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November 13, 2024

Brecon: Santa’s Grotto at Brecon with Bells On! 23 Nov 24 from 10am to 5:15pm

Credit: Brecon Town Council 

Santa’s Grotto at Brecon with Bells On!

Mark your calendars! This 23rd November, from 10am to 5:15pm, Santa’s Grotto will be open in the Guildhall at Brecon with Bells On! Bring your children to meet Santa for FREE, plus enjoy Christmas fun while you wait: festive face painting, a nativity photo booth, and warm tea and coffee for the grown-ups.

This year, we’re thrilled to have the fabulous Westenders hosting! So gather the family and make some magical memories with us!

Date: 23rd November

Location: Guildhall, Brecon

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Stafford: Staffordshire county council - jobs of the week! 13th November 2024

13th November 2024





Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Blackpool: Christmas by the sea - 2024

Christmas in Blackpool 2024

Blackpool’s spectacular Christmas By The Sea village is returning for 2024 – and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever!

Friday 15 November to Sunday 5 January

Visit Blackpool has confirmed that the hugely-popular outdoor village will open with an exciting range of festive family attractions – plus extended opening hours for the free skating rink (open every day until 5 January 2025 – barring Christmas Day). Last year, Christmas By The Sea, delivered record visitor numbers on the seafront during the winter months.

This year’s village will include festive light installations and projection shows, themed log cabins with food, drink and gifts, artificial snowfalls, Christmas trees and festive tram rides. Christmas By The Sea will again be complemented by a full Illuminations display along the seafront.

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

November 12, 2024

Lyneham: Children's Christmas Party at MOD Lyneham Community Centre - Fri 6 Dec

 

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Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Lyneham: Ball gown 'swap or sell' evening at MOD Lyneham Community Centre - Sat 23 Nov

 

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Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Colerne: Spouses London trip - Sat 30 Nov

 

This trip has been organised by the Colerne Station Welfare Team and the trip is open to all Military Spouses living in Colerne.

Please contact the Welfare team to book your space:
  • Phone: 01225 745210
  • Email: 21sig-colernestn-welfare-mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Lyneham: Upcoming events in the village this November and December

Events include:
  • Sat 23 Nov - Christmas Bazaar at Lyneham Village Hall
  • Sat 7 Dec - Christmas Fayre and Santa's Magical Grotto at St Michael's Church & Church Hall

Please click here to view this poster online

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Gloucestershire: 'Man Up/Woman Up' peer support sessions in Gloucestershire

 

ManUp Gloucestershire offers a weekly drop-in session of community peer support, where men over 18 throughout the county can come to chat.

Click here for further information about these groups


For details of the Women's peer support groups, please click here to visit their Facebook page

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Lyneham: Christmas event with Lyneham Military Wives Choir - Thu 12 Dec

 


Free tickets will be available on Thursday coffee mornings between 0900-1100 at MOD Lyneham Community Centre.

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Hereford: Festive Hereford - Thursday 14 November



Your Christmas Wonderland Awaits! 
Step into the magic of the season with our exclusive Christmas 2024 Shopping Experience!
Thursday 14 November - 5pm - 8pm
Join us at Hereford Garden Centre, part of Blue Diamond Garden Centres, for a festive day of shopping, sparkling with seasonal cheer, as you explore our gorgeous Christmas collections.
What's in store?
• A warm welcome with a complimentary mulled wine and a scrumptious mince pie
• Everything you need for the perfect Christmas—from thoughtful gifts to decorations that dazzle
• Festive food galore, guaranteed to make your season bright
Bring your loved ones, discover unique finds, and enjoy all the Christmas magic Hereford has to offer. 
Don’t miss out on making this Christmas your best yet! 
Hereford Garden Centre, part of Blue Diamond Garden Centres

Kings Acre Road, Hereford, HR4 0SE


Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub