Hexham: Blue Light Discount at Inspired Pots

Inspired Pots offers a weekday Blue Light discount in Hexham for Blue Light Card and Defence Discount Service members.

Eligible members can receive 10% off pottery for their whole table, Monday to Friday, during standard studio painting sessions.

Whether you are planning a relaxed catch-up with friends, spending time with family or simply looking for a quiet couple of hours painting, we would love to welcome you to our Hexham pottery studio.

Our Blue Light and Defence Discount10% off pottery for your whole table
Available Monday to Friday
Valid during standard studio painting sessions
Available to Blue Light Card and Defence Discount Service members
Simply show your valid membership when paying

The discount applies to everyone included in the cardholder’s standard table booking, rather than only the cardholder’s own pottery

For more information

Book a table

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North Yorkshire: Free guided walks in the Yorkshire Dales - August and September

Free guided walks in the Yorkshire Dales - August and September, Reeth

Three dates available for this free National Lottery funded guided walk in the Yorkshire Dales, led by a qualified Nick Rowe Mountain Leader.

The route takes in the stunning escarpment north of Reeth with panoramic views over Arkengarthdale and Swaledale -- one of the finest viewpoints in the northern Dales. Moderate to hard grade with uneven terrain, gates, stiles, and a steep descent through an old lead mining area. You need to be a confident walker comfortable on hilly ground.

Monday 24th August - 8 spaces
Monday 7th September - 10 spaces
Wednesday 16th September - 10 spaces

All walks start at 10:00am from Dales Bike Centre, Reeth. Free parking on site. Bring boots, waterproofs, water, packed lunch, and a camera.
Completely free. Funded by the National Lottery. Book your place

guidedoutdooradventures.co.uk

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Ripon: Join our New Men's Book Club with Ripon Library

We're excited to announce that in celebration of the National Year of Reading, we will be starting up a new men's book club this September!

Whether you're a lifelong bookworm of haven't picked up a novel in years, join this new book club and connect with other readers in a relaxed and friendly setting.

To express your interest in joining this group, please pop into the library or email us - ripon.library@northyorks.gov.uk

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York: FREE Support and Educational courses for parents in the York area in Autumn

FREE support and educational courses for parents in the York area!

Please see the attached link for information on free support and educational courses and sessions for parents and carers by Family Matters York. 

Including: Time out for parents of children aged 0-5, time out for parents of children with autism, handling anger in the family, screen time in the digital world, and relationship support.

https://mailchi.mp/.../parenting-courses-april-may...

Click HERE for more info

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Recruit for Spouses: Your Summer Refresher – How RFS Supports You

Recruit for Spouses have a Summer newsletter with information about their support programmes and how they can help in terms of both employment and wellbeing.

To read the newsletter in full, please go to: Your Summer Refresher: How RFS Supports You

Corsham: Free Digital Marketing and Entrepreneurship fundamentals programme coming in April 2027 for Military Spouses

• Digital Marketing and Entrepreneurship
• 13 April 2027 - 8 June 2027
• In-person, Corsham Court, Wiltshire
• Free

During your eight-week journey you’ll gain a foundational knowledge in entrepreneurship and digital marketing. Delivered in a dynamic workshop format, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow learners, discover practical steps to transform ideas, and build a portfolio that documents your creative journey.

You’ll cover key topic areas such as:

• Identifying your strengths and digital direction
• Freelancer 101
• Digital marketing fundamentals
• Social media fundamentals
• AI awareness
• Creative strategy
• Design thinking for entrepreneurs
• Brand discovery
• Employment, freelance, business pathways

The course is free to learners thanks to funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.

Eligibility: Participants must be 18+ and a partner/ spouse of a current serving member of the UK armed forces.

To apply: Places are limited. To secure a place please complete this short Expression of Interest Form here: Digital Marketing and Entrepreneurship Programme Expression of Interest

For full information please see: Marketing and Entrepreneurship - Bath Spa University

Questions? Get in touch at shortcourses@bathspa.ac.uk

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Bovington: The tank museum brings the tank story to London - Special event Sat 28th Nov. Tickets available now!

Credit: Tankmuseum 

The Tank Museum in Dorset, is heading to London for one night only in a brand-new event on the London stage.

For the first time, The Tank Museum will be joined by acclaimed historians and broadcasters Al Murray and James Holland on a London stage exploring the history - and future - of the tank.

Taking to the Royal Geographical Society’s Ondaatje Theatre on 28 November 2026, Al Murray, James Holland, and Tank Museum experts will examine the role of the tank across some of the most significant conflicts of the last century, including the First World War, the Second World War, and the Cold War.

In addition to covering the last century’s significant armoured conflicts, speakers will look to the future and consider the changing nature of warfare and whether the tank will continue to dominate tomorrow's battlefields.

The event will begin at 7.30pm. Standard admission tickets are £35, and Friends of The Tank Museum save 20% on tickets. Limited tickets available, book now HERE

The Tank Museum’s website: The Tank Story - The Tank Museum.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

RAF Families Federation - Is your pay enough Survey

Scan QR code or complete survey via: Survey

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

 

Norcross: Car Boot Sale - every Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday

Information provided by Weeton HIVE

Scotland: Moving to Scotland? Need to know about Special Educational Needs and the support available?

Moving to a new country and education system can be a worrying and busy time for families with a child with additional support needs.

Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. 

Providing easy to understand advice and information about additional support for learning legislation and guidance for families and professionals.

Enquire

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE