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June 11, 2025
Singleton: Gala Day - Sunday 15th June (please note road closure)
The Singleton Gala is back and ready to bring the village together for a fantastic day of fun and games on Sunday 15 June.
The highlight of the event is the traditional procession through the village, which will begin at 1pm sharp.
This year’s gala promises a packed schedule of activities, entertainment and celebrations for the whole family.
The day will feature a colourful procession including the Rose Queens, Prince Charming and their retinues, the Britannia, the Accrington Pipe Band, clog dancers, vintage and military vehicles, and fancy dress participants.
Following the procession there will be the Rose Queen Crowning Ceremony and traditional maypole dancing.
Attendees can enjoy a fancy dress competition with various categories, including a special one dedicated to celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day. There will also be a canine category for dogs dressed in costume.
The Great Singleton Bake Off returns with this year’s theme celebrating VE Day, inviting bakers to create delicious treats.
For children, there will be inflatables to climb and bounce on, face painting, superhero appearances, and a children’s entertainer to keep the little ones entertained.
Food and drink options include craft ales, wines, spirits, cocktails, pizza, and coffee trailers, ensuring there is something for everyone.
Parking and traffic
Due to the gala procession and events, the roads and carpark at the Village Hall will be closed from 12pm. Parking will be available at the field beside the Millers Pub.
Roads along the procession route will be closed from mid-morning until late afternoon to ensure the safety of participants and spectators.
Drivers are advised to plan alternative routes and expect delays in and around the village throughout the afternoon.
Parking for Singleton Gala 2025 will be available at designated areas around the village. Organisers recommend arriving early to secure a spot, as spaces may fill up quickly. Where possible, consider carpooling or using local public transport to ease congestion on the day.
Drivers are advised to plan alternative routes and expect delays in and around the village throughout the afternoon.
Parking for Singleton Gala 2025 will be available at designated areas around the village. Organisers recommend arriving early to secure a spot, as spaces may fill up quickly. Where possible, consider carpooling or using local public transport to ease congestion on the day.
(source - Blackpool Gazette)
Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE
June 5, 2025
Stafford: Staffordshire County Council fixing more roads in Stafford June 2025
Welcome to your monthly highways newsletter for Stafford and Stone - keeping you up to date with upcoming schemes, completed projects and repairs
Information provided by Stafford HIVE
Stafford: Stafford Borough update of bus service changes, June 2025
Update of local bus service changes for Stafford Borough
See link HERE
Information provided by Stafford HIVE
May 16, 2025
Leuchars: Welfare Team Motorhome for hire, available from May onwards
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The Welfare Team are please to announce that bookings are now being taken(for May onwards) for the hire of their newly purchased 6 berth motorhome.
£50per day or £300 per week - minimum 3 days hire.
Half of booking fee required to confirm booking with final amount payable 4 weeks before date of booking,
A £500 deposit is required on collect - this can be held against a credit card.
Drivers must be 23 or over and have been driving for at least 2years.
Due to additional cleaning costs and allergies, no pets are allowed in the motorhome.
Email 2REME-WELFARE-Mailbox-0@mod.gov.uk for further information.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
May 13, 2025
Bovington: Summer bus services for Bovington, Lulworth & Wool.
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MoreBus "Breezer" summer bus services 30 & 31 begin running every day of the week from Saturday 24th May 2025. The Breezer 30 and 31 services will be similar to last year.
FirstBus "Coaster" summer bus services commence the next day, on Sunday 25th May 2025.
Coaster X54 will be similar to last year, except that the route will extend beyond Wareham to Swanage. First's open-top service X50 does not run this year; instead, they've introduced a new service "55".
The four bus services for summer 2025 are summarised below:
Breezer 30 runs between Weymouth and Swanage, roughly one an hour, calling at Osmington, Winfrith, Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Wool station, Wareham town and station, Corfe Castle and Swanage. Some journeys start/end at Dorchester.
Breezer 31 runs in an anticlockwise circle from Wool station, calling at Winfrith, Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. On schooldays, the service ends at around 13:30. On other days, the service runs on through the afternoon and there's an extra late journey compared to last year.
Coaster X54 runs between Weymouth and Swanage, roughly one every 2 hours, calling at Osmington, Winfrith, Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Wool station, Wareham town and station, Corfe Castle and Swanage.
Coaster 55 shuttles hourly between Lulworth Cove and Bovington, calling at Wool station, the Tank Museum and Monkey World.
Full timetables can be found on the operators' websites, or visit: https://bustimes.org/localities/wool
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Hampshire: Solent Go Travelcard
With unlimited bus travel from Winchester to Totton to Emsworth and everything in between, and additional ferry travel, Solent Go is the easy, smart and responsible travel option.
Easier travel with the Solent Go travelcardNo need to have the right cash to hand for fares or to remember which operators you’re travelling with. The Solent Go travelcard works on most buses and ferries* throughout South Hampshire.
Paper tickets and loose change are a thing of the past. You can travel smart and just tap in with the new Solent Go travelcard on most buses and ferries* in the region.
Responsible travel with the Solent Go travelcard
May 1, 2025
Northern Ireland: Vehicle Test Exemption Certificates Update
Did you know? From 1 June 2025, Vehicles first registered between 1 June 2020 and 31 May 2021 or between 1 June 2018 and 31 May 2019 with a valid NI MOT will be given a Temporary Exemption Certificate (TEC).
Find out more at: http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/.../guide-booking-your-mot...
NI Road Policing and Safety Share the Road to Zero nidirect
Find out more at: http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/.../guide-booking-your-mot...
NI Road Policing and Safety Share the Road to Zero nidirect
Information provided by HIVE NI
April 25, 2025
Gloucestershire: 'The Robin' bookable bus service
You search for your ideal journey, and book the option that suits you. It's local and offers affordable fares, connecting places in rural locations.
Please click the links below depending on your area:
Tewkesbury District - includes areas such as Ashchurch, Churdown, Innsworth and Tewkesbury
Cotswolds South - includes the Army Barracks (North & South) and South Cerney village
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
April 23, 2025
Powys: FREE First aid and emergency training for bikers, available in Powys, dates from April to Sept 25
FREE First aid and emergency training for bikers, available in Brecon. Book your space now!
Biker Down Cymru is a FREE ‘Emergency First Aid’ course for bikers
The course includes topics such as:
➡️ Initial on the scene management
➡️ First aid for motorcyclists
➡️ The science of being seen
Newtown Fire Station:
• Saturday 19th April 2025
• Saturday 17th May 2025
Brecon Fire Station:
• Saturday 14th June 2025
• Saturday 12th July 2025
Llandrindod Wells Fire Station:
• Saturday 9th August 2025
• Saturday 20th September 2025
Spaces for these free courses are limited and fill up quickly. Please get in touch to reserve your places as soon as possible: 01597 826924 or miranda.capecchi1@powys.gov.uk
https://en.powys.gov.uk/.../Motorcycle-safety-and-training
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
April 15, 2025
Lyneham: Expanded 'Wiltshire Connect' bus service to include Royal Wootton Bassett and Malmesbury areas
The service can be used for journeys to Royal Wootton Bassett, Malmesbury and to any location in the operating area (see image above) which includes the Great Western Hospital, Orbital Retail Park and Kemble Railway Station.
Anyone can use Wiltshire Connect and our wheelchair accessible vehicles operate between 6am-8pm Mon-Fri and 8am-7.30pm on Saturdays.
Rides can be booked by using the Wiltshire Connect app or by phone on 01225 712900 (Please note: The app can be used to book rides from Tuesday 22nd April).
April 4, 2025
Blandford: Garrison mini bus for hire
March 31, 2025
Dorset: South West Train services
For all UK Train Services and timetables click National Rail
Please check for updates prior travelling.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
March 20, 2025
Staffordshire: A brand new bus service linking Tamworth Railway Station with the National Memorial Arboretum
7 days a week
Mondays to Saturdays (9.30-5.30) and Sundays (10.30-5.30)
Tickets £3 (free for National Concessionary Bus Pass holders)
Full information on the route, and a downloadable timetable, are available at https://www.diamondbuses.com/bus-services/em/em-nma1
Information from: Central HIVE Hub
March 17, 2025
Scotland: Vector24 providing vital transport support for the Armed Forces Community
Vector24 goes beyond just transport; they offer compassionate, tailored assistance to ensure that no veteran or their family faces challenges alone. Each journey is customised to meet unique needs, from medical appointments to treatment plans and social isolation support.
They have recently launched 'The Extra Mile' project, funded by the Army Central Fund and the Veterans Foundation, which offers:
Transport for serving personnel to medical appointments
Family support and transport, especially during deployments
Qualified escorts for welfare assistance
Assistance with long-term treatment plans
Appointment attendance and rescheduling help
For booking inquiries, please contact Colleen, Engagement Support Officer, at 07821 679 643 or email colleen@vector24.co.uk. For operational matters, reach out to Leon, Operations Manager, at 07821 679 647.
Visit their website at www.vector24.co.uk for more information and check the attached booklet 👉 Vector24
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
February 24, 2025
Give Us Time: respite breaks for military families - 2025 dates are live!
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The charity ‘Give Us Time’ offers accommodation for respite breaks for UK military families. No referral is required from Welfare for families to sign up. Please see the posters for more details and the current March dates, but more 2025 dates are available on the website: https://giveustime.org.uk/For more information email: enquiries@giveustime.org.uk
January 21, 2025
Grantham: Severe weather driving, what you need to know from the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
January 9, 2025
Wiltshire: Bus fare changes from January 2025
The maximum fare for a single journey will be capped at £3.
Visit the Connecting Wiltshire website to plan your journey now!
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs
January 8, 2025
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