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October 14, 2024
October 11, 2024
Dishforth: Come along and experience the Military Wives Choirs!
Dishforth Military Wives Choir, is part of a network of choirs uniting over 2000 women nationwide, in 72 choirs across the military community. The choir welcomes all women whose lives are currently impacted by their military connection; our network supports each other and forms life-changing friendships that lead to new and uplifting experiences through singing
The Dishforth Military Wives Choir currently has 35 members across North Yorkshire and meets weekly at 6 Regt RLC in Dishforth. With no auditions and no pressure to perform, the Military Wives Choirs places welfare at the core, giving its members the opportunity to spend time with women that truly understand the challenges associated with military life.
The choir is always looking for new members
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
October 10, 2024
Fylde Memorial Arboretum - Bispham - First UK Fiji Memorial Bench unveiled
A beautiful bench, decorated with the Fiji National Coat of Arms and motto, was dedicated at a special ceremony attended by civic dignataries, serving soldiers, families and members of the public.
The man behind the memorial, Fleetwood town councillor and veterans champion, Fijian Jimi Kuruvakadua, said: "We have have one thing in common which is always to remember and reflect on the lives of our brothers and sisters, our communites, our individual groups and associations we are involved in.
"I am grateful to you for your support, donations and to the veterans who prepared for today.
This bench is the first memorial in the UK dedicated to the Fijian Community and we appreciate it being situated here.
Comrades are always remembered in our hearts.
Today we remember them, honour them and keep them always in our hearts."
Manager of the arboretum, Paul Binns, welcomed guests and said how proud they were to have this special memorial situated in the arboretum and said that all connected with the Fijian community would be welcome there.
Other speeches welcoming the memorial and its importance were made by Vice-Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire, Brigadier (Rtd) Peter Rafferty; Blackpool Mayor Peter Hunter and Ilimo Torau, founder of the Commonwealth Veterans and Families Support Group.
A posy of poppies was laid by Councillor Kuruvakadua's daughter, Vasanai.
Two poems, written specially, were read by poet Anne Margaret Ward.
The dedication service, with choir of Fijian soldiers, was led by Methodist Minister the Rev Jimione Kaci, who is chaplain to Fijians serving in the British Army.
October 9, 2024
Gloucestershire: Library locations and regular events
Gloucestershire Libraries are located across the County, including in the following areas:
- Cirencester
- Fairford
- Lechlade
- Churchdown
- Longlevens
- Gloucester
- Cheltenham
- Tewkesbury
As well as books and digital resources, regular events include:
- Baby bounce & rhyme
- Lego club
- Story time
- Knit & natter
- Author talks
- Nature club
- 'The library of things'
Click here to find your nearest library and the available activities
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
October 4, 2024
October 3, 2024
St Athan: Are you interested in joining 2300 Sqn (St Athan) RAF Cadets?
Our next intake of new recruits is coming up at the beginning of October, have you sent in your interest?
Visit www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets to register your interest via the form. Or alternatively email your child's name, date of birth and parent/guardian name to oc.2300@rafac.mod.gov.uk .
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.







