Innsworth: Military Wives Choir - back after Summer break on Wed 2 Sep

 

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Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Innsworth: Freshers' Fair for the Military community - Wed 16 Sep

 

For details of other events plus local information, please click here

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Colerne: New Guardroom number for Azimghur Barracks

 

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

South Cerney: Updated Welfare Sway information page and contact card

 

The South Cerney Welfare Sway page contains useful information, including:

• Facilities booking
• Welfare team info
• Details of the AWS Youth Groups
• Local area info
• ...and lots more!

Please click here to access this page

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: Unit Welfare and Community Support contact information

 

Please see the links below for the relevant contact details for your Unit:

Lyneham: Current job opportunities with Sunny Days Children's Nursery

 

Please click here for further information

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Wiltshire: Skills Bootcamps

Skills Bootcamps are available free of charge for individual learners who are job searching and looking to improve their skills. It is also available for self employed people who are looking to progress their business.

Please note these are available for learners from Wiltshire and Swindon.

There is a mixture of online and in-person courses available, in subjects such as:

• Education & Early Years
• Health & Social Care
• Digital & AI
• Hospitality
• Business & Employment Skills

Please click here for further information

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Wiltshire: Digital phone switchover in January 2027 - are you ready?

 

The UK’s traditional landline phone service is changing. In January 2027, phone calls will be made using a broadband connection instead of the old copper phone network.

For most people, the change will be straightforward. Your phone number will stay the same, and many existing handsets will continue to work. However, if you rely on devices like telecare alarms, door entry systems or burglar alarms, they may need updating to keep working.

Take action now:

• Check your devices – make a list of anything that plugs into your phone line or depends on it
• Contact your provider – your phone or broadband provider can confirm what you need to do and what support is available
• Plan ahead – providers will contact customers before the change takes place, but early action can help avoid disruption

Further information can be found at https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/digital-phones-switchover

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Bovington: Job vacancy - Nursery assistant Bovington Nursery

 

Due to increasing numbers, we are looking for additional staff

NURSERY PRACTITIONER/ASSISTANT

A level 2/3 qualification and childcare experience are preferred, or a willingness to undertake training. References and Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Email office@bovingtonnursery.co.uk for an application form or more information.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Poole Military tattoo performance - Sat 12th Sep.

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The first ever Poole Military Tattoo will be held in Poole Stadium
Includes Military style pipe & drum bands and a performance by Bovington Military Wives Choir.

Salute to the Services — A moving tribute to those who serve and protect our communities

To ensure maximum accessibility, there will be two performances, (afternoon matinee and evening sundowner).

For more details and to purchase tickets click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Wareham Wednesdays family friendly evening events 19th & 26th Aug

 

Credit: Warehamwednesdays.com

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FREE family-friendly summer events on the picturesque quay in Wareham every Wednesday in August. Fun theme nights with musical guests and lots of entertainment.

More details HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Wareham family fun day - Sat 22nd Aug

 

Directions: Wareham & Swanage RFC, Bestwall Road, Wareham, BH20 4HY

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Corsham, Lyneham & Colerne: SFA Housing Clinic posters

Please note that Housing Clinics will resume in September

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Bovington: Garrison welfare team

The Welfare team aims to provide the best possible welfare advice to all soldiers and their families. The Welfare office is located by Costcutter food store on King George V Road, Bovington. 

• Unit Welfare Officer - Mr Adrian Ingham 
• Garrison Welfare Warrant Officer - WO2 Scott Forrester

Tel: Welfare Office 01929 402239 or 01929 402240

Email: CMC-BovLulSU-WELFARE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk 

In case of emergency - duty welfare mobile number 07971 577282

Please only contact the duty mobile number if it is an urgent welfare matter. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

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

BGSU Padre - Revd Carl Stokes 

Carl.Stokes103@mod.gov.uk

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

11 Sigs Padre - Rev Caroline Rogers 

Caroline.Rogers118@mod.gov.uk 

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

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Godalming: Surrey Army Cadet Force We Are Hiring Cadet Quartermaster and Administrative Officer General Office

 

South East Reserve Forces’ & Cadets’ Association Administrative Officer, General Office

The South East Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association supports HM Forces’ Cadets and Reserves in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey and Sussex. The Administrative Officer is responsible to the Office Manager for the efficient running of the General Office and provision of admin support to the Head of Engagement/Chief of Staff.

Click HERE for further information

Information provided by South East HIVE

Dorset: Adult learning courses

For information about courses, learning opportunities, learning at home and more please visit
https://www.webenrol.com/skillsandlearningace/

For details of local courses and information see links below.

Link to our online courses (courses are held online via Teams at specific times with a “live” tutor)

Link to distance learning courses (These are online modules that can be accessed whenever convenient)

Link to courses in Blandford

Link to courses in Poole, Wareham or Dorchester

Information about our employability and careers courses (also known as work skills)

Information about our English for Speakers of Other Languages courses

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

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.

Pick Up	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	Drop off only
Pass Gate House for Security Clearance	0930	1015	1110	1230	1325	1420
South Cresent/Racedown Road (either bus shelter)	0935	1020	1115	1235	1330	1425
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
M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through)	0955*	1040*	1135*	1255*	1350*	-
East Street/Market Place Bus Stop [Drop-off only]	1000	1045	1140	1300	1355	-
Arrive Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in)	1005*	1050	1145*	1305	1400	-
Return Journey
Depart Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in)	-	1055	1215	1310	1405	-
The Ham Bus Stop (Morrisons Car Park) [Pick-up only]	-	1100	1220	1315	1410	-
M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through)	-	1105	1225	1320	1415	-
	*Drop-off by request

This service will run every Tuesday up to and including 22 December.
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.