Scotland: Transformative new childcare support will save Defence families up to £6000 a year

A new Defence scheme to transform support for forces families with young children will be rolled out across the UK from September 2026.

A new Defence scheme to transform support for forces families with young children will be rolled out across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland from September 2026, the Defence Secretary has announced today.

This major boost for UK Armed Forces families will save forces families living in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland up to £6,000 per year for each child and will help with the cost of living as they serve to protect the nation.

It will be delivered through the Ministry of Defence’s existing Early Years childcare reimbursement scheme and will ensure that eligible working UK Armed Forces families receive the same Government funded childcare support as forces families in England.

To read more 👉 Transformative new childcare support will save Defence families up to £6000 a year - GOV.UK

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Weeton: Blackpool & the Fylde College Functional Skills Math - Free course starting 17th April 26

Blackpool & the Fylde College will be delivering Functional Skills- Maths from Weeton Community Centre every Friday during term time starting on Friday 17th April between 1 and 3pm.  The course is free to attend for anyone aged 19 plus.

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Blackpool: Pleasure Beach - Twilight Thrills are back - Sat 4th April 2026

 To book CLICK HERE

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Fife: Welcome to Fife - what's on this week in Fife 22nd to 28th March

There's lots going in Fife just now. If you're looking for something to do next week check out Welcome to Fife's what's on guide for ideas and inspiration 👉

Here's a summary:

🍹Sunday 22nd

Balgove Larder Car Boot Sale – St Andrews
Fabulous Vintage Fayres – Strathmiglo

St Andrews cocktail Week – runs to 29th

🎨Monday 23rd
Carnegie & The Royal Scottish Academy Exhibition – opening day! - Dunfermline

🥾Tuesday 24th
Winter Talk 3: 175 years of Muir Walker Pride – St Andrews
Cook and dine - Spanish tapas - Kirkcaldy

🍃Wednesday 25th
Wednesday Women's Wellness at Largo Castaway Sauna – Lower Largo

🎭Thursday 26th
The Shoop Shoop Show – Dunfermline

💆Friday 27th
Fire and Flow Ritual - Guided Sauna Session – Lower Largo

🌳 Saturday 28th
Community Tree Planting – Kirkcaldy
Supper Club: Spanish Night in the Victorian Glasshouse – Teasses estate
Spring Awakening Yoga – St Andrews

Bovington: Garrison weekly fitness sessions - child friendly

For more information click HERE

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Hereford: Free WildPlay Sessions in Hereford on Monday 30th March 2026

 

With Funding from Hereford City Council, WildPlay will be playing in Hereford during the Easter holidays

Two Free WildPlay Events in Hereford on Monday 30th March 2026:

Event Details:
Come and join us at a new location in South Hereford at the Growing Local site for some fun, nature based WildPlay, a bowl of soup and some bread. The soup will be made with ingredients from the Growing Local veg garden.

Meeting point: Growing Local, situated between Newton Farm and Grafton Lane in South Hereford – at the end of the Great Western Way foot/cycle path
Date: Monday 30 March 2026
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
For more information click here

Event Details: 
Come and join us by Yazor Brook in Hereford for some stream dipping and other fun nature based play.

Date: Monday 30 March 2026
Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
To register & for more information click here

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Dorset: Lulworth Range walks & Tyneham Village, public access information

The Lulworth Ranges are part of the AFV (Armoured Fighting Vehicles) Gunnery School, an important training establishment of the British Army.

The Lulworth Range walks  open to the public every weekend and during peak summer months however may be closed at certain times. Please check latest opening times by clicking HERE. 

Tyneham Village was evacuated in 1943 during WWII when the area was needed for military training and has been deserted ever since. You can walk around the buildings and read the many information boards about life back then. 

You can also walk down to Worborrow Bay from the village which offers stunning views of the coastline. 

It’s always best to check Tyneham Village online before visiting to see opening days and times which is mostly weekends and main public holidays. Tyneham Village gate permits vehicle access and opens at 9am when no military activity is taking place and is closed at dusk each evening. The exhibitions in Tyneham School and Tyneham Church are open from 10am until 4pm on non-firing days however this may vary depening on the time of year.

In the car park you will see an honesty box with a suggested £4 parking charge.

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Hereford: Young Nature Rangers - Planting Trees at Bartonsham Meadows nature reserve on Sat 21st March 26

Young Nature Rangers - Monthly, practical conservation group for 16 to 25 year olds

About the event:

At this session we will be planting trees at Bartonsham Meadows nature reserve.
Advance registration essential - see details below.

Booking:

Phone number: 07538832742
Email: j.morton@herefordshirewt.co.uk
Price: Free

More information available on Herefordshire Wildlife Trust Website

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Hereford: Garden Waste Collection Service Collection Days

Herefordshire County Council: Getting your garden ready for Spring

Residents who have signed up for our new Garden Waste Collection Service can now check their collection dates

Starting at the end of the month, everyone can expect their first collection by Friday 10 April and every fortnight after

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Hereford: Stop Smoking Drop-In Sessions

It's never too late to quit smoking for good.
Drop in to see one of our health and wellbeing trainers who will be able to support you with your goal of stopping smoking.

We offer a 12 week programme of support alongside access to nicotine replacement therapy or a vape kit, to help manage the cravings.
No need to book - just drop in! For more information, click here.

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