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March 5, 2025

Vale of Glamorgan: Garden Waste Collections


Reminder: Fortnightly garden waste collections started from 03 Mar 25

If you have signed up for a 2025/26 garden waste collection subscription, we will collect your garden waste every two weeks between 03 March 2025 and 28 November 2025, before the winter book and collect service starts

Not subscribed yet? Residents who sign up before 10 March 2025 will be able to subscribe to our early bird offer from £36 per year, the same price as in 2024.

The Council is currently reviewing all its charges for 2025/26 and prices for garden waste subscriptions may increase after 10 March 2025

You can check your collection dates, sign up for email reminders, and subscribe to the 2025/26 service online.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Colerne: Primary School PTA's Easter trail - clues wanted!


We’re looking for people living in and around Colerne (the village, Thickwood, North Colerne etc.) to make and display a clue for our popular family trail! You could put a picture in your window, or build a display in your front garden that Steven Spielberg would be proud of. Clues can be as tricky or as easy as you like! To take part, please complete the registration form on our website: https://www.colerneschoolpta.com/events/

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Pirbright: Army Welfare Service - Rainbow Tots


Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

March 4, 2025

Colerne: Welfare Easter party for the Colerne Military community - Wed 16 Apr

 

Please call 01225 745210 to secure your free ticket!

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Op ASCEND – Careers After Service

 
Op ASCEND is a free, government-backed service to support veterans in growing their careers.

Whether you’re a veteran seeking employment or an employer looking to attract skilled veterans to your workforce, find out what signing up to the Op ASCEND service can do for you.

For more information visit: https://careersafterservice.campaign.gov.uk

Grantham: BBF Building Brighter Futures


Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: Early Talkers at Grantham Library


Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Wiltshire: Family and Community Learning courses - free for Military families


Wiltshire Council's Family and Community Learning team offer learners a range of courses which lead to the development of new skills, improved personal achievement and positive outcomes. After learning with them, you can move on to further study, qualifications, jobs and volunteering.

Family and Community Learning includes a range of online and community-based courses designed to help people of different ages and backgrounds to:
  • Gain a new skill
  • Reconnect with learning
  • Prepare to progress to formal courses
  • Learn how to support their children better

Click the posters below to learn more, or click here to visit the website

Grantham: Grantham Link Magazine & Village Link Magazine


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Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Chepstow: Easter Walk for 6 - 11 year olds as part of Chepstow Walking Festival

Easter Holiday Adventures!

Looking for the perfect way to burn off some energy (and Easter chocolate)? Join Chepstow Walkers are Welcome for a fantastic Easter walk designed for 6-11 year olds – fun, active, and a great way to enjoy the fresh air!

As part of the 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐩𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥, there are 37 guided walks for all ages and abilities. Explore, discover, and make the most of the great outdoors!

Find out more on their website! https://www.walksinchepstow.co.uk/

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.