Chester: KIDSBANK - Christmas Referrals Now Open!

CHRISTMAS AT KIDSBANK

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 .

Find out more about Christmas Referrals

GENERAL WINTER PROFESSIONAL REFERRALS

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.

General Winter Professional Referral

PLEASE NOTE - We will close for our Christmas break on Friday 19th December and re-open on Monday 5th January 2026.

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Staffordshire: Whittington Primary School PTA - Wreath Making Workshops

 Scan QR code to book or book online HERE

Information: Central HIVE Hub

Kinloss: Christmas Market Wednesday 3rd of December

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The Kinloss Barracks Community Forum are excited to be hosting the 2025 Kinloss Barracks Christmas Market.

🗓 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)

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

This magical family event will only go ahead if there’s enough interest, so please let us know if you’d like to join us!

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.

Windsor: Legoland Windsor Resort Scary Sleepover or Festive Fun

 

   

 

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Brecon: Panto - Sleeping Beauty on Wed 19 Nov at Infantry Battle School, Brecon

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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

Leuchars: Station Children's Christmas Party, Sunday 30th November

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See the Welfare team to register your child and pay

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Lichfield: DMS(W) Christmas Choir

 Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Cheltenham: Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular - Wed 3 Dec

 

Please click here for further information

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE