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November 19, 2024

Blandford; Garrison ladies night & partners event Thurs 28th & Fri 29th Nov

 


Ladies - Thurs 28th November @ 7pm - 9pm

Partners - Fri 29th November @ 10am - 2pm

Join us in The CoWorking Hub (by Costcutter shop) for an exclusive FREE Tropic Skincare Festive Shopping Event!

You’ll be able to try ALL the new limited edition products and classic favourites

Share a mince pie or two with us

There is a wide range of prices to suit ALL budgets 💝

PLUS Exclusive prize draws 🤞

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Grampian: Sexual Health Services

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: THAT Guy Sexual Crime Prevention Campaign launched by Police Scotland

The latest campaign launches at a time when reports of sexual crime continue to increase.

Between 1 April 2024 and end of September 2024 (quarters 1 and 2, 2024 – 25), 1,400 rapes were reported to Police Scotland, an increase of 19.5 per cent on the same period in 2023-24. Most offences (850) had occurred within the last 12 months. The remainder occurred more than 12 months ago.

Nearly 7,600 sexual crimes were reported in total, an increase of 3.2 per cent on the same period in 2023-24. Of those, nearly one quarter were reports of non-recent offences (1,829).

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Livingston: Christmas Crafts Friday 22nd November

When: Friday 22nd November 
What Time: 11am - 3pm
Where:
Crofthead Farm Community Centre
Templar Rise,
Dedridge West,
Livingston
EH54 6DG

Who for: Veterans and Family Members

Level: All abilities
What About Mobility ? There is a carpark outside the building. 
Venue is wheelchair friendly

Veterans Tribe Scotland are holding a series of Christmas Crafts events, where you will have the opportunity to make something special for everyone in your life, this time we will be heading to Livingston....

What can I expect ?
Choose from different craft activities including:
Christmas Gifts
Christmas Wreaths
Decorations
Cards

Hot and cold refreshments with biscuits and cakes

The opportunity to meet new people and catch up with old friends

Blackpool: Pleasure Beach Grotto - Santa has arrived and will be here until 24th Dec


Santa has officially arrived at Pleasure Beach Resort!

His elves are wrapping presents, his reindeer are eating all the carrots, and the big man himself is giving his grotto an extra dashing of magic.

🎅Meet Santa from 16th November to 24th December

🎅Walk through a magical interactive experience in our Grotto Wonderland

🎅Write a Christmas wish list to hang on the wishing tree

🎅Collect reindeer food and a magic key

🎅Get a little present from Santa


Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Dunfermline: Veterans Tribe Scotland Bookbinding Taster Session Thurs 21st November

When: Thursday 21st November 
What Time: 1am - 3pm
Where:
RBLS
60 New Row, Dunfermline,
Fife
KY12 7EF

Who for: Veterans and Family Members

What About Mobility ? There is pay and display parking behind the RBLS and the rear of the venue can be accessed from the car park. 
Venue is wheelchair friendly.

Want to spend an enjoyable afternoon taking part in creative, therapeutic, activities suitable for all abilities ?

Why not come along to the RBLS in Dunfermline for a fantastic creative day, or just drop in for a cuppa and a chat if you prefer...

Bovington: Wool Parish Newsletter (Dec)

 



The latest edition is available. Click HERE to read. 

Contains local information, notices & updates. 

Read about The Neighbourhood Plan, Christmas carol service and more.
 
Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison BFBS Cinema Nov showings




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To find out more or to watch trailers click HERE

Doors open 30 minutes prior to film showing

Adults £4
Child (under 15) £3
Seniors £3
Family £11 (2 Adult & 2 Children or 1 Adult & 3 Children)

The cinema now takes card and contactless payments for tickets and confectionery sales. 

Snacks, popcorn,hot dogs,cold and hot drinks available from £1

Military families living at Bovington, Lulworth and Westmoors are welcome to use the cinema on Blandford Camp. (Adults and over 16s - Official ID required for Camp access) Contact Bovington HIVE to find out how to request access onto Blandford Camp in advance. 
 
Did you know you can book the cinema as a private venue for birthday parties, family celebrations etc. Contact above for more details or to book.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE.

Volunteers are always needed to help with running the cinema. All tasks are easily manageable and training is provided. 

Leuchars: Community Fridge Re Opening Tuesday 26th November

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Lichfield: Christmas Family SEN Session - 14 December


 Ticket entry only.  Please book with the HIVE before 16:00 on 5 December. 

Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-CentralHub-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk to book.  When booking please give names and ages of children for a suitable Santa gift.

Information passed on by: Central HIVE Hub