September 2, 2025

Highlands: The Military Liaison Group (MLG) September 2025 newsletter is now available


The edition, as always, is packed full of information that we hope you will find interesting and helpful: for families, children and young people, educators, communities and wider organisations.

To read the newsletter 👉 MLG (Education) Newsletter – Sept 2025 - Issue 23

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Brecon: Repair Cafe - First Saturday of the month - Sat 06 Sep 25


The Volunteers of the Repair Cafe are able to work on:
  • Household Items
  • Toys
  • Clothes and Sewing Repairs
  • Small Furniture
  • Electrical Items (subject to assessment). Electricals can also be PAT tested.
Brecon Repair Cafe is also a collection point for Tools for Self Reliance Cymru

Cakes and warm beverages are on offer!
Volunteers are always welcome to join the group and current Volunteers are happy to share their knowledge with anyone interested!

For more information, please contact: vbxbrecon@gmail.com OR 01874 623 136

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Brecon: Toy, Train & Collectors Fair - Brecon Market Hall on 06 Sep 25


Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
 

North Yorkshire: Rural Reach Information Advice Bus - Locations and dates for Sept


Information provided by North HIVE Hub
 

Chepstow: Chepstow Welsh Festival 2026 Planning Meeting on Tue 09 Sep 25


Help Shape Chepstow’s Welsh Festival 2026!

Chepstow Town Council is excited to explore plans for a Welsh cultural festival in 2026, celebrating Welsh language, music, traditions, and community spirit. The event may also support fundraising for the Urdd Eisteddfod in 2027.

We’d love to hear from you!

Join our open planning meeting to share your ideas and get involved:

Tuesday 9th September
10:30am
The Gatehouse, Chepstow

Or join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/7344109571

Nothing is set in stone yet, this is your chance to help shape an exciting new festival for Chepstow.
Please let us know if you can attend or would like more information: admin@chepstow.co.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Monmouthshire & Chepstow: Day of Action across the Wye Valley & Herefordshire on Sat 06 Sept


Day of Action – Saturday 6th September

Join in a full day of events across the Wye Valley and Herefordshire, celebrating wildlife, exploring our rivers and landscapes, and raising awareness of climate change and sustainability.

Organised by community groups and coordinated by Wye Valley National Landscape and Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, the day is packed with hands-on activities and inspiring experiences, including:
  • Riverfly surveying – discover how to monitor river health
  • Guided tours at Dôl-Wen (off-grid smallholding) & Ballingham Court (nature-friendly farming)
  • Family fun at Bartonsham Meadows – WildPlay, river surveys, coracle displays & a nature trail
  • Talks on Environmental Careers in Herefordshire at Hereford Town Hall
  • Travel free all day! Unlimited journeys on bus routes 65 & 69 between Chepstow and Monmouth through the Wye Valley.
See the full programme of events here https://www.herefordshirewt.org/day-action

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Barry: Vale Celt+ September Courses & Events Schedule

 
Vale Celt+:

All things September

Check out all the amazing courses and events we have going on this September. Don’t miss out - book your space below!
For any information on other courses, please get in contact with us! c4w-barry@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Brecon: Brecon Festival Ballet - The Nutcracker Community Auditions 2025

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Blandford: Garrison Thrift shop

The Thrift shop (by Rendezvous cafe) is a facility were you can purchase and sell on items at low cost. 

Recent donations have included the Bonfire/Halloween event, the Garrison Youth Clubs, Mums & Tots, Downlands School and Blandford Food Bank.
Thanks to the volunteers that make this possible.

Volunteers are always needed. Please call into the shop during opening times if you are interested in helping out. 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Growing together (under 1s) new autumn sessions start Tues 16th Sep. Sign up now.

 

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Location: Bovington Children's Centre (Holt Road by Bovington Academy School)

When: Tuesdays 1030 - 11:30

Dates:  16th 23rd & 30th Sept - 7th 14th & 21st Oct

Information provided by Bovington HIVE