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February 10, 2025
Norther Ireland: Northern Ireland Cadet Force are Recruiting


Weekends away at our Cadet Training Centre £15 - includes Transport, Food and a bed to sleep in +all the exciting activities on offer.
See what's on offer https://armycadets.com/find-a-detachment/
BE MORE - as an Army Cadet in the 1st (NI) Battalion ACF
Information provided by HIVE NI
Weeton: Fylde Council Garden Waste Subscription
https://new.fylde.gov.uk/garden-waste-collection-service-opens-for-2025-26-subscriptions/
Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE
February 8, 2025
February 7, 2025
West Midlands: Stepway - Supporting all Veterans in civilian life - 7-step civilian skills program

REQUIREMENTS for 7-Step Civilian Skills Program
- Veteran having served in UK Armed Forces.
- Family member of Veteran (wife / husband / partner / Parent or child of).
- Volunteering for STEPWAY.
- Over the age of 18.
The 7-Step Civilian Skills Program is open to all Veterans and family members as well as anyone interested in volunteering with STEPWAY.
If you would like to attend please contact me directly: neil.binder@stepway.org 07398 732595
The course will be held at The Stepway Wellbeing Centre, Merton Close, Oldbury B68 8NG
Dates: February, 10.00 - 15.00 (Lunch included)
Oldbury / West Midlands:
Mon: 10/02/25 (Step 1 Introduction) Wed: 12/02/25 (Step 2&3) Fri: 4/02/25 (Step 4 & Recap)
Mon: 17/02/25 (Step 5) Wed: 19/02/25 (Step 6&7) Fri:21/02/25 (Recap & Presentations)
We will also be running the course at our Worcester premises as follows:-
For details or bookings please contact: tina.dales@stepway.org
Worcester:
Mon: 17/02/25 (Step 1 Introduction) Wed: 19/02/25 (Step 2&3) Fri: 21/02/25 (Step 4 & Recap)
Mon: 24/02/25 (Step 5) Wed: 26/02/25 (Step 6&7) Fri:28/02/25 (Recap & Presentations)
Information: Central HIVE Hub
Chepstow: Join the Army Cadets at Beachley Barracks
Action, Adventure, Fun & Friendship. For a life changing experience, join the army cadets! If you are aged 12 - 18 years of age, join us on Tuesday evenings 7 - 9 pm.
For further information call 01873 813756,
Email: gwentandpowysacf@fca.org.uk or visit the website by clicking here.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
February 6, 2025
Gloucestershire: Visit 'The Lab' at Gloucestershire Libraries
- Coding
- 3D printing
- Virtual reality headsets
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Alternatively click here to visit the website.
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE