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September 2, 2025
Haverfordwest: Apple Harvest Day on Fri 05 Sep 25
APPLE HARVEST DAY
Come along to orchard Mawr, pick apples to take home, listen to stories by Deborah Winter and participate in kids activities with Forest School Pembrokeshire!
This is a free event for the whole family but please register here to attend: https://AppleHarvestDay.eventbrite.com
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Haverfordwest: Castle to Quayside Festival in Haverfordwest on Sat 06 Sep
CASTLE TO QUAYSIDE FESTIVAL – SATURDAY 6TH
A fun day out for the whole family - step into the story of Haverfordwest from Castle to Quayside on Saturday 6th September! Enjoy a day full of music, art and hands-on fun for all ages connecting the town’s historic heart to its riverside soul.
Check timings and full programme at https://haverfordwest.org.uk
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
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Hereford: MOD Civil Service Job Vacancies - Closing dates from: 8 Sep 25
Service Transition Manager
Ministry of Defence
Hereford
Salary : £36,530
Closes : 11:55 pm on Monday 15th September 2025
Reference : 421231
Information Manager
Ministry of Defence
Hereford
Salary : £29,580
Closes : 11:55 pm on Monday 8th September 2025
Reference : 418431
Highlands: The Military Liaison Group (MLG) September 2025 newsletter is now available
To read the newsletter 👉 MLG (Education) Newsletter – Sept 2025 - Issue 23
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Brecon: Repair Cafe - First Saturday of the month - Sat 06 Sep 25
The Volunteers of the Repair Cafe are able to work on:
- Household Items
- Toys
- Clothes and Sewing Repairs
- Small Furniture
- Electrical Items (subject to assessment). Electricals can also be PAT tested.
Cakes and warm beverages are on offer!
Volunteers are always welcome to join the group and current Volunteers are happy to share their knowledge with anyone interested!
For more information, please contact: vbxbrecon@gmail.com OR 01874 623 136
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Chepstow: Chepstow Welsh Festival 2026 Planning Meeting on Tue 09 Sep 25
Help Shape Chepstow’s Welsh Festival 2026!
Chepstow Town Council is excited to explore plans for a Welsh cultural festival in 2026, celebrating Welsh language, music, traditions, and community spirit. The event may also support fundraising for the Urdd Eisteddfod in 2027.
We’d love to hear from you!
Join our open planning meeting to share your ideas and get involved:
Tuesday 9th September
10:30am
The Gatehouse, Chepstow
Or join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/7344109571
Nothing is set in stone yet, this is your chance to help shape an exciting new festival for Chepstow.
Please let us know if you can attend or would like more information: admin@chepstow.co.uk