Bovington: Garrison welfare team

The Welfare team aims to provide the best possible welfare advice to all soldiers and their families. The Welfare office is located by Costcutter food store on King George V Road, Bovington. 

• Unit Welfare Officer - Mr Adrian Ingham 
• Garrison Welfare Warrant Officer - WO2 Scott Forrester

Tel: Welfare Office 01929 402239 or 01929 402240

Email: CMC-BovLulSU-WELFARE-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk 

In case of emergency - duty welfare mobile number 07971 577282

Please only contact the duty mobile number if it is an urgent welfare matter. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison welfare support

The Welfare support teams and chaplaincy services offer support and advice to all Soldiers, Officers and families living or working on the Garrison

Should you require help and support or have a welfare issue please contact a member of your Welfare Team during normal working hours on:

Blandford Garrison Support Unit (BGSU)

Garrison Welfare Clerk - BlandfordGar-BGSU-WCSO Tel: 01258 481938

Garrison Welfare Warrant Officer - BLANDFORDGAR-BGSU-GWWO Tel: 01258 482694

Garrison Welfare Officer - BLANDFORDGAR-BGSU-GWO Tel: 01258 481936

BGSU Padre - Revd Carl Stokes 

Carl.Stokes103@mod.gov.uk

11 (RSS) Sig Regt Welfare Team

Unit Welfare Senior NCO - DSCIS-11SR-RHQ-Welfare NCO Tel: 01258 482619

Asst Unit Welfare Officer - DSCIS-11SR-RHQ-AUWO Tel: 01258 482902

Unit Welfare Officer - DSCIS-11SR-RHQ-UWO Tel: 01258 482901

11 Sigs Padre - Rev Caroline Rogers 

Caroline.Rogers118@mod.gov.uk 

Out of hours emergency contact the Guardroom on - 01258 482402.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Vale of Glamorgan: Discover your next step

 

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Lichfield: DMS Whittington BFBS Cinema Showings 16-25 August

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

 

Godalming: Surrey Army Cadet Force We Are Hiring Cadet Quartermaster and Administrative Officer General Office

 

South East Reserve Forces’ & Cadets’ Association Administrative Officer, General Office

The South East Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association supports HM Forces’ Cadets and Reserves in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey and Sussex. The Administrative Officer is responsible to the Office Manager for the efficient running of the General Office and provision of admin support to the Head of Engagement/Chief of Staff.

Click HERE for further information

Information provided by South East HIVE

Give Us Time - September 2026 update

 To find out more please go to www.giveustime.org.uk

Ripon: Summer Funfest 19th Aug

It’s FunFest this week in Ripon!

Ripon Together’s Summer FunFest is back this Wednesday (19th August), bringing a FREE day of fun and activities for under 18s! (under 11s must be accompanied by a parent or carer).

There’s loads to get involved with, including a massive 90ft inflatable obstacle course, creative activities from The Imagination Centre, Ripon Open Mic music sessions, circus skills, cricket, table tennis, volleyball, face painting and more.

There’ll also be picnic areas and a subsidised wood-fired pizza truck for when everyone needs to refuel!
Places are FREE but must be booked in advance via the Eventbrite links at ripontogether.com/summer-fun-fest

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Catterick: Foxglove Covert - Little Explorers every thurs, book now for Sept

New Little Explorers dates for September are up on our Eventbrite!

Book your spot now as they go quick!

Link to our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../foxglove-covert-little...

Bring your little explorers to the nature reserve for a fun-filled session of investigation and discovery.

Through hands-on activities, games, stories and songs, children will learn about the plants and animals that live in the reserve. 

This interactive experience encourages curiosity, outdoor play and a love for nature in a safe and welcoming environment.

Information provided by North HVIE Hub

Stirling: Combat Stress Veterans Recovery Network at Stirling Castle, Sat 5th September

After a fantastic first Veterans Recovery Network event at Stirling Castle, we’re bringing veterans together there again, on Saturday 5 September 2026 between 12pm and 2pm.

Taking place in one of Scotland’s most historic settings, the session will give veterans an opportunity to meet others, spend time together and connect in a relaxed, supportive environment.

The event is open to all veterans, including those who have never accessed Combat Stress. There is no expectation to share personal experiences or take part in any particular way. You are welcome to join in at a level that feels comfortable for you.

Led by veterans with lived experience of recovery, these sessions are designed to show that change is possible and that recovery is within reach.

This event is part of our Veterans Recovery Network, building local, accessible support across the UK. Thank you to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum for providing the location.

Find out more and register your interest: https://combatstress.org.uk/veterans-recovery-network

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Dorset: Adult learning courses

For information about courses, learning opportunities, learning at home and more please visit
https://www.webenrol.com/skillsandlearningace/

For details of local courses and information see links below.

Link to our online courses (courses are held online via Teams at specific times with a “live” tutor)

Link to distance learning courses (These are online modules that can be accessed whenever convenient)

Link to courses in Blandford

Link to courses in Poole, Wareham or Dorchester

Information about our employability and careers courses (also known as work skills)

Information about our English for Speakers of Other Languages courses

Information provided by Bovington HIVE