September 14, 2026
Bovington: Military wives choir free taster session - Tues 22nd Sep
Medway: Veterans Wellbeing Fair - Royal Engineers Museum Saturday 10th October 1000hrs - 1400hrs
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub
Blandford: Garrison cinema movie 'Resident Evil' Fri 18th & Wed 23rd Sep
Food and drink available to purchase at the door.
Ticket prices
Adult (15+) £4
Adult (15+) £4
Child £3
family ticket £11
Senior (60+) £3
Student £3
Senior (60+) £3
Student £3
For more information and to watch trailers click https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford
Armed Forces Pension Awareness Week 2026: 14th-18th Sept
Armed Forces Pension Awareness Week returns from 14–18 Sep, with a range of resources, presentations and opportunities designed to help serving personnel and veterans better understand their Armed Forces pension.
Armed Forces pensions can be complex, and understanding your pension and the benefits available to you is important at every stage of your career and beyond. Throughout Pension Awareness Week, we will be sharing practical information to help make pensions easier to understand and give you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions.
New pension resources
Throughout the week, the team will be releasing a series of factsheets covering some of the topics that can be difficult to navigate. These will provide clear and accessible information on subjects including:Taxation and your Armed Forces pension
Understanding your pension benefits
Pension forms and what they are used for
Tools and resources available to help you understand your pension
Other key aspects of the Armed Forces Pension Schemes
Access the Pension Awareness Week resources here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans
Join our online presentations and webinars
The team are pleased to be working with the Forces Pension Society and White Ensign Association to offer a series of online sessions throughout the week.
Tuesday 15 September | 11:00–12:00
AFPS 15 and advice for younger members
Hosted by the Forces Pension Society
This session will provide an overview of AFPS 15, with information and advice particularly relevant to younger members of the Armed Forces.
Join the presentation: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/343659045212715?p=aU5jxp2Oyw6UFTmJJB
Meeting ID: 343 659 045 212 715
Passcode: hS6rx7M5
Wednesday 16 September | 11:00–12:00
Overview of AFPS 75, AFPS 05 and AFPS 15
Hosted by the White Ensign Association
This webinar will provide an overview of the different Armed Forces Pension Schemes, helping members understand the key features of AFPS 75, AFPS 05 and AFPS 15.
Join the webinar: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/317d7a71-f9e3-48e1-a572-119a56acfd70@9e902c46-439c-4b5d-b4…
Thursday 17 September | 11:00–12:00
Understanding pension taxation
Hosted by the Forces Pension Society
This session will focus on taxation and Armed Forces pensions, helping to explain an area that can often feel particularly complex.
Join the presentation: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/361419005131144?p=gTyFIRCtFITMbM2GTR
Meeting ID: 361 419 005 131 144
Passcode: Rm6ra3Lb
Ask an Expert
Our popular Ask an Expert desks will also return, giving Service Personnel an opportunity to speak directly with members of the Armed Forces Pensions team, ask questions and find out more about your pension.
You can visit us at:
MOD Main Building, London
15, 16 and 17 September | 11:00–14:00
Location within Main Building: Exhibition display area located in 001NHLL
Get involved
Whether you are at the beginning of your Armed Forces career, approaching retirement or have already left Service, Pension Awareness Week is an opportunity to learn more about your pension and the benefits you may be entitled to.
We hope you will join us throughout the week, make use of the new resources and take part in one of our presentations, webinars or Ask an Expert sessions.
Find out more about Armed Forces pensions: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans
September 11, 2026
Calne: Afternoon Cream Tea for unpaid Carers - Wed 30 Sep
Take a well-deserved break and join Carers Together Wiltshire for a relaxing Afternoon Cream Tea at Marden House, Calne.
- Wednesday 30 September 2026
- 1:00pm
- Marden House, Calne, SN11 0JJ
- FREE for unpaid Carers
Enjoy freshly made sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, cakes, hot drinks, and the chance to connect with others who understand the caring role. Sometimes it's important to take a little time for yourself.
Please note that booking is essential!
Please call 01380 710 300 (Option 2), or email enquiries@carerstogetherwiltshire.org.uk, to reserve your place and let us know of any dietary requirements.
Click the following link to find out more about the organisation: Carers Together Wiltshire
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE
Q&A session with the UK Nursery Authority policy team - 30th September 2026, 10:30am
Service personnel and their families are invited to attend a Q&A session with the UKNA policy team on Wednesday 30 September at 10.30am.
This session offers the opportunity to ask questions directly. If you would like to attend, please complete the UK Nursery Authority families Q&A form. The team will then send you an email invite.
Dorset: Wool community cinema showing 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' - Fri 18th Sept
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Dorset: Wareham sports centre - exercise classes, swimming sessions & children's activities
Pilates
Circuits
Aquafit
HIIT
Spinning (static cycling)
Cardiocise
Dancercise
and much more
For more details on classes, timings, gym membership, swimming classes, activities, sessions, playzone (soft play) and All Stars cafe can be found HERE
Purbeck Sports Centre, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PH
Telephone 01929 500 000
Information provided by Bovington HIVE via Purbeck Sports Centre
Dorset: Military music event in aid of Army Benevolent Fund - Sat 17th Oct
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