Chepstow: Chepstow Coffee Concert - Free Concerts on the 3rd Friday of each month - 20th March 26

 

Chepstow Coffee Concert

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
20th March 2026
with Adam Parrish, piano 'Mozart to Rick Wakeman'

Free concert on the 3rd Friday of each month, except January.
A monthly series of professional standard recitals performed by superb singers and instrumentalists.

Donations welcome to raise money for the future generation of musicians through the Karl Draymond Bursary Fund and to support the work of Chepstow Priory Friends. Tea/Coffee/Biscuits and ‘chat’ are available before and after each concert.

For more details please visit: www.singingclubber.co.uk/coffeeconcerts

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Richmond: Town Hall Coffee Mornings in March

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Chepstow: The Wig Gig on Sun 26th April at The Riverside Bandstand - Free Admission

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Hereford: Leominster Independent's Day - Sat 14 Mar

From 9:00am
Celebrate everything that makes Leominster unique
Explore our beautiful historic town and enjoy:
A brilliant mix of independent shops & family-run businesses
Renowned antique shops & antique centres
Farmers Market (9am–3pm)
Independence Market with local makers
Grange Court – a stunning black & white Tudor gem
The Priory Church, at the heart of Leominster’s story
Discover Leominster’s black & white buildings
Independent cafés, cosy coffee spots & tea rooms
Traditional pubs full of character
Local restaurants serving great food
Free Car Park
Shop local, eat local, support independent — and enjoy a brilliant day out in one of Herefordshire’s most characterful towns.
FREE CAR PARKING
Supported by Leominster Business Group, Leominster Town Council (LTC) and HCBID

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Harrogate: FREE Entry to Ripley Castle Gardens and Grounds till the end of March

FREE Entry to the Gardens and Grounds at Ripley Castle has been extended until the end of March.
Open 10am to 4pm daily

Explore the hot houses, the pleasure gardens and the walled kitchen garden. The deer park is an enjoyable stroll as well. Please note dogs are permitted in the grounds and gardens but not in the deer park.
https://www.ripleycastle.co.uk/visitor-info/

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Hereford: Young Voice of Ledbury

 

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Hereford: Leominster Farmers Market

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Brecon: Brecon & District Mind Open Day on Thu 5th March at The Guildhall, Brecon

This coming Thursday, 5th March, Brecon & District Mind invite you to come join us for an afternoon at the Guildhall in Brecon.

We'd love to chat to our community about an exciting upcoming development for our organisation.

This is a drop-in event, there is no need to book and you can stay as long as you'd like.

We'll be there to chat more about our services, what we offer, how we can support our community and how our community can support us.

Teas & Coffees provided, please come join us.

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St Athan: Police Meeting Open Forum on Sat 4th April at The Gathering Place, St Athan

Police Meeting: Open Forum

Saturday, 4th April 2026
2 PM
The Gathering Place, Flemingston Road

All are welcome to come and chat with your local PCSO!

Bring your questions, concerns, and ideas about local issues – let’s work together to make our community safer and stronger!

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Llandough: Reloved Boutique Market on Sat 7th March 26

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Cowdenbeath: Armed Forces and Ex-Military Community Network 18th March

 

We’re proud to hold the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, service families, and colleagues with military connections. 

To build on this, we’re launching a new Armed Forces and Ex-Military Community Network. 

This network will create a safe, welcoming space to connect, share lived experiences, and help shape how we support our Armed Forces community across Fife Sports and Leisure Trust.

First meeting: Wednesday 18th March
10:00am – 12:00pm
Cowdenbeath Leisure Centre
Free to attend – no need to book

If you have an ex-military background or service connection, or simply want to learn more, you’ll be very welcome. Tea and cakes included!

Please share with anyone who might be interested. For further information, visit https://bit.ly/3OncPX9

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Blandford: Garrison Easter family trip - Wed 1st April

Click HERE for more details on above and to book tickets. 

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Blandford: Garrison housing drop in sessions - Wed 4th & 18th March

If you are experiencing any issues or have concerns with your service families accommodation and would like to speak to someone in person, you're welcome to drop in to the Pinnacle housing office on Mudros Road. (Blandford Camp), no appointment necessary.

Housing drop in is 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month. 0900 - 1200hrs.

You can also report an issue with your SFA by calling 0800 031 8628 or send an email to hello@pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

 

Lytham St Annes: Blue Skies Dragon Boat Festival at Fairhaven Lake - 16 May

Blue Skies Dragon Boat Festival

Watch teams of 17 people per boat battle it out to be crowned the champions.

With lakeside stalls and food vendors, plus the café at Fairhaven Lake, it’s a great day out! All raising money for Blue Skies – Blackpool NHS hospitals charity fund.

You can also register your team to take part! Feel the adrenaline surge as the drums beat in sync with your heartbeat, propelling your team across Fairhaven Lake. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-timer, this is an unforgettable adventure for a fantastic cause.

Fairhaven Lake - Lytham St Annes 

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Aldershot: Army Welfare Service Family Trip to London 9th April 2026 Pick up at 0900hrs Aldershot Garrison Hub

 

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Blandford: Garrison youth club sessions (inters & seniors) Mon & Wed

Venue: Semaphore Arms Function Room (located near the WRVS/Junior Rates Cookhouse and WO/Sgts Mess).

Junior sessions, for children in school years 1 to 3 will return in due course. More information to follow in the coming weeks.

For further information on youth club sessions contact James.Tarring100@mod.gov.uk

Volunteers are always needed to help out. If you can help in anyway at any of the sessions please contact James Tarring at above email address.

For those children that aren’t yet registered, there will be a QR code provided on entry for parents to complete or see below.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

Shropshire Armed Forces Outreach Sessions - March 2026

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
 

St Athan: St Athan Community Council Family Fun Day - Sat 2nd May 26 at The Gathering Place

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CATZERO Partners Programme & Veterans Programme 2026

 

CatZero Humber is a charity dedicated to the support of people of all ages, including young people and full families, helping them into employment or training. Its unique way of working for the last fifteen years, through confidence-building activities, tailored plans and by using the organisation’s 72-foot Challenge yacht as a tool for change, has helped hundreds of people back into education, training, or simply on the path towards their goals.

For more details on the various programmes, please click here

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Stafford Library Short Story Competition

Stafford Library launches its first ever short story writing competition to celebrate the National Year of Reading.

The competition is open for both children and adults and applicants are encouraged to write family friendly stories where an aspect of Stafford must feature and all within a word limit. The winning stories will then get professionally published into a compilation by Dream Well Writing and will go on to library shelves for members of the library to read and enjoy. It’s a really exciting competition for anyone who fancies having ago.

The competition launched on the 23rd February and will close on the 30th April.

To requests an application form or for more information please contact stafford.library@staffordshire.gov.uk

 Information provided: Central HIVE Hub