Stafford: SSAFA latest monthly update July 2025 Say hello to our new CEO at SSAFA!

Welcome to your latest monthly update, and a warm welcome to all new supporters. You are helping to change the lives of our serving personnel, veterans and their families during their toughest challenges.

Below meet SSAFA's new CEO and check out the fundraisers who took part in our annual 13 Bridges Challenge. Plus, discover new events to take on and browse the commemorative VJ Day 80 range in our shop.

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Stafford: Weston Road Academy Year 6 open evening Tuesday 16th September 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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Stafford: Weston Road Academy news

News, events and job vacancies that we have at Weston Road Academy. Information is available via our website about the activities that take place in school together with the school calendar. www.westonroad.staffs.sch.uk/

We have some vacancies here at school that may be of interest and would be grateful if you could share these with the community.

www.westonroad.staffs.sch.uk/vacancies-09112021114146/ this page is updated with all live vacancies as and when they are published.

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Stafford: Paultons Park discover why Paultons is the perfect day out

Make this summer holidays unforgettable with a family day out at Paultons Park!

With over 70 rides and attractions, there’s something for everyone - and thrill-seekers won’t want to miss Storm Chaser, the epic spinning coaster that’s packed with twists, turns and laughs. From tots to teens, it’s non-stop fun in the sun at the UK’s top rated family theme park!

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Blandford Forum: Little city summer holiday event Tues 29th July for ages 6 & under

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Come and join us for role play fun near Blandford this summer holiday!

Timings: 10am - 11:15am

Location: Durweston Village Hall, Church Road, Durweston, Blandford Forum, DT11 0QA

Our classic Little City setup with all your favourite role play areas including the Post Office, the Supermarket and the Construction Site!

PLUS - especially for summer, our gorgeous beach cafe! Watch out for the pesky seagull - he's WANTED in the police station. 

Don't forget we also have our lovely school area; perfect for little ones preparing to start school in September.

We'll be visiting the lovely large hall in the village of Durweston which is located just 5 minutes outside of Blandford and easily accessed from local surrounding villages.

Each session is an hour and 15 minutes

One ticket includes one adult, extra adult tickets can be added at the checkout.
Non walking siblings are free

More details HERE and to book a session.

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Dorset: Swanage carnival Sat 26th July - Sat 2nd Aug

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More details HERE 

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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.

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Dorset: Farmer palmers summer fun from Thurs 24th July - Sun 31st Aug

Farmer Palmers have a jammed packed diary of events planned and in addition to the play areas and animals to see there will be Wet the Western tractor trailer rides and foam parties every Wednesday and Friday.


Disney singers will perform every Thursday and the maize maze and sunflower field will be ready to explore soon.

Location: Farmer Palmers, Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6EU

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Bovington: Growing together (under 1s) new sessions start Tues 16th Sep. Sign up now.

 

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Location: Bovington Children's Centre (Holt Road by Bovington Academy School)

When: Tuesdays 1030 - 11:30

Dates:  16th 23rd & 30th Sept - 7th 14th & 21st Oct

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Bovington: Bovitots parent, baby & child group sessions

(Term time only) 

A relaxed friendly space for the little ones to play and for parents and carers to connect. 

Everyone welcome. 

Large indoor play area and fenced outdoor space with toys.

Toilets and baby changing facilities.

Free car parking.

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

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