Weeton: HomeStart Monday Baby & Toddler group Update

PLEASE NOTE

The Monday Baby & Toddler group taking place in the children centre is cancelled for Monday 24th August 2026.

The centre will also be closed for Bank Holiday Monday on 31st August 2026.

Normal groups resume thereafter.

Ripon: Summer Funfest 19th Aug

It’s FunFest this week in Ripon!

Ripon Together’s Summer FunFest is back this Wednesday (19th August), bringing a FREE day of fun and activities for under 18s! (under 11s must be accompanied by a parent or carer).

There’s loads to get involved with, including a massive 90ft inflatable obstacle course, creative activities from The Imagination Centre, Ripon Open Mic music sessions, circus skills, cricket, table tennis, volleyball, face painting and more.

There’ll also be picnic areas and a subsidised wood-fired pizza truck for when everyone needs to refuel!
Places are FREE but must be booked in advance via the Eventbrite links at ripontogether.com/summer-fun-fest

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Catterick: Foxglove Covert - Little Explorers every thurs, book now for Sept

New Little Explorers dates for September are up on our Eventbrite!

Book your spot now as they go quick!

Link to our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../foxglove-covert-little...

Bring your little explorers to the nature reserve for a fun-filled session of investigation and discovery.

Through hands-on activities, games, stories and songs, children will learn about the plants and animals that live in the reserve. 

This interactive experience encourages curiosity, outdoor play and a love for nature in a safe and welcoming environment.

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Catterick: Come along and join The Military WAGS Choir 20th Aug & 3rd Sept

"Wait, you guys don't take the whole summer off?!" 

​Nope!

While everyone else is lying on a beach (or hiding from the kids), the Military
WAGS Choir Catterick is still making noise getting ready for our busy Autumn season.

​If your summer plans involve wanting to sing, escape the house, or meet a fabulously supportive bunch of people, come join us!

No auditions, sheet music reading abilities not required, and zero experience necessary...promise.

​Our Summer Rehearsal Dates:
​Thursday 30th July
​Thursday 20th August
​Thursday 3rd September
​Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm

​Fancy a singalong?
​Drop us a message or just turn up!

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North Yorkshire: Adult Learning - thinking about learning with us?

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Catterick: Neighbourhood Policing Team Drop In 21st Aug

Members of the Catterick Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Colburn Library, Broadway on Friday 21st August between 11am-12pm.

This is an opportunity for you to meet your local Neighbourhood Officers to just say “Hello”, discuss any issues in your community, ask for advice, pick up some leaflets/information and perhaps a freebie!

We will do our best to assist in resolving any issues or sign post you in the right direction if we are not able to take the lead.

If you have a question, but cannot attend the event please click “reply” to this message.

If you think this event may be of interest to any friends or family, please feel free to pass on this message.

Looking forward to seeing you there

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Catterick: Free Legal Clinic with Hugh James

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Harrogate: Free Legal Clinics

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Ripon: Sing-along with Matilda!

We absolutely love this year's Summer Reading Challenge theme 'Read to the Beat' because what's better than books and music?

We know a young girl who feels the exact same way! Step into a world of courage, cleverness and catchy tunes with a special film showing of Matilda the Musical!

Film rating: PG

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Richmond: Walking & Book Festival 18th - 27th Sept

 
Details of our programme for the 21st Richmond Walking and Books Festival are now available. 

You can browse all walks and events by looking at the Whole Programme page, or find events available on a particular date by looking at the relevant page for that day. 

As well as our main programme, which starts on Friday 18th September, we have some children's events at local libraries during the school summer holiday on Wednesday 5th August.

There are a wide range of walks across our area, many of them new to the Festival and, with many of them including added interest as we walk, there is sure to be something to suit everyone who loves the great outdoors.

And our varied book programme, and other related events, means there will be plenty to stimulate you, with a wide range of daytime and evening events covering both fiction and non-fiction genres..

We look forward to seeing you in September at a Festival that always receives great feedback from those attending

www.booksandboots.org

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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.

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Blackpool: Illumination Switch On - 4th September 2026

British pop favourites Five are set to make sure Everybody Get Up for the biggest night in the resort’s calendar, as they take centre stage at this year’s Illuminations Switch‑On.

The free outdoor event on the Tower Festival Headland, in the shadow of The Blackpool Tower, takes place on Friday 4 September 2026 and marks the start of the iconic Illuminations season.

Five will be joined by rock quintet The Feeling and chart‑topping singer‑songwriter Lucy Spraggan.

This year’s event sees VisitBlackpool collaborate with the BBC, with the evening hosted by BBC Radio Lancashire presenters Graham Liver and Sharon Hartley.

As part of the collaboration, BBC Radio Lancashire will also showcase some of the region’s most exciting up-and-coming talent through BBC Introducing. We can’t wait!

Pulling the switch to light up Blackpool will be BBC Radio 2’s Paddy McGuinness. He's one of the UK’s most recognisable television and radio personalities, is no stranger to Blackpool. He has previously performed at both the Winter Gardens and the Grand Theatre, filmed an episode of Top Gear in the resort and cycled through the town as part of his BBC Children in Need fundraising challenge.

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(source-visit Blackpool)

Catterick: North Yorkshire Military Family Welcome Day - Have you just arrived into the area? Join us on 17th Sept

 

Got a military connection? New to North Yorkshire? Whether you just unpacked your final box or you’re still hunting for the local shortcuts, we’ve got your back! 

Join the us for a relaxed drop-in morning designed entirely for newly arrived military spouses, partners and families. A One-Stop Shop to connect with local families and brilliant services.

Come grab a cuppa, meet other families navigating the same move, and discover all the local services, groups, and support networks available to you in your new patch.

Where: North HIVE Hub, Catterick Garrison

When: 17 September | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

The Best Bits: FREE tea, coffee, parking and books (ages 0-18)! Collect your FREE guide to the "First 30 Days in North Yorkshire"

No need to book, just wander in whenever you can. Children are very welcome! 

A collaborative event with: Settling in Service, North HIVE Hub , Home-Start, and Reading Force

Information About Each Service Involved

Catterick: Garrison Welfare/Contact House

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North Yorkshire: New to the area, join us on our Welcome Walk 17th & 24th Aug

New to North Yorkshire? Come along to our Welcome Walk! 

Are you a military family who has recently arrived in North Yorkshire?

Join the Settling in Service North Yorkshire Welcome Walk — a relaxed opportunity to meet other military families, get to know the local community and start making new connections.

17th & 24th August
11am – 1pm
The Station, Station Yard, Richmond, DL10 4LD

Come along, enjoy a walk and discover more about your new local area. 
For more information, call 01423 224451 or scan the QR code on the poster.

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North Yorkshire: AWS Annual registration form

For more information on the events and session please click on the link    sway.office.com

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Darlington: We are currently looking for new band members for The Royal Signals (Northern Band)

Want to know more about the Royal Signals (Northern) Band? 

We've made it easier to find everything you need in one place!

Scan the QR code to visit our Linktree, where you can find:

Where we're based and when we rehearse
Our official British Army webpage
Our Expression of Interest form
Details about Army Reserve Musicians' pay, commitment and joining requirements
Information about joining an Army Reserve Band
Key Band contacts
Our Facebook and Instagram pages
Information about our parent unit, 37 Signal Regiment

Whether you're thinking about joining us, looking to get in touch, or simply want to find out a little more about what we do, it's all there

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North Yorkshire: Special Constable Recruitment - North Yorkshire Police

Thinking about becoming a Special Constable but not sure what the role actually looks like?

Here are the questions most people ask — and the answers that help them decide:

What does a typical shift involve?

Most Specials work alongside regular officers, attending real incidents — from missing people to neighbourhood patrols to supporting vulnerable individuals.

Will I be doing the same things as full time officers?

Yes. Specials hold full police powers once trained, meaning you’re trusted with real responsibility.

How much training do I get before going out on shift?

Training is structured, supportive, and designed to build confidence step by step — no one is thrown in at the deep end.

If you’re curious about the reality of the role, that’s the perfect place to start.

Join us for a relaxed and friendly online Special Constable Q&A information session, where you'll have the opportunity to speak directly with one of our Citizens in Policing Liaison Officers.

St Annes: International Kite Festival 4th, 5th, 6th September 2026

The 2026 award winning St Anne’s Kite Festival will take place in September, this date being identified by suitable tides for everyone’s safety. Joined by kite teams from across the UK and beyond, the event is a unique partnership between Fylde Council and kite fliers SmileFactor10 with ongoing support from St Annes Town Council. 

The skies above St Anne’s seafront will be awash with colour on Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday as fabulous display kites take to the air on the beach adjacent to the pier. There will be five flying arenas on the beach, including one outside of the dog control zone, so visitors with dogs can get close up to some of the kite action.

There is an illuminated kite flying evening on Friday 4th September. There will be a fairground on the beach and additional food and drink stalls on the Promenade, so if you’re looking for refreshments you are very much encouraged to visit the town centre too or bring your own picnic.

Weather permitting, the event promises a thrilling and thoroughly enjoyable trip out for young and old alike. Timings for kite flying for 2025 are as follows:

• Friday 4th – 12 noon to 10pm featuring illuminated kite flying
• Saturday 5th – 11am to 5pm (N.B. Fairground will operate into the evening)
• Sunday 6th – 11am to 4pm

Plus, in 2026 an artisan market featuring local producers in the Promenade Gardens.

Please note the event is entirely weather dependent and the planned programme may be changed without notice, for safety reasons. The dates have been chosen as the planned tides support this.

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(source - Fylde Council News)

Harrogate: Vacancy for Customer Services Officer

Do you have excellent communication skills and a passion for providing outstanding levels of customer service?

Are you someone that can use innovative thinking to come up with timely solutions to problems?

We're looking for a Customer Service Officer to join North Yorkshire Council's friendly and professional Customer Service Team in Harrogate.

As the first point of contact for residents, businesses and visitors, you'll play a vital role in helping people access services, find solutions and get the support they need. 

No two days are the same, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, learning new skills and making a real difference.

Apply here! https://ow.ly/O3sN50ZqGax

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