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September 21, 2024

September 20, 2024

Blackpool: Monster Hunt 28th October - 3rd November


Monster Hunt Blackpool                                                                               
by Visit Blackpool

Be prepared for the ultimate invasion as a collection of giant inflatable monsters take over Blackpool’s rooftops this autumn.

The Monster Hunt between October 28 and November 3 will be one of the big attractions in the resort’s extensive Halloween By The Sea celebrations.

The hilarious monsters will form a spectacular, family-friendly trail between the Golden Mile and nearby town centre throughout the day and also during the evening when they will be illuminated to glow in the dark. Your job is to hunt them down!

The monsters have been created by the renowned inflatable design company, Designs In Air, who have worked for major clients including Glastonbury, Cirque du Soleil and New York Aquarium.

One of their design artists, Filthy Luker, said: “Our motive is to make the world a softer, more surreal and colourful place as a kind of vendetta against the mundane, concrete world we live in.

“With the element of surprise as a shock tactic, our giant pop-up artworks spice up the norm and disrupt skylines. They are instantly seen and enjoyed by everyone who passes by – it might not be high art, but it is definitely high UP art!”

Wh o are the monsters and where can you find them? All will be revealed in the coming weeks when you will be able to download a Monster Hunt map or collect one at the Tourist Information Centre opposite The Blackpool Tower.

The Monster Hunt is fully funded and supported by the UK Government through its Shared Prosperity Fund.
Monster Hunt, which is a free event with no tickets required, is just one of the resort-wide Halloween activities scheduled in Blackpool. The Halloween By The Sea programme also includes:

Journey to Hell at Pleasure Beach Resort; Pumpkin Festival at Ridgeway Farm; Halloween Tails at Peter Rabbit Explore & Play; Circus of Horrors at The Globe; Sweeney Todd at Winter Gardens, a spooky Halloween projection on the Tower building; and many more activities will be revealed over the coming weeks.


Information provided by Preston &Weeton HIVE

September 19, 2024

Grantham: Wellbeing Cafe


Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: Supporting transparency in SEND


Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Chepstow: Join the Army Cadets at Beachley Barracks

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Action, Adventure, Fun & Friendship. For a life changing experience, join the army cadets! If you are aged 12 - 18 years of age, join us on Tuesday evenings 7 - 9 pm.

For further information call 01873 813756,

Email: gwentandpowysacf@fca.org.uk or visit the website by clicking here.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Chester: The Magic of Lanterns and Light at Chester Zoo

RETURNING FOR 2024, GET READY TO EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF LANTERNS AND LIGHT AT CHESTER ZOO

15 NOVEMBER 2024 – 1 JANUARY 2025

For more Information and to book tickets:  www.chesterzoo.org/lanterns-and-light

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

AGAI 50 and the 'Guide for Non-UK Nationals and Unit Support' - updated and re-published

 

Both AGAI 50 and the Guide for Non-UK Nationals and Unit Support have been republished. The AGAI may be found here, while the Guide is available on both the Personal Services SharePoint site and Defence Connect. The SharePoint site also contains copies of the unit letters featured in the AGAI and Guide and a version of the PowerPoint presentation for annual briefings.

​Please note that these links are only accessible via MODnet/Defence Gateway. Please contact HIVE if assistance is required.

Aberlour: Nature walks, a stroll a cuppa and connect

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - news update

 

Please see below for new updates on how you can catch up on the recent Covenant Fund Webinar if you missed it, and also their launch of three new Covenant Fund programmes - read on for the full details on Supporting Serving Families Overseas, Family Focus and Fulfilling Futures.

Missed our recent Covenant Fund webinar? You can now catch up on our website... Find out all about our new programmes and our new funding framework, plus an in-depth Q&A session where attendees had the chance to put their questions to the Trust team. Find out more here

Supporting Serving Families Overseas is dedicated to recognising and addressing the unique challenges faced by partners, young people and children posted overseas. With grants between £3,000 and £20,000 available, we aim to support projects that enhance emotional wellbeing, mental health, social connections and overall family dynamics. Find out more here

The Family Focus programme is designed to support family members who care for serving personnel and Veterans who are wounded, injured or sick by improving access to support and building resilience to those with a caring role. Grants of between £50,000 and £100,000 to fund projects that address their needs beyond their roles as carers and consider the wellbeing of the whole family unit, enhancing quality of life. Find out more here

Fulfilling Futures will focus on supporting Veterans who have faced significant and evident challenges during their Service, which has created barriers or compromised their ability to have a fulfilling Service experience. Organisations can either apply for a project lasting 12-18 months for grants between £50,000 and £100,000 or projects lasting three to four years for grants up to £300,000. Find out more here

You can find full details of all programmes currently accepting applications on our current programmes page

Northern Ireland: Belfast Giants Ice Hockey Team, SSE Arena

The Belfast Giants are a professional ice hockey team based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
They compete in the UK's Elite Ice Hockey League and play their home games at the SSE Arena.