Blandford: Garrison SSAFA team

 

If you would like to support Blandford Garrison, SSAFA Serving Community Team, please pop into the SSAFA Office next to the Garrison Dental Centre for a chat - Wednesday afternoons 1330 - 1530hrs or contact 07766537726.

Read the latest newsletter HERE from SSAFA Blandford team.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Epsom: Welcome to Hobbledown Adventure Park and Zoo

 

Welcome to Hobbledown Adventure Park and Zoo

Climb towering forts and explore enchanted castles filled with dragons, tunnels, and turrets - and, along the way, meet a wide variety of zoo and farm animals, from cheeky meerkats to giant tortoises. With award-winning indoor and outdoor play areas, the immersive Imaginarium, and tasty meals at the Hobnosh Bar, Hobbledown is one of the top family days out in the UK. Adventure park magic starts here!

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Bovington: A night at the Tank Museum sleepover - Sat 10th Oct. Book now!

Credit: Tankmuseum.org

What's included: 

Trenches After Dark Tour – Brave the eerie night-time trenches on a guided tour packed with atmosphere and history.

WWII Themed Meals – Enjoy a WWII themed dinner and breakfast, with hot and cold drinks included.

Tank Movie Screening – Settle in and enjoy a wartime film in a WWII themed Briefing room.

Midnight Snack Care Package – Refuel late at night with a themed snack tin to keep you going.

Interactive character-led history trails, a board game corner, and a morning military drill to start the next day

For more information, frequently asked questions and to book a ticket click HERE

Advance registration is required as tickets are limited

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Growing together baby group (under 1s) sessions Sep & Oct

For details of other under 1 baby groups in local area see below.

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Blandford: Royal signals museum 'Behind Enemy Lines' book talk with author Damien Lewis. 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.

Tickets on sale from 7th September.

To book tickets click HERE

Information is provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington - Tank Museum south west model & wargaming event - Sat 12th & Sun 13th Sept

Images courtesy of Tank museum. 

Partnering with Warlord Games, The Tank Museum's Autumn South West Model Show is set to be full of wargaming models and demonstrations.

Featuring traders, exhibitors, and build-your-own model tank activities, the event will bring together modellers, wargamers and military history enthusiasts.
With a full programme of expert talks, visitors to the Museum will be able to hear leading wargaming experts discuss their painting tips and tricks, answer questions about miniature design, and explain how Warlord Games turned a Second World War tank into a Konflikt '47 walker.

Elliot Wills, Events Operations Manager, said: "Whether you're an experienced wargamer, keen to learn something new, or simply looking for an action-packed day out, there's something for everyone at this year's South West Model Show."

Alongside the special event programme, visitors can learn about The Tank Museum's collection of more than 300 military vehicles. They can also join an epic tabletop gaming battle featuring miniature brick models.

Younger visitors can enjoy the Museum's tank-themed soft play and outdoor play area.
Book online and save 20%. Annual Pass holders and Friends of The Tank Museum receive free entry to the Model Show. For more information and to book tickets, visit tankmuseum.org.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Garrison Memorial Hall weekly activities for adults and children

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For more information & sessions for 21/90 club click HERE

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Blandford: Garrison - New parent & baby support group starts Tues 8th Sept

 

Join DorPIP, Home-Start Blackmore Vale, Babigaloo Baby Music and The Friendly Food Club for a free family launch event.

Whether you're expecting a baby, caring for a little one, or simply curious about the support available locally, we invite you to come along, meet other families and explore the new parent and baby groups launching at Blandford Camp this autumn, including Baby Massage, Little PIPs and support from Home-Start volunteers.

Drop in or reserve a free place click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison cinema movie 'Pressure' - Mon 14th & Wed 15th Sep

 

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

North Wiltshire & Swindon: What's on in September

Please click the links below for a selection of local upcoming events and bookmark this page for any future updates! (Updated events will be added weekly and will show in bold text to indicate they are new).

Please note that new activities have been added to the long 'recurring list of event spaces, tourism websites, etc.' section so please check to see what's on near you!

Lyneham: Vivo Impact Day for Service Personnel, Veterans and the wider Military community - Wed 16 Sep

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Please scan the QR code to register or click the following link: Vivo Impact Day Registration Form 

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

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.