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November 22, 2024

Chester: AWS - Digital Discovery Month

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Chepstow: Drill Hall - New Look and Upcoming Events

 
For the Drill Halls' latest news including the launch of a brand new website, and upcoming events please click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Northern Ireland: Enchanted Winter Garden, Antrim Castle Gardens - Fri 29th Nov - Sat 21st Dec

 

As the winter sun sets over Lough Neagh, Antrim Castle Gardens comes to life with a magical Christmas experience for all the family. 

Immerse yourself in the wonder of the fairies in Wonderland Wood, feel the Christmas spirit with the sprites in Pixieland, and make unforgettable memories with your family.
Not to mention the rides, attractions, and delicious treats waiting for you at the Festive Food Fayre.
29 Nov - 21 December
Tickets available at https://brnw.ch/21wMBHj
#EnchantedWinterGarden #EWG2024 #AntrimCastleGardens #Antrim #WhatsOnNI #FamilyFun

For more information please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Scotland: Enquire pre recorded Q&A for parents about school placements for children with additional support needs

We know that around this time of year many of the families we come in contact with are considering their options for schooling next year.

If you are hoping to make a placing request for your child to attend a school other than your local authority or catchment school, you might find this pre-recorded Q&A useful.

In it, some of the Enquire team talk through how school placement works and how to make a school placement request. They also answer questions around some specifics circumstances, offering tailored advice to real-life situations.

Watch or save for later: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_9iU1nvMLo

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Dundee: Applications are invited for the full-time post of Chief Executive, Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’

Applications are invited for the full-time post of Chief Executive, Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (HRFCA) based in Dundee. This Crown Service (Civil Service Grade 6/Grade B1 equivalent) post becomes vacant at a date between April and October 2025, to be agreed with the successful applicant.

HRFCA. HRFCA is one of 13 autonomous RFCAs, which are arms-length bodies of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) with Crown status, whose role is to provide specified support to the tri-service reserve forces and MOD-sponsored cadet forces across the northern two thirds of Scotland. With a workforce of seventy-five, tasks include:

Elgin: Christmas Light Switch on Sat 23rd November

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Lothians: Female veterans, female partners & wives of veterans Christmas Drop-In Thurs 5th December

Please join us between 5 - 8.30pm on Thursday 5th December for a night of festive fun with likeminded women from the Veterans' Community in a safe and welcoming environment.

You can drop-in anytime. We will have lots of festive music, fizz, food, a quiz and a lucky dip. Christmas jumpers and festive attire is encouraged!

Kids are welcome if you don't have childcare. Transport can also be arranged if you can't get here yourselves. Please tell us know if you need transport by COP Monday 2nd December.

New faces always welcome.


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE


Stafford: The white eagle club presents Good Vibes Reggae and 2Tone on Saturday 14th December from 19.30hrs

 

 

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Stafford: Waterworld 25% off: LAST CHANCE: 25% off Annual Passes ends this weekend!


Only a few days left to purchase your annual pass with a huge 25% OFF!

Why not visit us this weekend and kickstart your year of epic thrills and adventure, all under one roof! Your annual pass includes:

UNLIMITED visits - no visit caps!

You can now Pay over 3 months, interest-free with Paypal! (basket value must be over £99 for Pay-in-3)

Gold Passes: VISIT ALL YEAR ROUND* including ALL school holidays!

Silver Passes: now include weekend visits outside of Staffordshire school holidays*

Plus much more!

*both passes exclude visits on UK bank holidays

USE PROMO CODE 'GET25'

https://www.waterworld-tickets.co.uk/#annualpasses

Information provided by Stafford HIVE