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Army HIVE Christmas and New Year Closures

The majority of Army HIVEs will be closed after duties on Fri 19 Dec 25 and will reopen on Mon 5 Jan 26. There may be localised variations to these dates for individual HIVEs.

Army HIVE HQ is also closed during the festive fortnight, so any enquiries submitted via the ‘If you need further information’ MS Forms function on our UK, Cyprus or Overseas blogs will be answered when we return in the New Year.

We will periodically cover private messages on our Army HIVE Facebook platform (and X/Instagram where possible) whilst we are closed. However, this will not be 24/7 and should not be relied upon for anything that requires an urgent response.

To support our customers with more immediate requirements however, the Army HIVE HQ email will provide a comprehensive out of office autoreply, detailing points of contact that are either 24/7, emergency providers, or open over the festive leave fortnight. To receive this autoreply, please email:
RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Individual HIVEs will also provide localised contact details for Christmas and New Year cover wherever possible in their automated replies. Therefore, if you email your closest HIVE, which you can find on HIVE’s page on the Army website, their autoreply may be of additional assistance.

Army HIVE wishes all of its Service community customers, and our internal and external stakeholders, a very happy Christmas and New Year. We look forward to continuing our support and engagement in 2026.


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December 17, 2021

Wattisham: Community Update

 


Information provided by Wattisham HIVE

SCiP Alliance announce the new Connected Forces Online Community for 16-19 year olds from military families

 

Are you 16-19 and have parents/carers who are Serving in the Armed Forces? You could join a new safe and supportive online community.

Please see the above poster for details or register your interest on the website here.

December 16, 2021

Building Resilience With Military Families - virtual programme from Bounce Forward

 

Building Resilience With Military Families has been designed to support armed forces families to develop the skills, knowledge and strategies drawn from the science of resilience. The programme of six 1-hour sessions is for parents to learn about the science behind emotional resilience.

The programme builds session on session to walk you through how to build you own resilience and help you raise resilient children. The programme is facilitated as a virtual on-line course and is fully funded by The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

Visit the Bounce Forward website for details of available sessions.

December 7, 2021

Scotland: Breathing Space

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Our advisors provide listening, information and advice for people in Scotland feeling low, stressed or anxious.




Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Wimbish: Wethersfield Drop-In Clinic


Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

December 6, 2021

Highland Council: Military Liaison Group (MLG) Armed Forces Quick Access


The Highland Council Military Liaison Group have produced a quick access form to help with the transition of schools/education for Armed Forces families moving into the Highlands.
To access the form and use the links, please click on the above image.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

December 5, 2021

Scotland: Scottish Women's Aid

Women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse should be able to access specialist support wherever and whenever they want it.

Join our call for change here: http://change.org/SWASaferScotland



Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

December 3, 2021

Updated MOD policy on Safeguarding

The policy regarding Safeguarding within the MOD has recently been updated. The latest version of JSP 834 can be found at www.gov.uk/government/publications/safeguarding-jsp-834

Chester: Grosvenor Park Tree Trail

Grosvenor Park is home to 688 trees ranging from 5 years to 150 years old which together create the park’s natural beauty and tranquillity.

Navigate your way around the park, using our self-guided tree trail below, to discover key features and the origins and history of 15 of our most-loved ornamental specimens.

Download the trail map and activity map HERE

December 2, 2021

Wimbish: Breakfast Club at Debden Primary Academy


Breakfast club is now up and running! 
Please visit Neil O'Sullivan Sports to book your child in.

Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

December 1, 2021

Scotland: GALOP



Experiencing anti-LGBT+ hate in any form can have a huge impact, and we're proud to be able to support all LGBT+ people in having a safe space to talk and discuss your experiences.
We're stronger when we stand together in solidarity with each other, and we know that the difficulties of the past year in lockdown have made us all more aware of how important community and solidarity is.

Let's continue to empower each other and fight for a safe, just and fair world for all LGBT+ people.