September 8, 2026

Brecon & Sennybridge: ESS Vacancies in Brecon & Sennybridge

Job Title: Chef Manager

ESS - Defence
£34,900 per year
Location: Infantry Battle School, Brecon
Full Time
40 Hours per week

Job Title: Chef De Partie

ESS - Defence
£14.76 per hour
Location: Brecon
Full Time
40 Hours per week

Job Title: Catering Assistant

ESS - Defence
£12.71 per hour
Location: Sennybridge
Part Time
25 Hours per week

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Epsom: Welcome to Hobbledown Adventure Park and Zoo

 



Welcome to Hobbledown Adventure Park and Zoo

Climb towering forts and explore enchanted castles filled with dragons, tunnels, and turrets - and, along the way, meet a wide variety of zoo and farm animals, from cheeky meerkats to giant tortoises. With award-winning indoor and outdoor play areas, the immersive Imaginarium, and tasty meals at the Hobnosh Bar, Hobbledown is one of the top family days out in the UK. Adventure park magic starts here!

Click HERE for more information

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Cardiff: ESS Vacancy in Cardiff

Job Title: Chef

ESS - Defence
£14.43 per hour
Location: Cardiff
Full Time
35 Hours per week

Click here for job description & to apply.

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St Athan: Children’s Free Craft Event – Autumn Pompom Monsters on Sat 3rd Oct at the Paul Lewis Community Centre


St Athan Community Council: Children’s Craft Event – Autumn Pompom Monsters

St Athan Community Council is pleased to invite children to our next Children’s Craft Event on Saturday 3rd October 2026 at 11.00 am at the Paul Lewis Community Centre.

Come along and make your very own pompom monster in a fun seasonal craft session.

Saturday 3rd October 2026
11.00 am
Paul Lewis Community Centre
Free to attend
Maximum 20 children
Booking required
Parents/guardians must stay throughout
Light refreshments included
For information and a booking form, please contact:

clerk@stathancommunitycouncil.gov.uk

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Bovington: A night at the Tank Museum sleepover - Sat 10th Oct. Book now!

Credit: Tankmuseum.org

What's included: 

Trenches After Dark Tour – Brave the eerie night-time trenches on a guided tour packed with atmosphere and history.

WWII Themed Meals – Enjoy a WWII themed dinner and breakfast, with hot and cold drinks included.

Tank Movie Screening – Settle in and enjoy a wartime film in a WWII themed Briefing room.

Midnight Snack Care Package – Refuel late at night with a themed snack tin to keep you going.

Interactive character-led history trails, a board game corner, and a morning military drill to start the next day

For more information, frequently asked questions and to book a ticket click HERE
Advance registration is required as tickets are limited

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Bovington: Growing together baby group (under 1s) sessions Sep & Oct


For details of other under 1 baby groups in local area see below.
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Blandford: Royal signals museum 'Behind Enemy Lines' book talk with author Damien Lewis. Tickets on sale now.

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Bestselling author Damien Lewis is coming to the Royal Signals Museum on Tuesday 3rd November to give a talk about his new book, Behind Enemy Lines.

Lewis will bring to life the extraordinary story of Captain Lewis ‘Archie’ Gibson, a pioneering member of the Long Range Desert Group whose daring missions took him deep behind enemy lines during the Second World War. An unmissable evening for anyone fascinated by military history and Special Forces.

Tickets on sale from 7th September.

To book tickets click HERE

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Bovington - Tank Museum south west model & wargaming event - Sat 12th & Sun 13th Sept

Images courtesy of Tank museum. 

Partnering with Warlord Games, The Tank Museum's Autumn South West Model Show is set to be full of wargaming models and demonstrations.

Featuring traders, exhibitors, and build-your-own model tank activities, the event will bring together modellers, wargamers and military history enthusiasts.
With a full programme of expert talks, visitors to the Museum will be able to hear leading wargaming experts discuss their painting tips and tricks, answer questions about miniature design, and explain how Warlord Games turned a Second World War tank into a Konflikt '47 walker.

Elliot Wills, Events Operations Manager, said: "Whether you're an experienced wargamer, keen to learn something new, or simply looking for an action-packed day out, there's something for everyone at this year's South West Model Show."

Alongside the special event programme, visitors can learn about The Tank Museum's collection of more than 300 military vehicles. They can also join an epic tabletop gaming battle featuring miniature brick models.


Younger visitors can enjoy the Museum's tank-themed soft play and outdoor play area.
Book online and save 20%. Annual Pass holders and Friends of The Tank Museum receive free entry to the Model Show. For more information and to book tickets, visit tankmuseum.org.

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Vale of Glamorgan: Free School Meals Scheme for Pupils in Years 7 & 8 - Vale of Glamorgan

Vale of Glamorgan Council:

From September, pupils in Years 7 and 8 living in households receiving Universal Credit will be able to apply for the Welsh Government’s expanded Free School Meals scheme, following the removal of the income threshold.

This is the first phase of a wider rollout to other secondary school year groups

Check the eligibility criteria and apply for Free School Meals

Remember, the eligibility criteria for Free School Meals and the School Essentials Grant are different. If you need help with the cost of school uniforms, equipment or other essentials, you can also check whether you're eligible for a School Essentials Grant

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Blandford: Garrison housing drop in session - Wed 16th Sept


If you are experiencing any issues or have concerns with your service families accommodation and would like to speak to someone in person, you're welcome to drop in to the Pinnacle housing office on Mudros Road. (Blandford Camp), no appointment necessary.

Housing drop inn - 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month. 0900 - 1200hrs.

You can also report an issue with your SFA by calling 0800 031 8628 or send an email to hello@pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk 

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