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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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March 1, 2022

SSAFA Volunteer Roles

Local Armed Forces charity calls out for multiple volunteer rolesSSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is seeking dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to join their team and help support the local Armed Forces community.

SSAFA Gloucestershire is seeking volunteers to help provide vital support to members of the Armed Forces community by coordinating local services and events, as well as ensuring the overall smooth running of the branch.

These exciting volunteer roles include a Branch Secretary, Treasurer, and a Divisional Secretary who will be responsible for providing leadership to the branch and would suit people looking to make a difference in their local community. As well as having a willingness to learn, they must be aged over eighteen and be able to take ownership of their chosen roles.

These leadership roles ensure that the branch runs smoothly and adheres to SSAFA’s rules, regulations, and policies and, and that the branch is financially sound; equally they will be an ambassador for SSAFA. All backgrounds and experiences are welcomed, and a military background is not essential.

SSAFA is the UK’s oldest national tri-service military charity providing financial, practical, and emotional support to serving personnel, veterans, and their families across the UK and worldwide. The charity’s network of thousands of volunteers is crucial in supporting those in need of help within the military community.

Laura Lewin, Regional Operational Support Manager at SSAFA explained:

“This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is wanting to make a real positive difference to their local Armed Forces community. Here at SSAFA, we provide full training and are keen to enhance the skills of all our volunteers through a variety of courses, both available online and in person. These roles are varied, flexible and very rewarding.”

To find out more about this role please contact Laura Lewin at laura.lewin@ssafa.org.uk or visit ssafa.org.uk/Gloucestershire