Army HIVE Info

December 4, 2025

Hereford: Free Activities for Eligible Children this Christmas

Parents and carers in Herefordshire can now book up to 16 hours of free, fun-filled activities for their children during the Christmas holidays.

The Here for Herefordshire Christmas Activities Programme, funded by the Department for Education and coordinated by Herefordshire Council’s Talk Community Team, is designed to support families and keep children active and engaged during the festive season.

Children from Reception to Year 11 who receive benefits-related free school meals are eligible to take part.

Activities include:Cheerleading
Parkour and breakdancing
Football camps
Christmas cooking and crafts
Digital skills and coding

Every child attending will also receive a free healthy meal.

Councillor Ivan Powell, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said: “We’re delighted to continue this programme for eligible families this Christmas.

“With the help of our fantastic providers, children can learn new skills, make friends, and enjoy fun activities during the festivities.”

Parents and carers can book their child’s activities online at www.herefordshire.g ov.uk/haf

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

St Athan: New ways to contact your St Athan Community Councillors

New ways to contact your St Athan Community Councillors!
They now have official email addresses — making it easier than ever to get in touch!

www.stathancommunitycouncil.co.uk
New website launching in the New Year!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Vale of Glamorgan: Childcare Offer open for Spring Term 2026

Vale of Glamorgan Council:

Childcare Offer applications are still open for Spring term 2026

Parents and carers can submit applications for children born between 1st September 2022 and 31st December 2022, and then childcare funding can start from 5th January 2026

Find out more on the Vale website and get started

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Haverfordwest: Festive Coffee Morning at St David's Church, Prendergast on Sat 06th Dec 25

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Scotland: Leuchars HIVE closure

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Brecon & Surrounding areas: Pontfaen YFC Illuminated Charity Tractor and 4x4 Run 2025 - Tuesday 23rd Dec 2025

2025 ROUTE & APPROXIMATE TIMINGS:

Pontfaen YFC Illuminated Charity Tractor and 4x4 Run 2025 - Tuesday 23rd December 2025

We’re taking an exciting new route this year — travelling via Brecon Town for both the start AND finish of the run!

Join us at Brecon High School from 6:45pm to see the tractors line up and soak up the festive atmosphere

Enjoy music from Brecon Town Band
Visit Santa and his elves in the grotto
Treat yourself to mulled wine, hot chocolates and mince pies
Don’t miss our Grand Raffle Draw with fantastic prizes up for grabs!

If you fancy joining in this year instead of just watching, get your vehicle illuminated and register here:

https://forms.gle/J6jgFyFUz13ojrSC9

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Hereford: Free school meals for the Christmas holidays

𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Free School Meals Support Continues for Herefordshire Families This Christmas
Thousands of children and young people across Herefordshire will continue to receive free school meals support during the Christmas school holidays, helping families manage rising living costs.

Over 4,700 primary and secondary school pupils entitled to benefits-related free school meals will receive a food voucher worth up to £30 (or equivalent) directly through their schools.
This voucher is designed to cover the cost of a lunchtime meal during the holiday period.
Children eligible for the early years pupil premium who are not in a school setting will receive their voucher posted directly from Herefordshire Council

For more information about the Herefordshire free school meals scheme for the Christmas holidays, visit: www.herefordshire.gov.uk/holidaysfsm
· The free school meals food voucher scheme is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) through the government’s Household Support Fund.

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Wales: Careers Wales - Buzz Quiz to explore career ideas for students making education subject choices

Careers Wales:

Parents! Is your child thinking about what subjects to take?

We can help them explore career ideas that could help them make their subject choices
They can take our Buzz Quiz today and find out their personality type and what jobs might suit them

https://bit.ly/32sRqBb

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Scotland: Pinnacle Housing Officer

Find the contact details of your Housing officer here 👉 Your Housing Officer - Pinnacle Service Families

Alternatively you can ring 0800 031 8628 and choose option 4 to get the information over the phone.