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May 7, 2025

Bovington: Garrison medical centre & local NHS Doctors

 


Service Personnel only

The centre is open 
Mon, Tues & Thurs 0800 - 1630
Wed & Fri 0800-1230 
Closed weekends
Contact reception on 01929 403474
E-consult services 

Spouses/Partners & children

Register with NHS medical services in Wool village or Bere Regis (nr Bovington)

Wellbridge Practice. 
Meadow Lane, Wool BH20 6DR - 01929 462376
Website link: The Wellbridge Practice for opening times, contact details, booking appointments, joining the practice, prescriptions etc.  

Bere Regis Surgery.  
Manor Farm Road BH20 7HB - 01929 471268
Website link: Bere Regis Surgery for opening times, contact details, booking appointments, joining the practice, prescriptions etc.  

To find a dentist in the local area click HERE If you do not have a SFA address yet, use BH20 6JA  postcode to help refine your search area.  

Information provided by Bovington HIVE






Bovington: Bovitots parent & child group sessions

(Term time only) 

Indoor play and fenced outdoor area with toys.
Toilets and baby changing facilities.
Free car parking.
A friendly and welcoming group. Open to everyone. 

Poppies tearoom is adjacent to the Memorial Hall serving breakfasts, lunches, kids meals, beverages, hot/cold snacks & takeaway. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Employment support drop in session Wed 2nd July

 

Appointments not necessary, just turn up.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Quest Magazine – May Edition


To read this issue (and previous editions) online, please go to: https://www.questonline.co.uk/pages/magazine-archive

Chatham: Brompton Barracks 2K for all Abilities 12:45 On May 21st, June 25th, July 23rd 2025

 


Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

May 6, 2025

Defence Children Services (DCS) Attendance Week 2025: Celebrating School Attendance, Achievement and Educational Opportunities Available to Service Children

 
Defence Children Services (DCS) Attendance Week 2025: Celebrating School Attendance, Achievement and Educational Opportunities Available to Service Children

Defence Children Services (DCS) are thrilled to announce DCS Attendance Week 2025, which will take place from the 19th to the 23rd May 2025. The week will showcase the incredible educational opportunities available to Service Children, whilst emphasising the importance of fostering partnerships among communities, schools, students, and families.

Cardiff: Cardiff Met's Summer School for Adult Learning is now open for bookings!


We’re excited to announce that Cardiff Met’s Summer School 2025 is now open for booking!

Delivered by Cardiff Met’s Widening Access team, in collaboration with Reaching Wider, Summer School gives adult learners the opportunity to try a range of interesting and engaging learning opportunities - free of charge! Our Summer School is open to all adults

over 18 years old however priority is given to learners who live in areas of multiple deprivation or face barriers to education. All courses are run in the daytime so that adult learners with children in school can attend courses and make it back in time for the school run.

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Almost £800,000 Awarded to Support Partners Unlock New Opportunities


Fifteen projects have been awarded a share of almost £800,000 in grants to empower partners and spouses of serving personnel by opening opportunities to upskilling and exploring new work solutions - in the latest round of grants from the MOD's Armed Forces Families Fund.

The projects will also provide tools. Resources and training to support partners move into a job or a career change, and to build easier access to wellbeing support as part of the Fund's Supporting Partners programme.

Anna Wright, CEO of the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, said: "This award will provide vital support for service spouses and partners, helping them build resilience, connect with others, and navigate the challenges of military family life. It also opens new opportunities, offering practical guidance and wellbeing activities, to create a stronger, more confident community.”

Family Action Job Opportunity: Social Media Manager, Full Time, Home-based

 
Family Action Social Media Manager, Permanent, UK Remote, Full Time, £36,842 to £41,106 FTE per annum

A great opportunity to lead Family Action’s social media and manage a team of two Social Media Executives, driving brand awareness, income generation and service marketing whilst also providing strategic insight around wider external engagement activity.

DIO Families First Newsletter for SFA Occupants – 1 May Edition

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To read online please click here: DIO Families First Newsletter for SFA Occupants – 1 May Edition.