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September 29, 2026

Aldershot; BFBS Coffee Morning at the Holiday Inn Farmborough Thursday 8th October 1000hrs - 1130hrs

 


Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Bovington: Garrison mini bus hire



Garrison owned air conditioned mini bus. 8 seats plus driver

Competitive hire rates - £35 per day. (£100 refundable deposit)
No mileage charges, Full fuel tank required on hand back

To book the minibus contact Bovington welfare office via email CMC-BovLulSU-WELFARE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk or telephone 01929 402240

The driver must have full clean Cat B licence and be over 25 years of age.

Hire of the mini bus is for Bovington/Lulworth Garrison military personnel and MOD civil servants.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Welfare/contact house short term use accommodation - New Update


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The Welfare Team have introduced a new online Contact House booking process, including an online calendar, updated booking guidance, and an online booking request form.

These resources are available through the Defence network. Family members who cannot access them should continue to contact the Welfare Team for support.

All booking requests must be submitted by the Service Person using their details. Please contact us if there is an issue with this.

If you have any questions, queries, or feedback about the new booking process, please contact the Welfare Team at:
Email: Blandfordgar-ContactHse-Bookings@mod.gov.uk
Tel: 07436318137
New SharePoint page: Contact House page.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE via BGSU Welfare team

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 efare Team during normal working hours on:

Blandford Garrison Support Unit (BGSU)


Tel 0743 631 8137.

Email: BLANDFORDGAR-BGSUWELFARE@mod.gov.uk.

For Contact House Enquiries: Blandfordgar-ContactHse-Bookings@mod.gov.uk.

BGSU Padre - Revd Carl Stokes 
Carl.Stokes103@mod.gov.uk

11 (RSS) Sig Regt Welfare Team

Unit Welfare Senior NCO 
Asst Unit Welfare Officer
Unit Welfare Officer 


11 Sigs Padre - Rev Caroline Rogers 
Caroline.Rogers118@mod.gov.uk 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE




Folkestone: Parkrun Every Saturday at 0900hrs


Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Surrey: become a registered childminder


Are you considering becoming a registered childminder and would like to find out more?

A registered childminder is a person who looks after one or more children for more than a total of two hours a day in their own home. They are registered and inspected by Ofsted. 

Surrey County Council are committed to supporting childminders to provide high quality childcare and early years education. Our 'Becoming a Registered Childminder' (BaRC) training is made up of two face-to-face full day sessions, delivered over two consecutive weeks, for those interested in joining the childminding profession. 

The training covers the legislation and implications of caring for other people's children in a home environment to ensure that children are safe, well cared for and take part in activities that contribute to their learning and development. 

The training also details your statutory duties as set out in the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Hook: Family Support Group parents and children up to 11 years


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Bovington: Poppies tearooms opening times

 



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Bovington: Memorial Hall Christmas market - stall holders wanted (event takes place Sat 28th Nov)


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Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

Dorset: Table top sale (Wool village) Sat 17th Oct

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Blandford: Garrison cinema movie 'Other Mummy' Fri 9th & Wed 14th Oct

Food and drink available to purchase at the door.

Ticket prices

Adult (15+) £4

Child £3

family ticket £11

Senior (60+) £3

Student £3

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


Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison cinema October films

 


Food and drink available to purchase at the door.

Ticket prices

Adult (15+) £4

Child £3

family ticket £11

Senior (60+) £3

Student £3

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



Information provided by Bovington HIVE


September 28, 2026

Middle Wallop: Brew & Banter at The Army Flying Museum - Thu 22 Oct


Please click here to visit the website

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Maidstone: Leeds Castle - Fireworks Spectacular Returns 7th and 8th November 2026

 




Get ready for the South East’s largest fireworks display, returning to Leeds Castle on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026 for an unforgettable celebration of ‘TIME’.

Dance, sing, and watch in awe as dazzling fireworks light up the night sky, choreographed to iconic tracks you know and love. Stunning projections and vibrant lasers will transform the Castle into a magical backdrop, creating a mesmerising spectacle. Gather friends and family for an evening of music, light and entertainment, with an unforgettable finale that will leave you wanting more.

Click HERE for further information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Chatham: Lets Talk - Education Inclusion & SEND Support Event - 12th November 1230hrs to 1630hrs Lampard Centre, Brompton

 


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Chatham: Home Start Themed Stay & Plays Lampard Centre Mondays 0930hrs -1200hrs Thursdays 1000hrs - 1130hrs

 


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Chatham: Army Welfare Service Community Support - Volunteering is it For You?

 


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Chatham: Army Welfare Service Community Support - Brompton Play Club Lampard Centre Mondays Term Time Only 1600hrs -1730hrs

 


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Blandford: Garrison community activities & events

 




Army Welfare Service - Community Support has it's Eventbrite organiser page for Blandford & Bovington Camps.

This is the one stop shop for all AWS Community Support activities in your area where you will find some amazing opportunities for you and your family!

AWS Community Support Blandford


a) Sign up and follow us - the more followers we have the more we can offer and the quicker you'll find out about new events!

b) Spread the word, tell you friends, post it to your socials and help grow our following!

c) Come along to our weekly events and get to know our amazing volunteers and the groups they run.


James Tarring - AWS Community Development Worker - Blandford

james.tarring100@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Bovington HIVE