Folkestone: Family First Aid Course

 

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Wiltshire: Upcoming courses from the Wiltshire Council Family and Community Learning team - free for Military families

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Information:

Enrolments for online courses must be completed at least seven days before a course starts. New learners need to complete a short, group online induction session to introduce them to the FaCL service. The team will contact new learners to arrange a suitable time to join an induction before a course starts. Enquiry link: Expression of Interest Form - Work Wiltshire

FaCL works closely with Wiltshire Council’s Resettlement team, including offering ESOL courses across the county. Please check with the team for details.

Contact the team for more information or to sign up:

Call: 01225 770478

Email: familyandcommunitylearning@wiltshire.gov.uk

Visit: https://workwiltshire.co.uk/family-and-community-learning/

Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVEs

Calne: 'Helping my child build concentration and resilience' course (free for Military families) - Tue 4 Feb

 

Wiltshire Council Family & Community Learning Team have a new season of courses coming up around Chippenham as part of their collaboration with the Calne Parents’ Initiative.

They are kicking off in Calne with 'Helping My Child Build Concentration and Resilience' on Tuesday 4 February 10am – 12pm. This is a lovely course full of practical help and empowering suggestions for parents and carers to support their children’s wellbeing and learning.

New learners need to complete a booking form to join the course, which they can do either on the phone (01225 770 478) or online (Enrolment - Work Wiltshire). Booking is open already and will close a week before the course.

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Tidworth: Lifeworks Free Employment Support For Families - 27th-30th January 2025

Northern Ireland: The Wessex Cinema Aldergrove, January Showings

Please ensure you keep an eye on the BFBS Cinemas website for the latest listings and updates to all missing BBFC ratings and running times.

Information provided by HIVE NI

Buckie: Salvation Army Christmas Day dinner

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Christmas Day can be difficult for many different reasons - Buckie and Findochty Salvation Army are holding a community day. 

Come together in a safe, warm environment.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Perth: The Black Watch Castle & Museum Robert Burns Day at the Castle, Sat 25th Jan

Join us for a fun-filled Robert Burns Family Day at The Black Watch Castle and Museum, where kids can enjoy a variety of engaging activities inspired by the works of Robert Burns. Kids can experience Scots storytelling with a special reading of The Highway Rat in Scots and they can take part in crafts inspired by Robert Burns ’To a Louse’ poem. 

There will also be thistle-themed crafts and a ‘To a Louse’ themed trail in the museum. 

Your ticket includes all-day entry to the museum, allowing you to explore the rich history of The Black Watch Regiment. 

It's a fantastic way to spend the day with the whole family.

To find out more or book tickets 👉 Robert Burns Day at The Castle - theblackwatch.co.uk

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Do something inspirational in 2025, do the Kiltwalk

Do something inspirational in 2025, do the Kiltwalk!

Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee & Edinburgh... what are you waiting for?
👉 buff.ly/3423r47

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

South Cerney: AWS youth clubs will return Wed 22 Jan 2025

 

With the holidays fast approaching, the Community Support team and Volunteers wanted to thank everyone who has attended provision over the last 12 months! We’ve had great numbers, more sessions than ever, residentials, holiday trips and looking to providing even more joy in the new year! Please see the attached poster for our return dates to provision in January 2025!

If you would like to join in with the fun and begin your volunteering journey please email RC-AWS-SW-Corsham-CSMailbox@mod.gov.uk or click the link to sign up! – Volunteer Application Form It’s as little as 1 hour a week!

To see what’s on locally please see our North Wiltshire and Gloucestershire Community Newsletter on SWAY - https://sway.cloud.microsoft/Ufjjp9jf45ziUZbxref=Link&loc=mysways

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Bovington: Wildones Christmas holiday club Mon 23rd & Mon 30 Dec and Thurs 2nd & Fri 3rd Jan

 

The perfect time to do your last minute Christmas shopping... or to let the kids burn off some of the energy from Christmas sweets!

Pond dipping
Needle felting
Fire building
Campfire cooking
Clay workshops
Art projects
Archery
Wildlife workshops
Campfire songs
Winter lanterns
Christmas slime
Team games

Our club is running Monday 23rd and Monday 30th December and Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd of January at Bere Regis Primary School

For more information click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Bovington: Tank Museum South West model show Sat 8th & Sun 9th Feb 2025

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A huge collection of model tanks, plus planes, ships and trains – all types and sizes will be available to see, make and purchase.

Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets (online discount) 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Bovington: Free Citizens Advice sessions at Bovington HIVE - Next session Thurs 9th Jan 2025

Free advice sessions at the HIVE (King George V Road/Swinton Avenue) 

Speak to one of the advisors in private. Confidentiality guaranteed. 

Available to all Garrison personnel, spouses, partners, reserves, veterans, civil servants, MOD contractors and local civilian community.

Appointments are not necessary, just turn up. First come, first serve basis.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 
 

 

Bovington: Growing together (under 1s) baby group sessions. Starts 7th Jan 2025

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE

 

Lyneham: Tea & Toast for 8TrgBn Serving Personnel - Tuesdays 1000-1045, re-starting Tue 7 Jan

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Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Lyneham: Charity bingo nights at MOD Lyneham Community Centre - Jan-Apr '25

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Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Blackpool: Stanley Park - Christmas Carols around the Bandstand - 22 Dec 24

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Richmond: Santa's Route for Saturday 21st Dec

Attention Richmond residents

Below is the route Santa will be taking on Saturday 21st December leaving Round Howe car park at around 16.30.

We will be handing sweets out to residents as we go around and hopefully adding some Christmas cheer along the way.

We know some residents like to give a donation, and any donations received will be passed onto The Richmond Duck Club to go towards next years lights.

In one night we can’t make it down every street but we will be going nice and slowly so come and find us if we are not going down your street.

Happy Christmas and we shall see you on Saturday night

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Hereford: Lego Club at Hereford Library - Sat 28 Dec, 10:30 - 11:30

Hereford Library at Hereford Town Hall, St Owens Street, HR1 2PJSt Owen's Street Hereford HR1 2PJ

Join us in the children's library every Saturday at Hereford Library - design amazing models and show off your creative side! Parents and carers are encouraged to join in.

Everything is provided!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Brecon: The Nutcracker at Theatr Brycheiniog from 20th to 22nd Dec 24

 
Brecon Festival Ballet reprise their rendition of one of Tchaikovsky’s most influential ballets!

Find more information, and book your tickets (see buying options) – HERE

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Brecon: Basketball Development Sessions - Sat 04 Jan 25 at Brecon High School

Basketball Development session with Basketball Wales - Saturday 4th January 2025

Brecon High School (Penlan, Brecon LD3 9SR). Click here to sign up!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.