Dorset: Local (Wool/Bovington) area volunteer drivers needed

SHARE & CARE

Volunteer drivers needed. Imagine having no car, living in a local village, and needing to get to a medical appointment. Many of our neighbours face this challenge every day. Could you help?

Share & Care is a friendly team of volunteer drivers who help local people get to their medical appointments.

✅ Times to suit you
✅ Fuel costs reimbursed
✅ Make a real difference in your community

Not able to drive?
📞 We also need volunteers to help answer our telephone line.
Join us and help support your neighbours.
Interested? Call: 07751 968 944

Thank you for caring.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Shorncliffe: Army Welfare Service Junior Youth Club Shornecliffe Community Centre Mondays 1630-1800hrs

 Information Provided by South East HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison welfare newsletter - Autumn edition

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Bovington: Wool Parish Newsletter Sep 2026

 

The latest edition is available. Click HERE to read. 

Local information, events, notices & updates

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Catterick: Your Weekly Baby Social Hub - Every Tues

A cosy weekly space for you and your little one

A relaxed, welcoming group for new parents to breathe, connect and feel supported. Come together with others in those early whirlwind months, share what you’re going through, and find guidance when you need it.

No pressure, no expectations; just a warm space that shapes itself around you.

Whether you want company, reassurance, practical tips or simply a quiet moment; you’re always welcome.

Come as you are. Leave feeling a little lighter.

Starting on Tuesday 8th September

9:15-11:45

Colburn Children & Family Hub, DL9 4RF

Feel free to contact us for more info, or just turn up on the day.

We look forward to meeting you and your little one.

Information provided by North HVIE Hub

Bovington: Bovington & Blandford HIVE offices closed from Thurs 27th Aug.

 

To access the online enquiry form click FORM

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Bovington: BFBS Radio live on air throughout the Garrison

 

The military community in Bovington Garrison can listen to BFBS Radio on 100.8FM.

The schedule brings listeners a great mix of local and global radio, combining the BFBS Blandford Breakfast Show – weekdays from 0630-1000hrs – with programmes from BFBS Radio’s worldwide network.

The BFBS service will continue to be maintained in Bovington on 1287 AM too.

If you have a story or message that you would like to broadcast on BFBS, please contact Producer/Presenter for BFBS Blandford, Jason Herbert, via blandford@bfbs.com.

BLANDFORD CAMP

BFBS radio Namaste, Blandford. BFBS Gurkha 101.5FM

Blandford Garrison radio is live on 100.8FM

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

East Fife: Mobile Library Timetable for 24th of August - 9th October 2026

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For any queries about the Mobile Library service, please email https://www.onfife.com/.


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Catterick: Brompton & Catterick St Annes Scout Group are looking for volunteers

We’re looking for volunteers to help us grow Brompton & Catterick St Annes Scout Group !

Whether you want to volunteer with the young people or help behind the scenes with admin or events, we need you.

All you need is a sense of humour and a little spare time!

Together, we can create even more amazing experiences for local young people.

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Leuchars Station: What's on in the Community Centre at Leuchars

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Contact the HIVE for more information: RC-Per-HIVE-Scotland-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Blandford: Garrison cinema volunteer opportunities

The Forum Cinema Blandford is looking for volunteers to join our small team. It has been open and running since 1997 and is a major asset to our community. We are the most visited BFBS cinema in the UK and we would love to see it continue to grow. There is a variety of volunteering opportunities to suit everyone. Help as little or as much as you would like. Tasks include

* Projectionist

* Ticket sales

* Food sales

* Social media /Advertising / Posters

Films are shown 2 nights a week from 18.30 on either Monday, Wednesday or Friday

And up to 4 Sundays a month from 13.30

If you are interested, please contact Theresa.sansom100@mod.gov.uk for more information.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Leuchars: Military Wives Choir, is on Mondays 18.00 - 19.30 in the Community Centre

Leuchars Military Wives Choir meet in the Community Centre on Monday evenings 1830-2000hrs

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Leuchars: Ex Kukri Dawn, Increase in day and occasional early evening flying 1st – 18th September 2026,

Military training will take place across Scotland as part of Exercise Kukri Dawn. 

Between the 1st and 18th of September 2026, Military training will take place across Scotland as part of Exercise Kukri Dawn. Activity will be particularly noticeable in areas around Leuchars Station, inc. periods of low-level helicopter flying during the day and occasional early evening flying. 

The ability to operate effectively at low level is essential for Military helicopters in their role supporting troops on the ground. Realistic low-level training in the UK is therefore a vital part of preparing aircrew for operational duties. 

Catterick Village: Calling all Year 9 & 10 Girls for Catterick Village Roses u15s

 CALLING ALL YEAR 9 & 10 GIRLS! 

​Are you ready to lace up your boots, make new mates, and have some fun on the pitch?

​Catterick Village Roses U15s are looking for new players to join us, we are currently in pre-season training with the season starting in September!

Whether you’ve played for years or have never kicked a ball before, all abilities are welcome.

​Here are the details:
​Who: Girls in School Year 9 & Year 10 (from Sept)

​When: Mondays & Wednesdays | 18:00 – 19:30

​Where: Catterick Village Sports Field

​Come along to a training session, give it a go, and be a part of the Roses family! 

​Interested or have questions? Drop us a message directly on our Facebook page HERE to find out more or register your interest!

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

BFBS Esports Grand Final takes over the iconic RAF Museum London this September

BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service), the Ministry of Defence’s trusted media service for UK Armed Forces personnel is pleased to announce the BFBS Esports Pro League is back. This year it’s bigger than ever, taking over the iconic Royal Air Force Museum, London!

Following a first season that attracted more than 700 players from across the UK Armed Forces community, the Season Two Grand Final featuring Rocket League, will take place on Sunday 27 September, bringing together esports, Defence engagement, military innovation and the wider Armed Forces community.

Alongside the live championship action, featuring all three services, the event will also feature exclusive augmented reality esports experiences with HADO, simulators and gaming experiences with RAFAC, Royal Navy STEM activities, live performances from the British Army Rifles Band, and much more!

For the first time, selected elements of the event will also be open to the public, including a live screening of the Grand Final in the RAF theatre.

To read the full press release, please Click HERE

Colerne: New Guardroom number for Azimghur Barracks

 

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

South Cerney: Updated Welfare Sway information page and contact card

 

The South Cerney Welfare Sway page contains useful information, including:

• Facilities booking
• Welfare team info
• Details of the AWS Youth Groups
• Local area info
• ...and lots more!

Please click here to access this page

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: Unit Welfare and Community Support contact information

 

Please see the links below for the relevant contact details for your Unit:

Weeton: HomeStart Monday Baby & Toddler group Update

PLEASE NOTE

The Monday Baby & Toddler group taking place in the children centre is cancelled for Monday 24th August 2026.

The centre will also be closed for Bank Holiday Monday on 31st August 2026.

Normal groups resume thereafter.

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Latest Trust grant programmes

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust are pleased to announce a new grant programme: Reveal & Respond. This programme funds tailored projects that improve access to mental health and wellbeing support for specific groups in the armed forces community.

Funding is available through two routes: Test and Develop Grants (£20,000 to £40,000) and Scale and Strengthen Grants (£150,000 to £300,000). Applications close 12 midday, 28 October 2026.

To find out more please visit Reveal & Respond: improving access to support for underrepresented groups - Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

To view other open grant programmes please go to the Trust’s open programmes page