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August 3, 2026
Grantham: Bike Night Celebrating biking culture in the heart of Grantham
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
Bovington: Are you due to move to Bovington, Lulworth or Blandford?
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.
Blandford: Garrison housing drop in sessions - Wed 12th & 26th Aug
If you are experiencing any issues or have concerns with your service families accommodation and would like to speak to someone in person, you're welcome to drop in to the Pinnacle housing office on Mudros Road. (Blandford Camp), no appointment necessary.
Housing drop inn - 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month. 0900 - 1200hrs.
You can also report an issue with your SFA by calling 0800 031 8628 or send an email to hello@pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk
Blandford: Garrison shuttle bus service to Blandford town (every Tuesday)
Click on poster above to enlarge.
|
Pick Up |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
5th |
Drop off only |
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Pass Gate House for Security Clearance |
0930 |
1015 |
1110 |
1230 |
1325 |
1420 |
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South Cresent/Racedown Road (either bus shelter) |
0935 |
1020 |
1115 |
1235 |
1330 |
1425 |
|
Gunville Down Road (either bus shelter) |
0940 |
1025 |
1120 |
1240 |
1335 |
1430 |
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Ashley Wood Road (opposite bus shelter) [Officer's Quarters] |
0945 |
1030 |
1125 |
1245 |
1340 |
1435 |
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Black Lane |
0950 |
1035 |
1130 |
1250 |
1345 |
1440 |
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Drop Off |
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M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through) |
0955* |
1040* |
1135* |
1255* |
1350* |
- |
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East Street/Market Place Bus Stop [Drop-off only] |
1000 |
1045 |
1140 |
1300 |
1355 |
- |
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Arrive Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in) |
1005* |
1050 |
1145* |
1305 |
1400 |
- |
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Return Journey |
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Depart Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in) |
- |
1055 |
1215 |
1310 |
1405 |
- |
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The Ham Bus Stop (Morrisons Car Park) [Pick-up only] |
- |
1100 |
1220 |
1315 |
1410 |
- |
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M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through) |
- |
1105 |
1225 |
1320 |
1415 |
- |
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*Drop-off by request |
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Pilot Funded by Dorset Council. Service operated by Dorset Community Transport.
If you need any further clarification, please email blandfordgar-bgsuwelfare@mod.gov.uk.
NOTE: Anyone travelling into town on final run (1330/1340/1345 Camp pick-ups) will need to make their own way back.
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Pembrokeshire: Pembrokeshire Leisure - Exercise Buddies Inclusive Sports Day on Fri 14th August at Pembrokeshire Sports Village
We're delighted to invite you to our Active Disability Sports Day – a fun, inclusive event where people of all abilities can enjoy friendly competition, try new activities, and celebrate being active together.
Friday 14th August
Pembrokeshire Sports Village – Athletics Track
Competition Times
Juniors: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Adults: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
What's On?
Take part in a variety of accessible events including:
- Wheelchair, ambulant, powerchair and carer races
- Egg & spoon race
- Relay races
- Grand Final Sprint
- There will also be plenty of 'Have a Go' activities including javelin, football games, target challenges, bean bag toss, ring toss, soft darts and more. Community Zone - Meet local organisations and find out about activities and support available in Pembrokeshire.
Pinnacle Service Families: Next Virtual Outreach Day on 12 Aug
Pinnacle are inviting all Service Family Accommodation (SFA) residents to join their next Virtual Outreach Day on Wednesday 12th August 2026. This online event is a valuable opportunity for families to connect directly with our support teams via Microsoft Teams, from the comfort of their own homes.
Whether families are dealing with a tricky repair, have questions about allocations, or simply want to better understand the services available to them, the outreach day is designed to provide tailored assistance and guidance. These sessions are part of Pinnacle’s broader initiative to ensure military families have multiple, accessible ways to get the support they need.Booking is now open and can be done easily here.




