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September 18, 2024

Tintern: Track & Train Play at Tintern Village Hall on 06 Oct 24


Calling all young train enthusiasts!

Track and Train Play will be back at Tintern Village Hall on Sunday 6th OCTOBER 2024. There are 4 sessions available - one hour each session between 10am and 2.30pm. They will build a huge track with tunnels, stations and other fun features and bring their large collection of battery operated trains for you to play with on the track. They also have an electric ride on train for under 5s.

Babies that are steady walkers are welcome to play on the track. No upper age limit. Everyone welcome. Each session lasts for one hour.

£6 per child. Babies too young to play and adults go free. Limited tickets and last time they were in Tintern they sold out so book your tickets quick! Please book tickets in advance Direct with Track & Train play via link trainplay.sumupstore.com

Location: Tintern Village Hall, A466, Tintern, Chepstow NP16 6SZ

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Chepstow: Christmas Market at The Drill Hall on 03 Nov 24

Save the date!!

The Chepstow Craft Collective are putting on a Christmas market. Join us in The Drill Hall, Chepstow and get your Christmas shopping off to a flying start.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Hereford: Equinox Festival 20 - 21 September 2024



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Brecon: Bannau Brycheiniog Dark Sky Festival on 21 Sep 24


Ready for an unforgettable time under the stars? Join us for a cosmic adventure like no other!

Bannau Brycheiniog Dark Sky Festival
Saturday, 21 September 2024
National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus

Dive into planetarium shows, captivating "Starrytelling," guided walks, and so much more. It's an event the whole family will love!

Tickets are limited — don’t miss your chance to explore the wonders of the night sky.

Check out the full line-up and book.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Pembrokeshire: Take 3 - A 10 Week Parenting Course for Parents of 10 - 18 year olds starting 17 Sep 24

 

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Pembrokeshire: Pembrokeshire Libraries - How to access and download free e-books


Come along to our 24/7 E - Library resource session. It’s FREE to attend, and open to everyone. Find out about downloading free e-books, e-audio books and e-magazines. Bring your own digital device, tablet or mobile phone or use one of our free access PC’s.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

London: Veterans Partnership Better Together

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Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Gosport: Ready Steady Walk - every Monday

Our Ready Steady Walks are free, push-chair friendly, social walking groups for families with very young children living in Hampshire. 

Ready Steady Walk is a good excuse to get out into the fresh air and give you the chance to meet local families in your community. Your local walking group with be led by a Barnardo's volunteer, or your local community health development worker. 

We will meet you in Stanley Park at the entrance in Western Way, Gosport. There is free parking in Western Way, the post code is PO12 2NQ.

Click HERE for more information. 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.

Northern Ireland: NI Veterans Housing & Homelessness Needs Survey - Closes 5pm Friday October 4th

Attention ALL Veterans in Northern Ireland

NIVC need your voice to help understand the overall housing situation for veterans. This survey is not just for those facing homelessness or housing issues, but inclusive of all veterans living in Northern Ireland.

To allow an appropriate analysis NIVC are aiming for 300 respondents and appreciate your willingness in completing this 5-10 min survey. Your experiences matter.

We’re supporting a survey by the Tanvally & Anaghlone Project (TAP) to identify key housing and homelessness issues affecting veterans across Northern Ireland.

Take part here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NJBRT7Z or scan the QR code on the poster.
The survey is open until 5pm, Friday, October 4. All responses are anonymous, and your feedback is crucial in gathering evidence about the housing landscape for veterans.
Rest assured, all comments will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. TAP values open, honest, and constructive feedback.

We invite ALL veterans, their dependents, and carers to share their views.

Please spread the word within your community.

Information provided by HIVE NI

Northern Ireland: 1 Ranger A Company Formation Parade covered by bfbs

 
1 RANGER A COMPANY PARADE covered by bfbs.
A parade has taken place at Palace Barracks, Holywood, NI, to mark the formation of the latest Ranger Company.
This is the first time the Gurkhas have been based in Northern Ireland and it’s the first time that 1 Ranger Battalion have had a Gurkha Regiment within it.
The parade was also an opportunity to award many of A Company with the Kings Coronation Medal, and for some, a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.

For more information please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI