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Showing posts with label Wales. Show all posts
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January 28, 2025

Chepstow: St Valentine: Draw Your Own Welsh Lovespoon at Chepstow Castle - Sat 08 & Sun 09 Feb 25


Chepstow Castle - St Valentine: Draw Your Own Welsh Lovespoon
Sat 08 Feb - Sun 09 Feb 2025
10:00 - 15:00

Design and draw your own Welsh lovespoon to give to the special person in your life this Valentine’s Day.
Learn about the history of lovespoons, and discover the meanings behind the symbols carved into these traditional wooden lovespoons.
Add symbols to your design using our templates, or make your own symbols to create a unique lovespoon drawing!

There is no charge to take part in this craft activity. General admission charges apply.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Chepstow: Food Hygiene L2 Course at Chepstow Community Hub in February

 

Chepstow Community Hub and Library have a Food Hygiene course on 11th February 2025.
Email Louisewilliams@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Mae gan Hyb a Llyfrgell Gymunedol Cas-gwent gwrs Hylendid Bwyd ar 11 Chwefror 2025.
E-bost Louisewilliams@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Brecon: Pokemon Game & Swap in Y Gaer on Sat 01 Feb 25

 
The next Pokemon event at y Gaer is on 1st February. Gamers, save the date!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Powys: Free Enhanced Motorcyclist Rider Scheme in South & Mid Powys


Free Enhanced Motorcyclist Rider Scheme

Motorcyclists are invited to sign up for the DVSA free Enhanced Riders Scheme, which aims to help improve riding skills and safety on Powys roads.

Dates for up-coming courses are:

• South Powys

Thursday 6 Feb 2025 - online theory session (evening)
Saturday 8 Feb 2025 (practical half day)
Sunday 9 Feb 2025 (practical half day)

• Mid Powys

Thursday 13 Feb 2025 - online theory session (evening)
Saturday 15 Feb 2025 (practical half day)
Sunday 16 February 2025 (practical half day)

Spaces for these free courses are limited and fill up quickly.

For more information and to book a place, please click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Chepstow: Free Singing Fun for 0 - 6 year old's on Sat 08 Feb at Chepstow Leisure Centre

 
𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐨 𝐑𝐞 𝐌𝐢!

Join in a fun and friendly Welsh singing session with Do Re Mi – perfect for little ones aged 0-6 years!
Enjoy an interactive and joyful experience as you sing along to Do Re Mi’s Welsh show with your little ones. It’s a great way to introduce music and Welsh language to your family!

Chepstow Leisure Centre
Saturday, 8th February, 2pm- 3pm
Book your space here.
Want to know more? Email: post@menterbgtm.cymru

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Monmouthshire: Garden Waste Collections


Garden Waste Collections 2025

Monmouthshire garden waste collections begin on 3rd March and run fortnightly until 5th December.

You can now register online for your garden waste collections.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Haverfordwest: The Family Foundation Course Schedule - Cashfield Community Centre

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Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Barry: Apprenticeship & Careers Fair - 12 Feb 25 at the Memo Arts Centre, Barry

Join us and multiple employers on 12th February for the Vale of Glamorgan’s biggest recruitment event in 2025!

Don’t miss the Apprenticeship and Careers Fair on 12th February 2025 at the Memo Arts Centre in Barry! This drop-in event, running from 10am-2pm and 3pm-6pm, will connect you with multiple employers, colleges, universities, and training providers offering jobs, careers, and apprenticeships. Open to all ages, it’s the biggest recruitment event in the Vale of Glamorgan so far - come discover exciting opportunities and take the next step in your career!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan: CAVC February Open Evenings - 04 & 05 Feb in Cardiff & Barry Campus'

Open Evenings @CAVC

If you’re thinking about College, visiting an Open Evening is a great way to find out more.  Whether you come with your family, friends or on your own, we can't wait to welcome you to CAVC.

At an Open Evening you can speak to tutors about your course of interest, take a tour of the facilities on site, get advice and guidance and learn about support and wider opportunities offered by the College. You can also apply on the night with help and support from our friendly staff. 

Tuesday 4th February

City Centre Campus (CF10 5FE), 4.30-7.30pm - information on all courses and support services at this site

Creative Arts Academy (CF10 5DT), 4.30-7.30pm - information on L3/4 Art Foundation course only

Wednesday 5th February 

Barry Campus (CF62 8YJ), 4.30-7.30pm - information on all courses and support services at this site

ICAT Campus (CF62 3DP), 4.30-7.30pm - information on Aircraft Engineering courses only at this site

Book your place here or scan the QR code above.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

St Athan: Food Hygiene Course Level 2 - Wed 05 Feb at MOD St Athan West Camp Community Centre

 

FREE Food Hygiene Level 2 Course - run by The Family Foundation.

Wednesday 5th February 2025 at the MOD St Athan West Camp Community Centre. 

Register for a space on Food Hygiene Level 2 by clicking here .

Any enquiries please contact the Wales HIVE Hub on 01446 798381 or RC-Pers-HIVE-WalesHub-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk 

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Cardiff: 2025 Cardiff SSAFA 5K!


 Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

January 27, 2025

Haverfordwest: SNAP - Stay & Play at Cashfields Community Centre on Fridays in March


Stay & Play : Cashfields community centre , Haverfordwest , SA61 2GA

12.30-2pm

Do you have a child with additional needs?
come along, join us for a coffee , talk to other parents and help us help you to find strategies to support your child's individual needs
Old & new families all very welcome.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

January 23, 2025

St Athan: AWS Cantref Farm - Half Term Family Trip - 26 Feb 25


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For further information go to www.cantref.com. An adult (18 years +) must accompany all children and young people (17 years and under).

Places are limited, to book a place please email samantha.humphries743@mod.gov.uk A link to register and pay will be sent out, places will not be confirmed until the full process of payment and registration (one form per person) is completed.

If you have not already done so you will need to complete the annual registration for AWS activities using this link:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7WB3vlNZS0iuldChbfoJ5SFN-VqjksNHhBJhkKfysABUQ084NTZWQklNOE1PUzFFVlVWRkY3OUdCSi4u
You will not be able to travel with us on the day if you have not completed an annual AWS registration form, so please make sure you this before you arrive. Remember its one form per person.

Any questions or for further information please contact Samantha Humphries - CDW on 07966743661.

Deadline for registration and payment Friday 07/02/2025.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

January 21, 2025

Haverfordwest: Haverfordwest Town Museum Reopens on Mon 24 Feb 25

WE’RE BACK! Haverfordwest Town Museum Reopens

SAVE THE DATE: Monday 24th February 2025

Find us at: Pop-Up Museum, Units 24 & 25, The Riverside, Haverfordwest, SA61 2LJ

New Exhibits, Fresh Discoveries & A Few Surprises!

After the festive season, we’re thrilled to fling open our doors once again and welcome you back for an unforgettable 2025 season! Step inside to uncover brand-new exhibits, hidden stories of Haverfordwest, and fascinating local history brought to life like never before.

PLUS… Something Special is Coming!

We’ve got an exciting giveaway planned to celebrate our reopening – stay tuned for more details soon! For more information, visit the website here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Chepstow: Free Defibruary Courses - 11 & 18 Feb at Bulwark Community Centre


St John Ambulance Cymru - Defibruary courses running at Bulwark Community Centre.

Book your place by emailing tanya.davies@caldicot.sjaw.org.uk 

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Chepstow: Saints Chepstow Children's Choir - Mondays in Bulwark

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Vale of Glamorgan: Courses for Adults 2024 / 2025


Start 2025 by learning something new! Adult Community Learning in the Vale of Glamorgan has an exciting range of courses in art, crafts, languages, health & wellbeing, and more.

Whether you're learning for fun or growth, there’s something for everyone in our supportive community.

Click here for more information and to book.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Brecon: A Welsh & Nepali Evening - Sat 01 Mar 25

 
Tickets on sale now for a Welsh/Nepali evening at the Guildhall on 1st March.

To Book: 07930142506 / 07792448802 / 07702426997

Email: annmathias@btinternet.com / hayleyridge@aol.com

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

January 20, 2025

Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan: Parent Line Texting Service to School Nurse


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A reminder from the School Nursing Service to inform you that the text in service PARENT LINE, for parents of children 5 to 16 years is available 08:30-16:30 Mon-Fri.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.