The Council are hosting two online webinars on Friday 15 November from 1pm-2pm and Thursday 5 December from 6pm-7pm for you to provide valuable feedback on how best to implement the action plan that accompanies the strategy. Save the webinar links below to join on the day. No registration is required.
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November 1, 2024
Wiltshire: Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) families invited to share their views in upcoming webinars
The Council are hosting two online webinars on Friday 15 November from 1pm-2pm and Thursday 5 December from 6pm-7pm for you to provide valuable feedback on how best to implement the action plan that accompanies the strategy. Save the webinar links below to join on the day. No registration is required.
Bovington: Garrison coffee morning and DIO housing surgery Wed 6th Nov
If you have any housing issues or concerns, please use this opportunity to come along and speak in person to a housing representative from Pinnacle/Vivo
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Grantham: Why not try something new? Lincolnshire adult skills & family learning service
Another way of taking care of your mind is by remembering to #keep learning.
Why not try something new? Sign up for a course or learn a new hobby?
It can boost your self-esteem, connect with others and even enhance your career prospects.
Visit: 2aspire.org.uk
Bovington: Garrison bonfire/firework display Sat 2nd Nov
The event is open to Military, Civil Servants and their families. You must register here for entry and bring your ticket (and relevant ID Card) with you.
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
For full information and to book tickets click HERE
Blandford: Garrison BFBS Cinema Nov showings
Child (under 15) £3
Seniors £3
Family £11 (2 Adult & 2 Children or 1 Adult & 3 Children)
Snacks, popcorn,hot dogs,cold and hot drinks available from £1
Military families living at Bovington, Lulworth and Westmoors are welcome to use the cinema on Blandford Camp. (Adults and over 16s - Official ID required for Camp access) Contact Bovington HIVE to find out how to request access onto Blandford Camp in advance.
Blandford: Garrison bonfire & fireworks night Wed 6th Nov
🎆 Firework display starts at: 19:30hrs
Activities on the night include;
🎈 Balloon Makers
🎨 Face Painting
🍕 Food Trucks
📷 Photo Booth
💥 Fireworks
🎫 Raffles
🎪 RBL, SSAFA and game tents
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Grantham: Wellbeing Lincs - 4 signs of a frozen pipe
Advice from Wellbeing Lincs www.wellbeinglincs.org drops in temperature can cause pipes in our homes to freeze or burst. Check out the guidance here:
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
Lichfield: BFBS Cinemas at DMS Whittington, 27 Oct to 5 Nov Showings
Free Entry. ALL Showings are available to ALL people. No one is restricted to a certain showing (barring the age ratings.
Information provided: Central HIVE Hub
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 01258 481938
Garrison Welfare Warrant Officer - 01258 482694
Garrison Welfare Officer - 01258 481936
11 (RSS) Sig Regt Welfare Team
Unit Welfare Senior NCO - 01258 482619
Asst Unit Welfare Officer - 01258 482902
Unit Welfare Officer - 01258 482901
Out of hours emergency contact the Guardroom on - 01258 482402.
Chester: Your Definitive Guide to Christmas in Chester
To view your guide and find out where and when you can enjoy a fantastic Christmas experience from Christmas tree lighting to Christmas market dates and where to meet Santa, click on the link below:
Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE
Blackpool: Christmas by the sea - 2024
Blackpool’s spectacular Christmas By The Sea village is returning for 2024 – and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever!
Friday 15 November to Sunday 5 January
Visit Blackpool has confirmed that the hugely-popular outdoor village will open with an exciting range of festive family attractions – plus extended opening hours for the free skating rink (open every day until 5 January 2025 – barring Christmas Day). Last year, Christmas By The Sea, delivered record visitor numbers on the seafront during the winter months.
This year’s village will include festive light installations and projection shows, themed log cabins with food, drink and gifts, artificial snowfalls, Christmas trees and festive tram rides. Christmas By The Sea will again be complemented by a full Illuminations display along the seafront.