North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: Bin collection calendars

 

Please choose your area from the following list to find your local rubbish and recycling collection calendars (noting that Bank Holidays may affect the regular date):

• Wiltshire (Colerne, Corsham, Hullavington, Lyneham, Neston)

• Innsworth/Ashchurch/Tewkesbury/Twigworth

• South Cerney

• Shrivenham/Watchfield

• Swindon/Wroughton/Highworth

Details for all other areas can be found at https://www.gov.uk/rubbish-collection-day

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Royal Wootton Bassett: New location for the Carer Cafe as of January 2026!

 

Click here to find out more about Carers Together Wiltshire

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Gloucestershire: Latest 'Families in Partnership' e-newsletter for families with SEND

 

Highlights this month include:

• Helping your child navigate the sensory pressures of Christmas
• Festive Lights - where to enjoy them sensitively in Gloucestershire this solstice
• Carer support over Christmas
• SEND Information Fair 2026 - Mon 9 Feb
• Peer support coffee mornings
• December activities

Please click here to read this latest update online

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Wiltshire: Changes to waste and recycling collections plus HRC opening times this festive period

 

Wiltshire Council's waste and recycling crews will be taking a well-earned break over Christmas, so your collection days will change during the festive period.

Your online collection calendar has already been updated so make sure to check it so you don’t miss your collection!

Check your revised collection days at https://orlo.uk/5CZ6G

Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) which are usually open on a Wednesday will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 24 December. All recycling centres will be closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. All other days will operate under normal opening hours on their specified opening days.

Before visiting, please remember to sort your waste correctly so as much as possible can be recycled.

Further details can be found at https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/household-recycling-centre-locations

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Chepstow: Chepstow Community Learning - Courses & Workshops for Adults 25/26

Courses & Workshops for Adults at Chepstow Community Hub.

Spring Term begins Mon 05th Jan 2026
Access the brochure here

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Powys: Welsh Government Learning Grant (FE) open for eligible students 19+

Welsh Government Learning Grant FE applications remain open for 2025/26.

If your 19+ family member is eligible, they can still apply for up to £1,919 in funding.
www.gov.wales/making-education-work-you

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

St Athan: Men's Group, every Tues 10 - 12 at The Gathering Place, St Athan

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Catterick: AWS SEND Haven every Wednesday

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Civilian Housing Options Briefings – 2026 Dates

To register for a Briefing, and provide your details please visit:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/information-and-guidance-on-civilian-housing

For more information on MoD Veterans Services support for Service Leavers and their families please visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-and-support-for-service-leavers-and-their-families

St Athan: Learn & Play, every Monday (Term Time) at The Gathering Place, St Athan

The Gathering Place:

As Monday approaches, we’re looking forward to welcoming you to our Babies and Toddlers group, which meets every week during term time from 9 AM.

This dedicated session provides a welcoming environment for parents and caregivers to interact with their little ones while enjoying structured activities that promote early development, social skills, and fun.

We look forward to seeing everyone there and sharing a wonderful morning together in a warm and friendly environment!

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub