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September 17, 2024

Blackpool: Halloween in Blackpool - Family Frights

Halloween can be the most fun when the kids are old enough to get spooked whilst being old enough to laugh it off.

There are plenty of spine-chilling happenings in Blackpool that they’ll absolutely love, and they’ll learn a thing or two, as well!

See all events taking place : www.visitblackpool.com/halloween-in-blackpool

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Vale of Glamorgan: Repair Cafe's in the Vale of Glamorgan


Ever heard of a Repair Café?

Repair Cafés are a community-driven space where you can bring broken items. Whether it’s a bike, toaster, or your favourite pair of trousers—a skilled volunteer will help you fix them for free! 

Repair Cafes not only reduce waste, but also teach you valuable repair skills that you can use in the future and help you save money. 

Let’s work together to give our items a second life.

Together we can make a difference.

Monthly repair cafes run in Barry, Penarth, Llantwit Major and Cowbridge: https://repaircafewales.org/locations/

Search Climate Action Wales to find out more.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Brecon: Free Horticulture Taster Sessions for Adults - Tue 24 Sept 24 at Brecon College

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Brecon: Notice from AWS Brecon


Notice from AWS - Community Development Worker - Brecon:

FYI AWS Clubs will be reopening week beginning 30th September. More information to follow. We hope you have had a lovely summer break. See you soon!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Brecon: Fundraising Curry Night - Tue 15 Oct 24

Tickets available in advance only by calling into The Guildhall, Brecon Tel: 01874 622884

email: townclerk@brecontowncouncil.org.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Leuchars: Community Centre Coffee Shop - would you like to set up your own coffee shop?


Would you like to set up your own coffee shop?


Do you have the necessary skills and experience?

If this is you & you would like the chance to set up your own coffee shop from the Community Centre, then please contact susan.budd470@mod.gov.uk for more information.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Sandhurst: Army Welfare Service - Kid Zone


Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Hampshire: Forces Connect South East



Forces Connect South East

Hampshire County Council is proud to be part of Forces Connect South East

Forces Connect South East is a cross border partnership comprising Hampshire, Surrey, Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex County Councils, Brighton and Hove, Medway Councils and Sussex NHS.

It is a two-year Ministry of Defence Armed Forces Covenant Funded Programme aimed at making it easier for servicemen and women and their families, as well as reservists and veterans, to access public sector services including healthcare, housing, schools, financial advice and support to find jobs.

Click HERE for more information.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Hampshire: Home Start Hampshire in Rushmoor & Hart



At Home-Start Hampshire we run a range of family groups which are by referral only, third party or self-referral. The groups are supported by trained and experienced volunteers who will ensure you and your little one(s) are welcomed, feel safe and have a positive experience.

All of our groups provide a safe non-judgmental environment where families can make the first steps to regular social interaction and peer support.

To refer a family to one of our groups, or make a self-referral please complete and return a referral form, which can be found HERE

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

South East: Are you being posted to the South East of England?

Are you or someone you know due to be posted to the Aldershot, Pirbright, Minley, Marchwood, Worthy Down, Winchester, Gosport, Thorney Island, Hermitage, Bicester, Abingdon, Windsor, Sandhurst, London or Woolwich areas If so contact South East HIVE Hub to request pre-arrival information.

Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-SEHub-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Core information sheets are available from the South East HIVE Hub and contain useful information on accommodation, employment, health & wellbeing, finance, childcare, schools & adult education as well as location overview of community amenities, facilities and activities etc. There is also help with general queries regarding the local area or alternatively you can access the Army HIVE Info blog and click on one of the many categories depending on what information you need.

If you require any further information then please call in at the Aldershot Garrison Community Hub in North Camp to speak to one of the HIVE information officers or contact us on 01252 347650 or email us on the above email.

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.