Scotland: The Royal Navy & Marines Charity are looking for a Director North, closing date 11th December

We’re looking for a Director North to join Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity!

This senior role will help shape our work across Scotland and the North of England, building relationships, leading our regional strategy, and championing those who serve or have served and their families.

If you’re an experienced leader with strong knowledge of Scotland’s political and charity landscape—and you want to make a meaningful difference—this could be the perfect role.

📍 Scotland
🔗 Apply now: www.rnrmc.org.uk/director-north

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Catterick: DMWS vacancy for a registered Social Worker closing date 2nd Dec

Job Vacancy: Registered Social Worker
Location: Catterick, North Yorkshire

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of those who have served in the Armed Forces and their families? DMWS is looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to provide high-quality wellbeing support.

To apply, please visit: https://dmws.org.uk/careers/social-worker-catterick/

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Catterick: The Christmas Beacon Appreal

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North Yorkshire & York: The Official North Yorkshire & York Armed Forces Covenant Guide 2025/26

North Yorkshire and City of York Armed Forces Guide has now been produced and officially launched.

The guide includes signposting to local authority support as well as details for a number of charities and support organisations covering the region. 

Please find the online copy here www.northyorksafdirectory

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Blackpool: Beauty And The Beast Panto - 5th Dec 25 until 4th Jan 26

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Catterick: Christmas at Hipswell Village Hall

Our upcoming events at Hipswell village hall

Tickets are now available for our afternoon tea and Christmas carols by the fantastic Monica, Dave and team

Also available for our children’s Christmas party with Santa 

Raffle tickets are available to purchase for our Christmas hamper, at JTs or through our Facebook page for £1 a strip

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Catterick: General Service Assistant Vacancy Cambrai Bks closing date 5th Dec

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Richmond: Christmas Fair & Market 7th Dec

So the time is fast approaching for the wonderful Richmond Christmas Fair and Market - this year on Sunday 7th December .

We have had more time to plan and prepare this year so its promising to be bigger and even better than last year - more stalls , more children's entertainment and great additions like a Santa fun run and a Mummers play ! Plus of course Santa whose grotto will be in the centre of the market place and a stage with live music all day too !

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Richmond: Switching on The Christmas Lights 28th Nov

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Catterick: Christmas Market 22nd Nov

It’s not long now! 

The magic of Christmas and Community is expanding this year! We are pleased to be partnering with Louis Bar to host Catterick’s Christmas Market, on Saturday 22nd November!

Join us for a day packed with festive cheer 

It’s the perfect way to shop local, catch up with friends, see what else is happening in the Garrison and kick off the Christmas season together 

Keep your eyes peeled for more announcements, save the date, and let’s make this Christmas one to remember, together!

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Catterick: Steward Vacancy, Vimy Bks closing date 26th Nov

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Chester: Things to do at Christmas 2025 in Chester

There’s always fabulously festive things to do in Chester at Christmas

Watch this space for the growing list of wonderful things to do this Christmas season in Chester.

Click Here to find out more.

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Chester: Christmas Market from 19th - 22nd December

Chester Christmas Market
19th Nov 2025 - 22nd Dec 2025

Town Hall Square, Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2HQ

A magical Christmas all wrapped up! Chester Christmas Market will be back in the heart of Chester this year. A handmade, historical, magical experience awaits you with 80 traders situated in the square around the town hall. Discover unique, locally made produce, handmade crafts, jewellery, accessories, stocking fillers and plenty more festive finds!

To find out more CLICK HERE

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St. Anne's: Christmas Lights Switch On - 29th November 2025

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Manchester: Christmas Markets - 7th November to 22nd December 2025

Manchester's Christmas Markets 2025

Manchester’s world-famous Christmas Markets will once again transform the city centre into a festive wonderland, from Friday 7 November to Monday 22 December 2025.

This year's Christmas Markets will be bigger and better than ever. There will be over 200 stalls across ten sites, including a reopened section of Albert Square. With unique activities at every site, you’ll find something for the whole family this Christmas.

Albert Square will host ‘A Taste of Christmas’: a festive ‘mini market’ selling food, drinks and crafts. The square will be home to a huge Ferris wheel, giving breathtaking views of Manchester’s Town Hall.

Get wrapped up in the magical atmosphere as you browse local and international crafts. Enjoy all your favourite foods, from swing grills to Dutch pancakes, and visit bars serving hot drinks in our iconic mugs.

With old favourites and exciting new additions, it’ll be a Christmas to remember.

Festive cheer will spill into: 

Albert Square

Piccadilly Gardens

Market Street

Cathedral Gardens

St Ann's Square

Exchange Street

New Cathedral Street

King Street

The Corn Exchange

For more Information, timings and parking CLICK HERE

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Preston: Christmas Light Switch On - Saturday 22 November 2025

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON 2025

Preston is gearing up for its biggest free event of the year - and what a line up is in store for 2025.

A mix of comedy, music, dance and… spuds will have Prestonians counting down to Christmas as the lights illuminate the city streets once more.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm to 07:30 pm (GMT)

The Flag Market

30-31 Cheapside, Preston, PR1 2, United Kingdom

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Poulton Le Fylde: Christmas Festival - Friday 5th December 2025

Poulton Christmas Festival 2025!

Get ready to kick off the festive season at the Poulton Christmas Festival on Friday 5th December! Bring your friends and family along for an unforgettable evening packed with holiday cheer in the heart of Poulton.
What to Expect:
• Christmas Market Stalls
• Festive Food & Drink
• Children’s Rides
• Music & Entertainment
• A special visit from Santa himself!
With something for everyone, this is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Join us to experience the magic of Christmas and make memories with your loved ones!

Location: Poulton Town Centre
Date: Friday 5th December
Time: 12PM – 8PM

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Kirkham: Christmas Light Switch On & Markets - 22 November 2025

We are very excited to be hosting some lovely traders in The Community Centre at Kirkham Christmas Lights on Saturday 22nd November From 11am to 6pm.

The Traders Are:
* White Witch and The Alchemist
* Lizzie Loves Lillies
* Sweet Memento
* Pepley & Co
* Kimberley Hill
* Crystal Box Gifts
* Cakes By Natalie
* Oakleys Gifts
* The Gift Box
* Balmy Apothecary
* Paintbox Creations
* Little Wreath Boutique
* McGills
* Handmade By Anne-Marie
* Cuffe & Lacey

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Lytham: Christmas Lights Switch On - Saturday 15th November 2025

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Blackpool: Christmas By the Sea - 21 Nov 2025 until 04 Jan 2026

Blackpool’s spectacular Christmas By The Sea village is returning for 2025. VisitBlackpool has confirmed that the hugely popular outdoor village will open on Friday 21 November with an exciting range of festive family attractions - plus a free skating rink which will open every day until January 4, 2026 (barring Christmas Day).

In addition to the free-to-use skating rink, this year’s village will include festive light installations, themed log cabins with food, drink and gifts and artificial snowfalls.

It will also see a variety of themed children’s attractions, exciting thrill rides including a 100ft-long snow slide, and an aerial swing ride, the Star Flyer. This year will also see the return of a German Swing Grill, Snow Dome Waltzers, a Helter-Skelter slide and Ice Breaker thrill ride. New to the site this year will be a Christmas themed Fun House, set over three floors this new attraction will feature spinning barrels and discs, shuffle boards and special lighting effects.

Christmas By The Sea will be complemented by a full Illuminations display along the seafront after VisitBlackpool announced earlier this year that the Illuminations would once again be extended by two months to run until January 4 2026.

Throughout the Christmas By The Sea season, people will be able to park for four hours at many Blackpool Council car parks for just £2, this year the offer includes both Talbot and Central Multi-Storey Car Parks.

The event will be opened at a special celebration that will take place early evening on Friday 21 November. 

To find out more, click on the link below.

 Christmas By The Sea

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