Blandford: Garrison community activities & events

 

BIG NEWS!! EVENTBRITE HAS ARRIVED!

Introducing the AWS Community Support Eventbrite Site for Blandford & Bovington

Army Welfare Service - Community Support has launched it's Eventbrite organiser page for Blandford & Bovington Camps.

This is the one stop shop for all AWS Community Support activities in your area where you will find some amazing opportunities for you and your family!

AWS Community Support Blandford

The site is already host to our Easter events including a family coach trip to Moors Valley, Easter crafts to kick off the Easter weekend and the amazing Squidge & Pop and their Bubble Workshop. You'll also find links to our weekly youth clubs and parent and toddler group where you'll find all the information you need.

Here's what we need you to do:

a) Sign up and follow us - the more followers we have the more we can offer and the quicker you'll find out about new events!

b) Spread the word, tell you friends, post it to your socials and help grow our following!

c) Come along to our weekly events and get to know our amazing volunteers and the groups they run.

Sign up today by clicking this link and we promise you won't regret it! Our Salisbury Plain site can vouch for us where we have over 1.3k followers and some very satisfied customers of all ages. I hope to see you soon at one of our events!

James Tarring - AWS Community Development Worker - Blandford

james.tarring100@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

 

 

Sennybridge: CS MOD Vacancy in Sennybridge, Closing date: Mon 4th May 2026

Safety, Health, Environment and Fire Manager (Wales & West)
Department: Ministry of Defence
Location: Sennybridge, Wales, LD3 8PN
Salary : £37,720
Closes : 11:55 pm on Monday 4th May 2026
Reference : 452676

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

FamCAS 2026: Daily life as an Armed Forces family - What’s it like? Survey closes 15 Apr

Daily life as an Armed Forces family: What’s it like?

Credit image above: UK MOD © Crown copyright

If you’re married to – or in a civil partnership with – a member of the Regular Armed Forces, you may have been invited to take part in the Ministry of Defence’s Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS).

Here, you can share your views and experiences about daily life as part of an Armed Forces family, including what you like and any challenges.

Your feedback helps Defence’s policy makers understand how initiatives, support and policies can better meet your family’s needs. Whether that’s with healthcare, housing, training, employment, or childcare and education.

Can I take the survey?

Each year, a random, representative sample of civil partners and spouses of Tri-Service Regular serving personal are invited to complete the survey.

To check if you can take the survey, visit the online tool. To use the tool:

· Enter your partner’s Service number. This is needed for security reasons only; all responses are anonymous and confidential.

· If invited, the tool will take you to the survey. If you aren’t, you can still share some thoughts.

This survey takes around 30 minutes to complete and closes on Wednesday 15 April 2026.
Making life better for Armed Forces families

Armed Forces families are the cornerstone of the Armed Forces. By supporting serving personnel, you play a vital role in Defence’s operational effectiveness. In return, it’s important that you feel heard, supported and know that Defence remains committed to enhancing your experiences.

Recent progress

South West: Events, things to do and places to go

 

Please click the links below for things to do and places to go in the local area, including some lists of events coming up in 2026!

• Wiltshire
• Bath
• Bristol
• Somerset
• Dorset
• Devon
• Cornwall

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Dunfermline: Fife Carers Coffee morning, last Wednesday of each month 1000-1200, starts March 25th

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Fife Carers - Our Dunfermline Coffee Morning is back! And we’d love to see you there 🍵

Starting 25th March, we’re opening the doors again for a relaxed, friendly space where unpaid carers can take a breather, have a chat, and connect with others who understand 💭

Whether you’re looking for a bit of company, a listening ear, or just a good cup of tea or coffee, you’re very welcome💛

No pressure, no expectations - just come along as you are.

Take a look at the poster for full details, and feel free to share with anyone who might benefit.

Information provided by Leuchars

Tayport: Easter Holidays Club for Families

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Easter holidays are coming!! 

Come hangout with your kids at the Larick Centre 12-2pm every Tuesday and Thursday, FREE picnic lunches for children, games, crafts, soft play, sports equipment.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Calcot: Practical DIY skills for Women by Women International Women's DIY Day Thurs 27th March starts 1830hrs

 

Practical DIY skills for women by women

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE

Bovington: Garrison saddle club/riding school & stables

  

The Saddle Club exists for the benefit of all members of the Royal Armoured Corps, their wives and children. It’s facilities are also extended to RAC students attending courses at Bovington & Lulworth. Adult & children's tuition. 
The Saddle Club is set within 65 acres of well-maintained, stock-proof, post-and-rail fenced paddocks with 65 good size barn style stables as well as an excellent indoor riding school

There is a saddle and pony club for adults and children. Places are subject to demand. 

The stables are located near Bovington Nursery School and Tank Museum
For further information on full range of facilities including charges see www.racsaddleclub.co.uk or contact the stables on 01929 403580 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Beaulieu: Bucklers Hard Where time flows differently

 

Where time flows differently

On the banks of the Beaulieu River, in the heart of the New Forest, you will find the unspoilt haven of Buckler’s Hard which remains untouched by the passage of time. Whether you’re simply taking in the view, enjoying a drink with a friend, or diving into our rich history, time flows differently here.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

The Ripple Pond Newsletter Spring 2026: Together, We're Shaping Better Support for Families

Please find our Spring 2026 Newsletter jampacked with information for all those in the Armed Forces Community

To read this issue online, please go to: Spring 2026 Newsletter