Chepstow: Notice of Vacancy in Office of Town Councillor - Chepstow

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

Town of Chepstow, Chepstow Castle Ward notice is hereby given that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Community/Town Council.

If by 20 May, 2024 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the said Community/Town, or if warded said Community/Town ward, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

If an election is called, it will take place not later than 23 July, 2024.

For further information please click here.

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Llantwit Major: Placemaking Plan Meeting for Llantwit Major - Wed 15 May at the Tudor Tavern

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Leuchars: St Athenase Church Leuchars upcoming events for May and June

East Fife Male Voice Choir - Sunday 12th May

The Regeneration Fundraising Committee of St Athernase, Church of Scotland, Leuchars are looking forward to welcoming back The East Fife Male Voice Choir who will be presenting a Concert in St Athernase on Sunday 12th May.

The Choir was formed in 1957 in the Wemyss area of Fife initially with a strong connection to the mining community. Today the Choir consists of approximately 40 members.
Marilyn Bolton, Musical Director of the Choir, was, for16 years, Musical Director at St Leonards School in St Andrews. She is an accomplished pianist, harpist and clarsach player as well as a conductor of choirs and orchestras.
The Choir's accompanist is Callum MacLeod, who taught music in Fife for 35 years. He is well known in Fife as an organist and pianist but also plays percussion, double bass and tuba. He is one of the few carillonneurs in Scotland and frequently plays the 27 bell carillon in Holy Trinity Church in St Andrews.
The Choir will present a varied programme of classical, religious and contemporary music in what promises to be a most enjoyable and entertaining afternoon. Those of you who came to their last concert at St Athernase will remember how much we all enjoyed ourselves.

Hereford: Forest School Sessions at Hinton Community Centre on Wednesdays

Dandylions are running forest school sessions at Hinton Community Centre, join in for outdoor free fun for small children.

The sessions are every Wednesday from 10am - 11.30am
Booking is essential:
sw.sarahwatkins@gmail.com
07824630498

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Hereford: Free story times at Herefordshire libraries

FREE story times at libraries across Herefordshire.

Join in a session at 10am or 2pm sessions for a relaxed story session for under 5’s.
No need to book, just go along & enjoy the fun.
Find a session near you by clicking here.

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Hereford: Young Persons Survey on the Future of Development in Herefordshire

Are you aged between 13-18 years old, come and have your say on the future of development in Herefordshire, in our Draft Local Plan consultation. To have your say in the Young Persons Survey please click here.

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Folkestone: The Folkestone & Ashford Military Show and Country Fair from 8th - 9th June

 

Re-enactments, the tigers children’s motorcycle display team, live music, Jason Salkey from the TV show Sharpe. Lots to do for all the Family including refreshments and beer tent, children’s side stalls and rides, lots of trade stands, military surplus, tools and crafts log onto the website www.faams.co.uk.

The event is dog friendly but dogs must be kept on a lead please.

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Celebrating Forces Families Awards shine a light on inspirational Military families

London, UK – April 26th, 2024 – The Celebrating Forces Families Awards, held on Friday, 26th April, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London City, recognised the incredible strength, dedication, and achievements of the UK’s Armed Forces families. This heartwarming event, now in its third year and the only one of its kind within the Armed Forces Network, celebrates the invaluable support these families provide to serving members and the entire military community.

The evening commenced with a moving performance by a combined choir featuring Britains' Got Talent Semi-Finalists Voices of Armed Forces Children Choir and the Military Wives Choirs, performing a brand-new song written specifically for the occasion. Actor and SSAFA Ambassador Antony Cotton MBE co-presented the awards alongside Forces News presenter Sian Grzeszczyk, and their heartfelt and empathetic delivery brought the inspiring stories of the finalists to life.

West Midlands: Cycling Tours across Birmingham

Birmingham and the West Midlands is the perfect place to explore on two wheels, with countless cycle routes through both countryside and city to suit all levels.

Whether you're a casual cyclist or a seasoned pro, our region offers a variety of routes to suit all levels, from Harborne and Digbeth to Solihull and Sandwell.

Click HERE to view a list of cycle tours.

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Chatham: 79th Highlanders Drill Day on Saturday 4th May

 

Drill Day

Location: Fort Amherst, Dock Road, Chatham. ME4 4UB
Date: Saturday 04th May 2024

Come along to Fort Amherst in Chatham Kent, it is one of the best preserved Napoleonic forts in Britain. Have a tunnel tour, or just walk around it's very extensive grounds. The 79th Cameron Highlanders will be holding a drill day here, where the troops will be practicing there marching and musket drill , also their surgeon will be there explaing Napoleonic surgery. A very good day out for all of the family, and there is also a cafe where they sell a variety of hot and cold drinks as well as food, and also guided tunnel tours for a extra cost.

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