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November 18, 2024

Scotland: The Winter edition of Scotland4Kids


To read the Winter edition of Scotland4kids click on the image above ๐Ÿ‘†

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Chepstow: Christmas Light Switch on - Fri 29 Nov 24 at Chepstow High Street


Get ready, our ๐‚๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐š๐ฌ ๐‹๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐’๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐œ๐ก ๐Ž๐ง event is coming up on ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ, and it will be an evening packed with festive fun!

๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐Ÿ‘๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Ÿ–๐ฉ๐ฆ: Shop ‘til you drop at the Christmas Market by Green Top Markets - perfect for picking up those unique holiday gifts and tasty treats!

๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐Ÿ“:๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ๐ฉ๐ฆ: Watch the town light up with our magical Lantern Parade! Local children will be busy in our free lantern-making workshops ahead of the day, so prepare to be dazzled!

๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐Ÿ”๐ฉ๐ฆ: The town will come alive with live music and entertainment to keep you dancing and singing all evening!

๐’๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐†๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐€๐ฅ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ: Santa Claus is coming to town to spread holiday cheer!

๐‚๐ก๐ž๐ฉ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฐ ๐’๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ - we’ll turn on our sparkling Christmas Lights, officially kicking off the festive season!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Staffordshire: Lichfield Cathedral Christmas Light Show - 16-22 December

Image courtesy of Visit Lichfield


Enjoy a spectacular light show around the Close and on the front of the Cathedral, listen to popular carols, and head inside to soak up the atmosphere of this special time of year. Includes after-hours access to the Christmas Tree Festival, Gift Shop and Crib.

Book now: 2024 Christmas Light Show - Lichfield Cathedral (lichfield-cathedral.org)

 Information: Central HIVE Hub

Dundee: Highland Reserves Forces' and Cadets' Association (HRFCA) vacancy for Estates Manager

Applications are invited for the post of Estates Manager for the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (HRFCA) based in our Dundee Office, Seathwood 365, Dundee, DD2 1lX. Date of appointment will be dependent on the availability of the successful candidate but is expected to be by Feb 2025.

The Post is Permanent/full-time based on a 37 hour working week. This is a Crown Servant (Civil Servant Band C2 equivalent) and the salary is £35,290. The successful candidate will be eligible to join the Council of RFCA’s Pension Scheme which operates on a Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) basis and has a personal contribution for members of 5% of pensionable earnings. Annual leave, excluding Public Holidays, is 25 days per year, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service; previous public sector employment may count towards qualifying years’ service. Applicants must have a clean driving licence and should live within reasonable commuting distance of the Dundee office. A significant amount of travel is involved therefore candidates must be prepared to travel and spend nights away from home, for which reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. An Association vehicle is provided.

To read the vacancy notice in full ๐Ÿ‘‰ Job Vacancy Notice

To read the Job description in full  ๐Ÿ‘‰  Job Description

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Stafford: St John's Academy latest school newsletter 15th November 2024


Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Penicuik: Outdoor Christmas Market Saturday 7th December

Outdoor Christmas Market on Saturday 7th December 1pm-5pm. 

This will take place outside Scots Corner Community Centre.

This was a great event last year and we received lots of positive feedback so there was no way we were not doing it again.

On the day we will have:
๐ŸŽ„Market stalls selling a range of different products, ideal for Christmas shopping. We still have spaces for stalls if anyone would like one, there is no charge but you would need your own gazebo, table and battery powered lighting.

Leuchars: Non UK national Awareness briefing Wednesday 20th November, for all Service Personnel and NUKN Spouses/partners

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HIVE's NUKN Lead will be holding 2 Non UK National awareness briefings in the Community Centre on Wednesday 20th November. 

The first at 13:30 and then an evening brief at 18:30. 

Briefings are open to all NUKN service personnel and NUKN spouses/civil partners.


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Wiltshire: Single session courses for Adults - free for Military families in Wiltshire

 

Single session courses include:
  • Exploring My Skills
  • Discovering Confidence
  • Discovering Wellbeing
  • Saving Energy

Please click here to read this leaflet online

Alternatively click here to visit the Family and Community Learning website

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Dorset: Christmas fair Sat 23rd & Sun 24 (Dorchester)

 


Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Scotland: Enquire, the Scottish Advice Service for additional support for learning 'Moving to Scotland Guide'


Moving to a new country and education system can be a worrying and busy time for families with a child with additional support needs.

Enquire have explained the key information you need if your family is moving to Scotland. This includes how education and support work in Scotland, and what you can do to help get everything arranged for your child’s move.

To read the guide ๐Ÿ‘‰ enquire.org.uk


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE