Blandford: Garrison housing drop in sessions - Wed 20th May

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 in is 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

 

Chepstow: AWS Community Support Groups - Parents & Toddlers & Youth Group - Starting Mondays from 18th May 2026

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New AWS community groups starting on Mondays from 18th May 26 - Parents & Toddlers + Youth Group

Please complete Annual AWS registration & consent form before attending.

Any enquiries or If you are interested in volunteering on a regular or ad-hoc basis, please email AWS Senior Community Support - Naomi via: Naomi.Ozanne100@mod.gov.uk

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Blandford: Garrison cinema latest showings 'Star Wars, The Manadlorian and Grogu' Fri 22nd , Sat 24th & Mon 25th May.

 

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

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Vale of Glamorgan: Accessible & Inclusive Play in the Vale of Glamorgan - Share your views

Vale Sport & Play - Accessible & Inclusive Play in the Vale of Glamorgan

The Vale Play Team is gathering examples of parks and play areas that support disabled children and children with additional needs as part of the Council’s Play Sufficiency Duty.

We want to hear from families about the spaces that help children feel included, confident, and able to play in their own way.

The information you share will help us create a valuable resource for families across the Vale.

Complete the survey here

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Valuing Forces Families Overseas: Focus Group Invitation

RAND Europe has been commissioned by the Army Families Federation, in partnership with the RAF Families Federation and the Naval Families Federation, to conduct a study exploring the experiences of UK military families throughout the overseas postings cycle. As part of this research, RAND Europe is holding focus groups with military families who have experience of overseas postings, including preparing for, undertaking, and returning from an assignment overseas. These discussions aim to provide an improved and up-to-date understanding of families lived experiences and the challenges they face at different stages of the overseas postings cycle.

This research will contribute to the Valuing Forces Families Overseas (VFFO) programme, funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, which seeks to uncover hidden needs within the Armed Forces community and identify where additional support may be most needed.

If you:

• Are an ex-serving member of the Regular or Reserve UK Armed Forces
• Are a partner of a serving or ex-serving member of the Regular or Reserve UK Armed Forces,

AND if you, within the last 3 years:

• Considered going on an overseas posting (even if you ended up not going), or
• Went on an accompanied posting overseas, or
• Were separated from your partner due to an unaccompanied posting

And are interested in helping researchers to understand how military families can have positive experiences of overseas postings.

Please follow the link below and Expression of Interest to take part in an online focus group to talk about your experience of the overseas postings cycle.

Link: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/G0MAAF/

If you have any questions, please contact the RAND Europe research team via email at VFFO_Research@randeurope.org

RAND Europe is a not-for-profit research institute whose aim is to improve policy through evidence-based research and analysis.

Recruit for Spouses: Empowering You Workshops – 9-11 June

Empowering You is back!

Whether you’re exploring a new career, returning to work, or looking for fresh inspiration, Empowering You is here to help you take that next step.

9–11 June
Hybrid experience – join online + in person (London, Glasgow or Knutsford)

Designed for military family members, this supportive series brings together:

• Inspiring real-life career stories
• Forces-friendly employers
• Practical insights to boost your confidence
• A network of people who truly understand military life
• Flexible, engaging, and full of opportunity—spaces are filling fast.

Register now to secure your place

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Recruit for Spouses: May Newsletter - NEW careers in Defence, healthcare and more...

The latest Recruit for Spouses newsletter is out now. Please go to this link to read in full: NEW careers in Defence, healthcare and more...

Weeton: Multicultural Day in the Community Garden - Wed 27th May

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Bovington: HIVE Bovington & Blandford annual leave closure Wed 20th May - Fri 5th June

 

To access the online enquiry form click HERE

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Bovington: Garrison party in the park event - Sat 13th June. Register now to attend!

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A free event for all employees, soldiers, officers, Babcock, Civil Service and their families with lots of entertainment for both adults and their children.

Please complete attendance form HERE as soon as possible so we have a rough idea of  numbers attending.

All family members, friends, and dependents must be registered in advance to ease access to camp.

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