Weeton: Weetonbury Family Festival - Wed 5th August 26

Information provided by Weeton HIVE

Weeton: Summer Activities within the Force of Nature Community Garden

 Information provided by Weeton HIVE

Blandford: Garrison cinema showing ' Spiderman Brand New Day' - Fri 31st July

Food and drink available to purchase at the door.

Ticket prices

Adult (15+) £4

Senior (60+) £3

Student £3

Cinema Price changes.

From 25 June to 1 September 2026 (inclusive), VAT will be cut from 20% to 5% on eligible activities and items, and this applies to certain cinema tickets.

This saving will be applied to all Family and Child tickets purchased during this period.

                    Was    Now
Child Ticket   £3    £2.63

Family Ticket £11  £9.63

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

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Free stay & play drop in's for families with children age 0 - 6 - Tues 4th,11th & 18th Aug

 

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

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Northern Ireland: Belfast Pride - 17th July to 26th July 2026

BELFAST

Belfast Pride Festival is one of the biggest festivals in Belfast with over 150 events across 10 days. The festival runs from Friday 17th July to Sunday 26th July with Pride Day and the centrepiece Pride Parade on Saturday 25th July. The Belfast Pride Parade is the main event in the LGBTQIA+ calendar, a major city event and the biggest cross community parade in Belfast.

For more information and event guide visit https://visitbelfast.com

Dorset: Family fun show - Mon 27th July (Upton country park)

Join Jamie Jigsaw and DJ Phil to celebrate the start of the summer holidays. 

Comedy, magic, music, competitions, special effects and more.
Shows at 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm, approx 1 hour running time.

More details HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Country fayre & dog show (Wareham) Sun 9th Aug

 

Credit: Margaretgreenanimalrescue

The annual Country Fayre and Dog Show takes place at the Margaret Green Animal Rescue Centre in Church Knowle, Wareham (BH20 5NQ).

Gates open at 11:00 AM, and the dog show kicks off at 12:00 PM

The day features exciting dog show classes (like Waggiest Tail and Best Rescue), agility courses, and fun demonstrations. You can also explore local artisan stalls, grab food and drink from the beer tent, and enjoy inflatables and games

For more information and entry details click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Garrison summer family activity programme & trips starts Wed 29th July.

 

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Sign up here: AWS Community Support (Blandford & Bovington)

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison family summer activity programme & residential break - Spaces still available.

With the kids breaking up next week, summer is almost here! There are still a couple of spaces left on the summer residential and a whole load of fun to be had for all the family during the school holidays.

Sign up here: AWS Community Support (Blandford & Bovington)

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison shuttle bus service to Blandford town (every Tuesday)

 

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Please see below for estimated timetable, please allow enough time to ensure that you do not miss the Bus.

Pick Up	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	Drop off only
Pass Gate House for Security Clearance	0930	1015	1110	1230	1325	1420
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
Ashley Wood Road (opposite bus shelter) [Officer's Quarters]	0945	1030	1125	1245	1340	1435
Black Lane	0950	1035	1130	1250	1345	1440
Drop Off
M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through)	0955*	1040*	1135*	1255*	1350*	-
East Street/Market Place Bus Stop [Drop-off only]	1000	1045	1140	1300	1355	-
Arrive Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in)	1005*	1050	1145*	1305	1400	-
Return Journey
Depart Tesco Supermarket (ATM pull-in)	-	1055	1215	1310	1405	-
The Ham Bus Stop (Morrisons Car Park) [Pick-up only]	-	1100	1220	1315	1410	-
M&S Foodhall (Car Park, end of Nightingale Court walk-through)	-	1105	1225	1320	1415	-
	*Drop-off by request

This service will run every Tuesday up to and including 22 December.
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.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE via Blandford BGSU welfare office.