January 8, 2026

Hampshire: Starting School in 2026 Don't Miss It!

 



Starting school information for families in your community who may have children due to start school in September 2026 (for those children born between 01 September 2021 and 31 August 2022).

Applications Open: Saturday 1 November 2025
Application Close: Thursday 15th January 2026

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Ross-On-Wye: Bands in the Park


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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.

For more information please click here.

Give Us Time - 2026 breaks are live!

Give Us Time first breaks for 2026 are live on the website now – there are dates in March and April across the UK, in both glamping pods (which sleep up to 4) and holiday lodges (which sleep up to 6). There are two new locations this year as well, at Malvern View in Herefordshire, and Glendal in Cumbria.

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/

Aldershot: Shots Foundation Veterans Hub at EBB Stadium Lounge Last Wed in every Month at 10:30 - 12:30

 


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Hereford: Become a Special Constable


 West Mercia Police are recruiting Special Constables! 

If you already have a career that you love, but you have always wanted to be a police officer, becoming a Special Constable could be the perfect opportunity.
You can fit your policing duties around your existing commitments while gaining valuable skills and experience.
Click the link to start your application https://orlo.uk/OFPSW

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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.

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London: 2026 Victoria & Albert Museum

 


2026 at the V& A

This year discover the ground breaking world of Schiaparelli, explore the influence of Marie Antoinette's style, celebrate 125 years of Black music, making  in Britain and peek behind the scenes of your favourite stop-motion animations.

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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

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North Yorkshire: Volunteering opportunities with the Little White Bus




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