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November 21, 2024

West Midlands: A Sounding of Christmas with the Band and Bugles of the Rifles - Shrewsbury Abbey December 19


Please reserve your free tickets , though seating is only available on a first-come, first-served basis.  More details 👉 HERE

Information: Central HIVE Hub
 

Hereford: Free Christmas Parking




Get Into The Festive Spirit With Free Parking And 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦

Herefordshire residents and visitors can enjoy community events and late night shopping in the run-up to Christmas this year, thanks to free parking that has been arranged and funded by Herefordshire Council.

Free parking is available on the dates, times and locations below:
Hereford - Free parking will take place from 4pm on Wednesday 4, Wednesday 11 and Wednesday 18 December, and will apply in all council car parks and on-street pay and display bays.

Ross-on-Wye - Free parking will be available all day on Saturday 7 December.
Leominster - Residents and visitors to Leominster can enjoy free parking for the Victorian Fair all day on Saturday 14 December.

Ledbury - There will be free parking in Ledbury all day on Saturday 7 December.

Kington - Free Christmas Parking is available throughout the Winter Food & Drink Festival, covering the entirety of Friday 6 and Saturday 7 December, with the Friday being funded by Kington Town Council.

Please note this free parking offer does not apply to any private car parks, unless stated. If in doubt look for the ‘free parking’ information signs and check local restrictions.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

West Midlands: Birmingham Bull Ring Markets Free Family Christmas Fund Day - 14 December


 

Information from Central HIVE Hub

Hereford: Advent Fair - 22 & 23 November



 Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Richmond: RAF Cadets 240 (Richmond) Squadron needs Adult Volunteers


RAF Cadets: 2040 (Richmond) Squadron need adult volunteers.

An RAF Cadet Squadron based at Richmond School, urgently need adult volunteers.
The group has become increasingly popular since Flying Officer Keith Hildred, took the reins last year. There are now 50 young people on the books, with enquiries for new starters filling his inbox on a weekly basis.

However, the squadron needs more adults, including parents and carers, to come forward and volunteer to help keep parade nights running smoothly.
There are several positions up for grabs, such as Cadet Instructor, and Civilian Committee Member. Full training is given, and a DBS check is paid for.

The benefits of volunteering are immeasurable for the cadets and the adults. Supporting our young people to get involved in the activities is incredibly rewarding. Watching the children develop their skills, gain confidence and make new friends is very uplifting.

Hereford: Single Parents Catch-up & Brew



 Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Hereford: Herefordshire Veterans Support Centre


 Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Catterick: Beamish Tickets available to use for Serving Personnel and Families


 Contact Daren.Dangerfield100@mod.gov.uk for availablity

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Northern Ireland: Straidhavern Primary School host 'Supper with Santa' & Cake Decorating Class in December

 

Straidhavern Primary school are hosting 'Supper with Santa' and a cake decorating class
Details can be found on the posters, and the forms are listed below to register.

Supper with Santa link:
https://forms.gle/prbrPuGVToo3FDDT6

Cake Decorating Thursday 5th December - **must be booked by Friday 22nd November**
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8STwn0BvAi5geMLFiY8mKZRz7ngtub31nIztwN9Rx0rhC2A/viewform

*Information provided by HIVE NI

Grantham: Christmas & New Year Grant 2024/2025


Information provided by Grantham HIVE