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June 10, 2025

Hereford: Free courses for adults


 

We offer free, government-funded courses for adults, including Level 3 qualifications and courses to improve maths and numeracy.

For further information please click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Wiltshire: Free training - Skills Bootcamps

 

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Skills Bootcamp in Agile and AI: Skills Bootcamp in Agile and AI - Bath Spa University Start date 7th July 2025

Skills Bootcamp in Agile and Scrum: Skills Bootcamp in Agile and Scrum Foundation (West Midlands) - Bath Spa University Start date 13th October 2025

The priority audience for these Skills Bootcamps are service leavers, veterans, and dependents. It is recommend that for service leavers they have 6 months or less to do. There are places open to non-service leavers too.

Others skills bootcamps include:

  • Education and Early Years
  • Constructions and Green Skills
  • Logistics and Transport
  • Leadership and Management
  • Health and Social Care
  • More Digital and AI courses

For details of the full course offer for this year, please click here

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Ross on Wye: Vegan Market


 We will be bringing our popular vegan market to Ross-on-Wye for the first time in 2025.Browse a range of products from local and national independent businesses including incredible street food, sweet bakes and treats, deli items like vegan cheese, arts and crafts, charities and outreach and much more.

This event isn’t just for vegans. We guarantee everyone will find something they enjoy!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

MOD St Athan: Pinnacle Housing Surgery on Tuesday 17 June at MOD St Athan West Camp Community Centre


Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Brecon: Flying Start Childcare is expanding in Powys

 
Join Flying Start Community (BRECON) on Facebook for updates and information on what is happening in Brecon for families of children under 5.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Aldershot: Rushmoor Repair Cafe at The West End Centre


We will try to repair a whole host of things. Most household electrical items, clothing, woodwork, bicycles, toys, metalwork items, computers, small wooden items, even musical instruments will be considered. Aside from the short list below, which we are unable to repair, we will do our best to repair your broken items. We DON'T repair, mobile phones and tablets, microwave and some antiques.

The Rushmoor Repair will be running every third Saturday of the month at The West End Centre, 48 Queens Road, Aldershot GU11 3JD.
10.30am until 1.30pm 
LAST ENTRY at 1pm.

ONE ITEM booked at a time per customer.

The Rushmoor Repair Cafe is run by volunteers, free of charge - donations welcomed!

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Wales: Get help with additional learning needs from your local authority

Get help with additional learning needs from your local authority

A new searchable functionality to support parents, carers, and young people to access the relevant information on the additional learning needs system from their area is now available on the Welsh Government website.

This will direct individuals to guidance and support on:

  • identifying additional learning needs
  • getting help from your school
  • information and advice arrangements
  • avoidance and resolution of disagreement arrangements
  • independent advocacy services and how to access them


Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Vale of Glamorgan: Classic Car Show & Dog Show - 05 July at Fonmon Castle, Park & Gardens


About Classic Car Show & Dog Show - July at Fonmon Castle, Park & Gardens

Our Classic Car Show is back — and this year, we’re adding a Dog Show!
Thanks to the amazing team at Hope Rescue , this year’s event is bigger and better than ever!

Join us on Saturday, July 5th | 10am – 4pm

Expect a fun-filled day with:
  • Classic Cars
  • Dog Shows
  • Trade Stalls
  • And plenty more for the whole family to enjoy!
Dogs are welcome on short leads — just remember to clean up after your furry friends!
Book online and save or pay on the gate. https://fonmoncastle.digitickets.co.uk/tickets
And best of all — £1 from every ticket goes directly to Hope Rescue! We’ll also have charity donation boxes on-site.

Register your interest:

Classic Cars: https://forms.gle/RZ2c4VXi7m3muuf96
Dog Show entries: https://www.hoperescue.org.uk/Event/fun-dog-show-at-fonmon-castle
Trade Stalls: https://forms.gle/8jPqdsdVxS922T5M6

West Midlands: Basic First Aid Training - Venning Barracks, Donnington 18 June


 To book a place please email: sian.makin105@mod.gov.uk

Information supplied from: Central HIVE Hub

Barry: Free Event - Barry Pride on Sat 14 June 25

 
About Barry Pride 2025

Barry Pride returns to King Square and Central Park, this June!
On Saturday 14th June, enjoy a Parade, stalls, live entertainment and food and drinks.
From midday to 7pm

For more information please click here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.