Blackpool: Ride The Lights - 1st September 2026 - 7pm-10pm

Get on your bike and Ride The Lights! An exciting preview of Blackpool Illuminations is officially taking place on Tuesday 1 September 2026.

The Ride The Lights event is one of the most magical nights in Blackpool’s calendar when, for one night only, the six miles of Promenade will be closed to give thousands of cyclists an opportunity to get a sneak preview of the Illuminations before the official switch-on later that week (4 September). Ride at any point along the promenade from Starr Gate at South Shore to Red Bank Road in Bispham. You can ride as much or as little of the route as you are able.

Why not join in the creative fun by designing your very own Illuminations display on your bike? Decorate your ride with colourful lights, lamps and lanterns to show off your illuminations design ideas. Light your ride... then ride the lights!

Times: 7pm-10pm

Ride The Lights is not a bike race, it's a fun and FREE bike ride open to all. A great opportunity to get out and about on your bike with both family and friends.

Information provided by Weeton HIVE

Give Us Time: Autumn and Winter breaks

The latest Give Us Time breaks include:

Letham Feus, Scotland
14–18 Sept | Sleeps 4 | HOT TUB

Hayling Island, near Portsmouth
28 Sept–2 Oct | Sleeps 6 | Silver Grade

Sand Le Mere, East Yorkshire
5–9 Oct | Sleeps 6

Bowland Fell, North Yorkshire
12–16 Oct | Sleeps 6

Stowford Farm Meadows, Devon
Camping available all weekends in September

The RV, Falmouth
Dates available in November & December

To find out more please go to: https://bookings.giveustime.org.uk/login

Boroughbridge: HGV Technician Recruitment and Insight Day 5th Oct

Monday, 5 October 2026

10:00am – 12:00pm

Unit 1, Crossroads Business Park, Bar Lane, Roecliffe, Boroughbridge, YO51 9LS

The event is particularly relevant to those with experience in engineering, mechanics, vehicle maintenance or other technical trades, including people from REME and other military engineering backgrounds.

Attendees will be able to learn more about the HGV Technician role, tour the depot, hear about training and career development, speak directly with the Crossroads team and ask questions about the recruitment process. Interviews will also be available on the day.

Relevant qualifications may include City & Guilds Part 1 & 2, BTEC, IMI, NVQ, HND or similar. An HGV licence is advantageous but not essential.

Information Provided by North HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison cinema movie 'The Dog Stars' Wed 2nd Sept

 

Food and drink available to purchase at the door.

Ticket prices

Adult (15+) £4

Child £3

family ticket £11

Senior (60+) £3

Student £3

For more information and to watch trailers click https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford

Information provided by Bovington HIVE