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!

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Powys: Carers Wellness Events between Oct 25 & Jan 26

01686 623707

enquiries@acpowys.org.uk

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Brecon: Brecon Town Council's annual Act of Remembrance - Sun 9th & Tue 11th Nov 2025

Brecon Town Council: 

REMEMBRANCE 2025

Brecon Town Council invites all residents and visitors to join us in marking this year’s Act of Remembrance, as we honour and remember those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.

Sunday 9th November 2025:
10.30am – Act of Remembrance at St. Mary’s Parish Church Garden
11.30am – Service at Brecon Cathedral

Tuesday 11th November 2025:
10.50am – Short Service at St. Mary’s Church Garden

All are warmly welcome to attend and pay their respects.

For any enquiries email office@brecontowncouncil.org.uk
For those wishing to order a wreath, please contact Elaine at poppies603@gmail.com
Lest we forget.

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Vale of Glamorgan: Could you be entitled to the School Essentials Grant?

Vale of Glamorgan Council:

School days should be about learning and fun, not money worries
Get up to £200 with the School Essentials Grant to help with school costs.
Check the eligibility criteria to see if you could be entitled to financial support 

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Vale of Glamorgan: Vale Family Information Service - Halloween Holiday Programme 2025

The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Family Information Service has launched a Halloween Programme 2025, offering a wide range of free and low-cost activities for families and young people throughout the upcoming half term.

Working in partnership with organisations across the Vale, the Council’s Family Information Service (FIS) team have put together a calendar of events suitable for children and young people up to the age of 18, alongside a range of family activities.

There are Halloween discos, pumpkin crafts, and fancy-dress events throughout the Vale of Glamorgan. Vale Libraries, and the Healthy Living Team are also offering several events for children and teens to participate in during the half term.

The Halloween Holiday Programme 2025 kicks off on Saturday 25th October and will run until Sunday 2nd November.

You can find the full programme of events below:

Halloween Programme 2025

Contact us:
01446 704704
fis@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

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Brecon: Pokemon Game & Swap at Y Gaer, Brecon on Sat 01 Nov 25

Embrace a warm space with friendly faces, as you battle to be the best of the Poké players! Or spend your time with some other boardgames in Y Gaer Museum, Art Gallery & Library’s Cultural Hub!

These sessions are free - with donations welcome.

Please note, under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.

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Brecon: Brecon Mind Festive Fun Run - Sun 30 Nov 25

Brecon Mind

We'd love to have you join us Sunday 30th November, 2025 for our festive family fun run (or jog, or walk - we'll take dancing too!)

More information and tickets available here

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Barry: Vale of Glamorgan Council Job Fair on Wed 22 Oct at The Pod, Golau Caredig, Barry

 

Looking for a new opportunity? Join us at the Vale of Glamorgan Council Jobs Fair!

Discover a wide range of roles across different departments — including Care Home Cook, Social Care, Child Care, Polling Staff for Elections, and more!

Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Doors open: 10 – 11:45am
The Pod, Golau Caredig, Barry, CF62 7AZ

To book for the Quiet Hour 12 - 1pm, click this link: https://forms.office.com/e/h7xfUzCBRJ

Wales: Careers Wales - Is your child unsure about sixth form or college?

Parents and carers – Is your child unsure about sixth form or college?

The most important thing is not to rush into a decision they might later regret. Our advisers can talk things through and help them explore the best options.

Encourage them to book an appointment online

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Llantwit Major: Free Half Term Activities in Llantwit Major Library

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St Athan: The Vale Youth Service are looking to open a new youth club in St Athan!

 

The Vale Youth Service are looking to open a new youth club in St Athan!

Tell us what you want

Mae Gwasanaeth Ieuenctid y Fro yn ystyried agor clwb ieuenctid newydd yn Sain Tathan!

Dywedwch wrthon ni beth rydych chi am ei weld

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St Athan: AWS Volunteer Community Workers Required - St Athan

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To view the full advert please click here.

For more information please email: Samantha.Humphries743@mod.gov.uk 

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Chepstow: DIO SFA 2025 Roadshow on 23 Oct 25 in Chepstow

To sign up please click here

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St Athan: Halloween Party at The Paul Lewis Community Centre on 31 Oct 25

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Haverfordwest: Free Halloween Event - Dark Street Halloween Takeover on Fri 31 Oct 25

MORE FREE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE for the Dark Street Halloween Takeover 

Get ready for an immersive Halloween experience like no other, brought to you by Pure West Radio & Haverfordwest Town Council! 
Grab your FREE tickets here: https://www.skiddle.com/.../Halloween-on-Dark.../41440019/
Friday October 31st:
5pm-9pm (60min sessions) ~ 400 tickets available now!
4pm–5pm Quiet Session (ALN friendly) ~ 100 tickets will be released next week
This family-friendly event includes:

• Children’s Activities
• Games
• And spooky surprises around every corner

Booking is essential, don’t miss out!
Grab your FREE tickets now and let your little monsters enjoy Halloween in a safe, inclusive space!

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Powys: Primary School Admission's for a Reception place September 2026

Do you need to apply for a place in Reception at Primary School in September 2026?

If so, the Primary School Admission Round for learners born between 01/09/2021 – 31/08/2022 is now open.

Parents/Carers need to complete an online application at https://en.powys.gov.uk/.../1158/Applying-for-a-School-Place

Applications need to be made by the deadline of Thursday 15 January 2026.
Primary Common Offer Date is Thursday 16 April 2026.

If you are unable to apply online please contact:

admissions@powys.gov.uk

Please check the Home to School Transport Policy to see if your child is eligible for free transport: https://en.powys.gov.uk/.../3879/Apply-for-school-transport

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Sennybridge: Sennybridge Bonfire & Fireworks - 04 Nov 25 at Sennybridge Camp

 
Sennybridge Bonfire & Fireworks night 

Tuesday 4th November, starting at 5pm
Sennybridge Military Camp (use the back entrance)
An evening of activities, entertainment, food, fireworks and fun!

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Chepstow: Chepstow's Spooky Halloween Trail running from 24 Oct - 03 Nov, starting at Chepstow Tourist Information Centre

Chepstow Tourist Information Centre:

Ymunwch a'n Llwybr Ofnus Calan Gaeaf! Join Our Spooky Halloween Trail!
Dechreuwch yng Nghanolfan Groeso Cas-gwent
Yn rhedeg o Hydref 24ain – Tachwedd 3ydd.
£3.50 - GWOBRAU I’W HENNILL!

Start at Chepstow Tourist Information Centre
Running from October 24th – November 3rd.
£3.50 - PRIZES TO BE WON!

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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

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Barry: Understanding ChatGPT & Copilot session at The Pod, Barry on 22 Oct 25

 

Discover the Power of AI!

Join us for our Understanding ChatGPT & Copilot session — a beginner-friendly workshop showing you how AI can make your everyday life easier, at work and at home!

The Pod, Golau Caredig, Barry
22nd October | 1:30 - 3:30pm
To Book, click the link: https://forms.office.com/e/WYg5pGQfSh

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