Brecon: Brecon with Bells On 2024 - Christmas Window Competition!

Brecon with Bells On 2024 - Christmas Window Competition!

This year, Brecon Town Council, in collaboration with the Brecon Chamber of Trade and Tourism, is once again hosting our annual Christmas Window Competition! The theme is "Past, Present, Future", but any beautiful Christmas themed window display will be considered. We can’t wait to see how you’ll transform our town into a Christmas wonderland!

Important Dates:

Have your window decorated by 12 noon on Wednesday, 20th November to be considered for the competition. Please also drop us an email office@brecontowncouncil.org.uk or send us a DM to let us know you are taking part.

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Winners will be announced on Saturday, 23rd November at the event. Thank you for helping us bring Christmas cheer to Brecon!

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Blandford: Garrison venues for booking events

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Are you due to move to Bovington, Lulworth or Blandford?

Are you or someone you know due to be posted to Bovington, Lulworth or Blandford soon?
If so contact Bovington HIVE to request pre-arrival information.

Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-Bovington-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Core information sheets are available from the HIVE 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.

Bovington HIVE can also provide you with information sheets on other locations across the UK and overseas. Please call in to speak to the HIVE information officer or use the contact details above.

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Blandford: Garrison welfare support

The Welfare support teams and chaplaincy services offer support and advice to all Soldiers, Officers and families living or working on the Garrison

Should you require help and support or have a welfare issue please contact a member of your Welfare Team during normal working hours on:

Blandford Garrison Support Unit (BGSU)

Garrison Welfare Clerk - BlandfordGar-BGSU-WCSO Tel: 01258 481938

Garrison Welfare Warrant Officer - BLANDFORDGAR-BGSU-GWWO Tel: 01258 482694

Garrison Welfare Officer - BLANDFORDGAR-BGSU-GWO Tel: 01258 481936

11 (RSS) Sig Regt Welfare Team

Unit Welfare Senior NCO - DSCIS-11SR-RHQ-Welfare NCO Tel: 01258 482619

Asst Unit Welfare Officer - DSCIS-11SR-RHQ-AUWO Tel: 01258 482902

Unit Welfare Officer - DSCIS-11SR-RHQ-UWO Tel: 01258 482901

Out of hours emergency contact the Guardroom on - 01258 482402.

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Brecon: Mind Brecon and District - Elf Festive Fun Run - Sun 08 Dec 24

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Defence Transition Services (DTS): Civilian Housing Brief Dates 2025

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To register for a brief: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/information-and-guidance-on-civilian-housing#civilian-housing-briefs

For more information on getting additional support when leaving the armed forces: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/getting-additional-support-when-leaving-the-armed-forces​​​

Fleetwood: Christmas at Affinity Lancashire

Here at Affinity Lancashire we've got Christmas ALL wrapped up - and this year we're bringing you even more FREE events!
Get the date in your diary to meet Santa in his grotto, every weekend from Saturday 30th November
He'll be here every Saturday and Sunday between 11am and 4pm* with a FREE gift for each child - and will even be here on Monday 23rd December from 11am until 4pm and from 11am until 2pm on Christmas Eve too!
* Please be aware that Santa does pop out gor 20 minutes at 1pm to feed his reindeer

Find out what else is going on at Affinity Lancashire HERE

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Chepstow: What's On at Chepstow Priory

Chepstow Priory Friends Events and News

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Blackpool: & The Fylde College - Adult Courses Exhibition Truck

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Aldershot: Aldershot Garrison & Units Christmas party 10th Dec

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub