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July 28, 2023

Wiltshire: Explore Wiltshire past and present via the new app

 
Now it’s summer, it’s a great time to get out and explore your local market town or city, and find out about Wiltshire’s hidden history along the way with our new ‘Explore Wiltshire’ app. It features trails that all the family and visitors can enjoy, and information about historical landmarks, cultural sites and significant events that have helped to shape Wiltshire’s landscape.

The free, easy to use location-aware app includes an introduction from Phil Harding of Wessex Archaeology and a popular member of the former Channel 4 Time Team programme, with historic photos, engravings and information from the archives of the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.

So what are you waiting for - download and get exploring now!

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Catterick: ABF Catterick Race Day 8th Aug


Information provided by Catterick HIVE Hub

 

July 27, 2023

Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) update


Please click on the title of the article for further information on the respective topics.

Thousands of parents to benefit from more work coach support

From 24 July 2023, parents of children aged 1 and 2 on Universal Credit will start to benefit from meeting more frequently with work coaches to help them prepare for work.

* Parents with a one-year-old will start to have a work-focused meeting with their work coach every three months instead of the current every six months.

* Parents with a two-year-old will start meeting with their work coach every month instead of the current every three months.

Chatham: Sensory & Messy Play Sessions at Nucleus Arts in Chatham High Street, every Thursday Morning

 


Book your FREE space at the Mini Nucleus sensory and messy play sessions with Nucleus Arts 

Mini Nucleus is every Thursday 10am-12pm at the Nucleus Arts Centre in Chatham.

This session is suitable for children 0-4 years.

To book onto a sesison please use this link: https://www.nucleusarts.com/store-2

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Kent & Medway: Bird Flu Warning

 


Everyone should still remain vigilant of bird flu and report signs of the disease in captive birds or wild birds if you’re out and about in the countryside or coast.

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

July 26, 2023

Northern Ireland: Glenariff Nature Reserve & Waterfalls

From Glenariff Forest Park follow the way marked trail (Waterfall Walk) down the steps, along the boardwalks through Glenariff Nature Reserve. Walk through the river gorge and past spectacular waterfalls. Damp conditions ideal for ferns, mosses and liverworts with several rare species present. For more information on walks in NI please click here

Information provided by NI HIVE

Stafford: Girlguiding spaces available in units in the Coton District

 
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Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Stafford: Girlguiding needs volunteers

 

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Information Provided by Stafford HIVE

Stafford: Rainbows-Brownies-Girl Guides

 

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Information provided by Stafford HIVE