Scotland: Worried about exam results? SDS Results Helpline will be open from results day on Tuesday 5th until Friday 8th August.

The SDS Results Helpline number is 0808 100 8000.
-5 & 6 August: 8am to 8pm
-7 & 8 August: 9am to 5pm


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Dorset: School transport & pupil bus passes

 

Find information on school transport in Dorset, including: school bus updates safety of routes, all school transport news, how to apply for school transport schemes and appeal against a transport decision. Click HERE

Dorset County Council (DCC) school bus passes These cards will be sent direct to your home address by second class post.

DCC school bus passes will be for the life of attendance at your school or college, subject to transport entitlement and so will not need to be re-issued every year. These passes contain an electronic chip. School vehicles are fitted with electronic chip readers that will allow passes to be checked and details of the journeys recorded.

If a bus pass is lost during the academic year you must obtain a temporary pass from your school office in order to continue using school transport until a replacement pass can be issued.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Northern Ireland: EA NI Home to School Transport Requests are now open

Home to School Transport – apply today

The online Home to School Transport application process for primary and post-primary aged children, for September 2025, is now open 

You can use the eligibility checker on our website - https://ow.ly/sW6l50Vy8Z4 - or on your EA Connect account- https://ow.ly/UpPC50Vy8Z5

More info about Home to School Transport is available here - https://ow.ly/4gML50Vy8Z6

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Cardiff: Armed Forces Community Karting Championship in Cardiff on Tue 15 July

Date & Time: Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:30 - 15:00 BST

Location: TeamSport Go Karting Cardiff, 11 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 1PT

Working in conjunction with TeamSport, the UK’s No.1 Indoor Karting Provider, Veterans and the Armed Forces Community have the chance to battle it out and have some karting fun.

The winner will earn a spot in the fun final in Birmingham, where they’ll race for the title of "Veterans Karting Champion 2025". The ultimate champion will secure a coveted seat at the 2025 Karting Race of Remembrance.

This event is only open to members of the Armed Forces community; Veterans, Service personnel, and their families.

Visit the Mission Motor Sport website here for more information.

To book tickets please click here.

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Blandford: Garrison pregnancy, maternity & new parent network sessions start Tues 29th July.

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A new initiative to connect expectant parents with experienced parents, offering midwife and health visitor check-ins, plus educational talks on topics like breastfeeding and first aid. This introductory session will pave the way for regular meetups if successful.

Location: Jubilee Hall
Time: 1130hrs

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Catterick: North HIVE Hub Closure 11th -21st July

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Catterick: SSAFA Mentoring Coffee and Catch Up at North HIVE Hub Tues 17th July

North HIVE Hub, AWS Hipswell Lodge DL9 3AX

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Alton: This Summer in the Public Gardens Picnics in the Park

 

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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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Blandford: Garrison housing issues - drop in sessions

1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month, 0900-1200hrs. At the Pinnacle Office located in the Estates Building, Murdos Road, Blandford Camp.

If you have any issues regarding your Service Family Accommodation and would like to speak to someone face-to-face, pop along, no appointment necessary.

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