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October 6, 2026
October 5, 2026
Bovington: Tank museum unveils festive tank-themed jumper
The Tank Museum in Bovington has launched its 2026 knitted jumper, with purchases directly supporting conservation and preservation of their collection.
This year’s festive knit features a seasonal snowy scene, with Santa riding on a Sherman tank while waving.
Assistant Marketing Manager, Gemma Butler, said: “Every year our Christmas range proves incredibly popular with tank fans around the globe. We are delighted to showcase our 2026 design, which captures the full range while supporting the Museum.
“Whether you're visiting us over Christmas or attending a seasonal gathering, it's guaranteed to make a statement.”
Alongside the festive jumper, The Tank Museum has launched a seasonal sweater featuring its iconic TOG II* tank disguised as a yule log with antlers, as well as a knitted winter cardigan.
The Tank Museum Shop offers hundreds of books, models, and clothing items inspired by armoured warfare history. Profits from purchases help support the Museum’s charitable efforts to tell the story of the tank and the people who served in them.
The launch coincides with a new shipping option from The Tank Museum Shop, with UK postage now available from £2.99.
View the full range and secure your Christmas jumper now by visiting tankmuseumshop.org.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Girls Brigade: 'Forces Connect' free online group launched for girls aged 13+ from military families
Are you aged 13+ and part of a military family? Join online for a fun, relaxed, and welcoming Girls’ Brigade session via Zoom! This special event is a great opportunity to connect with other young people from military families across the country, share experiences, and make new friends.
Who: Young people aged 13+ from military families
When: Thursday 15 October • 7 PM - 8:30 PM GMT
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE!
What to expect: We'll be diving into the fantastic Girls' Brigade programme. Expect a relevant Bible theme, a fun craft activity, and plenty of relaxed group discussions.
No matter where you are currently based, everyone is welcome. Come along, get involved, and discover a supportive community of young people who understand the unique journey of military life.
How to book: Spaces are free but must be booked in advance. https://girlsbrigadeonline.eventbrite.co.uk
Dorset: Veterans' biker down course - Wed 28th Oct
Would you know what to do if you're first on scene at a motorcycle accident?
Biker Down is a free course, originally developed by Kent Fire and Rescue Service, which is taught across the UK by emergency service professionals.
Biker Down teaches vital scene management and first aid skills to keep an injured motorcyclist safe and alive until paramedics arrive.
Mental Health Motorbike are proud to be working with DocBike Dorset to organise a Biker Down course for motorcyclists who are Armed Forces Veterans, currently serving, or Reservists.
Spaces are limited, and bookings can be made online here: Veterans’ Biker Down Course – DocBike
This is a great opportunity for the armed forces community to connect with each other whilst learning essential first aid skills. Our Mental Health Motorbike team will also be here to engage with veterans to raise awareness of mental health, and the support services available.
If you're not connected to military service but would like to attend Biker Down, find out if DocBike deliver courses in your area. Or search DocBike’s National Directory.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
October 1, 2026
North Yorkshire: Household Waste Recycling Centres have changed to winter hours
NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL.
From today, all of our Household Waste Recycling Centres have changed to their winter opening hours of 8:30am to 4pm.
They're open every day except Wednesdays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Find out more about your local centre at www.northyorks.gov.uk/.../find-your-local.
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Wimbish: Military Wives Choir is recruiting
If you would like to come along then just turn up on the night, every Monday 7-9pm
Information provided by East HIVE Hub
Colchester: Military Wives Choir is now recruiting
If you would like to come along then just turn up on the night, every Tues 7-9pm
Information provided by East HIVE Hub
Bovington: Memorial Hall Christmas market - stall holders wanted (event takes place Sat 28th Nov)
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Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Dorset: Wool CE primary school open morning Thurs 8th Oct for children starting school Sept 2027
Dorset: Lulworth & Winfrith primary school open morning for 2027 starters - Mon 12th Oct
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Army HQ: Army HQ: Family Welfare Matters Edition 04 now available
To read online with accessible links, please go to Family Welfare Matters Sept 2026
For those with access to MODnet, both this edition and the full internal Welfare Matters newsletter is uploaded onto the Army HIVE SharePoint site in the Welfare Latest News section. The link to access is: Welfare
Blandford: Royal signals museum 'Behind Enemy Lines' book talk with author Damien Lewis. Tues 3rd Nov. 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.
To book tickets click HERE
Information is provided by Bovington HIVE
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 |
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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.
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