Blandford: Family free festival weekend Fri 31st May - Sun 2nd June

Crown Fest is back again for 2024 with 11 bands playing over the weekend of Friday May 31st - Sunday June 2nd at The Crown Hotel in Blandford Forum.

The weekend will be a free family event fille with live music, facepainting, food and drink, and an indoor market. There will be a marquee in the Sealy Suite Garden for the music and the venue will open to the public all weekend, with a two-day indoor market on the Saturday and Sunday from 11am - 3pm selling a variety of local crafts and wares.

Parking is available at the front and rear of the hotel and is free to guests and day visitors. The hotel serves food all day from 10am until 9pm in the main bar or in our restaurant. Dogs are welcome!

Click HERE for further details

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

 

Aldershot: New Directions Build a Better Future aged 18-30 Every Thursday 10:00 - 14:00

 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison yoga sessions

 

Thursday Evenings at 7pm

Jubilee Hall – Just turn up

Cost £5

Come along for a class of movement, mobility and strength with a bit of relaxation thrown in.

Please bring a mat.

Email yogawithclaudia@hotmail.com for further information or questions.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Aldershot: Hampshire County Council Unlock Your Potential with Free Skills Bootcamps! Full Stack Developer L4-5

 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Folkestone: White Cliffs CRP Collaboration Event on Thursday 23rd May

 

The White Cliffs Community Rail Partnership is hosting a collaboration event with partners, guest speakers and anyone who would like to attend on Thursday 23 May from 11am-1pm at Folkestone West Train Station.

Hear about the partnership's achievements over the last 12 months, and their plans for the future.

For further information about the partnership, CLICK HERE

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Maidstone: Jobs Fair at the Town Hall on Tuesday 21st May

 

Maidstone Borough Council has partnered with the Job Centre and Department for Work & Pensions to host a Jobs Fair for Maidstone residents on Tuesday 21 May at Maidstone Town Hall. The Fair, which is free to attend, will see representatives from Retail, Construction, Health Care and many more, looking to promote their vacancies to residents.

The event will take place between 10am-2.30pm. If you’d like to attend, you can register at your Local Job Centre on King Street, or just pop down on the day!

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Dorset: Home Start support and friendships for families

 

Home-Start offers friendship, practical support and emotional advice in the homes of families who are having difficulties managing parenting for a variety of different reasons such poor mental health, post-natal depression, disability, domestic abuse, bereavement, isolation and multiple births.

Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life, by supporting parents so they grow in confidence, strengthening and enjoying their relationships with their children and widening their links with the local community.

For details of Home Start in your area see below links

SOUTH EAST DORSET (includes Purbeck, Bovington area)

NORTH DORSET (includes Blandford)

WEST DORSET 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: May Half Term activities at the Tank Museum

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May Half Term at The Tank Museum, 25 May-2 June 2024 

Enjoy D-Day-themed fun for the whole family to enjoy. Tank displays on weekdays, vehicle rides, kids' activities and more. To commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, take part in family-friendly crafts, talks, and tours, alongside real examples of D-Day ‘Funny’ tanks. Buy online and save 10%.

Click HERE for more details & to book tickets.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Chatham: May Half Term Fun at the Lampard Centre

 

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Bovington: Garrison Party in the park event Sat 15th June

 

CMC HQ will be hosting Party In The Park 24 event at the Pavilion sports pitch on Allenby Barracks.

The event is open to all serving personnel, contractors, civil servants and families.
Please come and join us for food, drink, live bands, bouncy castles, pony rides, face painting and much more.

Important Note: Guests need to booked in through the guardroom (Allenby Barracks) beforehand to save time on the day. 

This event is cash only.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison Coworking Hub for Military spouses to work & connect

https://www.militarycoworking.uk/blandford-hub

Below images: Blandford Hub. Located by Costcutter shop on Camp

For details of the Bovington Garrison hub and other military UK/Overseas Coworking hubs click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Half Term trainmaster fun session for kids age 18 months - 6yrs (Wool village) Wed 29th May

Wednesday 29th May 

1000 - 1100

1115 - 1215 Quiet (less busy) session which are also open to everyone and are popular with SEND families, younger children and anyone that prefers to play in a more relaxed environment.

The D'Urberville Centre, Collier's Lane, Wool BH20 6DL

An exciting stay-and-play session for children!

Huge track layout where your kids can play with a vast collection of motorized and push along trains!

Electric ride on trains, a Thomas coaster, pop-up train tent, musical trains, baby section and more!

Free parking is available onsite and nearby.

Click HERE for more details and to book.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Bovitots toddler group special trainmaster fun session Thur 13th June

🔹Thursday 13th June 10.00-11.30 at Bovington Memorial Hall

🌟 We’ve set up a special discount code for Bovitots members which will give you 25% off a standard child ticket - use ‘VIPFRIENDS’ at checkout to activate 🌟

The hall will be filled with all our usual train fun:

🚂 Ride on electric train

🚂 Giant track layout

🚂 Motorised and push along trains

🚂 Thomas coaster

🚂 Pop up train tent

🚂 Baby area

🚂 Hands on play for preschoolers


🎟️ For more info and to book visit our website: www.trainmaster.co.uk/dorset

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Bovington: Free Citizens Advice service at Bovington HIVE Thurs 16th May

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Free advice sessions at the HIVE (King George V Road/Swinton Avenue) 

Check out upcoming dates on poster above 
Available to all Garrison personnel, spouses, partners, reserves, veterans, civil servants, MOD contractors and local civilian community.
Appointments are not necessary, just turn up. First come, first serve basis.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 
 

Bovington: Garrison mini bus hire

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Starting school for the first time free workshops for parents

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison mini bus for hire

 

BLANDFORD WELFARE MINIBUS FOR HIRE

The Garrison owned minibus has 8 seats plus driver.

£35 per day

£100 refundable deposit

Collection times: 0900hrs

Return times: 0830hrs

No Mileage Charges

Please return the minibus clean and tidy, as you collected it.

Contact Blandford Garrison Welfare Office on 01258 481938 for more information.

Booking form, Rules and Constitution can be found on the BGSU Welfare SharePoint Page. For those who do not have MODNET access please contact julie.osmond100@mod.gov.uk.

Please note the use of the minibus is for Blandford Garrison Military personnel.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Childrens centre free sessions for ages 0 - 5 & SEND activity tent for hire

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE

 

Folkestone & Dover: SEND Family Support Coffee Mornings, 20th and 23rd May 2024

 

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Chatham: AWS Community Support, SEND Family Information Morning at the Lampard Centre on Wednesday 22nd May

 

Information provided by Chatham HIVE