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December 18, 2025

Wiltshire: December recycling newsletter including Christmas tree collections in January

Welcome to the special Christmas edition of Wiltshire Council’s waste and recycling e-newsletter!

This issue is packed with jolly tips and clever ideas to help you reduce waste, recycle right, and keep your celebrations green and bright. Let’s make this Christmas magical for you and sustainable for our planet!

This festive edition includes:

Household waste, recycling, and garden waste collections over Christmas
Garden waste collections pause over Christmas
Recycling centre opening times over Christmas
How to recycle your real Christmas tree
Still shopping? Sustainable shopping tips for last-minute buys
Make sure you’re on the nice list by recycling right this Christmas
Let’s sort advent calendars
Festive monthly myth buster

Please click here to read this edition online

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Gloucestershire: Christmas Treecycling - register now!

South Cerney
Gloucestershire Longfield Community Hospice

Innsworth
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice

Please click here for further details of these and other Treecycling schemes in Gloucestershire and beyond

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

December 17, 2025

Wiltshire: SEND newsletter - December 2025

Highlights this month include:

Six ways to support your child over the Christmas period
Have your say: SEND reform national conversation
Help shape health and care services for children in Wiltshire - last workshop
Discover what's new on Wiltshire's Local Offer

Please click here to read the newsletter online

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

December 15, 2025

Vale of Glamorgan: Christmas Recycling and Waste arrangements in the Vale of Glamorgan

🎄Christmas Recycling and Waste arrangements ♻

This is a quick summary of recycling and waste arrangements over the festive period. For full details please visit: Vale of Glamorgan Council – Christmas Recycling Information

🗑 Black Bag Limits:

Up to 6 bags allowed: 29 Dec 2025 – 16 Jan 2026

Normal limit of 3 bags resumes: 19 Jan 2026

Wrapping paper goes in black bags

♻ Recycle These:

Food leftovers
Cardboard
Tin foil

Not allowed in Black Bags:

Wrapping paper
Glitter
Tinsel & decorations

Powys: Powys County Council - Tips for Recycling over Christmas

Click here to read Powys County Council's Tips for Recycling over Christmas

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Wiltshire: Changes to waste and recycling collections plus HRC opening times this festive period

Wiltshire Council's waste and recycling crews will be taking a well-earned break over Christmas, so your collection days will change during the festive period.

Your online collection calendar has already been updated so make sure to check it so you don’t miss your collection!

Check your revised collection days at https://orlo.uk/5CZ6G

Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) which are usually open on a Wednesday will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 24 December. All recycling centres will be closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. All other days will operate under normal opening hours on their specified opening days.

Before visiting, please remember to sort your waste correctly so as much as possible can be recycled.

Further details can be found at https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/household-recycling-centre-locations

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

December 4, 2025

Brecon & Surrounding areas: Pontfaen YFC Illuminated Charity Tractor and 4x4 Run 2025 - Tuesday 23rd Dec 2025

2025 ROUTE & APPROXIMATE TIMINGS:

Pontfaen YFC Illuminated Charity Tractor and 4x4 Run 2025 - Tuesday 23rd December 2025

We’re taking an exciting new route this year — travelling via Brecon Town for both the start AND finish of the run!

Join us at Brecon High School from 6:45pm to see the tractors line up and soak up the festive atmosphere

Enjoy music from Brecon Town Band
Visit Santa and his elves in the grotto
Treat yourself to mulled wine, hot chocolates and mince pies
Don’t miss our Grand Raffle Draw with fantastic prizes up for grabs!

If you fancy joining in this year instead of just watching, get your vehicle illuminated and register here:

https://forms.gle/J6jgFyFUz13ojrSC9

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

December 1, 2025

Hullavington: Latest newsletter available online - Dec 25-Jan 26 edition

In this edition you will find lots of events, both seasonal and regular, as well as a plea for volunteers to help with Jolly Tots baby & toddler group.

Please click here to read the Hullavington News online!

Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVE

November 27, 2025

Maidstone: Christmas Lights & Leeds Castle

This winter, experience the magic of Christmas Lights at Leeds Castle as the historic estate is transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland.

From the moment you arrive, you will be immersed in a sparkling world of light and colour, where every turn reveals something new. Wander through a dazzling illuminated trail featuring brand-new installations, including the mesmerising Neon Tree, the elegant Peacock Promenade, and the dazzling Ribbon Tunnel, each designed to fill your evening with wonder and joy.

Along the way, soak up the festive atmosphere with the sights, sounds and scents of Christmas all around you. Children will be delighted to spot Father Christmas making special appearances, while the festive fairground* offers even more fun and excitement for the whole family.

Click HERE for further Informtion

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub