October 6, 2025

Vale of Glamorgan: Sign up for the Vale of Glamorgan Council Seasonal Newsletter


Vale of Glamorgan Council: 

With autumn now underway, some of our services look a little different, and with October half term just around the corner, many of our teams have plenty to offer!
We know it can be hard to keep up with everything the council is doing, so we’ve created a new seasonal email bulletin.

It’s a quick snapshot of the things you might want to know, from service changes like waste and recycling collections, to free family activities, library events, and even courses to learn something new.

Sign up and you’ll soon receive our autumn bulletin

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Haverfordwest: Cashfield Chimps - Baby & Toddler Group on Tuesdays at Cashfield Community Centre

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Catterick: Family Coffee Mornings at Home - Start Richmondshire


 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Leuchars: AWS Tots Group Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10.30 - 11.30 FREE

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Tots is on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and is FREE!

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

October 2, 2025

Blandford: Family hub autumn groups for babies and young children

 


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The family hub is located at bottom of Black Lane by Archbishop Wake C of E primary school.
To book send email with your phone number to northchildrenscentres@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk


Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison kitchen gardens - Plots available


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Information provided by Bovington HIVE


Chester: KIDSBANK - Christmas Referrals Now Open!

CHRISTMAS AT KIDSBANK

KidsBank Christmas Referrals are now open and available to families experiencing financial hardship who need support with Christmas gifts for their children.

Christmas Referrals will be open Monday 29th September - Friday 5th December

We ask professional referrers to submit Christmas Referrals in a batch where possible. Referrers will then be contacted to arrange collection once the referrals are complete .


GENERAL WINTER PROFESSIONAL REFERRALS

Our General Winter Referrals are OPEN

Please submit referrals for families who need support with general items including clothing, nappies, toiletries, baby feeding items and equipment.

Please ensure any General Winter Referrals are submitted by Friday 12th December.


PLEASE NOTE - We will close for our Christmas break on Friday 19th December and re-open on Monday 5th January 2026.

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Staffordshire: Whittington Primary School PTA - Wreath Making Workshops


 Scan QR code to book or book online HERE

Information: Central HIVE Hub

Cheshire and Wirral NHS - Volunteer to Career

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Veterans: Have Your Say on Digital Needs

 
Calling All UK Veterans

Research and data are vital in shaping how funding is directed to meet community needs across the UK. The veterans’ community is no different, when needs are identified and backed by evidence, resources can be allocated to make a real difference.

That’s why we’ve been asked by King’s College London to help circulate their Veterans’ Digital Needs Study.

If you are a former member of the UK Armed Forces (aged 18+ and residing in the UK), we invite you to take part.
If you are a carer or family member supporting a veteran, you can also complete the survey on their behalf.

The online questionnaire takes just 10–15 minutes to complete and covers:
• Military service background
• General health and wellbeing
• Digital technology use
• Any challenges faced with digital access

All responses are anonymous, and your data will be stored securely for research purposes only.

You can take part via the QR code or by clicking this link: https://qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_5w3138xWRgZRzeu...

Your voice matters. By sharing your experiences, you can help ensure that the right resources and support reach the veteran community where they’re needed most.