Ripon: Festive Storytime 4th Dec

Wrap up warm and join us tomorrow at Ripon Walled Garden for festive stories!

Thursday 4th December
10.30 - 11.30am

Ripon Community Link

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Northern Ireland: Veteran's Hub Christmas Lunch Portavogie - 12 December

 

You're invited to our Veteran's Hub Christmas Lunch, to book for you or your group, just call the Rendezvous Café Portavogie on 02891244040 leave your name and contact number and how many guests and we'll be in contact with you.

Book early, as spaces are limited!

This is funded through our VPPP2 project Thrive Together Schomberg Mourne UlsterScots Mourne Veterans Hub @MAPS in Tyrone @Veterans Hub Londonderry Regenerate Veterans Group Brooke House Health & Wellbeing Centre The Antrim Coast Veterans Network Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust Veterans Voice NI Veterans News Hub NI @followers

#ThriveTogether #ThriveTogetherNI #veteranssupportingveterans #veteranshelpingveterans #veteransupport #VeteransCommunity

Information provided by HIVE NI

Dorset: South West Train services

For Train information, timetables, rail disruptions, planning your journey and purchasing tickets click HERE

For all UK Train Services and timetables click National Rail
Please check for updates prior travelling.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Wool village cinema - Christmas showing of 'Elf' on Fri 12th Dec.

 

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Employment support drop in session restarts in Jan 2026

Appointments not necessary, just turn up.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Mr Merlin festive family show - Mon 22nd Dec

 

Festive family show starring Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the Dragon at the Corn Exchange, Market Place, Blandford Forum. DT11 7AG

Book tickets HERE for either:
10:30am-11:15am OR 11:45am-12:30pm.

It is open to all and is free to attend. However, one ticket per person must be booked to ensure that we remain within capacity of the Corn Exchange hall.

Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the 45min show.

Refreshments - teas, coffees, cakes and cold drinks - will be available from the Corn Exchange kitchen, raising funds for the Mayor's Charities.

DK Sweets will also be there, with a great selection of sweets!

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison pregnancy, maternity & new parent network session - Tues 9th Dec

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

Bovington: Free community Christmas event - Friday 12th Dec at Poppies tea rooms

If you've got any kids toys you don't need please drop of at Poppies Tearooms, King George V Rd, Bovington. Open 9am-3pm Monday's to Fridays (Until 5th Dec)

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blackpool: Late Night Shopping at the Houndshill Shopping Centre

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Blackpool: Christmas Grotto at The Houndshill Shopping Centre

Come along for the Grotto Launch on Saturday 6 December and enjoy extra special festivities! Meet the special guests and grab a photo with Mr. Grinch himself. 

Plus… take part in the Open The Lockers Christmas edition, for your chance to WIN gift cards and festive prizes. Pop in, explore the magic, and see if you can unlock a festive surprise!

Grotto Dates & Times:
6 & 7th, 

13 & 14th, 

20 & 21st, 22nd (SEN Day) and 

23rd December, 

between 10:30am – 4pm

Plus 24th December between 10am – 2pm

Enjoy the fun and a little holiday sparkle!

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE