Blackpool: March Markdown at Blackpool Zoo - 40% Discount for local Residence including PR4 during March 2025

March Markdown

Save 40% off entry!

As a huge thank you to our local supporters, we are offering residents of Blackpool, Fylde, and Wyre and Zoo Member guests 40% off single tickets until 31st March 2025 (not valid on family tickets).

People living in postcodes FY1 to FY8, PR3 and PR4, or accompanying a zoo member can take advantage of the March Markdown discount to catch up with their favourite zoo residents from Saturday 1st to Monday 31st of March 2025.

Once you have selected your tickets, use promo code: MARCH2025 (must be entered as uppercase) in the promotion code box at the bottom of the page, click apply and then continue.

Please bring valid ID to show our admissions team on the day of your visit. This could be a recent utility bill, driving licence or 2025 membership card.

For more Information and to book tickets, click HERE

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Catterick: Banana Moon Nursery - Military Discount

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Catterick: Job Opportunity at Banana Moon Day Nursery

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Weeton, Preston, Chester: Recruit For Spouses Foreign & Commonwealth Programme to support NUKN in the North West

RFS has been able to obtain some funding to support the NUKN Service Community in the North West and Chester.

• Foreign & Commonwealth Programme

Are you a member of the Foreign & Commonwealth community with a qualification from your home country that you need transferring to its UK equivalent? Then we have some very exciting news to share with you!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the RFS Foreign and Commonwealth Programme! After a year of hard work and dedication from our incredible team, this innovative programme is designed to break down financial barriers for Foreign and Commonwealth spouses/partners, helping them transfer qualifications to UK equivalents. This will enable easier access to employment, study, or to gain professional registration.

Our Career Academy will cover the costs of obtaining a Statement of Comparability and facilitate the application process, working with trusted service providers to ensure qualifications meet UK standards.

Eligibility:

- Partner of a Foreign or Commonwealth national serving in HM Forces (Royal Navy, British Army, or Royal Air Force)
- Over 18 years of age
- Partners include spouses, civil partners, fiancés(e), or individuals living with serving personnel in a relationship akin to marriage/civil partnership for at least two years.

Application Requirements:

- Partner’s service number
- Date of entry to the UK
- Visa status (if applicable)

To apply for this support and service, sign up to our portal and click 'programmes' on the upper left-hand side here - https://portal.recruitforspouses.co.uk/users/sign_in

• Coaching & Mentoring

Our FREE coaching and mentoring programme is open to the entire military community—because everyone deserves the chance to thrive. Whether you’re a spouse, partner, serving personnel, service leaver, veteran, or military child aged 18+, this programme is designed to help you take charge of your personal and professional journey. With a pool of over 80 expert coaches and mentors from leading industry sectors, we provide tailored support to help you unlock your full potential!

Sign up today by registering on our portal and selecting 'programmes' in the upper left-hand corner - https://portal.recruitforspouses.co.uk/users/sign_in

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Weeton: 'Gardening for Wellbeing' Course for Members of the Service Community and Veterans - starting 19th March

The above course has now opened up to family members. It is delivered by a Horticultural therapist from Defence Gardening Scheme. Participants will learn different skills such as Gardening, Bush Craft and Woodwork. Its like an adult version of Forest Schools!!

The programme starts with an open day on Wednesday 19th March between 11 and 1pm at the Force for Nature Garden on Weeton Barracks.

Then it’s on every other week from Wednesday 2nd April between the hours of 10.30 and 1.30pm -  lunch included. 

To sign up please contact Donna at her email address - rosemaryandtime01@gmail.com

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Catterick: Have a Cuppa Afternoons in March

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Catterick: Job Vacancy with Catterick Garrison Saddle Club

 

We are looking for someone to join our team... 
To apply or for more information Email saddleclub1969@aol.com

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Leconfield: DST Main Entrance Temporary Closure - March 10th-14th

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Richmond: POSCH - Relax, Craft and Chat for Parent Carers 24th March

 

Missed Andrea last month? Don't worry she is back again with her baskets full of crafty fun! Join us for more calming crafts with other parent carers who 'get it' and like you, need some 'me time'!

Date: Monday 24 March 2025
Time: 10am-12pm
Place: The Station, Richmond DL10 4DL

Parking: There is plenty of parking available at the venue, and it is £1 for up to 2 hours, and £2.50 for up to 4 hours. Disabled parking is free.
Accessibility: The session will be in an upstairs room and will be sign posted. There is a lift available if needed. The room has access to its own toilets.

Our groups are run by our friendly team of volunteers who are parents or carers themselves of children with additional needs. Your child doesn’t need to have a diagnosis and we welcome anyone who is a parent or carer to a special child.

There will be light refreshments available, and a chance for you to chat with like-minded people, make new friends, and for us to support and advise each other through our collective experiences.
Please feel free to bring a friend or family member with you and contact us in advance if you are feeling anxious at the thought of coming to a new place and meeting new people, or if you have any special requirements yourself.

No need to book, just turn up! We look forward to seeing you!

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Scarborough: Support for Veterans every Mon and Tues

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Catterick: Vacancy for Bar Steward Gaza Bks closing date 7th March

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Catterick: Spring Flower Arranging Course for Spouses, Partners and Veterans 13th March

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Richmond: FREE courses - Boost your Digital Skills

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Fylde: AFC Armed Forces Community Foundation Veterans Programme

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Weeton: Every Monday - Coffee Morning in the Community Centre

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Weeton: The Crofter Village Newsletter - March 2025

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Weeton: Creative Community Workshop led by TramShed - starting 7th March 2025

We would love to tell you about a completely free, wonderful 6 week fully inclusive and accessible creative communities project which will be delivered by Blackpool-based TramShed Theatre Company in Weeton Community Centre and hope you will be able to promote it to the families you know.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a creative theatre company who specialise in inclusive practice meaning the project is completely accessible to anyone, including participants who are non-verbal, need EAL support or have other SEND access needs. The sessions will be delivered by professional inclusive theatre practitioners with experience in working inclusively.

Shed Stories: Creative Communities will focus on fun and creative communication, meeting new people and building new connections. It will be fully accessible and fun for all ages, backgrounds and abilities. This is a project that celebrates our differences whilst also emphasising what unites us.

Led by: TramShed Theatre Company TramShed Theatre Company
Venue: The Community Centre at Weeton
Start Date: Friday 7th March
Time: 4 – 5.30pm

To sign up: complete the attached form and send back to the email address on the form or to LRITcommunity@lancashire.gov.uk or return physical copy to the Lancashire County Council Community Team based in the office in the community centre.

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Catterick: Vacancy for a Retail Assistant Helles Bks closing date 20th Msrch

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Catterick: Various Vacancies at Vimy Bks closing date 7th March

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Catterick: Vacancy for Receptionist/Administrator closing date 7th March

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