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July 30, 2025

Merthyr Tydfil: Free Swimming Sessions for Under 16's at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre during the Summer Holidays


Make a splash at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre this summer with FREE holiday swim sessions for under 16s!

Thanks to funding from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, we’re offering extra swim sessions throughout the holidays to help young people enjoy a healthy, active summer, separate from our usual Free Swim provision.

๐Ÿ—“️ Mondays & Thursdays
๐Ÿ•š 11:00am – 12:00noon
๐Ÿง’ Free for under 16s – general prices apply for adults

Book now via the Halo app or call us on 01685 727 476

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Hereford: Civil Service MOD Vacancy in Hereford - Closing date Fri 15/08/25

Regimental Administrative Officer

Ministry of Defence
Hereford
Salary : £36,530
Grade : Higher Executive Officer
Closes : 11:55 pm on Friday 15th August 2025

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Wales: Careers Wales Professional Learning Events for Teachers


Careers Wales:

Teachers

Looking for support embedding careers and work-related experiences (CWRE) in your curriculum?

We can help

Our professional learning events can help you plan and design meaningful CWRE opportunities for your pupils.

Register for Professional Learning Events here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Chepstow: Join our Summer Dragon Trail - Start at Chepstow Tourist Information Centre

 
Come and visit Chepstow Tourist Information Centre during the Summer holidays to pick up your trail sheet and start your adventure!

Discover hidden dragon clues around town and local businesses. It's a fun adventure for everyone!

Come along and join in the fun! Running from July 19th – 1st September, £3.50

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Ymunwch รข’n Llwybrau Draig! Join our Dragon Trails! ๐Ÿฒ

Dewch i ymweld รข Chanolfan Croeso Cas-gwent yn ystod gwyliau’r Haf i gael eich dalen llwybr a dechrau ar eich antur!

Gallwch ddarganfod cliwiau draig cudd o amgylch y dref a busnesau lleol. Mae’n antur llawn hwyl i bawb

Dewch draw ac ymuno yn yr hwyl! Cynhelir rhwng, 19 Gorffennaf – 1 Medi, £3.50

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Catterick: FREE Advice First Aid Course 24th sept




Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Catterick: Garrison Giggles Playgroup every Friday

We run every Friday 09:30-11:30, Loos road community hub

09:30-11:30
LOOS ROAD COMMUNITY HUB
DL9 4HT
£1.50 Per Family

We have lots of exciting things planned from planting your own seeds to take home and grow to dressing up, sensory play, arts and craft AND MORE !

We hope to see you there !

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Catterick: Carers Plus free weekly support sessions for Veterans who are Carers or being cared for starting Sept 25



Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Chatham: What's on at the Lampard Centre in a Typical Week

 



Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Kent & Medway: Release the Pressure, 24-Hour Support Service



It's natural to feel anxious or under stress in uncertain times. If you are feeling the pressure today, do not suffer in silence.

Release the Pressure is a free, confidential 24-hour service. Support is available whenever you need it.

To get in touch you can:

Text the word 'Medway' or 'Kent' to 85258

Use the Release the Pressure webchat services

Call 0800 107 0160.

Release the Pressure is provided by independent charities and funded by Kent County Council and Medway Council.

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

July 29, 2025

Stafford: NEW Date for Beaconside SFA estate walk round by Stafford Borough Council and Veolia NOW Wednesday 13th August

 

Information received from Stafford Borough Council, it has been arranged with Veolia to have an estate walk round on 13th August (blue bin collection day) to check and replace bin stickers where possible and assess how many blue bags are being used for paper and cardboard.

It was hoped to have done it sooner but due to holiday/work commitments on both sides this is the first collection day when they are all available! Becky from SBC will update Dawn in the HIVE after the visit to discuss if any other communications are needed. 

This is just to make the occupants of the SFA on the estates aware of the walk round in case you wonder what Becky (SBC) and Veolia are doing.

If you need any further information on this please pop into the HIVE, phone or email me.

Dawn HISO Stafford.

Information provided by Stafford HIVE