Bovington: Wool Parish Newsletter Aug 2025

 

The latest edition is available. Click HERE to read. 

Local information, events, notices & updates.

Includes details of new speed limits in local area, road closures, summer scarecrow competition & community lunches. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Alton: Lilo & Stitch Hawaiian Beach Party Alton Community Centre Tues 19th Aug 4 - 5.30pm

 

Information provided  by South East HIVE Hub

Alton: Free Karate Amery Hill School Mini Camp

 

FREE Karate Summer Mini Camp for children aged 5 and above

All sessions are 6–7pm at Amery Hill School Dance Studio

July: 23, 28, 30

August: 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 27

This camp is a great opportunity to help children build:

- Confidence

- Focus and discipline

- Fitness and coordination

All in a fun, encouraging environment.

Click HERE for  further Information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Bovington: Citizens Advice sessions at Bovington HIVE every Thursday - Free advice & support

The mobile advice bus will be parked adjacent to the HIVE building. Speak to advisors face to face.

Available to all Garrison personnel, spouses, partners, reserves, veterans, civil servants, MOD contractors and local civilian community. Confidentiality guaranteed.

Appointments are not necessary, just turn up. First come, first serve basis.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison FREE summer activities week starting Mon 28th July. Now open to Bovington Garrison families

Bovington & Lulworth (Garrison families) are welcome to attend the below sessions
Please contact Julie.Osmond100@mod.gov.uk regarding booking and access onto Blandford camp. Deposit is not required. 

Rugby Tots

• Monday 28th 0900 -1200hrs Rugby Pitch - 7 - 10yrs
• Tuesday 29th 0900 - 1200hrs Rugby Pitch - 11+yrs

For information about Rugby Tots click link HERE

Yoga & Wellbeing

• Wednesday 30th 
• 1000 - 1100 Jubilee Hall - Under 10's
• 1100 - 1200 Jubilee Hall - Over 10's

Made By Me Craft  

• Thursday 31st 0900 - 1030 Jubilee Hall 7 - 10yrs
• Thursday 31st 1030 - 1200 Jubilee Hall 11+

For information about the craft theme session click HERE 

To complete booking form for all of above click HERE or pop into the Williams Building for a paper copy. 

Friday 1st August BAD GUYS 2 - PG Trailer: THE BAD GUYS 2 | BFBS Cinemas

Doors open 1030hrs, Film commences 1100hrs prompt.
Tickets are £5 per child, this includes entry, a cone of popcorn, and a cold soft drink. Accompanying adults Free of Charge.
Tickets can be purchased in advance from the Williams Building or will be available on the day.
All activity deposits and Matinee costs are CASH ONLY.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE via BGSU welfare team.

Shropshire: Armed Forces Outreach Sessions - 30 July - 27 August

 Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Grantham: Housing Surgery

Next Housing Surgery at the HIVE Community Centre, Building 162, Thursday 21st August, 1030 - 1230. All welcome!

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Little Troopers: All together Build-A-Bear workshops on 13 Aug

All Together this Summer!

Little Troopers has once again partnered with Build-A-Bear Workshop to bring a very special experience to military children across the UK this summer!Is your little trooper missing a deployed parent?

If your child has a parent currently deployed, you can apply to attend one of our exclusive group workshops happening nationwide. Each child will have the magical opportunity to create their very own ‘Little Troopers’ bear at Build-A-Bear — a treasured keepsake to hold close while their parent is away.A Nationwide Shared Moment

On the same day and at the same time, children in multiple Build-A-Bear locations will come together for this special summer event — a moment of connection and comfort for our military families.Event Details:

Date: 13th August 2025

Time: Approximately 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Age Group: Military children aged 4–10 years, each accompanied by one adult

Locations: Windsor, Exeter, Edinburgh, Bournemouth, Basingstoke, Southampton, Maidstone, and Newcastle Build-A-Bear Workshops

Apply via the form - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HPKJPVR

Oxfordshire: NHS Oxfordshire talking therapies

NHS Oxfordshire Talking Therapies has a number of treatment choices or options available to offer you. We deliver NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guidance recommended treatments. To help you choose the right level of support and a choice of evidence based therapy, there are a number of different options, such as: 

- Courses and groups

- Online treatments

- One to one support

- Physical health

- Employment support

- Wellbeing service

Click HERE for more information. 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Forces Families Jobs: X-Forces Start-up Skills Workshop – online 30 & 31 July 2025

X-Forces two-day Business Start-Up Skills course expands on the content from the Self-Employment Discovery workshop. 

This course provides members of the military community specific training to enable them to launch and sustain a business. The course is ideal for anyone interested in starting their own business or enterprise and is tailored towards your specific business idea.
Find out more & sign up at: https://bit.ly/3GLdjTn