Hereford: Kids eat free at Leaven, 17 - 21 Feb 25

 

Great news, parents! KIDS EAT FREE is making a comeback this half term! From 17th – 21st Feb, bring your little one to Leaven Pizza Hereford, and they’ll enjoy a delicious meal on us. It’s the perfect way to treat the family while you relax and enjoy your favorite pizza. Don’t miss out—mark your calendar and join us for a tasty and stress-free half-term treat!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Llantwit Major: Try out Llantwit Major Leisure Centre's facilities for FREE with a 3 Day Trial Pass

Fancy trying out full member access to our facilites?
You can try out our Gym, Pool and Classes for FREE with our 3 Day Trial Pass
Find out more and register your interest below:

https://www.leisurecentre.com/passes

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Hereford: Lego Club - Tue 8 Apr

Hereford Cathedral, Hereford, HR1 2NG, Tuesday 8 April | 3.40 - 5pm

Test your skills at creating crazy constructions and superstructures with Lego in the inspiring surroundings of Hereford Cathedral. Enjoy this freestyle Lego session in the South Transept with thousands of bricks and hundreds of mini-figures, learn building techniques and make new friends.

This after-school session is free to attend and booking is not required for this event.

Cathedral Lego Club is suitable for children of all ages who can play with Lego safely. Supervision is required for younger children. Parents and Carers are welcome to stay, but accompaniment is not required during the session. Please make your own arrangements for collecting your child.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact education@herefordcathedral.org

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Grantham: One You Lincolnshire expands services with additional funding to help more people quit smoking!

OYL Smoke Free Generation
 

oneyoulincolnshire.org.uk

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Brecon: Cry of the Celts - FREE Concert at Theatr Brycheiniog on Fri 07 Mar 25

Free concert!

Join us on Friday 7th March 2025 Theatr Brycheiniog for an evening of Celtic music performed by The Band of the Prince of Wales !

We are pleased to feature once again the prep school choir of Christ College Brecon.
Tickets are limited so don’t miss out ! Book today!

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Grantham: Housing Surgery

Next Housing Surgery at the HIVE Community Centre, Building 162, Thursday 20th February, 1030 - 1230. All welcome!

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DIO Service Family Accommodation (SFA) communications update – utility bills

 

Water bills
We are aware of instances where water providers have written directly to SFA homes, requesting payment of water bills. Families in SFA are not responsible for water charges as a contribution is included in your accommodation fee and so this is paid by DIO. These letters have been sent in error and we apologise for any concern they may have caused. DIO is engaging with water and energy providers to resolve this issue.

If your water provider mistakenly sends you a letter directly to your SFA address, do not make any payments. Please scan, or take a picture of each page of the letter and forward to: DIORDAccn-PFI@mod.gov.uk, as soon as possible. DIO will then work with the water provider to ensure the account details are updated.

DIO has received questions regarding credit ratings concerning these bills. Please note, a credit history relates to an individual, rather than an address. Therefore, any letters that are not addressed directly to yourself, should not impact your credit report.


Gas and electricity bills
As a reminder, you are responsible for sourcing your own gas and electricity providers when moving into a new home and must close the existing accounts at move out. Unfortunately, DIO and its suppliers cannot do this on your behalf.

If you receive a gas or electricity bill for a period of time in which you did not live at the address, please scan, or take a picture of each page and forward this to the appropriate departments:

• For homes located in the North, Central region or Northern Ireland forward to Amey; Utilitybill@ameydefenceservices.co.uk
• For homes located in the South forward to VIVO; Utilities@vivodefence.com

If you are unsure what area your home falls under, please refer to this map on the Pinnacle website.

More information on Utilities, including Fuel Subsidy Scheme, MOD fuel supplied properties and SFA occupied by Virtue of Appointment is available on the Pinnacle Service Families page.

Brecon: Pinnacle Housing Surgery - Welfare Centre, IBS on Wed 19 Feb 25

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Fife: Fife Carers Centre Caring for the Carer Mental Wellbeing Programme

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Fife Carers Centre are launching a Wellbeing Programme designed just for carers, starting this March.

Each programme runs for 6 weeks, with sessions starting at 11am. 

Plus, lunch and refreshments will be provided.

We’ve teamed up with amazing professionals like Bill Paterson (CBT sessions) and Deborah Enrici (silent counselling) to make this an impactful and supportive experience.

📌 Locations & Start Dates:

• Kirkcaldy: Monday, 3rd March
• St Andrews: Tuesday, 15th April
• Dunfermline: Thursday, 22nd May
• Leven: Friday, 11th July
• Glenrothes: Monday, 18th August
• Dunfermline: Tuesday, 30th September

Spaces are limited to 10 carers per session, and we ask that attendees commit to all 6 weeks. We may be able to provide you with financial support to help you attend, get in touch for more information.

 Interested? For more info or to book your spot, call us at 01592 205472 or email news@fifecarers.co.uk.

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Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Your council tax 2025-26

Your council tax 2025-26

A council tax increase of £19 per annum across Police and Fire & Rescue has been confirmed by the Police, Fire & Crime Panel.

At meetings taking place on 3 and 10 February, the Panel approved the following increases:
5.12% increase for Police & Crime (an extra £14 per year for a band D property)
5.8% increase for Fire & Rescue (an extra £5 per year for a band D property)

Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire & Rescue and Crime Ben Adams said: “I know from my council tax consultation that residents want their services to keep improving, to further increase officer numbers and to evolve so they can address local priorities such as vehicle crime, rural crime and ASB, and work with other agencies to keep people safe. Regrettably, next year, central government grants will not cover increases in pay, national insurance and inflation – cutting total funding in cash terms.

“I am acutely aware that household budgets are tight. Nevertheless, to protect the progress both services have made, limit the impact on service levels and to continue to prepare for an uncertain future, I need to increase the council tax precepts for both services by the maximum allowable.

“Together, they should put Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire & Rescue in the best possible position to continue to keep us safe.”

To watch the latest Panel meeting, visit: Agenda for Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel on Monday 10th February 2025, 10:00am - Staffordshire County Council

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