Blandford: Armed forces expo event - Sat 11th July

 

Free event. Everyone welcome

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison cinema showing 'Minions & Monsters' Sun 5th July

 Food and drink available to purchase at the door.

Ticket prices

Adult (15+) £4

Senior (60+) £3

Student £3

Cinema Price changes.

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

Tidworth: Army Welfare Service Community Support - Sports and Games - Ages 8-12 yrs

Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

Dorset: Food & drink festival (Corfe castle) - Sat 11th & Sun 12th July

 

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Larkhill: Army Welfare Service Community Support - Sports and Games - Ages 8-12 yrs

Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison family summer activity programme - July & August.

 

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Sign up here: AWS Community Support (Blandford & Bovington)

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Coffee morning every Tuesday hosted SSAFA Blandford camp.

 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

South West: MoneyHelper financial wellbeing network - Summer edition

 

In a little under a month, School’s out for Summer! However, for the majority of you parents, fosterers, and carers across the South West it is likely you are starting to think about the impending Summer holidays and how much that is going to cost. Many parents feel "left in limbo" over the Summer. Not everyone has Grandparents or family who might be able to step in and support your needs. Some people will work overtime to save for the Summer months and the children's many activities.

But this can bring a lot of pressure because you don't want them missing out on anything that everybody else is doing. It's things like that you need to think about when it comes to money and cost of living challenges. This month's update is all about Summer financial wellbeing support and some ideas to ease the pressure a little.

Please click here to read this update online

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Blandford: Jay miller's circus now until Sun 5th July

Thursday 6pm

Friday 5pm & 7:30pm
Saturday 2pm & 5pm
Sunday 1pm only

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Citizens Advice sessions at Bovington HIVE every Thursday - Free advice & support

The mobile advice bus will be parked adjacent to the HIVE building (Corner of King George V Road & Swinton Avenue) Speak to advisors face to face.

Available to all Garrison personnel, spouses, partners, reserves, veterans, civil servants, MOD contractors and local civilian community. Confidentiality guaranteed.

Appointments are not necessary, just turn up. First come, first serve basis.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Teddies from the tower family event - Sat 18th July

Everyone welcome
Don't forget to bring your teddy.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Didcot: Family festival at Didcot Railway Station - 25th-26th July

The Didcot Railway Centre Family Festival celebrates summer with a fun family day out with lots of entertainment

Travel back in time to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and savour the sights, sounds and smells of steam as you explore this 21-acre living museum with trains dating from Victorian times to the 1960s.Steam trains will be operating on at least one of the Centre's two demonstration lines, allowing you to take unlimited rides.

* Stroll around the 1932 Engine Shed housing our unique collection of operational and cosmetically-restored locomotives.

* Make tracks to the outdoor play area or dress up as a station master

* Visit the carriage and wagon display of restored rolling stock from Victorian times to the 1940s

* Marvel at Brunel's Broad Gauge railway, locomotives, coaches and transfer shed and don't miss a section of his not entirely successful 'Atmospheric Railway'

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Didcot: Brick adventures at Didcot Railway Centre - 22nd-23rd August

Join us at Didcot Railway Centre on 22–23 August 2026 for Brick Adventures, a fantastic family event celebrating the world’s most popular building brick. Discover amazing displays, including the exciting Block Party Robot League and a detailed miniature Didcot Railway Centre.

Your ticket includes full access to 24 acres of Great Western Railway heritage, with unlimited train rides, an original 1932 engine shed housing over 20 locomotives, beautifully restored coaches and wagons, and a fascinating archive spanning railway history from the 1800s to today.

Enjoy two events for the price of one and experience a great value family day out in Oxfordshire this summer.

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Bovington: Wool Parish Newsletter July 2026

 

The latest edition is available. Click HERE to read. 

Local information, events, notices & updates

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

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

The first ever Poole Military Tattoo will be held in Poole Stadium on 12 September 2026.

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.

For full details and to book tickets click HERE

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Bovington: Are you due to move to Bovington, Lulworth or Blandford?

Are you (or someone you know) due to be posted to Bovington, Lulworth or Blandford soon?
If so contact Bovington HIVE to request pre-arrival information.

Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-Bovington-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Core information sheets are available from the HIVE and contain useful information on accommodation,employment,health & wellbeing, finance, childcare,schools & adult education as well as location overview of community amenities, facilities and activities etc. There is also help with general queries regarding the local area.

Bovington HIVE can also provide you with information sheets on other locations across the UK and overseas. Please call in to speak to the HIVE information officer or use the contact details above.

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Dorset: Bovington & Blandford - Summer camp for garrison young people Mon 17th - Fri 21st Aug. Register now!

 

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The summer residential is open to young people in school years 7+ from September, capturing the year 6 students moving up to secondary school for transition support purposes. 

There are only 14 spaces available for Blandford and a further 14 spaces for Bovington.£50 per person courtesty of funding from OOSA and ABF.

Transport from Bovington and Blandford Camps included. 

If you would like to register your interest click HERE

For more information or to discuss further contact James.Tarring100@mod.gov.uk.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Dorset: Wareham carnival weekend Fri 17th - Sun 19th July

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More details HERE

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Dorset: Seafood festival (Weymouth) Sat 4th & Sun 5th July

 

This free-to-attend event brings together the very best of Dorset’s seafood, chefs, local producers and live entertainment.

More details HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison welfare newsletter - Summer edition

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