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 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

 

Blandford: Free stay & play drop in's for families with children age 0 - 6 - Tues 11th & 18th Aug

 

To find out more email northchildrenscentres@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Gov.uk: Childcare for Service children ‘Moving to England from overseas or within the UK’ section updated

The gov.uk Childcare for Service Children webpage can be found at: Childcare for Service children - GOV.UK

The section on moving to England from overseas or a devolved nation was amended on 6 Aug, and now reads:

Moving to England from overseas or within the UK

If you are returning from overseas or moving within the UK, please visit the Best Start in Life website to find out what is available in your area. The application process and deadlines may vary.

It’s not possible to apply for additional funded childcare online when you are outside England. If you are due to return to England from overseas or elsewhere in the UK after a term deadline, you can call the Childcare Service Helpline on 0300 123 4097 to apply for a free childcare code and request a manual application. The manual application must be completed before the term deadline.

Information on term deadlines and when to apply can be found in DIN - Early years funded childcare overseas. Search for the DIN on defnet or Defence Connect (accessible by MOD personnel only).

Parents can apply outside of the recommended dates, but they might not receive their code in time. Parents must have a valid code by the end of the month before a new term starts.

Overseas

In overseas locations, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) provides services (or access to services) that, so far as is reasonably practicable, conform in type, scope and standard to that required by legislation in England.

Dorset: Wool community cinema showing 'Wuthering Heights' (2026 version) - Fri 21st Aug

Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

Fife: Youth Summer Sessions 2026 FREE Events

click on image to enlarge

In addition to the activities will also be a bike maintenance where young people can bring their bike along to get fixed for free.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Motorfinity - Community Update for August

 

Motorfinity Community Update (August 2026)

Looking Ahead to the New 76 Registration

If you're thinking about a new car this September, now is the perfect time to start planning. Ordering early could mean you're behind the wheel of your brand-new 76-reg vehicle sooner, as factory lead times can vary.

Motorfinity is proud to support the Armed Forces community by helping serving personnel, veterans and their families access exclusive savings on brand-new vehicles from leading manufacturers, including Audi, Volkswagen, Toyota, Ford, Kia and many more.

Harry Parkins' Story: A Life of Service and Resilience

This month, we're sharing the inspiring story of Harry Parkins, whose journey highlights the resilience, determination and spirit of the Armed Forces community. We hope you'll take a few moments to read his story and the experiences that have shaped his life.

Motorfinity | The extraordinary story of Harry Parkins

Leuchars: Families Community Day Wednesday 12th August

click on image to enlarge

£10 per family or Adults £3 and children £2, food is not included in cost.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Fife: Welcome to Fife's What's on this week in Fife 9th - 15th August

There's lots going in Fife just now. If you're looking for something to do next week check out Welcome to Fife's what's on guide for ideas and inspiration

Here's a summary:

🎠 Sunday 9th
Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship – Knockhill
Lammas Market (on to 11th) – St Andrews
Dunfermline City Artisan Market
Bowhouse Market – St Monans
Pasta Workshops at Bowhouse Market – St Monans
James G Shearer Guided Walk - Dunfermline

🎨 Monday 10th
Otter Collage Art Workshop – Kinghorn

🎨 Wednesday 12th
Summer Holiday Crafternoons – St Andrews
The Apex Singers – St Andrews

🏌 Friday 14th
Junior Golf Geek Club – St Andrews
I Know Where I'm Going (film) – Dunfermline
Cambo Otter Ecology Walk – Kingsbarns

📽 Saturday 15th
Caterham Racing Festival – Knockhill
Sustainable Beach Art pop-up – St Andrews
Cupar Market
An evening with Anoushka Lucas and Me for Queen – Anstruther
Wild Rose (film) – Dunfermline
The Emperor's New Groove (film) – Dunfermline
Mini Quilt Making Class at Bowhouse – St MonansSt Andrews – Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club at Craigtoun Park, Daily Town Walking tour, A Wee Walk and a Cocktail Tour, Living Colour: Celebrating 200 Years of the Royal Scottish Academy
Anstruther - Pins and Needles : Domestic, Decorative Craft from the Fishing Community Exhibition
Crail – Guided Walks
Culross – Community Market (Sundays)
Dunfermline - Carnegie & The Royal Scottish Academy: A celebration of the Carnegie Travelling Scholarship, Unearthed Exhibition
Kirkcaldy – Dear Earth Exhibition
Lower Largo - Men’s Monday Night and Wednesday Women’s Wellness at Largo Castaway Sauna
Methil - The WonderStore 2 Exhibition
Various locations in the Heartlands of Fife – Wemyss Ware Cat Trail
Various locations across Fife - Park Run
Various locations across Fife – Fife Climate Festival

Recruit for Spouses: Support Services for Military Families

 

Bovington: Community summer event with teddies & paddington picnics - Sat 15th Aug

 

Click on poster above to enlarge

Information provided by Bovington HIVE