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November 12, 2026

Blandford: Garrison Christmas fair - Decorations needed


The Garrison community team are looking for spare Christmas trees, decorations and festive items to help transform the Semaphore Arms.

Donations can be dropped off at the Williams Building, or contact James (AWS CDW) james.tarring100@mod.gov.uk.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Garrison Memorial Hall weekly activities for adults and children

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison maternity & new parent network session - Tues 24th Nov

 


Connecting expectant parents with experienced parents, plus educational talks on topics like breastfeeding, babies first aid etc.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: BFBS Radio live on air throughout the Garrison

 

The military community in Bovington Garrison can listen to BFBS Radio on 100.8FM.

The schedule brings listeners a great mix of local and global radio, combining the BFBS Blandford Breakfast Show – weekdays from 0630-1000hrs – with programmes from BFBS Radio’s worldwide network.

The BFBS service will continue to be maintained in Bovington on 1287 AM too.

If you have a story or message that you would like to broadcast on BFBS, please contact Producer/Presenter for BFBS Blandford, Jason Herbert, via blandford@bfbs.com.

BLANDFORD CAMP

BFBS radio Namaste, Blandford. BFBS Gurkha 101.5FM

Blandford Garrison radio is live on 100.8FM

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Growing together (under 1s) free activity sessions - Nov & Dec dates

 


Explore a range of activities to develop your child's sensory awareness and cognitive development.
Everyone welcome.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Elgin: Parental Employability Programme 19th November

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NHS Grampian Employability Team is coming to Elgin on 19/11/26 to deliver a Roadshow for parents to find out more about the opportunities that are available locally.

The session will take place:
Thursday 19/11/26
Moray Pathways
@The Inkwell
Francis Place
Elgin
IV30 1LQ

Colchester: Who Let the Dad's Out - Sessions for Serving Personnel and the Community

Information Provided by East HIVE Hub 

Colchester: Community Support - Santa's Elf Workshops - December 26

 

Information Provided by East HIVE Hub 

Blandford: Garrison cinema latest movie ' The Uprising' Fri 13th & Mon 16th Nov




Rated 15 Cast Andrew Garfield, Jamie Bell ( Historical action)

Historical action drama in which a man leads a rebellion army against the royal oppression of King Richard II.

Food and drink available to purchase at the door.

Ticket prices

Adult (15+) £4

Child £3

Family ticket £11

Senior (60+) £3

Student £3

For more information and to watch trailers click https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford


Blandford: Garrison cinema latest showing 'Ebenezer' - Sun 15th & Wed 18th Nov

Rated 15 Cast: Johnny Depp, Andrea Riseborough ( Clasic Christmas story)

A thrilling ghost story set in Dickens' London, following one man's supernatural journey to face his past, present and future as he fights for a second chance at redemption

Watch the trailer here. EBENEZER | BFBS Cinemas

Food and drink available to purchase at the door.

Ticket prices

Adult (15+) £4

Child £3

Family ticket £11

Senior (60+) £3

Student £3


For more information and to watch trailers click https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford