Wales: Carers Wales - Me Time Sessions September to October 2025

Carers Wales - Me Time Sessions September to October 2025:

Thursday 4 September, 11am - 12pm: Watercolour and Salt Painting - Art Workshop

To help inspire and create Postcard Art for our 60th Anniversary Exhibition, we are pleased to welcome back local artist Lucilla, to lead us as we explore Watercolour and Salt Painting. This workshop will create a calm space for a relaxed craft where you can learn a new skill and have time for yourself.

Tuesday 9 September, 1-2pm: Self Employment with Social Firms Wales

Join this session with Social Firms Wales to explore self-employment opportunities that could fit around your caring responsibilities.

Tuesday 16 September 1-2pm: Grey Seals who visit the Welsh Coastline

Join us on a fascinating journey of discovery into the world of the magnificent Grey Seals that visit our stunning Welsh coastline. Gareth Richards from the Gower Seal Group dedicates his time to protecting and conserving these globally rare animals—and even rescues sick and injured seal pups.

DWP news update: Children to benefit from funded childcare

The Government has delivered its pledge to fund childcare for 30 hours a week – saving parents £7,500 a year per child.

Take-up is expected to be over and above initial projections, with over half a million kids on track to be more school ready by age 5, giving every child the best start in life.

The Best Start in Life website brings together trusted information, guidance, and support into one place where parents will be able to check what childcare help they’re eligible for, find their local family services, sign up for tailored weekly updates, and access advice from everything from pregnancy to preparing a child for school. 

Click this link to Read the full press release

Wales: Let's Chat / Sgwrsio, a drop in for parent carers in Wales, Contact Cymru

 
Let’s Chat – online drop-ins for parents

Our drop-ins take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month during term time between 11am-12pm. Here are our next few dates and topics:

• September 4th - Back to school worries, trying our best, positive thinking.
• September 18th - Celebrating success - big or small.
• October 2nd - Diagnosis, coming to terms with it and how it affects us.
• October 16th - Guilt and how to combat it.

To attend any session, click on the link below to register your details and we’ll email you the Zoom link to join online.

Book here

Did you know that if you live in Wales and care for a child with additional needs or a disability, you can book a free, confidential phone call with our Parent Adviser, Sophie?

Sophie can help with finances, benefits, education, emotional support and more. She can also put you directly in touch with advisors from other organisations, such as Citizens Advice and Welfare Benefits for further support.

Book your free call here

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub. 

Lichfield: AWS Community Support - Volunteers Needed!!! Are you look for a rewarding new challenge???

 Molly's email is molly.nash112@mod.gov.uk

Tel: 0797 109 4132

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Lichfield: Monthly Saturday Family SEN Sessions - no need to book

 

Information from: Central HIVE Hub

Northern Ireland: NIdirect Cost of Living Information and Advice

  

Information and advice about support with the cost of living, including:
• help with energy costs
• help with your income
• help for families and children
• help for older people
• help with housing
• help with other costs
Find out more: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/cost-of-living
Jobs & Benefits Northern Ireland

Information provided by HIVE NI

Windsor: Legoland Brick or Treat

 

You’re invited to the most frightfully fun event of the year - Brick or Treat at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort!

Join us for Spooktacular LEGO® fun, trick-or-treating, and monster-sized surprises!
We can’t wait to see you there  if you dare!

Click HERE for further information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Northern Ireland: Belfast Giants Ice Hockey Team, SSE Arena

 

The Belfast Giants are a professional ice hockey team based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
They compete in the UK's Elite Ice Hockey League and play their home games at the SSE Arena.
For a great evening out for all the family click here to book your tickets

Information provided by HIVE NI

Lyneham: Contact House booking form

 

Please scan to QR or click here to book online

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Lyneham: Busy Bees return dates

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE