Blandford: Garrison cinema June showings & ticket price reductions

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Adult (15+) £4

Senior (60+) £3

Student £3

Cinema Price changes.

Hopefully you will all have heard of the Governments ‘Great British Summer Savings’ scheme, where families will enjoy discounted attractions and meals out this summer.

From 25 June to 1 September 2026 (inclusive), VAT will be cut from 20% to 5% on eligible activities and items, and this applies to certain cinema tickets.

This saving will be applied to all Family and Child tickets purchased during this period.

                    Was    Now
Child Ticket   £3    £2.63

Family Ticket £11  £9.63

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

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison cinema latest showing 'Disclosure Day' Fri 19th & Wed 24th June

Food and drink available to purchase at the door.

Ticket prices

Adult (15+) £4

Child (3-14 years) £3

Senior (60+) £3

Student £3

Family (2 adults + children or 1 adult + 3 children) £11

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

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison - Blandford ladies community fundraising event Wed 1st July

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Blandford Ladies Community will be organising a authentic Nepali food sale for Downlands Community School & Butterfly Hub outside the Glass House. (Camp centre) 
Time: 1000 - 1200

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Hampshire: Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSCP)

Hampshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSCP) is a statutory body that leads on keeping children safe and ensuring their wellbeing in the local authority (LA) area of Hampshire. The Partnership includes local agencies who work together to make sure that child protection services in Hampshire are effective and keep our children safe.

For the latest news click HERE

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Blandford: Garrison coffee & cake sale (charity event) - Thurs 18th June

Join us at the Cookhouse from 10:00–12:00, for a coffee and cake sale in support of charity.

All proceeds will go to Veterans Foundation and MND Association.

All are welcome—come along and show your support!

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Blandford: Welfare/contact house short term use accommodation

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£40 per night for a minimum of 2 nights.

Weekend rates Friday to Monday morning £100.

Full weeks are £225.

A full review of costs will take place at the end of April.

For booking enquiries and to check availability email:

 BLANDFORDGAR-BGSUWELFARE@mod.gov.uk or call 01258 481938

Information provided by Bovington HIVE via BGSU Welfare team

Bovington: Garrison contact houses for short term accommodation use

To check availability or to book click HERE

or email Tel: 01929 402239 during office hours

For all bookings, a £50 deposit will be required within 7 days of making the booking and the full balance is to be paid 28 days prior to stay. The rate is set at £50 per night for the first three nights, then £25 per night thereafter.

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Blandford: Garrison Corps weekend event - Fri 19th & Sat 20th June

Garrison families and staff are more than welcome to attend. If you wish to eat at the functions in the mess on the Friday and Saturday night, please book in advance via: Royal Signals > Events.

Accommodation is not available for the families.

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Any questions can be directed Royal Signals Association Operations Manager,
email Tracey.muers101@mod.gov.uk.

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Dorset: Family fun event at Wareham quay - Sat 20th June

Family fun event featuring steam engines, live entertainment, food stalls and children's fair rides/stalls and much more.

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Kent & Medway: Domestic Abuse Support

 

Trigger Warning: Domestic abuse can lead to a person feeling like there is no escape and having suicidal thoughts. 30% of suspected suicides in Kent and Medway have domestic abuse as a factor (@KentPolice).

Support services are there for anyone experiencing abuse and can provide practical and emotional support including refuge, safe accommodation, specialist programmes and 1-2-1 help.

Find help and resources:

Domestic Abuse (domesticabuseservices.org.uk)

Mental health - Kent County Council

Every Mind Matters - Kent County Council

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub 

Kent and Medway: Preparing Young People with SEND for Adulthood

Young people with SEND want to know more about supported work experience opportunities!

Kent Supported Employment can help you grow your skills and confidence and find employment that is right for you.

Click HERE for more information.

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Chatham: Great Lines Parkrun Every Saturday 0900hrs

Every Saturday at 9am, a free weekly timed 5k run for all ages and abilities at the Great Lines Heritage Park in Gillingham, Kent

Everyone is welcome to join us at Great Lines parkrun! To run and record a time, you first need to register and print off a barcode that is unique to you. After that you can just turn up and run. 

At the moment we do not have enough volunteers to actually cover the critical positions in order to execute the run. We still need marshals, bar code scanners and ideally a number checker.

If anyone can volunteer please email greatlines@parkrun.com

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison Thrift shop

Volunteers are always needed. Please call into the shop during opening times if you are interested in helping out. 

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Dorset: Family singalong music festival - Sat 4th July at Upton country park

Credit: Uptoncountryparkfestival. 

For more details and to book tickets click HERE

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Dorset: Ladies night music festival - Fri 3rd July at Upton country park

Credit:Uptoncountryparkfestival. 

For more details and to book tickets click HERE

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Dorset: Wool village community cinema movie 'Song Sung Blue' - Fri 19th June

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True story about a Neil Diamond tribute act.

Advance notice - Sunday 5th July 2026 we will be showing the epic
film 'GONE WITH THE WIND' as a Sunday afternoon matinee with pre-booked cream teas available. [Booking details to be announced shortly.]

Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

Dorset: Local residents 50% off day tickets at sandworld (weymouth) until 30th June

Featuring brand-new giant sand sculptures including Shrek, Minecraft scenes, The Traitors, wonderful animals and more. 

Daily sand sculpting workshops, a giant all-weather sandpit, wheelchair-friendly sand sculpting tables and a dedicated under 5s’ sand area.

SandWorld is proudly dog friendly.

More details HERE

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Chatham: Army Welfare Service community support - Volunteering, is it for you?

Have you got skills/ideas you would like to share with others?

Could you spare a couple of hours a week/month to support your community?

Would you like to be part of a team to create opportunities for your community?

Volunteering can make a difference to inspire and empower others. For example working with children and young people. 

Volunteering can give you valuable experience and training to add to your CV.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Chatham: save a baby's life workshop - 9th July 1800-2000hrs

The Royal Life Saving Society UK's 'Save a Baby's Life' workshops aim to teach basic emergency skills to anyone who cares for a baby. 

You will learn:

- Infant Life Support (CPR)

- Infant choking (diagnosis and treatment)

- Infant drowning (diagnosis and treatment)

Held at the Lampard Centre, Brompton, Sally Port, ME7 5BU. Deadline for bookings is 6th July 1600hrs. 

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Chatham: Brompton play club at Lampard Centre Brompton - Mondays 1600-1730hrs

Places are allocated first come first serve on the evening. 

For new members to AWS activities, please scan the QR code to complete a registration/consent form for your child in advance of attending the club. 

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