Vale of Glamorgan: Vale Family Information Service Christmas Parties - Thu 05 Dec 24

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Exciting news!

This Christmas the Vale Family Information Service are hosting not one, but two Christmas parties. One exclusively for preschool children and one after school for children of all ages

Be sure to check our Facebook Page Friday morning for more details on how to book!

Click here for the Vale Family Information Service Facebook Page

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Vale of Glamorgan: Regional shortbreak schemes launch for unpaid or young carers

Regional shortbreak schemes launch

It’s Carers Rights Day 2024 on the 21 of November 2024. If you are an unpaid carer or young carer in the Vale of Glamorgan join GVS for a regional shortbreaks schemes launch to find out about the locally funded breaks you can access over the winter.

Join GVS from 1pm-3pm at Penarth Leisure Centre, Andrew Road, CF64 2NS.

For more details contact Craig.Jacob@cardiff.gov.uk

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Wales: Me Time sessions online support sessions for Carers - Nov & Dec 24

Our MeTime online sessions are designed to inform you of your rights and to support your wellbeing.

Sessions vary from practical advice on carers' rights and caring to a set of holistic wellbeing sessions that range from confidence-building to creative opportunities like crafting.

MeTime sessions for carers:

Monday 25 November, 11am-12pm: Carers Rights
Tuesday 26 November 2024, 1-2.30pm: First aid training
Wednesday 27 November, 1.30-2.30pm: Bryn Eryr (Iron Age) with Museum Wales
Wednesday 27 November, 12-1pm: Balancing work and care? What you need to know
Monday 2 December, 2-3pm: Book club
Tuesday 3 December: Crafty catch-up, 1:30 - 2:30pm

Click here to find out more and book onto Me Time Sessions.

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Richmond: Christmas Lights Switch On 29th Nov

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Northern Ireland: A Night of Music and Remembrance - Magherafelt RBL - Friday 29th November

 

A Night of Music and Remembrance 

For further information please contact Magherafelt Royal British Legion.

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Northern Ireland: Crumlin Integrated College Employment Opportunity

 

Crumlin Integrated College are hiring for a Wellbeing Officer.

Looking for a passionate and qualified Wellbeing Officer to join their team and support their pupils' mental health and overall wellbeing. This part-time role (3 days per week) is perfect for someone with experience in mental health support, counselling, or therapy, especially with young people.
As part of our commitment to a holistic approach to pupil wellbeing, this role will play a key part in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all our students.
If you, or someone you know, are interested in making a positive difference in young people's lives, Please contact the school for more details using the email above.

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North East: Retrofit Surveyor/Assessor Qualification Course starting Dec

Further course dates for our popular Retrofit Assessor Course, without postcode restrictions.

Apply online at Building Heroes website.

Course Location: New College Durham, Framwellgate Moor Campus, Durham, DH1 5ES. (nearest barracks – Catterick or Albemarle)

Course Duration: 4 weeks

Course Dates: 09.12.24 – 17.01.25 (allowing for 2 wk xmas break in the middle)

10.02.25 – 14.03.25 (allowing for 1 wk half term break)

17.03.25 – 11.04.25

Qualifications: L3 Retrofit Assessor & L3 Domestic Energy Assessment (ABBE)

Approx Timetable: 

Week 1 – Classroom based with exam at end of the week
Week 2 – on-site void property assessing with tutor and visit to Beamish Museum
Week 3 – Remote/Field based portfolio & evidence building. (tutor support remotely) plus employer visits
Week 4 - “ “ “ “Friday-Graduation

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

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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

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

13th November 2024

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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.

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