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January 8, 2026
Hampshire: Starting School in 2026 Don't Miss It!
Wales: Chickenpox Vaccine roll-out begins today (2nd Jan 26) across Wales
A vaccination programme to protect young children against chickenpox is being rolled out in Wales.
All children aged 12 to 18 months across the UK will be offered a vaccine for chickenpox - also known as Varicella – for the first time.
The vaccine will be offered in a two-dose programme at 12 and 18 months of age using a combined MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella and varicella) vaccine.
A catch-up programme for older children up to six-years-old will be offered later in the year.
Give Us Time - 2026 breaks are live!
As always, the criteria for breaks is here https://giveustime.org.uk/what-we-do/faqs/ and the registration form is here https://bookings.giveustime.org.uk/login
Breaks are accommodation only – Give Us Time do not cover the costs of travel, food, or entertainment as part of the break.
Breaks are booked on a first come first served basis and they ask families to wait 2 years between bookings, but will always consider exceptional circumstances.
More dates for the rest of 2026 will be added soon – announcements will be made on Give Us Time socials here https://www.facebook.com/GiveUsTime and https://www.instagram.com/give_us_time/
Hereford: Become a Special Constable
West Mercia Police are recruiting Special Constables!
Hereford: Hereford Sixth Form College - We are Hiring!
Hereford Sixth Form College are seeking to recruit a Catering Assistant to assist with the preparation, cooking and serving in the college catering facilities.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
London: 2026 Victoria & Albert Museum
Chepstow: Chepstow Harriers - Couch 2 5k Course starting Wed 14 Jan 26
Ready to boost your health & fitness in 2026?
Ever fancied completing a parkrun but not sure where to start?
The Chepstow Harriers Beginner’s Couch to 5K (C25K) course could be just the thing for you!
Who’s it for?
Perfect for new runners, returning runners, or anyone who wants to give running a go in a friendly, supportive group.
Starts: Wednesday 14th January 2026
Meeting point: Severn Bridge tunnel underpass (near B&M, Bulwark)
Meet: 18:20 | Run starts: 18:30
Course length: 9 weeks
Goal: Finish with the Severn Bridge Parkrun
To help you stay on track with the structured C25K programme, there will be repeat sessions every Friday evening at 18:30 (same location).
Miss a session? No worries — you can repeat it in your own time.
Want to join or need more info?
Email: c25k@chepstowharriers.org.uk
Facebook: Chepstow C25K page
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.



