Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
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October 21, 2025
BFPO: Last Posting Dates Christmas 2025
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To ensure your Christmas letters and parcels reach their destination in good time, it’s always a good idea to post as early as possible, the latest posting dates in time for Christmas Deliver are above or at the following link: Get ready for Christmas 2025 │ Royal Mail Group Ltd
October 20, 2025
Chepstow: Free Lantern-Making Workshops for Chepstow’s Christmas Light Switch-On!
Free Lantern-Making Workshops for Chepstow’s Christmas Light Switch-On!
Get ready to light up Chepstow this festive season! We’re hosting a series of free lantern-making workshops where children can create their very own glowing masterpiece to carry in the Lantern Parade on Friday, 28th November.
Saturday 22 Nov – Chepstow Library
10:30 – 11:15am
11:30 – 12:15pm
Sunday 23 Nov – Palmer Centre
10:30 – 11:15am
11:30 – 12:15pm
12:30 – 1:15pm
For children aged 5+ (parents must stay)
FREE – but booking is essential!
Reserve your spot by emailing admin@chepstow.co.uk or calling 01291 626370 (Mon–Fri, 9am–1pm).
Let’s make this year’s light parade brighter and more magical than ever!
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
October 16, 2025
West Midlands: Health on the Shelf Event - 12-14 November - Merryhill Shopping Centre

Information provided: Central HIVE Hub
October 14, 2025
Lichfield: AWS CS Festive Activities - Save the Dates!!!

Further information and how to book to follow soon.
Information: Central HIVE Hub
October 13, 2025
Catterick: Christmas Celebrations with The Military Wives Choir 14th Dec
Shhh… did someone just whisper “Christmas”? Is it too soon? Maybe. Are we ignoring that and diving headfirst into the festive sparkle anyway? Absolutely.
Join us for a magical afternoon of music, mince pies, and merriment at our Christmas Celebration featuring The Military WAGS Choir and Royal Signals (Northern) Band
Sunday 14th December 2025
Doors open at 3:00 PM, music begins at 3:30 PM
The Garrison Memorial Church, Catterick Garrison
Expect:
Soul-stirring performances
Christmas hampers & raffles
Festive refreshments
Tickets: £12 adults | £6 under 16s | £30 family (2+2)
Scan the QR code or head to Eventbrite LINK to grab your tickets before they vanish like the last Quality Street in the tin!
Book in advance to avoid disappointment as last years sold super quick!
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Cowbridge - Reindeer Return to the Cowbridge Christmas Parade - Sun 30 Nov 25
Cowbridge & Llanblethian Town Council:
We heard you loud and clear… the (real!) Reindeer are RETURNING to the Cowbridge Christmas Parade!
Get ready for a magical event filled with festive fun, live entertainment, and the return of everyone’s favourite Christmas stars!
Cowbridge High Street
Sunday 30 November
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Brecon: Panto - Sleeping Beauty on Wed 19 Nov at Infantry Battle School, Brecon
What better way to start our festive season here on camp (IBS Brecon) than with a traditional Christmas panto. This year we will have the delight of watching ‘Sleeping beauty’. The show will be running in the Iraq Hall IBS, Wednesday 19th November 2025. Doors opening 16.45 for a 17.00 start. Finishing 18.45 (approx.) Ticket £5 per adult (18 years+) £3 per child. Any questions email Samantha.humphries743@mod.gov.uk or Manju.bayambu437@mod.gov.uk
To book you place and pay for your seats please use the below link:
Panto-2025-booking-link
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Bovington: Tank Museum festive Centurion tank jumper
Alongside the knitted jumper, the 2025 limited edition design is featured on the Museum’s Christmas scarf and tank socks. Looking for more ways to keep warm? The Sherman Fury slippers and tank onesie have you covered
More information HERE
Inverness: 2 Scots Outdoor Christmas Market Saturday 6th December
Welfare excited to announce that our Outdoor Christmas Market will be taking place on Saturday 6th December 1pm-5pm and you are all invited to come along.
We will have the following on the day
Market stalls selling a range of goods
The Tasty Hog Company serving pulled pork, burgers, hotdogs and dirty fries
The Blind Horse Box Bar keeping you all refreshed
A Cup Above selling hot drinks including speciality coffee and festive hot chocolates
Wee Kimmy performing Christmas songs
Nell Abram, Fire and Light Dancer
Antler and Moon Photography who will be doing mini Christmas photo sessions
Penicuiks Light Up Tractors
Raffle and Tombola (The top prizes will be announced soon)
And Santa will be there in his Grotto
We are very much looking forward to this event and hope the weather is better for us than last year. If anyone would like to volunteer to help on the day please do get in touch.
Welfare Team
October 7, 2025
October 2, 2025
Chester: KIDSBANK - Christmas Referrals Now Open!
KidsBank Christmas Referrals are now open and available to families experiencing financial hardship who need support with Christmas gifts for their children.
Christmas Referrals will be open Monday 29th September - Friday 5th December
We ask professional referrers to submit Christmas Referrals in a batch where possible. Referrers will then be contacted to arrange collection once the referrals are complete .
Our General Winter Referrals are OPEN
Please submit referrals for families who need support with general items including clothing, nappies, toiletries, baby feeding items and equipment.
Please ensure any General Winter Referrals are submitted by Friday 12th December.
October 1, 2025
Kinloss: Christmas Market Wednesday 3rd of December
🗓 Wednesday 03 December 2025
🕓 1600 - 2100
🏢 48 Fd Sqn Hangar - Kinloss Barracks
Get ready for:
🎤 Live Entertainment
🍔 Delicious Food
🍻 Festive Bar
🍞 Local Artisan Stalls
🍩 Sweet Treats
✂ Crafts and Activities
🎄 Christmas Tree Light Ceremony
And last but not least....
🎅Santa will be arriving in style and heading to his magic grotto (1630-1900)
Entry will be £2.50 per person.
Baby (under 1) - Free (excludes grotto)
Friends and Family welcome to attend (escorted by military personnel with MOD 90 ID)
September 30, 2025
Chepstow: The Big Chepstow Christmas Sing-Along at The Drill Hall
Would You Join Us for a Chepstow Christmas Celebration?
The Drill Hall is busy planning for the festive season, and we’d love to host a Big Community Christmas Sing-Along, but we need to know if YOU would come along!
- Sing your heart out to classic festive favourites with The Singing Club
- Get creative with Christmas crafts & wreath-making
- Warm up with mulled wine & mince pies
- Enjoy beautiful Welsh carols performed by Ysgol y Ffin
Register your interest & find out more
Got an idea, talent, or time to help out? Drop us a message at gemmapeters@chepstow.co.uk
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
September 22, 2025
Leuchars: Station Children's Christmas Party, Sunday 30th November
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE