multidrop Drivers
  • Senior & Commercial Positions
Let us support you with your next role –

Please give us a call on 01258 458 695

Or alternatively submit your CV via our website.

To see an active list of our live vacancies please visit our website: - https://www.swann.uk.com/vacancies/ 

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Blandford: Family fun day & vintage rally Sat 23 - Mon 25th Aug

 


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Blandford: Family summer fayre Mon 25th Aug

 


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Dorset: Wareham RFC family fun day Sun 24th Aug

 


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Dorset: Dog, sausage & cider festival Sun 24th Aug near Weymouth

 


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Dorset: School transport & pupil bus passes

 


Find information on school transport in Dorset, including: school bus updates safety of routes, all school transport news, how to apply for school transport schemes and appeal against a transport decision. Click HERE

Dorset County Council (DCC) school bus passes These cards will be sent direct to your home address by second class post.

DCC school bus passes will be for the life of attendance at your school or college, subject to transport entitlement and so will not need to be re-issued every year. These passes contain an electronic chip. School vehicles are fitted with electronic chip readers that will allow passes to be checked and details of the journeys recorded.

If a bus pass is lost during the academic year you must obtain a temporary pass from your school office in order to continue using school transport until a replacement pass can be issued.


Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Farmer palmers summer fun until Sun 31st Aug


Farmer Palmers have a jammed packed diary of events planned and in addition to the play areas and animals to see there will be Wet the Western tractor trailer rides and foam parties every Wednesday and Friday.

Disney singers will perform every Thursday and the maize maze and sunflower field will be ready to explore soon.

Location: Farmer Palmers, Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6EU

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison pop up library every until 2nd Sep

 



As part of the Summer Garden Summer Reading Challenge 2025 Blandford Library will visit the Jubilee Hall every Tuesday morning until 2nd September
Pop along with your children.

For more information visit the Story Garden Reading Challenge Website: Summer Reading Challenge.


Information provided by Bovington HIVE

August 7, 2025

Wakehurst: Wakehurst Place The Magical Winter Lantern trail Glow Wild 27th November 2025 - 3 January 2026

 


An unforgettable night time adventure awaits, where the landscape bursts into life with dazzling lights, glowing creatures, and magical stories. Discover giant pulsing seed-beasts, a lake aglow with over 13,000 lights, and a host of fantastical festive creations in this spellbinding celebration of nature and imagination.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Southampton : Mayflower Theatre The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan 13th December 2025 - 4th January 2026

 


With amazing special effects, stunning sets, beautiful costumes and barrel-loads of laughter, The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan will take your whole family on a swashbuckling trip to Neverland like never before!

Be part of the panto magic – hook your tickets today!


Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison welfare support



The Welfare support teams and chaplaincy services offer support and advice to all Soldiers, Officers and families living or working on the Garrison

Should you require help and support or have a welfare issue please contact a member of your Welfare Team during normal working hours on:

Blandford Garrison Support Unit (BGSU)

Garrison Welfare Clerk - BlandfordGar-BGSU-WCSO Tel: 01258 481938

Garrison Welfare Warrant Officer - BLANDFORDGAR-BGSU-GWWO Tel: 01258 482694

Garrison Welfare Officer - BLANDFORDGAR-BGSU-GWO Tel: 01258 481936

11 (RSS) Sig Regt Welfare Team

Unit Welfare Senior NCO - DSCIS-11SR-RHQ-Welfare NCO Tel: 01258 482619

Asst Unit Welfare Officer - DSCIS-11SR-RHQ-AUWO Tel: 01258 482902

Unit Welfare Officer - DSCIS-11SR-RHQ-UWO Tel: 01258 482901


Out of hours emergency contact the Guardroom on - 01258 482402.

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Middle Wallop: Army Flying Museum - Summer Holiday Fun Activities

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Alton: Curtis Museum Time Detective Agency Summer Family Fun 22nd July - 2nd September

 



Join us at the for a summer full of time travel adventures as we visit a different era each week! With free family trails, crafts, and challenges - become a Time Detective at The Curtis Museum!

Or join us at our Thursday Craft Club, with a different historic theme each week, learn about times gone by as you craft away! £2 per child.

Week 4 - The Tudors

Tuesday 12th August - Saturday 16th August


Week 5 - The Victorians

Tuesday 19th August - Saturday 23rd August


Week 6 - Time Travel Mayhem!

Tuesday 26th August - Saturday 30th August





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Places Where kids Eat Free (or for £1 Summer Holiday 2025

 


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Alton: Lillo & Stitch Hawaiian Beach Party

 


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Tidworth: Tidworth Library Summer Activities


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August 6, 2025

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


The mobile advice bus will be parked adjacent to the HIVE building. 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.

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