Powys: Powys County Council Vacancies, Closing Date: 12th April 26

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Powys County Council: We’re recruiting Communications and Engagement Officers!

Join our team and create high quality, digital first and engaging content that keeps our communities informed.

• Create engaging multi-media content for a variety of channels
• Plan, deliver and evaluate comms plans and activities aligned to council priorities
• Work closely with senior leaders and services across the council
• Make sure everything we produce is inclusive and accessible

Click here for more information and to apply.

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Powys: Apply for Pre School (3 and 4 Yr olds) Early Years Education - Powys County Council

Powys County Council:

Do you need to apply for a place for pre-school admissions in either January, April or September 2027?
If so, the Pre-School Admission Round for children born between 01/09/2023 – 31/08/2024 is now open.

Parents / carers need to complete an online application
Applications need to be made by the deadline of 31 March 2026.
Pre-School Admissions Offer Date is Monday 30 September 2026.

If you are unable to apply online please email preschooladmissions@powys.gov.uk

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Wales: Careers Wales - Survey for Parents 2026

Careers Wales:

Parents – did you know there’s a dedicated section just for you on the Careers Wales website?
We’re always looking to improve it, and your feedback really matters to us.

👉 Take a few minutes to share your thoughts in our short survey

Your input will help us make the information more useful and relevant for parents like you!

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Haverfordwest: Pure West Radio Family Fun Day on Sat 4th April at Riverside Shopping Centre, Haverfordwest

Pure West Radio's 8th Birthday Family Fun Day: Join us at Riverside Shopping Centre for an action-packed day for everyone to enjoy! 

We have loads to enjoy, including:

• Silent disco
• Mini golf
• Live music & DJ’s
• Live broadcast
• Face paint & glitter
• Hook a duck
• Bouncy castle
• Food & drink stalls
• Kids entertainers

…and SO much more!

Saturday 4th April
10am - 5pm
Riverside Shopping Centre, Haverfordwest
Entry is FREE!
Bring your friends, bring the kids, and celebrate our birthday with us!

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Leuchars: Veterans Breakfast Club Tues 7th April **NEW Venue** at the Barrel & Bean Facility

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For more information contact susan.budd470@mod.gov.uk

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St Athan: The Gathering Place Community Survey Open

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The Gathering Place: 
Shaping the Future Together - The Gathering Place Community Survey

The Gathering Place is a welcoming, accessible building at the heart of St Athan. Built as both a Methodist church and community space, it has grown into a valued local hub. Around 200 people use the building each week for activities that support connection, wellbeing and community life.

We are currently making plans for the future and are keen to hear from local people about their ideas for activities that could take place in the building. We'd be very grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete our community survey.

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Wales: Transformative new childcare support will save Defence families up to £6000 a year

A new Defence scheme to transform support for forces families with young children will be rolled out across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland from September 2026, the Defence Secretary announced on 20th March 2026.

This major boost for UK Armed Forces families will save forces families living in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland up to £6,000 per year for each child and will help with the cost of living as they serve to protect the nation.

It will be delivered through the Ministry of Defence’s existing Early Years childcare reimbursement scheme and will ensure that eligible working UK Armed Forces families receive the same Government funded childcare support as forces families in England.

This government promised to renew the nation’s contract with those who serve, and this support is another major step to deliver on that pledge. Childcare is cited as one of several factors affecting Armed Forces retention and morale and this government is on a mission to fix the recruitment crisis. The announcement was made by Defence Secretary John Healey MP on a visit to meet families at Dreghorn Barracks, Edinburgh.

To read the whole article on the .Gov website: Transformative new childcare support will save Defence families up to £6000 a year

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Dunfermline: Easter Sunday at Knockhill: Hot Hatch & Car Show FREE Entry to Armed Forces (with valid ID)

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🏁 Easter Sunday at Knockhill: Hot Hatch & Car Show 🏎

🐰Join us for a massive day of family fun! Expect non-stop track action, our first major Car Club Show of 2026, and plenty of Easter-themed activities to keep the kids entertained.

💙 Special Thank You: We are offering FREE entry to all Armed Forces, NHS, and Blue Light personnel (with valid ID) as a token of our appreciation.

🎟 Tickets on sale now: www.knockhill.com/even

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Scotland: Housing Options Scotland, Military Matters - understanding your housing options online briefing and Q&A Wed 25th March and 13th May

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Links for internal use:
Housing Options for Members of the Armed Forces Community in Scotland Tickets, Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 10:30 | Eventbrite

Housing Options for Members of the Armed Forces Community in Scotland Tickets, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am GMT+1 | Eventbrite

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Department for Work and Pensions (including Jobcentre Plus) arrangements over Easter

Department for Work and Pensions (including Jobcentre Plus) arrangements are different over Easter in England, Scotland and Wales:

On Friday 3 April offices and phone lines are closed
On Monday 6 April offices and phone lines are closed

From Tuesday 7 April offices and phone lines are open as usual

To make sure people get their payment on a day when our offices are open, arrangements have been made to make some payments early.

If the expected payment date is Friday 3 April or Monday 6 April, then benefits will be on Thursday 2 April.

If the expected payment date is not shown, customers will get their money on their usual payment date.