Blandford: Garrison housing issues - drop in session Wed 22nd Oct

1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month, 0900-1200hrs. At the Pinnacle Office located in the Estates Building, Murdos Road, Blandford Camp.

If you have any issues regarding your Service Family Accommodation and would like to speak to someone face-to-face, pop along, no appointment necessary.

Upcoming dates:

Wed 5th & 19th Nov 2025

Wed 3rd & 17th Dec 2025

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

North Wiltshire: Upcoming sessions from the Wiltshire Council Family Hub

Blandford: Garrison venues for booking events

Email: BLANDFORDGAR-QM-Dept@mod.gov.uk 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Garrison jobs

 

Search for full & part time vacancies at Bovington, Lulworth & Blandford Camp, HERE

(Use the search filters to refine location, contract, job type etc). Please note where it states Wareham this may indicate Bovington Camp. 

• Customer/food service assistants
• Cleaners
• Supervisors
• Department managers
• Facilities operatives
• Chefs/catering roles
• Mess (Accommodation) Stewards

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison church - Worship Wednesdays & Thursdays bible study/fellowship group.

 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Wiltshire: Local employment opportunities

 

Please click the links below for a selection of roles available within North Wiltshire & Swindon (please note this list is not exhaustive and other local vacancies can be found on websites such as Gov.uk-Find A Job plus Indeed, local Facebook groups, etc.)

Dorset: Wool CE primary school and pre-school open day - Thurs 23rd Oct

 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Autumn half term fun at Lulworth castle

 

More details HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison coffee morning - new parent, pregnancy, maternity network Tues 28th Oct

 

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Blandford: Garrison October half term free activities. Book now

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To register for activities email BLANDFORDGAR-BGSUWELFARE@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Coworking hub free craft & chat evening Tues 21st Oct

 

Are you a military spouse or partner that likes crafting, chatting or a mixture of the two? Then our FREE craft & chat sessions are perfect for you!

We have a wide variety of crafting activities going on and we just all have a nice chat as we craft away for an hour and a half. It’s a lovely way (we believe) to connect with others in an evening whilst progressing your latest project, whatever that may be.

On the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month, 7:30pm-9pm. Totally free, we’d love to see you at our next one which is on Tuesday 21st October 2025. 

Additionally, if you would like to see the inside of our hub at Bovington or Blandford and a FREE trial session for the experience please reach out.

Sign up now - https://www.militarycoworking.uk/events

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Halloween party (Wareham) Wed 29th Oct.

 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Half Term Lego club (wool village) Mon 27th Oct

Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

Dorset: Halloween & autumn trail at the walled garden (nr Bovington) from now until Sun 2nd Nov

 

There will be nine friendly ghosts hidden around the gardens, if you find them all, you will uncover the mystery word! Explorers will also discover fact and quiz signs, learning facts about autumn and nature as they also complete a Halloween quiz during their visit.

Directions: DT2 8RH

Website: The Walled Garden

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Free energy advice drop in session with Dorset citizens advice Wed 29th Oct

 

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The drop in session is open to anyone living/working in the Garrison or local area. 

Appointments are not necessary.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Calne: Men Walking & Talking weekly groups and new monthly Saturday group

A Calne mental health initiative that has already changed lives through weekly walks is now adding a new way for men to meet and talk.

Following the success of the Men Walking & Talking - Calne group, co-organiser Leigh Randell has announced the launch of a monthly coffee morning, starting on Saturday 25th October at Pozza Coffee’s new café at CrossFit Calne on Portmarsh.

Running from 9am to 10am, the Men’s Coffee and Chat mornings will take place on the last Saturday of each month, with a different venue each time.

Please click here to join the Facebook group

Alternatively click here to find out more about this Saturday's walk

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Blandford: Garrison youth club Halloween week sessions Mon 20th - Wed 23rd Oct

Sessions are held in the Jubilee Hall, Blandford Camp (by Garrison Church) 

For those children that aren’t yet registered, there will be a QR code provided on entry for parents to complete prior to the session:

Blandford Garrison Juniors Youth Club session,  Halloween party  Mon 20 October 25

1630 – 1730 hrs

Reception – Year 3.

Session: Party and Party Games - Lego Set as prize for best dressed!

At the Jubilee hall

Cost - £1.50 – Entry +Tuck

Juice and water provided

Blandford Garrison Inters Youth Club session  Halloween party Mon 20 October 25

1800 – 1930 hrs

Year 4 – Year 6

Session: Party and Party Games - Lego Set as prize for best dressed!

At the Jubilee hall

£1 entry, plus money for tuck shop

Juice and water provided

Blandford Garrison Seniors Youth Club session

Pyjamas and scary movie night (12A)  Wed 23 October 25

1700 – 1930 hrs

Year 7 and above

Session: Pyjamas and Scary Movie – Film rating 12A

At the Jubilee hall

£1 entry, plus money for tuck shop

Juice and water provided

Please keep a look out for future notices regarding youth club sessions.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

Blandford: Garrison cinema latest showing 'Roofman' - Mon 20th Oct

Rated 15 Action comedy staring Channing Tatum and Peter Dinklage
Monday 20th October, Doors open at 18.30. Film starts at 19.00
Watch the trailer here https://cinemas.bfbs.com/films/roofman

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
https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford

Food and drink available to purchase at the door.

To find out more about the upcoming movies click link HERE

It is advisable to check the link for any changes to timings or cancellations prior turning up. 

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) Contact Bovington HIVE 01929 403185 or email RC-Pers-HIVE-Bovington-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk to find out how to request entry onto Blandford Camp. 

                                               

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Wiltshire: Apply now if your child is starting Secondary School in September 2026

 

Is your child starting Secondary School next year?

The deadline to apply for a secondary school place is Friday 31 October and you can find out the result on Wednesday 1 March 2026.

Please note that due to some scheduled system maintenance, the online portal will be unavailable from 8am – 6pm on Saturday 18 October.

Please click here to apply via the Parent Portal

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Bovington: Tank Museum job vacancies

For latest opportunities click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE