Blackpool: Free Event - Park run in Stanley Park - every Sunday

What is Blackpool parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

When is it?
Every Saturday at 9:00am.

Where is it?
The event takes place at Stanley Park, West Park Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HQ. See Course page for more details.

What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free! but please register before you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once and don't forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won't get a time.

How fast do I have to be?
We all take part for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!

Blackpool parkrun needs you!
It is entirely organised by volunteers - email blackpool@parkrun.com to help.

We're friendly!
Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee in the Art Deco Café, Stanley Park - please come and join us!

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Preston: Free Event - Park run at Avenham and Miller Parks - Every Sunday

What is Preston parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

When is it?
Every Saturday at 9:00am.

Where is it?
The event takes place at Avenham and Miller Parks. See Course page for more details.

What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free! but please register before you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once and don't forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won't get a time.

How fast do I have to be?
We all take part for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!

Preston parkrun needs you!
It is entirely organised by volunteers - email preston@parkrun.com to help.

We're friendly!
Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee at the Riverside Cafe - please come and join us.

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Action For Happiness Calendars

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Wimbish: ESS Recruiting

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Cheshire: Snowdrop Walks at Rode Hall, Congleton 5 Feb - 6 Mar

Rode Hall Gardens are the setting of one of the most spectacular displays of Snowdrops in the North West of England and Rode’s Snowdrop Walks have a strong and well respected reputation throughout the UK. With over seventy different varieties of snowdrops to be seen in the magnificent setting of Rode’s Humphry Repton landscape, this mile-long walk (approximately) is a perfect morning or afternoon stroll out in the fresh air for nature-lovers of all ages. The swathes of cascading white flowers at Rode are a sight to behold and one of Cheshire’s little known natural treasures.

Further details HERE

Domestic Abuse support: Aurora New Dawn

To visit the website please click here

Wimbish: Weekly Schedule

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Chester: Adult and Family Cycle Training for Cheshire West & Chester Residents

 

Get out and about on your bike to boost your mood and play your part to tackle the climate emergency, our Road Safety team has adult and family cycle training available to residents, more details here: http://cwac.co/36f0g

Blackpool: Free Event - Junior parkrun every Sunday in Anchorsholme Park

Anchorsholme Park, Anchorsholme Lane West

THORNTON-CLEVELEYS,Lancashire, FY5 1LY

 

Blackpool junior parkrun (no capitals) is held every Sunday at Anchorsholme Park and is a totally free event for runners aged between 4 and 14.
Parents or guardians are allowed to run with their children.

Anchorsholme Park is one of the first Parks in the world to build it's footpaths with parkrun in mind so the course has great undulation and the two laps starting and finishing in the ampitheatre measure a perfect junior parkrun course of 2KM's.

Children and their families are asked to arrive for around 8.50am in the Parks ampitheatre in the centre of the Park for a run briefing and warm up event. The run will start at 9am

All abilities are welcome, everyone wins in parkrun!

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Gloucestershire: Wellbeing support

With all the uncertainty around COVID-19, it is completely normal to feel worried about how it could affect your life. You are not alone in how you are feeling.

There are lots of steps you can take to help look after your well-being and the well-being of people around you. Make sure you get further support if you feel you need it.

Speak to your GP.

Telephone NHS Direct: 0845 4647 (24 hours) | Visit the NHS website.

The Samaritans – Offers a 24-hour helpline for those in crisis | Telephone the Gloucester Branch: 01452 306333 | Telephone the District Branch: 08457 909090 | Visit the Samaritans website.

Let’s Talk – Gloucestershire’s 2gether NHS Foundation Trust Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT)Service | Telephone: 0800 073 2200 | Visit the Talk2gether website.

Disaster Action –support and guidance to those people who are affected by disasters | Telephone: 01483 799 066 | Visit the Disaster Action website.

Cruse – bereavement care, offers advice and support throughout the UK. | Gloucestershire Branch telephone: 01242 252 518 (Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm) | Visit Cruse website.

Information provided by Chepstow HIVE

Kinloss Military Wives Choir

Open to all women with a Military connection.

Kinloss Military Wives Choir meet every Wednesday, at 7pm, childcare included, contact us for more details.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Wimbish: Visit Essex

www.visitessex.com

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NHS Invictus Games Online Sessions

 

Click on the image above to access the links to register

Chester: Could You Join a Council Reserve Workforce to Help Care for People in an Emergency?

 

Could you join a Council team of reserves to help care for people in their homes in an emergency? 

Find out more at http://cwac.co/Jbh5U

Wimbish: Station Notice

Please note that the pavilion/sports pitch will be OOB until further notice. 

Be careful when using the airfield as there will be construction traffic.

Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

Wimbish: Station Weekly Groups

Click here for more details.

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Wimbish: Carver / Thaxted Scouts : Volunteers needed

We’re looking for new leaders, helpers and new members to join our group.

Let’s help our future generation by giving them skills for life!

If you would like to join the team or know anyone who might like to please get in contact with us at 1st Thaxted - Carver Scout Group.  View our website for further information at

https://www.Thaxtedscouts.org.uk

We also currently don’t have a waiting list either at Carver!

Come along and join in the adventures!

Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

Children's Mental Health Week 7th-13th February 2022.

Some Free Resources for Children's mental health week are available at:

Children's Mental Health Week (childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk)

Mental Health Resources For Children and Young People | YoungMinds​

DOWNLOADS | CAMHS Resources (camhs-resources.co.uk)

Scottish Government - fire alarms in the home **Reminder**

The law on fire alarms is changing.

By February 2022 every home in Scotland needs to have interlinked fire alarms.

Find out more about the changes and what you need to do 👉 www.mygov.scot/firealarms

Chester: Learn on Skate at Blacon High School Gymnasium - Thursdays

You can join the Blacon Skate Facebook group by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/218091487051521/?ref=share

Wimbish: Saffron Walden County High School

www.swchs.net

Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

Chester: Can You Make Local Maternity Services Better at Countess of Chester (Cestrian Ward 32) - Feedback on Experience

The link to give feedback is here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdFQUCejHeDEm.../viewform or you can scan the QR code above. 

The Facebook page is here for this: https://m.facebook.com/chestermaternityvoices/
 

Wimbish: Costcutter @ The Redwing Opening Hours

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Hadleigh: Catch Up, Coffee & Craft Fun for military families

 

Wimbish: Afterschool session for CBW pupils at Wimbish Primary School

Afterschool session for CBW pupils at Wimbish Primary School

Would you be interested in an afterschool weekly play session for CBW pupils of Wimbish Primary?  Beth is our CDW and would facilitate this, in collaboration with Wimbish Primary.

The weekly session will run at the school 3-4 pm.  Interested?  Contact Beth with your interest 

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Young Scot: do you know about the other services Young Scot offers besides a Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC)?

You might know us from your Young Scot National Entitlement Card (also known as a Young Scot NEC). But did you know about all the other services Young Scot offers besides your NEC?

The Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC) is free of charge to 11-26-year-olds living in Scotland.

From volunteering opportunities, to Young Scot Membership, discounts, rewards and information services - swipe to find out more!

Visit young.scot for more information on Young Scot's services

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Chester: Lache Tots, Lache Community Centre, Thursdays 9.30-11am

 

Moray Sports Centre: take back time for you

Now the kids are back at school why not dedicate a little time to yourself?

In our January class timetable we have tried to add a variety of classes to hopefully fit it with that school drop off time, so once you have seen to the children you focus on you!

Members and non-members welcome

Call 01343 610670 to book

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Chester: NW Panthers Netball Club

 

Netball Club based in Chester for ages 8 year to adults. Now has Saturday morning training available. 

https://www.nwpanthersnetball.com/

TogetherAll: Setting achievable New Year goals

 

New Year Goals & Pressures

New year, new stress? There can be a lot of pressure surrounding the start of a new year.

However, setting achievable goals can be a valuable step towards positive mental health.

@togetherall have shared their tips for setting achievable goals for the year ahead.

Togetherall is an anonymous online community to support your mental health, join today for

FREE HERE

There can be a lot of pressure surrounding the start of a new year. However, setting achievable goals can be a valuable step towards positive #mentalhealth. @togetherallUK share their goal setting tips  

Join Togetherall today togetherall.com armed forces

Action for Happiness Calendars

 

Action for Happiness

Connected Forces

 

Chester: Chester FC Goalkeeping Academy - Wednesdays 5-6pm & 6-7pm Ellesmere Port Sports Village

 

Chester FC Goalkeeping Academy provides small group coaching for ages 7 - 15 years.

They run two sessions at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Wednesday evenings at 5pm and 6pm.

You can register here: https://form.jotform.com/202732120927347

Scotland: Free bus travel for under 22's

👉Free Bus Travel for Under 22s👈

From the 31st of January 2022, everyone in Scotland aged 21 and under will qualify for free bus travel.

To receive free travel, you must have a Young Scot National Entitlement Card which will be scanned each time you board a bus.

🚌 PLEASE NOT THAT AN EXISTING YOUNG SCOT CARD WILL NOT WORK, SO YOU MUST APPLY FOR A NEW ONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 🚌

Please visit getyournec.scot for further information and to apply for your new card. Parent/guardians must apply on behalf of under 16s.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE